An OB study would be least likely to be used to focus on which of the following problems?
A) an increase in absenteeism at a certain company
B) a fall in productivity in one shift of a manufacturing plant
C) a decrease in sales due to growing foreign competition
D) an increase in theft by employees at a retail store
E) excessive turnover in volunteer workers at a non-profit organization
A) an increase in absenteeism at a certain company
B) a fall in productivity in one shift of a manufacturing plant
C) a decrease in sales due to growing foreign competition
D) an increase in theft by employees at a retail store
E) excessive turnover in volunteer workers at a non-profit organization
C) a decrease in sales due to growing foreign competition
Tags: Definition of OB
Source: p. 45
Source: p. 45
What are the three primary determinants of behavior that organizational behavior focuses upon?
A) profit structure, organizational complexity, job satisfaction
B) individuals, profit structure, and job satisfaction
C) individuals, groups, and job satisfaction
D) groups, structure, and profit structure
E) individuals, groups, and structure
A) profit structure, organizational complexity, job satisfaction
B) individuals, profit structure, and job satisfaction
C) individuals, groups, and job satisfaction
D) groups, structure, and profit structure
E) individuals, groups, and structure
E) individuals, groups, and structure
Tags: Definition of OB
Source: p. 44
Source: p. 44
xxxxxxxx is a field of study that investigates the impact that individuals, groups, and structure have on behavior within organizations for the purpose of applying such knowledge toward improving an organization’s effectiveness.
A) Organizational development
B) Human Resources Management
C) Organizational behavior
D) People management
E) Corporate strategy
A) Organizational development
B) Human Resources Management
C) Organizational behavior
D) People management
E) Corporate strategy
C) Organizational behavior
Tags: Definition of OB
Source: p. 44
Source: p. 44
Flashcard set info:
Author: Elisa
Main topic: Business Economics
School / Univ.: Hanze Hogeschool
City: Groningen
Published: 14.02.2010
Tags: Exam Year 1
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