C715 Organizational Behavior Practice Questions - Set 1 - Part 2

Test your knowledge of Organizational Behavior concepts with these practice questions. Each question includes detailed explanations to help you understand the correct answers.

Question 21: An individual who judges someone’s character based on a single positive trait is likely exhibiting the:

a) Halo effect

b) Contrast effect

c) Stereotyping

d) Selective perception

Question 22: A manager chooses not to address a minor conflict in hopes that it will resolve itself. This approach is an example of:

a) Compromising

b) Competing

c) Avoiding

d) Collaborating

Question 23: In the five-stage model of group development, the stage where close relationships and cohesiveness are most evident is:

a) Storming

b) Norming

c) Performing

d) Adjourning

Question 24: A manager who believes employees inherently dislike work and must be closely supervised follows which theory?

a) Theory Y

b) Theory X

c) Expectancy theory

d) Equity theory

Question 25: A society where inequality in power and resources is accepted as a norm is said to have high levels of:

a) Uncertainty avoidance

b) Individualism

c) Power distance

d) Masculinity

Question 26: A worker who values personal relationships and social connections over financial gain likely has a high need for:

a) Power

b) Achievement

c) Affiliation

d) Equity

Question 27: An employee who views their job as an opportunity for creative expression and personal fulfillment is likely experiencing:

a) Task identity

b) Task significance

c) Job engagement

d) Job involvement

Question 28: Which term refers to judging someone based on their belonging to a particular group rather than their individual characteristics?

a) Self-fulfilling prophecy

b) Stereotyping

c) Contrast effect

d) Halo effect

Question 29: In expectancy theory, the term used to describe the belief that effort will lead to a desired level of performance is:

a) Expectancy

b) Valence

c) Instrumentality

d) Self-efficacy

Question 30: Which leadership theory focuses on adjusting leadership style based on followers' readiness?

a) Path-goal theory

b) Transformational leadership

c) Situational leadership theory (SLT)

d) Charismatic leadership theory

Question 31: An organization with intense emphasis on employee vitality, growth, and positivity is fostering a:

a) Dominant culture

b) Subculture

c) Strong culture

d) Positive organizational culture

Question 32: An employee who reacts based on past experiences and instincts rather than systematic analysis is demonstrating:

a) Rational decision-making

b) Intuitive decision making

c) Anchoring bias

d) Randomness error

Question 33: In which type of conflict do individuals disagree over work processes rather than interpersonal issues?

a) Task conflict

b) Relationship conflict

c) Process conflict

d) Dysfunctional conflict

Question 34: Which model of group development describes groups going through phases of activity and inactivity?

a) Five-stage group-development model

b) Punctuated-equilibrium model

c) Normative group model

d) Conflict-resolution model

Question 35: In a culture where employees emphasize innovation and risk-taking, which characteristic of organizational culture is highlighted?

a) Team orientation

b) Stability

c) Aggressiveness

d) Innovation and risk-taking

Question 36: Which of the following describes a group that forms informally and is not defined by organizational structure?

a) Work team

b) Work group

c) Informal group

d) Self-managed team

Question 37: An employee believes their output is unfairly compared with a colleague's despite having similar skills and effort. This relates to:

a) Equity theory

b) Expectancy theory

c) Distributive justice

d) Procedural justice

Question 38: Which personality trait reflects a person who is reliable, organized, and self-disciplined?

a) Extraversion

b) Agreeableness

c) Conscientiousness

d) Openness

Question 39: A leader who is primarily concerned with the completion of tasks rather than building relationships is:

a) Production-oriented

b) Employee-oriented

c) Relationship-focused

d) Transformational

Question 40: Which conflict resolution style seeks to satisfy the concerns of all involved parties fully?

a) Competing

b) Avoiding

c) Collaborating

d) Compromising

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