Chapter 1 MCQ with feedback 1.
Which of the following is a benefit of studying Organizational Behaviour?
a. To gain a better understanding of how and why people are organized b. To make organizations more efficient c. To better understand politics and economics d. To improve employee relations Correct answer: A Reasoning: OB is widely regarded as the foundation of management studies in that it helps you to better understand the ways people think, feel and act in the context of an organization. OB draws on a range of topics which relate to different aspects of organization including leadership and motivation. 2.
OB draws extensively on which of the following two disciplines?
a. Physics b. Sociology c. Psychology d. Biology Correct answer: B and C Reasoning: Sociology is the study of human behaviour in relation to a range of influences such as social, political and economic conditions. Psychology is the study of how individuals think and behave. 3.
Which of the following are characteristics of most organizations?
a. A hierarchy of authority b. A charismatic leader c. A division of labour d. All of the above Correct answer: A and C For use with Introducing Organizational Behaviour and Management 4e, David Knights and Hugh Willmott © 2022 Cengage EMEA