MGT321 Chp 1: Introduction to OB

What is Organizational Behavior (OB)?

• The study of financial management in organizations

• The study of how individuals, groups, and structures impact behavior in organizations

• The study of political structures in organizations

• The process of setting organizational policies

What is the primary goal of studying Organizational Behavior?

• To increase financial profits

• To improve the efficiency of organizational structure

• To enhance the effectiveness of the organization

• To eliminate human errors

According to Robbins (2019), OB investigates the impact of all the following EXCEPT:

• Individuals

• Groups

• Structures

• Government policies

Which of the following is NOT a core component of Organizational Behavior?

• Individuals

• Groups

• Financial accounting

• Organizational structures

Management is defined as:

• The process of efficiently allocating resources to meet objectives

• A leadership style for controlling people

• The study of human emotions in organizations

• The process of predicting future events

Which of the following is NOT a function of management?

• Planning

• Organizing

• Marketing

• Controlling

Which of the following is the first function of management?

• Planning

• Organizing

• Leading

• Controlling

Which function of management involves defining goals and formulating strategies?

• Organizing

• Planning

• Leading

• Controlling

Which function of management involves structuring tasks and responsibilities?

• Planning

• Organizing

• Leading

• Controlling

Which management function involves inspiring employees to achieve goals?

• Planning

• Organizing

• Leading

• Controlling