Organizational Behavior Quiz

What is organizational behavior (OB)?

• The study of organizational structure only

• The study of what people do in an organization and how their behavior affects performance

• The study of business profits and losses

• The study of marketing strategies

Which of the following is NOT a context in which OB examines behavior?

• Job satisfaction

• Stock market performance

• Employment turnover

• Human performance

What is the primary function of managers in an organization?

• To work independently of others

• To get things done through other people

• To focus solely on technical tasks

• To avoid decision-making responsibilities

Which management function involves setting objectives and determining courses of action?

• Controlling

• Leading

• Planning

• Organizing

What does the organizing function of management involve?

• Only hiring new employees

• Arranging resources and tasks to implement plans

• Setting company goals

• Evaluating employee performance

In the context of essential management skills, what are technical skills?

• The ability to work with people

• The ability to analyze complex situations

• The ability to apply specialized knowledge or expertise

• The ability to network effectively

According to Luthans' research, what activity contributed most to managerial success (speed of promotion)?

• Traditional management

• Networking

• Human resources management

• Communication

For effective managers, which activity made the largest relative contribution?

• Communication

• Networking

• HR management

• Traditional management

What is the definition of a work organization?

• A group of people working in the same building

• A consciously coordinated social unit of two or more people working toward common goals

• Any business that makes profit

• A temporary project team

Which of these is a dependent variable in OB?

• Management style

• Job satisfaction

• Work environment

• Training programs