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1
So called "soft" people skills are a necessary ingredient for success for today's managers.
A)True
B)False
2
Later analysis of the Hawthorne studies supported initial conclusions.
A)True
B)False
3
According to McGregor's Theory X, the typical employee can learn to accept and seek responsibility.
A)True
B)False
4
According to W. Edwards Deming, when things go wrong, there is roughly an 85% chance the system (e.g. management, machinery, or rules) is at fault and about a 15% chance the individual employee is at fault.
A)True
B)False
5
A meta-analysis is a statistical pooling technique that permits behavioral scientists to draw general conclusions about certain variables from many different studies.
A)True
B)False
6
Unethical behavior occurs:
A)mostly in the bottom levels of the organization
B)mostly within the top levels of the organization
C)mostly during colder seasons
D)from the bottom to the top of the organization
E)from new employees
7
Which of the following is an assumption of McGregor's Theory Y?
A)The typical person cares only about security.
B)The typical person prefers to be directed.
C)The typical person avoids work if possible.
D)The typical person requires close supervision.
E)The typical person is capable of self-direction and self-control.
8
In a __________, groups of people from a specified population respond to questionnaires, which researchers use to draw conclusions about the relevant population.
A)field study
B)sample survey
C)laboratory study
D)case study
E)meta-analysis
9
A __________ is an in-depth analysis of a single individual, group or organization and is characterized by realistic but not very generalizable results.
A)case study
B)meta-analysis
C)sample survey
D)field study
E)laboratory study
10
The definition of Corporate Social Responsibility indicates that:
A)Corporations are expected to go above and beyond following the law and making a profit.
B)Corporations have the responsibility to attend social events within the community.
C)Corporations are to clearly contribute to reducing the frequency of unethical behaviour
D)Corporations are to have positive relationships within the organization
E)Corporations are expected to follow all laws





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