Question 1

Scientific methods models link __________ with __________.

Accepted Answer

Scientific methods models link the independent variables with the dependent variables in order to establish cause-and-effect relationships.

Question 2

Which of the following was NOT cited as a possible leadership strength of women in the research by Eagley?

Accepted Answer

Fairness in punishing was not cited as a possible leadership strength of women in the research by Eagley.

Question 3

__________ is a multidisciplinary field devoted to understanding individual and group behavior,interpersonal processes,and organizational dynamics.

Accepted Answer

Organizational behavior is a field that draws from multiple disciplines, such as psychology, sociology, and management, to study how individuals and groups behave within organizations. It examines topics such as motivation, communication, leadership, and conflict resolution, with the ultimate goal of improving organizational effectiveness and employee well-being. The other options listed are more specific or narrow topics within the broader field of organizational behavior.

Question 4

The realities of the contemporary business world include all of the following trends EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The other four choices are all current trends in the contemporary business world, while D is not. In fact, there has been a movement towards collaboration and teamwork in many organizations, rather than emphasizing individuals working independently.

Question 5

Rather than assuming that there is one "best" or universal way to manage people in organizations,which approach do researchers use to try to identify how different situations can be best understood and handled?

Accepted Answer

The contingency approach acknowledges that there is no one best way to manage people in organizations and proposes that the most effective management approach depends on the unique situation. Therefore, researchers use this approach to try to identify how different situations can be best understood and handled.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an important research question addressing applications within the field of organizational behavior?

Accepted Answer

The question about ingredients for marketing promotions is not directly related to organizational behavior. The other questions address important topics within the field such as job satisfaction, ethical behavior, decision-making, and organizational culture.

Question 7

Organizational behavior goals include all of the following EXCEPT improving the:

Accepted Answer

The option "level of organizational profits" is not a specific goal of organizational behavior, but rather an outcome or result of achieving the other goals such as improving people's performance or enhancing overall work life quality.

Question 8

From its scientific heritage,organizational behavior has developed all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Organizational behavior has moved away from the idea of finding the "one best way" towards contingency thinking, which recognizes that different situations may require different approaches.

Question 9

Scientific thinking is important to organizational behavior researchers and scholars for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The process of data collection should not be discretionary in scientific thinking, as it can introduce bias and decrease the reliability and validity of the results. Therefore, this is not a valid reason for why scientific thinking is important to organizational behavior researchers and scholars.

Question 10

The increase in teamwork today is a function of all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The option "management's dislike for individual contributors" does not contribute to the increase in teamwork. On the contrary, teamwork requires collaboration and appreciation for each member's unique skills and contributions. None of the other options suggest a negative attitude towards individual contributors.

Question 11

When OB researchers look in depth at single situations,which research method are they using?

Accepted Answer

When OB researchers look in depth at single situations, they are using case studies. Case studies involve intensive examination of a specific phenomenon, organization or individual.

Question 12

Organizational behavior is an interdisciplinary body of knowledge with strong ties to all of the following disciplines EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Organizational behavior is not strongly tied to physics. It is instead strongly tied to psychology, sociology, anthropology, and economics.

Question 13

When OB researchers use statistics to pool the results of different studies,which research method are they using?

Accepted Answer

When OB researchers use statistics to pool the results of different studies, they are using meta-analysis. Meta-analysis is a research method that involves systematically collecting and analyzing data from a large number of previously conducted studies in order to come to a more definitive conclusion about a particular topic. It allows researchers to combine the results of multiple studies in order to identify patterns or trends that would be difficult to detect in any individual study.

Question 14

__________ are simplified views of reality that attempt to explain real-world phenomena.

Accepted Answer

Models are simplified views of reality that attempt to explain real-world phenomena. They are often used in scientific research to help understand complex systems or processes.

Question 15

All of the following are characteristic of Generation F at work EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Generation F values contributions and results over traditional credentials and qualifications, so credentials do not necessarily overrule contributions in their work culture.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a trend in the contemporary business world?

Accepted Answer

The increase in "command-and-control" leadership is not a trend in the contemporary business world. In fact, there has been a shift towards more collaborative and participatory leadership styles.

Question 17

The following statements are accurate descriptions of the evolution of the scientific study of organizations EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The statement that "the primary focus on the human factor began in the 18th century" is not an accurate description of the evolution of the scientific study of organizations. In fact, the systematic study of management did not begin until the early 20th century, and the early focus was on physical working conditions and principles of administration rather than the human factor.

Question 18

Which of the following statements about organizational behavior is NOT accurate?

Accepted Answer

Organizational behavior is not divorced from the disciplines of political science and economics. In fact, organizational behavior integrates concepts from a wide range of disciplines including sociology, psychology, anthropology, political science, and economics.

Question 19

Data show that women earn only __________ cents per dollar earned by men.

Accepted Answer

Women earn approximately 75 cents for every dollar earned by men, reflecting the gender pay gap.

Question 20

Which of the following reflects the expectations of the new generation of workers?

Accepted Answer

The new generation of workers tends to be less tolerant of hierarchy and more focused on collaboration and teamwork. They value transparency and communication, and they often prefer a more horizontal organizational structure rather than a rigid top-down hierarchy.

Quiz 1: Introducing Organizational Behavior

Scientific methods models link with .