BBM Organizational Behavior

Question 1

What is 'organizational behavior' (OB) as a field of study?

Accepted Answer

The study of how individuals and groups behave within organizations

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The study of market competition between organizations

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The study of corporate financial reporting

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The study of supply chain networks

Question 2

According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which is the highest-level need?

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Self-actualization

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Safety needs

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Esteem needs

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Social needs

Question 3

What is 'organizational culture'?

Accepted Answer

The shared values, beliefs, and norms that shape behavior within an organization

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The formal organizational chart and reporting structure

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The geographic distribution of company offices

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The company's financial performance over time

Question 4

Which leadership style involves the leader making decisions without consulting the team?

Accepted Answer

Autocratic leadership

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Democratic leadership

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Laissez-faire leadership

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Transactional leadership

Question 5

What is 'group cohesion' in organizational behavior?

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The strength of social bonds and desire to remain part of a group

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The degree of conflict within a group

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The formal hierarchy within a team

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The diversity of skills within a group

Question 6

What does 'span of control' refer to in organizational structure?

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The number of subordinates a manager can directly supervise effectively

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The geographic territory a manager oversees

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The authority level a manager holds

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The budget controlled by a department