Exploring Organizational Behavior

What is the scope of Organizational Behavior (OB)?

• The scope of Organizational Behavior is limited to employee training programs.

• Organizational Behavior only studies the physical workspace environment.

• The scope of Organizational Behavior focuses solely on financial performance.

• The scope of Organizational Behavior includes the study of individual and group behavior, motivation, leadership, team dynamics, organizational culture, and the impact of structure on performance.

How does the nature of OB influence workplace dynamics?

• OB only affects management decisions.

• OB has no impact on employee relationships.

• OB influences workplace dynamics by shaping interactions, communication, and collaboration among employees.

• OB is irrelevant to team performance.

Which disciplines contribute to the study of OB?

• Psychology, sociology, anthropology, political science, economics

• history

• geography

• mathematics

What are the key factors affecting individual behavior in organizations?

• Key factors affecting individual behavior in organizations include personal characteristics, organizational culture, leadership styles, motivation, communication patterns, and external environment.

• Employee benefits and compensation

• Work-life balance initiatives

• Company policies and procedures

Explain the MARS model and its components.

• The MARS model includes Motivation, Ability, Role perceptions, and Situational factors.

• Motivation, Attitude, Role perceptions, and Situational factors

• Motivation, Ability, Responsibility, and Skills

• Motivation, Ability, Role perceptions, and Personal factors

How does perception impact decision-making in organizations?

• Perception has no effect on decision-making processes.

• Perception impacts decision-making by shaping interpretations, biases, and collaborative dynamics.

• Perception only influences individual choices, not organizational decisions.

• Decision-making is solely based on data analysis, not perception.

What are the main traits of personality that affect workplace behavior?

• Creativity, rigidity, introversion, impulsiveness

• Dependability, sociability, pessimism, aloofness

• Assertiveness, passivity, indecisiveness, hostility

• Conscientiousness, emotional stability, openness to experience, agreeableness, extraversion

Describe the attribution model and its significance in OB.

• It is a method for calculating employee salaries based on performance metrics.

• The attribution model explains how individuals interpret causes of behavior, impacting motivation and relationships in organizations.

• The attribution model focuses solely on financial performance in organizations.

• The model is used to determine the best marketing strategies for products.

How does organizational culture influence individual behavior?

• Individual behavior is solely determined by personal beliefs.

• Organizational culture influences individual behavior by shaping values, interactions, and motivation.

• Organizational culture only affects team dynamics, not individual actions.

• Organizational culture has no effect on individual behavior.

What role does motivation play in the MARS model?

• Motivation only affects team dynamics, not individual performance.

• Motivation is irrelevant in the MARS model.

• Motivation is solely determined by external rewards in the MARS model.

• Motivation drives behavior and performance in the MARS model.