LO: 1.7: Compare the three levels of analysis in this text's OB model.
Difficulty: Easy
Quest. Category: Concept
94) Which of the following is true regarding models?
A) Models propose five types of variables.
B) Models proceed from outcomes to processes.
C) Models are used only in manufacturing organizations.
D) Models proceed from processes to inputs.
E) Models show that outcomes can influence inputs in the future.
Answer: E
Explanation: Models propose three types of variables, i.e., inputs, processes, and outcomes, at three levels of analysis, which are, individual, group, and organizational.
LO: 1.7: Compare the three levels of analysis in this text's OB model.
Difficulty: Easy
Quest. Category: Concept
95) With reference to a basic OB model, ________ are determined in advance of the employment relationship and refer to variables such as personality, group structure, and organizational culture that lead to processes.
A) actions
B) inputs
C) outcomes
D) processes
E) goals
Answer: B
Explanation: Inputs are variables such as personality, group structure, and organizational culture that lead to processes. These variables set the stage for what will occur in an organization later. Many are determined in advance of the employment relationship.
LO: 1.7: Compare the three levels of analysis in this text's OB model.
Difficulty: Easy
Quest. Category: Concept
96) Which of the following is an example of an input at an individual level?
A) motivation
B) moods
C) values
D) perception
E) emotions
Answer: C
Explanation: Inputs are variables such as personality, group structure, and organizational culture that lead to processes. Inputs at an individual level comprise diversity, personality, and values. Individual level inputs include diversity, personality, and values.
LO: 1.7: Compare the three levels of analysis in this text's OB model.
Difficulty: Easy
Quest. Category: Concept
97) An example of an input at an organizational level is ________.
A) motivation
B) conflict
C) power
D) communication
E) structure
Answer: E
Explanation: Inputs are variables such as personality, group structure, and organizational culture that lead to processes. Inputs at an organizational level consist of structure and culture.
LO: 1.7: Compare the three levels of analysis in this text's OB model.
Difficulty: Easy
Quest. Category: Concept
98) Which of the following is one of the three variables proposed by a basic OB model which refers to actions that individuals, groups, and organizations engage in as a result of inputs?
A) processes
B) scrutinization
C) planning
D) association
E) evaluation
Answer: A
Explanation: Processes are actions that individuals, groups, and organizations engage in as a result of inputs and that lead to certain outcomes. At the individual level, processes include emotions and moods, motivation, perception, and decision making.
LO: 1.7: Compare the three levels of analysis in this text's OB model.
Difficulty: Easy
Quest. Category: Concept
99) Which of the following is an example of a process at an individual level?
A) group cohesion
B) values
C) decision making
D) withdrawal behavior
E) power and politics
Answer: C
Explanation: Processes are actions that individuals, groups, and organizations engage in as a result of inputs and that lead to certain outcomes. At the individual level, processes include emotions and moods, motivation, perception, and decision making.
LO: 1.7: Compare the three levels of analysis in this text's OB model.
Difficulty: Easy
Quest. Category: Concept
100) An example of a process at a group level is ________.
A) diversity
B) communication
C) values
D) culture
E) emotions
Answer: B
Explanation: Processes are actions that individuals, groups, and organizations engage in as a result of inputs and that lead to certain outcomes. At the group level, processes include communication, leadership, power and politics, and conflict and negotiation.
LO: 1.7: Compare the three levels of analysis in this text's OB model.
Difficulty: Easy
Quest. Category: Concept
101) Which of the following is an example of a process at the organizational level?
A) attitudes and stress
B) withdrawal behavior
C) emotions and moods
D) change of practices
E) team responsibilities