Topic 1: Mangement & Organisational Behaviour

What is the main focus of Organizational Behavior?

• Selling goods and services

• Understanding how people behave in organizations

• Managing company profits

• Organizing company events

Which of the following is not a common characteristic of an organization?

• Distinct purpose

• Random grouping of people

• Deliberate structure

• People

In management, what does “planning” refer to?

• Organizing staff parties

• Deciding what needs to be done and how to do it

• Hiring employees

• Fixing mistakes

The level of Organizational Behavior that focuses on teamwork and communication is:

• Individual

• Group

• Organizational

• External

Which element is most related to individual behavior?

• Organisational structure

• Perception

• Departmentalisation

• Policies

What is the purpose of job design?

• To make sure jobs are identical

• To improve satisfaction and organizational effectiveness

• To replace human workers with technology

• To limit the use of resources

A mechanistic form of organization is best suited for:

• Creative and flexible work

• Small family businesses

• Stable environments with routine tasks

• Fast-growing startups

What describes a task within a job?

• A collection of departments

• A job title

• A single activity that contributes to a job

• A long-term career plan

The organic form of organization is best known for being:

• Formal and rule-based

• Rigid and controlled

• Flexible and adaptable

• Limited to government offices

Which of the following is not a key function of management?

• Planning

• Controlling

• Marketing

• Organizing