Module 1: Understanding Organization Behavior

Which of the following best defines Organization Behavior?

• Study of group behavior in an organizational setting

• Analysis of individual performance only

• Study of financial management

• None of the above

Which three levels of analysis are fundamental to the study of OB?

• Individual, group, and organization

• Team, company, and society

• Behavior, structure, and process

• None of the above

Which discipline contributes to OB by studying individual behavior?

• Sociology

• Psychology

• Anthropology

• Political science

Sociology contributes to OB by focusing on which aspect?

• Group behavior and social relationships

• Organizational culture

• Leadership styles

• Human perception

Which of the following is a challenge for OB in the current organizational environment?

• Globalization and managing a diverse workforce

• Technological advancements

• Ethical behavior management

• All of the above

How does technological advancement present an opportunity for OB?

• Increases the flexibility of organizational structures

• Encourages autocratic leadership

• Reduces the need for interpersonal communication

• Limits employee engagement

Why should managers understand OB?

• To manage and motivate employees effectively

• To analyze market trends

• To improve their personal productivity

• To increase company profits directly

How can OB help managers in decision-making?

• By understanding how employees behave in different scenarios

• By predicting market fluctuations

• By promoting authoritarian management

• By reducing organizational costs

Which of the following is a limitation of OB?

• Inability to accurately predict individual behavior

• OB's reliance on multiple disciplines

• Difficulty in applying OB theories universally

• All of the above

Why is OB considered difficult to apply universally?

• Cultural differences among organizations

• Complexity of human behavior

• Variability in organizational structures

• All of the above