BUS1200: ORG BEHAVIOUR (TEST 1 REVISION)

Which of the following best describes the role of "people" in organizational behaviour?

• Establishing external market regulations

• Contributing personality, values, and attitudes that influence behaviour

• Providing the physical tools used in organizational tasks

• Defining formal job roles and responsibilities

The organizational "structure" primarily refers to:

• The cultural values that guide employee behaviour

• The external legal and regulatory environment

• The emotional well-being of team members

• The formal hierarchy and roles that determine relationships and responsibilities

Technology in an organization affects:

• Group personality traits

• Legal compliance

• Speed of operations and nature of communication

• Employee age demographics
  

Which of the following best represents the focus of Frederick Taylor's Scientific Management approach?

• Promoting employee well-being through psychological support

• Reducing the number of rules and procedures in an organization

• Enhancing efficiency through systematic analysis and division of labor

• Encouraging informal work relationships and group dynamics

Max Weber’s Bureaucratic Approach is primarily characterized by:

• Formal rules, hierarchical structures, and clearly defined roles

• A focus on emotional intelligence in team management

• Informal leadership and flexible job roles

• A flat organizational structure with minimal rules

Which of the following is a key benefit of studying Organizational Behaviour in terms of interpersonal development?

• Avoiding teamwork by focusing on individual tasks
  

• Encouraging competition rather than collaboration

• Learning how to program organizational software

• Improving communication, conflict resolution, teamwork, and leadership skills

Which of the following best explains how Organizational Behaviour improves decision making?

• By simplifying decisions to reduce employee input

• By helping understand people’s behaviours

• By focusing solely on data analytics

• By avoiding emotional considerations in decisions

Political conditions impact organizations mainly through:

• Defining internal teamwork structures

• Influencing decision-making and regulatory frameworks

• Managing daily employee tasks

• Shaping individual personality traits

What is a major benefit of workforce diversification in organizations?

• Higher employee turnover

• Decreased employee collaboration

• Fostering innovation and creativity

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  Increased paperwork

Departmentalization is best defined as:

• Reducing the workforce to increase efficiency

• Assigning tasks to external consultants

• Grouping activities and people into distinct units

• Deciding compensation plans for employees