Organizational Behavior Quiz Unit 1

What is the primary focus of Organizational Behavior (OB)?

• Managing financial resources

• Understanding how people think, feel, and behave at work

• Analyzing market trends

• Managing physical infrastructure

Which of the following is NOT a level of focus in OB?

• Individual

• Team/Group

• Organizational culture

• Organization as a whole

What does OB primarily aim to improve?

• Technological advancements

• Understanding and managing people at work

• Budgeting and financial analysis

• Building infrastructure

Why is OB important for organizations?

• It helps in understanding market competition.

• It improves physical infrastructure.

• It satisfies the needs of stakeholders and matches the external environment.

• It focuses solely on employee motivation.

Which skill is NOT typically developed through studying OB?

• Teamwork

• Leadership

• Intercultural understanding

• Programming

How does OB benefit individuals?

• By providing tools for managing supply chains

• By offering insights into effective financial investments

• By enhancing teamwork, communication, and leadership skills

• By focusing on external business growth

What are the components of Core Self-Evaluations (CSEs)?

• Emotional intelligence, adaptability, resilience

• Self-efficacy, self-esteem, locus of control

• Motivation, attitude, perception

• Resilience, self-awareness, teamwork

What does high self-esteem NOT lead to?

• Logical thinking

• Higher influence by others

• Greater persistence

• Self-respect

What is self-efficacy?

• The belief that others determine your success

• The belief that you can complete a task successfully

• A measure of team collaboration

• A reflection of workplace challenges

A person with an external locus of control is more likely to believe that:

• They control their own destiny

• Luck or other people determine their results

• Effort leads to success

• Success depends on hard work