C715 Organizational Behavior Practice Questions - Set 5 - 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 manager who structures their leadership style around adjusting to the needs and readiness levels of employees is practicing:

a) Transformational leadership

b) Path-goal theory

c) Situational leadership

d) Leader-member exchange (LMX) theory

Question 22: A leader who motivates employees through ethical values and openly shares their beliefs is likely practicing which leadership style?

a) Transactional leadership

b) Authentic leadership

c) Charismatic leadership

d) Transformational leadership

Question 23: A manager who rewards employees only when specific, defined performance criteria are met is demonstrating:

a) Transactional leadership

b) Transformational leadership

c) Situational leadership

d) Servant leadership

Question 24: An employee who volunteers to help colleagues and contribute positively beyond their required tasks exhibits:

a) Citizenship behavior

b) Conformity

c) Self-efficacy

d) Task performance

Question 25: According to McClelland, which need involves the desire to have influence and control over others?

a) Need for affiliation

b) Need for achievement

c) Need for power

d) Need for security

Question 26: Which type of justice refers to the perceived fairness of the processes used to determine outcomes?

a) Interactional justice

b) Distributive justice

c) Procedural justice

d) Equity justice

Question 27: A culture that emphasizes shared meaning and understanding among employees is primarily concerned with:

a) Organizational climate

b) Organizational culture

c) Positive reinforcement

d) Task structure

Question 28: An individual who prefers activities that are rule-regulated and structured likely aligns with which personality type?

a) Realistic

b) Conventional

c) Artistic

d) Enterprising

Question 29: An individual’s ability to adjust their behavior to fit the demands of different social situations is referred to as:

a) Emotional stability

b) Self-monitoring

c) Conscientiousness

d) Conformity

Question 30: A leader who inspires employees to work toward a shared vision, focusing on broad, long-term goals, is demonstrating:

a) Transactional leadership

b) Transformational leadership

c) Charismatic leadership

d) Bureaucratic leadership

Question 31: An organization where power is distributed unequally, and employees accept this structure, reflects a high level of:

a) Power distance

b) Individualism

c) Masculinity

d) Long-term orientation

Question 32: A person who attributes the behavior of others more to their personality than situational factors is demonstrating:

a) Fundamental attribution error

b) Self-serving bias

c) Selective perception

d) Hindsight bias

Question 33: When employees learn norms and values by observing the behavior of others within the organization, they are demonstrating:

a) Socialization

b) Institutionalization

c) Indoctrination

d) Performance management

Question 34: Which motivational theory suggests that people are more motivated by tasks that align with their core values and interests?

a) Equity theory

b) Self-determination theory

c) Self-concordance

d) Cognitive evaluation theory

Question 35: A manager focuses on building a culture where employees feel their efforts are rewarded and respected. This reflects:

a) Organizational justice

b) Goal-setting theory

c) Social learning theory

d) Procedural control

Question 36: An employee who actively pursues tasks aligned with their personal growth and career development shows high:

a) Need for affiliation

b) Self-concordance

c) Need for security

d) Task dependence

Question 37: A society that strongly emphasizes perseverance, thrift, and a focus on future rewards exhibits:

a) Individualism

b) Masculinity

c) Long-term orientation

d) Power distance

Question 38: In the rational decision-making model, which step involves identifying possible alternatives to address the problem?

a) Define the problem

b) Develop alternatives

c) Allocate weights to criteria

d) Evaluate alternatives

Question 39: According to McClelland's Theory, which need involves the drive to excel and meet high performance standards?

a) Need for affiliation

b) Need for achievement

c) Need for power

d) Need for security

Question 40: An employee who seeks control and influence over others' behavior in the workplace likely has a high:

a) Need for affiliation

b) Need for achievement

c) Need for power

d) Need for equity

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