Opportunitistic Behavior

The video discusses opportunism as self-interest seeking in relationships, often deceptively. It explains two types: ex ante (beforehand) and ex post (afterhand), and their relevance to organizational behavior. Opportunism can lead to issues like lack of trust, bounded rationality, and problems like the prisoner's dilemma and free rider problem, affecting organizational performance.

What is a key characteristic of opportunism in relationships?

• Mutual benefit

• Deceptive self-interest

• Open communication

• Shared goals

How does ex ante opportunism differ from ex post opportunism?

• Ex ante is more ethical than ex post

• Ex ante occurs after the outcome, ex post before

• Ex ante is about mutual benefit, ex post is not

• Ex ante occurs before the outcome, ex post after

Why is opportunism relevant to organizational behavior?

• It enhances team collaboration

• It fosters innovation

• It causes trust issues and affects performance

• It improves decision-making

What is bounded rationality in the context of opportunism?

• The capacity to predict future outcomes

• The ability to make perfect decisions

• The skill to manipulate others

• The inability to fully understand all options

Which problem is associated with opportunism in organizations?

• Improved communication

• Enhanced productivity

• The free rider problem

• Increased employee satisfaction