OB Multiple Choice Questions-PEARSON

OB Multiple choice questions-PEARSON This activity contains 15 questions.

A common definition of Organisational Behaviour is that it is the study of: Patterns of organisational structure Individual behaviour Group behaviour All of the above None of the above

Which of the following is not part of the basic framework for analysing Organisational Behaviour issues? The process of management Organisational context Gender and ethnic differences Behaviour of people None of the above

The four main dimensions which influence behaviour in work organisations are: Individual, organisation, group, gender

Individual, group, organisation, environment

Group, environment, organisation, gender Environment, group, individual, gender

The main contribution of psychology to Organisational Behaviour is the study of: Personality, attitudes, perceptions and motives Social structures and relationships Social beliefs, customs and values Philosophy and ethics of human activity

According to Morgan metaphors can be used to view an organization. These metaphors _____________ All of the above Are instruments of domination Provide a broader view of the dynamics or organisational behaviour None of the above Define work as a central life issue

Which of the following is not an influence on behaviour in work organisations? The group The environment

The individual The building None of the above

The psychological contract is:

The match between individual and organisational expectations The changing relationship between staff and manager The basis for performance management A set of moral and ethical codes for employee behaviour

The “Peter Principle” states that, in a hierarchy every employee: Tends to rise to their natural level of competence

Tends to rise to their natural level of incompetence Tends to challenge the views of their senior managers Tends to seek promotion

Which of the following is a major feature of “Parkinson’s Law”? A continual process of balancing The contingency theory Work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion

Officials make work for each other

Cloke and Goldsmith refer to the age of traditional management coming to an end. This is seen in the Increasingly international or global business environment Decline of hierarchical, bureaucratic, autocratic management Increase in hierarchical, bureaucratic, autocratic management styles None of the above

Which of the following factors are cited as potential explanatory factors underlying the trend towards globalisation? International business activities such as franchising International competitive pressure The spread of business processes across nations and regions All of the above None of the above

Which of the following is not an advantage of cross-cultural awareness? Sensitivity to difference Miscommunication Increased self awareness

Lessening ignorance, prejudice and hatred

Which of the following factors is an example of a factor affecting national culture referred to by Brooks? Mistrust Sensitivity Individualism Values

Which of the following is not one of the series of “languages” conceptualised by Hall? Language of agreements Language of friendships Languages of things Language of group

What is the premise relating to organisational behaviour put forward by Wood as part of the Financial Times Mastering Management series? Organisational behaviour can be regarded as the key to the whole area of management. There is a need for a cross cultural approach to the study of organisational behaviour. There is a dramatic change taking place in the philosophy underlying organisational behaviour. None of the above.

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A common definition of Organisational Behaviour is that it is the study of:

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All of the above Your Answer:

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Which of the following is not part of the basic framework for analysing Organisational Behaviour issues? None of the above Your Answer: Gender and ethnic differences Correct Answer:

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The four main dimensions which influence behaviour in work organisations are: Individual, group, organisation, environment Your Answer:

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The main contribution of psychology to Organisational Behaviour is the study of: Personality, attitudes, perceptions and motives Your Answer:

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According to Morgan metaphors can be used to view an organization. These metaphors _____________ Provide a broader view of the dynamics or organisational Your behaviour Answer:

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Which of the following is not an influence on behaviour in work organisations? The building Your Answer:

The psychological contract is:

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A set of moral and ethical codes for employee behaviour Your Answer:

The match between individual and organisational Correct expectations Answer:

The “Peter Principle” states that, in a hierarchy every employee:

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Tends to rise to their natural level of incompetence Your Answer:

Which of the following is a major feature of “Parkinson’s Law”?

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Work expands so as to fill the time available for its Your completion Answer:

Cloke and Goldsmith refer to the age of traditional management coming to an end. This is seen in the Increasingly international or global business Your Answer: environment Decline of hierarchical, bureaucratic, autocratic Correct management Answer:

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Which of the following factors are cited as potential explanatory factors underlying the trend towards globalisation? All of the above Your Answer:

Which of the following is not an advantage of cross-cultural awareness?

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Increased self awareness Your Answer: Miscommunication Correct Answer:

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Which of the following factors is an example of a factor affecting national culture referred to by Brooks? Sensitivity Your Answer: Values Correct Answer:

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Which of the following is not one of the series of “languages” conceptualised by Hall? Language of agreements Your Answer: Language of group Correct Answer:

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What is the premise relating to organisational behaviour put forward by Wood as part of the Financial Times Mastering Management series? None of the above. Your Answer: Organisational behaviour can be regarded as the key to Correct the whole area of management.

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