C715 Organizational Behavior Practice Questions - Set 2 - 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: A decision-making model that acknowledges limitations in rationality by simplifying complex problems is called:

a) Rational decision-making model

b) Intuitive decision making

c) Bounded rationality

d) Anchoring bias

Question 22: In the Big Five Model, which trait describes someone who is cooperative and trusting?

a) Extraversion

b) Agreeableness

c) Openness to experience

d) Neuroticism

Question 23: An employee who tends to take initiative and seeks to change their work environment demonstrates a:

a) Self-monitoring personality

b) Proactive personality

c) Machiavellian personality

d) Conventional personality

Question 24: Which term describes a group that is structured by organizational roles and aims to meet specific objectives?

a) Informal group

b) Work team

c) Work group

d) Social group

Question 25: In expectancy theory, which component represents the belief that performing a task will lead to a specific outcome?

a) Instrumentality

b) Expectancy

c) Valence

d) Equity

Question 26: According to Social Identity Theory, what is a common outcome when individuals identify strongly with their group?

a) Social loafing

b) Ingroup favoritism

c) Groupthink

d) Diversity

Question 27: In Hofstede's framework, which dimension is most associated with an acceptance of unequal power distribution?

a) Masculinity

b) Individualism

c) Power distance

d) Uncertainty avoidance

Question 28: An organization that encourages its employees to view challenges as opportunities for growth is promoting which concept?

a) Self-efficacy

b) Positive organizational behavior

c) Self-monitoring

d) Work-life balance

Question 29: In expectancy theory, the term used to represent the value of the reward or outcome to the individual is:

a) Instrumentality

b) Valence

c) Expectancy

d) Equity

Question 30: A leadership theory suggesting that leadership depends on a match between a leader’s style and the situation is:

a) Path-goal theory

b) Situational leadership theory

c) Transformational leadership

d) Charismatic leadership

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

a) Dominant culture

b) Strong culture

c) Mechanistic structure

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 type of justice is related to the fairness of the outcomes received by employees?

a) Distributive justice

b) Equity theory

c) Interactional justice

d) Procedural justice

Question 37: A leadership theory suggesting that leadership style can be adapted based on the maturity of employees is:

a) Trait theory

b) Path-goal theory

c) Situational leadership theory

d) Transformational leadership

Question 38: Which leadership style involves inspiring and motivating followers by appealing to their values and sense of purpose?

a) Transactional leadership

b) Transformational leadership

c) Laissez-faire leadership

d) Authoritarian leadership

Question 39: In Maslow’s hierarchy, which needs are addressed through work that allows for personal growth and fulfillment?

a) Social needs

b) Esteem needs

c) Physiological needs

d) Self-actualization

Question 40: Which type of team uses technology to facilitate collaboration across geographical locations?

a) Virtual team

b) Cross-functional team

c) Self-managed team

d) Work group

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