Equity theory holds that employees who feel underpaid will decrease their level of
effort and performance in response to feelings of inequity.
Strong cultures make a manager’s job easy because all organizational policies, practices,
and traditions are provided in writing for easy reference.
A company is worried about meeting its interest expenses, so it should pay close
attention to its times interest earned.
A goal of efficiency is to minimize output costs while maximizing input costs.
Power is a right that a manager has when he or she has a higher rank in an organization.
Written tests fell into disfavor in the late 1960s and are now rarely used in the selection
process.
Supporters of socially responsible businesses claim that by becoming socially
responsible, businesses can expect ________.
A) less government regulation
B) more government regulation
C) more strict enforcement of laws
D) more government interference
A global team member from China would be likely to be ________.
A) less productive in a team than on his own
B) equally productive on his own and on a team
C) more productive in a team than on his own
D) more productive on his own than in a team
It is estimated that in the United States, about ________ of all economic output is
toward making tangible, physical objects.
A) 10 percent
B) 20 percent
C) 40 percent
D) 80 percent
Hidden aspects of an organization that OB provides insight into include ________.
A) strategies
B) attitudes
C) structure
D) objectives
A TV reality show program essentially puts out the same product episode after episode,
year after year, with little change and few rivals. The show exists in a TV industry that
has hundreds of different components to keep track of. Where does the show belong on
the uncertainty matrix?
A) cell 1
B) cell 2
C) cell 3
D) cell 4
In most cases, the first step in the initial (pre-planning) phase of the entrepreneurial
process is this.
A) pinpointing potential competitive advantages
B) identifying potential opportunities
C) exploring finance options
D) researching the venture’s feasibility
Application of Early Theories of Motivation (Scenario)
Three managers work at the Pabco Company. Aaron really “cracks the whip” on his
employees and firmly believes in strict controls and punishment for those employees
who do not perform to company expectations.
Zach has very few controls and believes that as long as people know what their
objectives are, they will exercise self-control and self-direction.
Susan has been trying to improve working conditions and manager-employee relations
to increase the level of productivity in her department.
Zach was using which type of Herzberg factors to increase productivity levels?
A) motivators
B) hygiene
C) social
D) esteem
Which of the following is an example of a technology change within an organization?
A) forming teams to complete tasks
B) workers using new software
C) workers wanting to telecommute
D) workers wanting flexible hours
The lengthy process by which a job is examined in detail in order to identify the skills,
knowledge and behaviors necessary to perform the job is known as a ________.
A) job description
B) job specification
C) job definition
D) job analysis
The JCM contends that these dimensions are required for a high level of motivation
among workers.
A) high pay, autonomy, feedback
B) meaningful work, autonomy, feedback
C) meaningful work, autonomy, independence
D) autonomy, feedback, good management
A manager can faithfully execute the decision-making process but still end up with
nothing of value if ________.
A) he fails to identify the correct problem
B) he fails to assign number values to different criteria
C) he solves the problem inefficiently
D) he fails to correctly identify the steps of the process
Which term best characterizes a decision that has bounded rationality?
A) virtually perfect
B) rigorous and comprehensive
C) not good enough
D) just good enough
All of the following are common personality characteristics of idea champions
EXCEPT ________.
A) extremely high self-confidence
B) persistence
C) energy
D) risk aversion
Apple’s problems with the battery of the highly successful iPod show how important
________ is for a product.
A) efficiency
B) design
C) quality
D) productivity
In a short essay, discuss bounded rationality and satisficing.
In a short essay, describe an example in which the global component of an
organization’s external environment has a large impact on the organization itself.
In a short essay, explain how the break-even point (BE) changes with variables TFC
(total fixed costs), P (unit price), and VC (variable cost per unit).
In a short essay, describe how the contingency variable of organization size might affect
management style.
In a short essay, explain the difference between the symbolic and the omnipotent view
of management.
In a short essay, explain the difference between a Gantt chart and a load chart,
identifying possible uses for each tool.
In a short essay, discuss some causes of stress and describe some typical symptoms of
stress in the workplace.
In a short essay, explain how emotions can serve as barriers to effective
communication.
What does the phrase “Play to your strengths” mean in terms of choosing a career path?