Question 1

The remedy for overvaluing outcomes is:

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A)   Root out conflicts of interest
B)   When handing off work, ask if the assignment might invite unethical behavior
C)   Reward solid decision processes, not just good outcomes
D)   Be alert for even trivial ethical infractions and address them immediately
E)   Brainstorm unintended consequencesF) B) and E)
G) A) and B) C

Question 2

Research shows that sustainable businesses are led by CEOs who take a people-centered, inclusive approach.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Explain the difference between hard and soft skills. Discuss why both are important in being hired and in being promoted in organizations.

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Hard skills are the technical expertise ...

Question 4

Which of the following statements is false?

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A)   The contingency approach is just common sense
B)   Common sense excels in well-known scenarios with predictable outcomes
C)   Common sense requires less effort than finding the real problem
D)   Common sense can be overly subjective
E)   Common sense is weak in unexpected situationsF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

The idea that a manager should use OB concepts and tools that are situationally appropriate is known as:

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A)   The contingency approach
B)   Systems theory
C)   Environmental theory
D)   Ethics
E)   Human capital theoryF) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 6

One essential factor in being effective in organizations is self-awareness.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Anne, a manager, hires the first person she interviews because she believes that person can do the job adequately. Anne is:

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A)   Resolving the problem
B)   Solving the problem
C)   Dissolving the problem
D)   Ignoring the problem
E)   Avoiding the problemF) All of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 8

One way an employer can build social capital is job rotation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Define "problem" and "problem solving." Describe the three-stop approach to problem solving.

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A problem is a difference or gap between...

Question 10

When we overlook an unethical behavior of another when it's in our interest to remain ignorant, this is called:

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A)   Ill-conceived goals
B)   Motivated blindness
C)   Indirect blindness
D)   The slippery slope
E)   Overvaluing outcomesF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 11

The interactional perspective states that behavior is a function of interdependent person and environmental factors.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Discuss the statement, "The contingency approach is just common sense." Is this true? Why or why not? Why is this important for managers?

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At first glance the contingency perspect...

Question 13

Knowing who you are and what you want is known as:

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A)   Self-esteem
B)   Self-efficacy
C)   Self-awareness
D)   Self-disclosure
E)   Self-assessmentF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 14

Which of the following is a form of social capital?

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A)   Status
B)   Reputation
C)   Knowledge, skills, and abilities
D)   Experience
E)   VisionF) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

Joe, a hard and productive worker, quit because he couldn't get along with his coworkers. This would be diagnosed as a(n)  ________ level problem.

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A)   Individual
B)   Group
C)   Organizational
D)   Interactional
E)   EnvironmentalF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

A contingency approach calls for using OB concepts and tools as the "one best way" to manage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In the Integrative Framework, inputs (in part)  consist of:

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A)   Individual-level processes
B)   Group/team outcomes
C)   Environmental characteristics
D)   Individual outcomes
E)   Organizational outcomesF) A) and B)
G) A) and C) C

Question 18

The first stop of the three-stop journey (or approach)  of the Integrated Framework is:

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A)   Identify the OB concepts
B)   Define the problem
C)   Make recommendations
D)   Take action
E)   Delegate the problemF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 19

A contingency approach is about knowing which OB tools to use and under what circumstances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The remedy for the slippery slope is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Root out conflicts of interest
B)   When handing off work, ask if the assignment might invite unethical behavior
C)   Reward solid decision processes, not just good outcomes
D)   Be alert for even trivial ethical infractions and address them immediately
E)   Brainstorm unintended consequencesF) A) and E)
G) All of the above D

Exam 1: Making Ob Work for Me

The remedy for overvaluing outcomes is:

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Research shows that sustainable businesses are led by CEOs who take a people-centered, inclusive approach.

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Explain the difference between hard and soft skills. Discuss why both are important in being hired and in being promoted in organizations.

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Which of the following statements is false?

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The idea that a manager should use OB concepts and tools that are situationally appropriate is known as:

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One essential factor in being effective in organizations is self-awareness.

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Anne, a manager, hires the first person she interviews because she believes that person can do the job adequately. Anne is:

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One way an employer can build social capital is job rotation.

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Define "problem" and "problem solving." Describe the three-stop approach to problem solving.

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When we overlook an unethical behavior of another when it's in our interest to remain ignorant, this is called:

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The interactional perspective states that behavior is a function of interdependent person and environmental factors.

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Discuss the statement, "The contingency approach is just common sense." Is this true? Why or why not? Why is this important for managers?

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Knowing who you are and what you want is known as:

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Which of the following is a form of social capital?

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Joe, a hard and productive worker, quit because he couldn't get along with his coworkers. This would be diagnosed as a(n) ________ level problem.

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A contingency approach calls for using OB concepts and tools as the "one best way" to manage.

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In the Integrative Framework, inputs (in part) consist of:

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The first stop of the three-stop journey (or approach) of the Integrated Framework is:

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A contingency approach is about knowing which OB tools to use and under what circumstances.

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