C) It analyzes relationships based on previous experiences.
D) It involves analyzing relationships based on scientific data.
E) It involves taking action based on instinct.
Answer: D
Explanation: Systematic study looks at relationships to attribute causes and effects, and bases the conclusions on scientific evidence, that is, on data gathered under controlled conditions and measured and interpreted in a reasonably rigorous manner.
LO: 1.3: Show the value to OB of systematic study.
Difficulty: Easy
Quest. Category: Concept
42) In order to predict human behavior, it is best to supplement intuitive opinions with information derived from ________.
A) common sense
B) direct observation
C) systematic study
D) speculation
E) organizational theory
Answer: C
Explanation: To make good OB decisions it is important to use evidence to supplement intuition and experience. Evidence should come through systematic study, which involves looking at relationships, attempting to attribute causes and effects, and basing conclusions on scientific evidence, that is, on data gathered under controlled conditions and measured and interpreted in a reasonably rigorous manner.
LO: 1.3: Show the value to OB of systematic study.
Difficulty: Easy
Quest. Category: Concept
43) Analyzing relationships, determining causes and effects, and basing conclusions on scientific evidence, all constitute aspects of ________ study.
A) organizational
B) intuitive
C) theoretical
D) systematic
E) case-based
Answer: D
Explanation: Systematic study means looking at relationships, attempting to attribute causes and effects, and basing the conclusions on scientific evidence, that is, on data gathered under controlled conditions and measured and interpreted in a reasonably rigorous manner.
LO: 1.3: Show the value to OB of systematic study.
Difficulty: Easy
Quest. Category: Concept
44) ________ refers to basing managerial decisions on the best available scientific proof.
A) Emergency management
B) Personal knowledge management
C) Property management
D) Evidence-based management
E) Knowledge management
Answer: D
Explanation: The basing of managerial decisions on the best available scientific evidence can be termed as evidence-based management.
LO: 1.3: Show the value to OB of systematic study.
Difficulty: Easy
Quest. Category: Concept
45) ________ refers to a gut feeling not necessarily supported by research.
A) Intuition
B) Reasoning
C) Rationality
D) Logic
E) Inference
Answer: A
Explanation: A gut feeling not necessarily supported by research is known as intuition.
LO: 1.3: Show the value to OB of systematic study.
Difficulty: Easy
Quest. Category: Concept
46) The practice known as management by walking around is limited by available hours, focus, and application.
Answer: TRUE
Explanation: While MBWA sounds helpful, its limitations suggest that modern practices focused on building trust and relationships are more effective for management. Limitations include available hours, focus, and application.
LO: 1.3: Show the value to OB of systematic study.
Difficulty: Easy
Quest. Category: Concept
47) Evidence-based management complements systematic study by basing managerial decisions on the best available scientific evidence.
Answer: TRUE
Explanation: Evidence-based management complements systematic study by basing managerial decisions on the best available scientific evidence. Systematic study and EBM add to intuition, or those gut feelings that help understand people better.
LO: 1.3: Show the value to OB of systematic study.
Difficulty: Easy
Quest. Category: Concept
48) Why is it important to complement intuition with systematic study in our attempts to understand behavior within organizations?
Answer: It is important to complement intuition with systematic study to understand behavior within organizations in order to make accurate predictions of behavior. Underlying this systematic approach is the belief that behavior is not random. Rather, one can identify fundamental consistencies underlying the behavior of all individuals and modify them to reflect individual differences. The systematic study of behavior is a means to making reasonably accurate predictions. Systematic study involves looking at relationships, attempting to attribute causes and effects, and basing our conclusions on scientific evidence, that is, on data gathered under controlled conditions and measured and interpreted in a reasonably rigorous manner.