Test Bank For Organizational Behaviour Improving Performance And Commitment In The Workplace By Jason A Colquitt

Test Bank For Organizational Behaviour Improving Performance And Commitment In The Workplace By Jason A Colquitt

Chapter 01

What Is Organizational Behaviour?

Multiple Choice Questions
1. _______ is a field of study devoted to understanding, explaining, and ultimately improving the attitudes and behaviours of individuals and groups in organizations.
A. Sociology
B. Organizational behaviour
C. Strategic management
D. Social psychology
E. Economics

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Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 01-01 What is the definition of “organizational behaviour” (OB)?
Topic: 01-01 Organizational Behaviour Defined

2. Which of these takes the theories and principles studied in OB and explores the “nuts-and-bolts” applications of those principles in organizations?
A. Human resource management
B. Economics
C. Social psychology
D. Sociology
E. Strategic management

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Learning Objective: 01-01 What is the definition of “organizational behaviour” (OB)?
Topic: 01-01 Organizational Behaviour Defined

3. An OB study might explore the relationship between pay and motivation, whereas a(n) _______ study might examine the best way to structure compensation programs and employee learning programs.
A. strategic management
B. anthropology
C. organizational development
D. economics
E. human resource management

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Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: 01-01 What is the definition of “organizational behaviour” (OB)?
Topic: 01-01 Organizational Behaviour Defined

4. Which discipline focuses on the product choices and industry characteristics that affect the organization’s profitability?
A. Organizational behaviour
B. Economics
C. Social psychology
D. Strategic management
E. Human resource management

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Learning Objective: 01-01 What is the definition of “organizational behaviour” (OB)?
Topic: 01-01 Organizational Behaviour Defined

5. Canada Drinks International is a soft drink manufacturer in the carbonated soda industry. The firm is commissioning a study to explore how the company’s expansion into the new product segment of tropical fruit flavoured soda would affect its profitability. Such a study is addressed in which of these areas?
A. Industrial and organizational psychology
B. Human resource management
C. Strategic management
D. Social psychology
E. Organizational behaviour

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Difficulty: Hard
Learning Objective: 01-01 What is the definition of “organizational behaviour” (OB)?
Topic: 01-01 Organizational Behaviour Defined