On which of the following problems would an OB study be least likely to focus ?
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 in volunteer workers at a non-profit organization

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The decrease in sales due to growing foreign competition is an external factor that is not directly related to the behavior or attitudes of employees within the organization, which is the primary focus of OB research. The other options all involve employee behavior or attitudes and would thus be more suitable for OB study.

On Which of the Following Problems Would an OB Study