MGT 307 Final Exam Guide 2\t\u00a0\t1) From its scientific heritage, organizational behavior has developed all of the following EXCEPT:\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 A. \u00a0 use of scientific methods.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 B. \u00a0 an emphasis on finding the “one best way”\ufffd to complete a task.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 C. \u00a0 an interdisciplinary body of knowledge.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 D. \u00a0contingency thinking.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\t\u00a0\t2) __________ is a multidisciplinary field devoted to understanding individual and group behavior, interpersonal processes, and organizational dynamics.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 A. \u00a0 performance management.\t\u00a0 \u00a0 B. \u00a0 organizational behavior.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 C. \u00a0 motivation.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 D. \u00a0 workgroup analysis.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\t\u00a0\t3) Which of the following statements about organizational behavior is NOT accurate?\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 A. \u00a0 organizational behavior seeks to improve the quality of work life.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 B. \u00a0 organizational behavior has strong ties to the behavioral sciences and allied social sciences.\t\u00a0 \u00a0 C. \u00a0 organizational behavior is divorced from the disciplines of political science and economics.\t\u00a0 \u00a0 D. \u00a0 organizational behavior seeks to improve the performance of people, groups, and organizations.\t\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\t\u00a0\t4) The __________ culture includes the unique stories, ceremonies, and corporate rituals that make up the history of the firm or a group within it.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 A. \u00a0 common\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 B. \u00a0 latent\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 C. \u00a0 shared\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 D. \u00a0 observable\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\t\u00a0\t5) Three important levels of cultural analysis in organizations are __________.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 A. \u00a0 observable culture, shared values, and common assumptions.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 B. \u00a0 implicit culture, shared values, and common experiences.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 C. \u00a0 shared objectives, shared values, and shared mission.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 D. \u00a0 explicit culture, implicit culture, and common assumptions.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\t\u00a0\t6) In the context of the three important levels of cultural analysis in organizations, the level referred to as __________ can play a critical part in linking people together and can provide a powerful motivational mechanism for members of the culture.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 A. \u00a0 implicit culture\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 B. \u00a0 shared values\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 C. \u00a0 observable culture\t\u00a0 \u00a0 D. \u00a0 common culture\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\t\u00a0\t7) Scientific methods models are simplified views of reality that try to identify major factors and forces underlying real-world phenomenon.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 A. \u00a0 True\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 B. \u00a0 False\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\t\u00a0\t8) According to the research conducted on the nature of managerial work, which of the following is false?\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 A. \u00a0 managers spend much time working alone.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 B. \u00a0 managers work with many communication media.\t\u00a0 \u00a0 C. \u00a0 managers work at fragmented and varied tasks.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 D. \u00a0 managers work long hours.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\t\u00a0\t9) Common forms of unintentional ethics lapses that individuals should guard against include all of the following EXCEPT:\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 A. \u00a0 favoring others who can benefit someone.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 B. \u00a0promoting people who excel in their respective positions.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 C. \u00a0 prejudice that derives from unconscious stereotypes and attitudes.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 D. \u00a0 claiming too much personal credit for one’s performance contributions.\t\u00a0\t\u00a0\t\u00a0\t10) The difficulties with cross-cultural communication are perhaps most obvious with respect to __________.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 A. \u00a0 religious differences\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 B. \u00a0 lifestyle differences\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 C. \u00a0 geographic differences\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 D. \u00a0 language differences\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\t\u00a0\t11) Which of the following statements about cross-cultural communication is NOT accurate?\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 A. \u00a0 gestures mean basically the same thing in various cultures of the world.\t\u00a0 \u00a0 B. \u00a0 people must always exercise caution when communicating with people of different national cultures.\t\u00a0 \u00a0 C. \u00a0 people must always exercise caution when communicating with people of different geographical or ethnic groupings within one country.\t\u00a0 \u00a0 D. \u00a0 ethnocentrism can easily create communication problems among people of diverse backgrounds.\t\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\t\u00a0\t12) ________ is often accompanied by an unwillingness to understand alternative points of view and to take the values they represent seriously.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 A. \u00a0 Kinesics\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 B. \u00a0 Self importance\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 C. \u00a0 Ethnocentrism\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 D. \u00a0 Proxemics\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\t\u00a0\t\u00a0\t13) __________ typically work with a target completion date and disband once their purpose has been fulfilled.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 A. \u00a0 Teams that study things.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 B. \u00a0 Teams that review things.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 C. \u00a0 Teams that recommend things.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 D. \u00a0 Teams that run things.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\t\u00a0\t14) All of these actions can be used to help create a high-performing team EXCEPT:\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 A. \u00a0 find ways to create early “success.”\ufffd\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 B. \u00a0 having members spend time together.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 C. \u00a0 giving negative feedback.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 D. \u00a0setting the tone in the first team meeting.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\t\u00a0\t15) Members of __________ must have good long-term working relationships with one another, solid operating systems, and the external support needed to achieve effectiveness over a sustained period of time.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 A. \u00a0 teams that make or do things.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 B. \u00a0 teams that review things.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 C. \u00a0 teams that plan things.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 D. \u00a0 teams that reengineer things.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\t\u00a0\t16) Sheila is assertive and uncooperative in dealing with others during conflict. She goes against the wishes of others and uses her authority to gain compliance. Sheila uses which conflict management style?\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 A. \u00a0 accommodation\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 B. \u00a0 collaboration\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 C. \u00a0 compromise\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 D. \u00a0 competition\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\t\u00a0\t17) The conflict management style of __________involves being cooperative and unassertive. This style is characterized by letting the wishes of others rule, and smoothing over or overlooking differences to maintain harmony.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 A. \u00a0 completion\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 B. \u00a0 accommodation\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 C. \u00a0collaboration\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 D. \u00a0 avoidance\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\t\u00a0\t18) The conflict management style of __________ involves being both cooperative and assertive. This style is characterized by trying to fully satisfy everyone’s concerns by working through differences and finding and solving problems so that everyone gains.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 A. \u00a0 compromise\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 B. \u00a0accommodation\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 C. \u00a0 collaboration\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 D. \u00a0 avoidance\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\t\u00a0\t19) Process theories focus on _________________.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 A. \u00a0 when a person will react to specific management styles.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 B. \u00a0 why a person decides to behave in a certain way relative to available rewards and work opportunities.\t\u00a0 \u00a0 C. \u00a0 who will be a more appropriate manager for an employee.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 D. \u00a0 how a person will respond to types of leadership direction.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\t\u00a0\t20) In the context of motivation, persistence refers to __________.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 A. \u00a0 an individual’s choice when presented with a number of possible alternatives.\t\u00a0 \u00a0 B. \u00a0 the amount of effort a person puts forth.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 C. \u00a0 the different needs that an individual is trying to satisfy.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 D. \u00a0 the length of time a person sticks with a given action.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\t\u00a0\t21) Content theories attempt to explain work behaviors based on _______________.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 A. \u00a0 perceptions on-the-job.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 B. \u00a0the impact of individual ethics on business decisions.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 C. \u00a0 pathways to need satisfaction and the influence of blocked needs. \u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 D. \u00a0 the relationship between values and attitudes.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\t\u00a0\t22) Even though homogeneous teams may struggle in the short run to resolve issues, they are also likely to develop enhanced performance potential once things are worked out.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 A. \u00a0 True\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 B. \u00a0 False\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\t\u00a0\t23) Unlocking the full potential of teams and teamwork rich in diversity is one of the great advantages of high-performance organizations.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 A. \u00a0 True\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 B. \u00a0 False\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\t\u00a0\t24) In general, chances for long-term group success are better when the group input foundations “\ufffd tasks; goals, rewards, and resources; technology; membership diversity; and group size “\ufffd are stronger.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 A. \u00a0 True\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 B. \u00a0 False\u00a0\t\u00a0\t\u00a0\t\u00a0\t\u00a0\t25) Job burnout manifests itself as a loss of interest in and satisfaction with a job due to stressful working conditions.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 A. \u00a0 True\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 B. \u00a0 False\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\t\u00a0\t26) Stress is a potential source of both anxiety and frustration, which can harm the body’s physiological and psychological well-being over time.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 A. \u00a0 True\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 B. \u00a0 False\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\t\u00a0\t27) Employee assistance programs are designed to provide help to employees who are experiencing personal problems and the stress associated with them.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 A. \u00a0 True\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 B. \u00a0 False\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\t\u00a0\t28) Which of the following statements about power and organizational politics is NOT correct?\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 A. \u00a0power and politics always exist in organizations.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 B. \u00a0 managers derive their power from personal and organizational sources.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 C. \u00a0 few instances exist where individual and organizational interests are compatible.\t\u00a0 \u00a0 D. \u00a0 power and politics represent the seamy side of management, since organizations are not democracies composed of individuals with equal influence.\t\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\t\u00a0\t29) Directives falling within the zone of indifference are __________.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 A. \u00a0 obeyed.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 B. \u00a0 rejected.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 C. \u00a0 subjected to severe scrutiny.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 D. \u00a0 subjected to slight scrutiny.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\t\u00a0\t30) The essence of power is __________\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 A. \u00a0 control over the behavior of others.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 B. \u00a0 a distinguished reputation. \u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 C. \u00a0 having a Machiavellian personality.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 D. \u00a0 personal desire. \u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\t\u00a0\t31) High-performance teams have special characteristics that allow them to excel at teamwork and achieve special performance advantages.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 A. \u00a0 True\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 B. \u00a0 False\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\t\u00a0\t32) A high-performing team can be created by communicating high-performance standards, having members spend time together, creating a sense of urgency, making sure members have the right skills, and rewarding high performance.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 A. \u00a0 True\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 B. \u00a0 False\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\t\u00a0\t33) A high-performing team can be created by ensuring that new information is kept to a minimum and by giving negative feedback.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 A. \u00a0 True\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 B. \u00a0 False\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 C. \u00a0 [Answer Text]\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\t\u00a0\t34) All of the following statements about shared leaderships are correct EXCEPT:\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 A. \u00a0 leadership is restricted among a set of individuals who act in the role of a superior.\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 B. \u00a0 the influence process often involves peer or lateral influence. \u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 C. \u00a0 the key distinction between shared leadership and traditional models of leadership is that the influence process involves more than just downward influence on subordinates by an appointed or elective e leader.\t\u00a0 \u00a0 D. \u00a0 leadership today is not restricted simply to the vertical influence of a single individual but to other people as well.\t\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\t\u00a0\t35) Behavior strategies include all of the following EXCEPT:\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 A. \u00a0 self accomplishment\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 B. \u00a0 self goal setting\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 C. \u00a0 self reward\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 D. \u00a0 self observation\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\t\u00a0\t36) All of the following statements about full-range leadership theory are true EXCEPT:\u00a0\t\u00a0 \u00a0 A. \u00a0 FRLT is fast becoming the most commonly used leadership theory used by organizations.\t\u00a0 \u00a0 B. \u00a0 the approach is built around revisions to Bass’ Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire.\t\u00a0 \u00a0 C. \u00a0 some scholars consider the FRLT as an approach that could serve as a general leadership model that would trim or eliminate the numerous models now emphasized today.\t\u00a0 \u00a0 D. 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