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Proficiency in Organisational Behaviour

Description: Basic Proficiency in Organizational Behavior
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In order to be successful, managers will need to harness which of the following powers?

  1. Human Capital

  2. Information Technology

  3. Both (1) and (2)

  4. Infrastructure

  5. Both (1) and (4)

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This answer is correct. It takes into account both (1) and (2).

OB is a way of thinking. OB is multidisciplinary. There is a distinctly humanistic orientation within OB. The field of OB is performance-oriented. The role of the scientific method is important in studying variables and relationships. OB has a distinctive applications orientation.

Which of the following is not true about organisational behaviour?

  1. It is performance oriented.

  2. It is a way of thinking.

  3. It is applications oriented.

  4. It studies relationships among variables.

  5. None of these

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Since all the above are applicable, this is the best answer.

Which of the following is not the right mix of unit of analysis under organisational behaviour?

  1. Individual, Team, Organisation

  2. Individual, Team, Unit

  3. Individual, Department, Organisation

  4. Individual, Group, Organisation

  5. None of these

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

This is the correct answer. It encompasses all the three units.

Which of the following is the right order in terms of contributing disciplines from the micro to macro level?

  1. Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology, Social Psychology

  2. Psychology, Social Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology

  3. Anthropology, Social Psychology, Psychology, Sociology

  4. Psychology, Anthropology, Social Psychology, Sociology

  5. Sociology, Social Psychology, Anthropology, Psychology

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This is the right order. Micro thrust increases in this order.

OB’s goal is to understand and predict human behaviour in organisations.

Which of the following best describes organisation behaviour's goals?

  1. Realise fullest potential of individuals

  2. Realise fullest potential of individuals and groups

  3. Understand and predict human behaviour in organisations

  4. Realise profits for the company

  5. None of these

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

OB seeks to understand and thereby predict human behavior in groups encompassing organisations.

Which of the following is not a focal point of organisational behaviour?

  1. Absenteeism of employees

  2. Productivity of employees

  3. Employee turnover

  4. Employee management

  5. None of these

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Since all the above are focal points, this is the right answer.

Which of the following is the core to the understanding of organisational behaviour in modern context?

  1. Information technology

  2. Organisation structures

  3. Change management theories

  4. Organisational Politics

  5. None of these

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This is key to the understanding of modern organisational behaviour.

If a policeman asks a driver of a car to drive back behind the zebra crossing which he had overstepped, which of the following would apply?

  1. Positive Reinforcement

  2. Negative Reinforcement

  3. Punishment

  4. Extinction

  5. None of these

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Increasing a behaviour by removing an aversive stimulus when a behaviour occurs. This indeed involves removing the unacceptable behaviour by asking him to drive back.

Recommends focusing on human strengths and potential as a way to prevent mental and behavioral problems and to improve the general quality of life.

The positive Psychology movement seeks to

  1. reduce conflict at workplace

  2. prevent mental and behavioral problems

  3. improve the general quality of life

  4. Both (1) and (2)

  5. Both (2) and (3)

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

This option is correct as it encompasses the two correct goals.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

  1. Taylor's theories have no relevance for organisational behaviour.

  2. Taylor's theories form the basis for organisational behaviour thinking.

  3. Taylor's theories have partial relevance for organisational behaviour.

  4. Taylor's theories have relevance for organizational behaviour only in manufacturing organizations.

  5. None of the above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This is the right answer.

John believes that he can successfully perform any assignment that his boss assigns him. What positive organisational behaviour dimension does John exhibit?

  1. Confidence

  2. Hope

  3. Optimism

  4. Emotional Intelligence

  5. None of these

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This is the belief that one can execute his work successfully.

'Ethics at the workplace is not an area under organisational behaviour'. Which of the following is the right explanation for this statement?

  1. The statement is only relevant under certain contingency factors.

  2. The statement is true in absolute terms.

  3. The statement is false in absolute terms.

  4. The statement is sometimes true.

  5. None of these

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This statement is false.

What is/are the key assumption(s) with regards to organisational behaviour applications?

  1. Behaviour is not random.

  2. There are fundamental consistencies with regards to behaviour.

  3. Behaviours can be identified and modified to reflect individual differences.

  4. Both (1) and (3)

  5. (1), (2) and (3)

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

This is correct. All three are the assumptions to organisational behaviour.

Which of the following may not be regarded as a challenge or opportunity for organisational behaviour?

  1. The workplace contains a heterogeneous mix of cultures, races, ethnic groups, genders and ages.

  2. Corporate loyalty has decreased due to increased opportunities and other reasons.

  3. Managers can benefit from OB theories and concepts.

  4. Employees have to learn to cope with rapid change due to global competition.

  5. None of these

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Since all the options apply, we can say that this is the right answer.

Which of the following is not associated with intermediate dimension of effectiveness?

  1. Survival

  2. Adaptiveness

  3. Efficiency

  4. Satisfaction

  5. None of these

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This falls under the long run dimension. Hence, this answer is correct.

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