Site MapHelpFeedbackMultiple Choice Quiz
Multiple Choice Quiz
(See related pages)

1
One of the underlying principles of organizational behavior is
A)rational management
B)understanding how you interact with others
C)effective communication
D)competition
2
What is an organization?
A)an entity of coordinated systems
B)a response to a need
C)a collaboration of ideas and values in agreement
D)an entity created to accomplish tasks that one may not be able to accomplish on their own
3
Organizational behavior theorizes that challenges can be avoided or overcome through the use of
A)relationships
B)productivity
C)communication
D)efficiency
4
Organizations are designed to coordinate
A)activities
B)cooperation
C)systems
D)all of the above
5
The historical evolution of the study of organizational behavior can be attributed to
A)Machiavelli
B)Socrates
C)Aristotle
D)all of the above
6
The contingency school seeks to
A)focus on merging strategic concern for planning and forecasting
B)understand relationships between the organization and its environment
C)define patterns of configurations of variables
D)all of the above
7
The diversity of people's experiences in organizations typically includes many problems that affect
A)individual performance
B)group performance
C)organizational performance
D)all of the above
8
The system view of organizations is embedded in
A)contingency-based perspective
B)sustainability-based perspective
C)general system theory-based perspective
D)knowledge-based perspective
9
Total organizational effectiveness requires
A)technical competence and diversity
B)integrating diverse people and defining goals
C)assessment of fit with community needs to avoid becoming obsolete
D)designing technical procedures for employees and planning for downsizing
10
The study of advanced technologies, flexible manufacturing systems and reengineering have recently been addressed by the
A)contingency school
B)systems school
C)management science school
D)socio technical systems school
11
Organizational behavior is an interdisciplinary field of study.
A)True
B)False
12
Behavioral skills and understandings require continuous renewal and awareness.
A)True
B)False
13
Perceptual differences can be barriers to communication.
A)True
B)False
14
Taking responsibility for your own career is personal learning at its most basic level.
A)True
B)False
15
Definitions of organizational behavior widely vary because the field has evolved with parallel developments.
A)True
B)False
16
Appreciation of diversity and its impact on individual, team and organizational effectiveness are an objective of this course.
A)True
B)False





To learn more about the book this website supports, please visit its Information Center.
(c)2009 McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Any use is subject to the Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.
McGraw-Hill Higher Education is one of the many fine businesses of The McGraw-Hill Companies.


Behavior in OrganizationsOnline Learning Center

Home > Chapter 1 > Multiple Choice Quiz