QUIZ - TOPIC 5

Which of the following best describes organisational behaviour?

• The study of how organisations generate revenue

• The system of observing and learning the behaviour of individuals in an organisation

• The study of financial management in organisations

• The process of creating organisational policies

What are the two degrees of organisational behaviour?

• Tangible aspects and intangible aspects

• Structural aspects and cultural aspects

• Visible aspects and invisible aspects

• Internal aspects and external aspects

Which of the following is NOT a focus area of organisational behaviour?

• Individual behaviour

• Group behaviour

• Organisational behaviour

• Market behaviour

What is the primary goal of organisational behaviour?

• To determine salary structures for employees

• To explain, predict, and influence employee behaviour

• To monitor financial transactions within an organisation

• To ensure employees follow strict guidelines without deviation

How does job satisfaction impact employees?

• It decreases employee motivation

• It has no effect on employee productivity

• Higher job satisfaction leads to better performance and loyalty

• It causes employees to work fewer hours

According to personality theories, which personality trait describes a person's belief that they have control over their own destiny?

• Risk propensity

• Self-monitoring

• Locus of control

• Machiavellianism

Which of the following is NOT one of the Big Five personality traits?

• Extraversion

• Conscientiousness

• Emotional Intelligence

• Openness

What does cognitive dissonance refer to?

• The alignment of an employee’s thoughts and behaviour

• A situation where an employee’s attitude and behaviour are inconsistent

• The process of developing an organisational structure

• The communication gap between managers and employees

What is the main purpose of using personality assessments in recruitment?

• To determine an employee’s salary

• To ensure that the job design and working culture match the candidate’s personality

• To test the intelligence level of candidates

• To measure an employee’s knowledge of organisational policies

Which component of emotional intelligence refers to the ability to manage one's emotions effectively?

• Self-awareness

• Self-management

• Empathy

• Social skills