Essentials of Organizational Behavior 15th edition Published by Stephen P. Robbins test bank
B) psychology
C) social psychology
D) anthropology
E) industrial engineering
Answer: A
Explanation: Sociology studies people in relation to their social environment or culture. Sociologists have contributed to OB through their study of group behavior in organizations.
Diff: 2
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
Quest. Category: Application
LO: 1.3 Identify the major behavioral science disciplines that contribute to OB.
37) Group behavior, power, and conflict are central areas of study for ________.
A) archaeologists
B) philanthropists
C) anthropologists
D) social psychologists
E) operations analysts
Answer: D
Explanation: Social psychology, generally considered a branch of psychology, blends concepts from both psychology and sociology to focus on peoples' influence on one another. This field has made important contributions to our study of group behavior, power, and conflict.
Diff: 1
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
Quest. Category: Concept
LO: 1.3 Identify the major behavioral science disciplines that contribute to OB.
38) ________ blends concepts from psychology and sociology and focuses on the influence people have on one another.
A) Corporate strategy
B) Anthropology
C) Political science
D) Social psychology
E) Archaeology
Answer: D
Explanation: Social psychology, generally considered a branch of psychology, blends concepts from both psychology and sociology to focus on peoples' influence on one another. One major study area is change, how to implement it and how to reduce barriers to its acceptance.
Diff: 1
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
Quest. Category: Concept
LO: 1.3 Identify the major behavioral science disciplines that contribute to OB.
39) Chang studies change. He looks at ways to implement change and how to reduce barriers to its acceptance. Chang is most likely a(n) ________.
A) psychologist
B) anthropologist
C) sociologist
D) social psychologist
E) linguist
Answer: D
Explanation: One major study area of social psychology is change–how to implement it and how to reduce barriers to its acceptance. Social psychologists also contribute to measuring, understanding, and changing attitudes; identifying communication patterns; and building trust.
Diff: 3
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
Quest. Category: Application
LO: 1.3 Identify the major behavioral science disciplines that contribute to OB.
40) ________ focuses on the study of people in relation to their social environment.
A) Psychology
B) Sociology
C) Corporate strategy
D) Political science
E) Operations management
Answer: B
Explanation: Sociology studies people in relation to their social environment or culture. Sociologists have contributed to OB through their study of group behavior in organizations, particularly formal and complex organizations.
Diff: 3
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
Quest. Category: Concept
LO: 1.3 Identify the major behavioral science disciplines that contribute to OB.
41) Which field of study has contributed to OB through its research on organizational culture and formal organization theory and structure?
A) Psychology
B) Operations management
C) Physiology
D) Political science
E) Sociology
Answer: E
Explanation: Perhaps most important to the field of sociology is the study of organizational culture, formal organization theory and structure, organizational technology, communications, power, and conflict, which all contribute widely to OB.
Diff: 1
AACSB: Analytical Thinking
Quest. Category: Concept
LO: 1.3 Identify the major behavioral science disciplines that contribute to OB.
42) Which field of study has helped us understand differences in fundamental values, attitudes, and behavior between people in different countries and within different organizations?
A) Anthropology
B) Corporate strategy
C) Political science
D) Operations research
E) Psycholinguistics
Answer: A
Explanation: Anthropology is the study of societies to learn about human beings and their activities. Anthropologists' work on cultures and environments has helped us understand differences in fundamental values, attitudes, and behavior between people in different countries and within different organizations.