Which of the following problems would an OB study be least likely to focus on?
A) an increase in absenteeism at a certain company
B) a fall in productivity in one shift of a manufacturing plant
C) a decrease in sales due to growing foreign competition
D) an increase in theft by employees at a retail store
E) excessive turnover among volunteer workers at a non-profit organization

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OB (Organizational Behavior) primarily focuses on the behavior of individuals and groups within organizations. While issues such as absenteeism, productivity, theft, and turnover can all be studied within the context of OB, the decrease in sales due to foreign competition is an external factor that is not directly related to employee behavior within the organization.

Which of the Following Problems Would an OB Study Be