Fundamentals of Organizational Behaviour

Which of the following best defines Organizational Behaviour?

• Study of economic aspects in business

• Study of human behavior in organizational settings

• Study of production and operations

• Study of legal frameworks in organizations

The scope of Organizational Behaviour includes:

• Only psychology

• Only sociology

• Psychology, sociology, anthropology, and political science

• None of the above

Organizational Behaviour aims to:

• Reduce employee salaries

• Increase employee turnover

• Improve organizational effectiveness

• Focus only on profits

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental concept of Organizational Behaviour?

• Perception

• Motivation

• Product pricing

• Learning

A model of OB that focuses on economic rewards is the:

• Autocratic Model

• Custodial Model

• Supportive Model

• Collegial Model

The supportive model emphasizes:

• Authoritarian leadership

• Material benefits

• Leadership and motivation

• Dependency on management

The custodial model focuses on:

• Employee dependence on the organization

• Self-discipline

• Performance-based rewards

• Shared decision-making

Collegial model emphasizes:

• Punishment

• Cooperation and partnership

• Centralized control

• Employee obedience

OB is considered a field of study because it:

• Is a natural science

• Focuses on organizational structure

• Has a body of knowledge with research

• Involves legal studies

Which of the following is a goal of OB?

• Maximizing competition

• Promoting conflict

• Explaining, predicting, and controlling human behavior

• Reducing communication