Question 1

The best way to understand correlation between two variables is to look at a scatterplot.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Briefly explain correlation.

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Correlation is a method used to identify...

Question 3

Which of the following explains the term causal inferences?

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A)  Proving that two variables are correlated.
B)  Making sure the sample size is adequate enough.
C)  Explaining why one variable is not correlated to another.
D)  Analyzing a situation and understanding what went wrong.
E)  Establishing that one variable really does cause another.F) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 4

The integrative model of organizational behavior suggests that individual mechanisms result in organizational and group mechanisms which, when combined with individual characteristics, lead to individual outcomes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Theory is defined as a collection of assertions-both verbal and symbolic-that specify how and why variables are related, as well as the conditions in which they should (and should not) be related.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of these is one of the conditions necessary to establish causal inferences?

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A)  The presumed cause succeeds the presumed effect in time.
B)  Multiple alternative explanations exist for the correlation.
C)  Factors other than the variables in question could create causation.
D)  The two variables are correlated.
E)  The sample size is large enough.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

_____ is defined as a collection of assertions that specify how and why variables are related, as well as the conditions in which they should and should not be related.

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A)  Hypothesis
B)  Information
C)  Paradigm
D)  Data
E)  TheoryF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

According to the Rule of One-Eighth,

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A)  at least 88 percent of organizations will do everything necessary to put people first and thereby build profits.
B)  at best 12 percent of organizations will actually do what is required to build profits by putting people first.
C)  75 percent of organizations won't believe the connection between how they manage their people and the profits they earn.
D)  38 percent of the organizations try to make a single change to solve their problems.
E)  one in eight organizations miserably fails at making the people to profit connection.F) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 9

When a firm expands into a new product segment, it is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  product recall
B)  product diversification
C)  monopolization
D)  cartelization
E)  product divestmentF) All of the above
G) None of the above

Question 10

Frank, an HR manager, believes that his implementation of HR practices in the company is impeccable, because he received the inputs for these practices from the CEO himself.Which of the following philosophies is he relying on?

Accepted Answer

A)  Method of intuition
B)  Method of behavior
C)  Method of science
D)  Method of experience
E)  Method of authorityF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 11

Culture, teamwork, trust, and reputation are examples of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  socially complex resources
B)  easy-to-develop resources
C)  natural structures
D)  evidence-based resources
E)  associative structuresF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 12

Briefly explain the importance of group mechanisms that feature in the integrative model of organizational behavior.

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Employees typically work in one or more ...

Question 13

The Container Store, a retailer based out of Texas, is considering a performance based incentive system for its employees. This is an example of motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following suggests that people hold firmly to some belief because it "just stands to reason"-it seems obvious or self-evident?

Accepted Answer

A)  Method of intuition
B)  Method of authority
C)  Method of science
D)  Method of experience
E)  Method of behaviorF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of a group mechanism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Team characteristics and diversity
B)  Motivation
C)  Trust, justice, and ethics
D)  Organizational commitment
E)  AbilityF) None of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 16

Like individual characteristics, group mechanisms shape satisfaction, stress, motivation, trust, and learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

OB research on job performance and individual characteristics draws primarily from studies in _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  industrial and organizational psychology
B)  social relations
C)  marketing management
D)  sales management
E)  economic relationsF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

In the integrative model which organizational mechanism captures shared knowledge about the rules, norms, and values that shape employee attitudes and behaviors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizational structure
B)  Organizational ability
C)  Organizational culture
D)  Job satisfaction
E)  Organizational leadershipF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 19

Resources like culture, teamwork, trust, and reputation are termed "socially complex" because it is not always clear which organizations do (and do not) possess them, though it is clear how they came to develop.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A correlation describes the statistical relationship between two variables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: What Is Organizational Behavior

Frank, an HR manager, believes that his implementation of HR practices in the company is impeccable, because he received the inputs for these practices from the CEO himself.Which of the following philosophies is he relying on?

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Which of the following is an example of a group mechanism?

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Which of the following suggests that people hold firmly to some belief because it "just stands to reason"-it seems obvious or self-evident?

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_____ is defined as a collection of assertions that specify how and why variables are related, as well as the conditions in which they should and should not be related.

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OB research on job performance and individual characteristics draws primarily from studies in _____.

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Theory is defined as a collection of assertions-both verbal and symbolic-that specify how and why variables are related, as well as the conditions in which they should (and should not) be related.

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The best way to understand correlation between two variables is to look at a scatterplot.

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According to the Rule of One-Eighth,

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Which of these is one of the conditions necessary to establish causal inferences?

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Briefly explain correlation.

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The integrative model of organizational behavior suggests that individual mechanisms result in organizational and group mechanisms which, when combined with individual characteristics, lead to individual outcomes.

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A correlation describes the statistical relationship between two variables.

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Like individual characteristics, group mechanisms shape satisfaction, stress, motivation, trust, and learning.

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Culture, teamwork, trust, and reputation are examples of _____.

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Which of the following explains the term causal inferences?

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Briefly explain the importance of group mechanisms that feature in the integrative model of organizational behavior.

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The Container Store, a retailer based out of Texas, is considering a performance based incentive system for its employees. This is an example of motivation.

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Resources like culture, teamwork, trust, and reputation are termed "socially complex" because it is not always clear which organizations do (and do not) possess them, though it is clear how they came to develop.

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When a firm expands into a new product segment, it is known as _____.

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In the integrative model which organizational mechanism captures shared knowledge about the rules, norms, and values that shape employee attitudes and behaviors?

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