Organizational Behaviour Understanding and Managing Life at Work 9th edition by Gary Johns Test bank

 
117) Explanation and management constitute actions.
a. True
b. False
 
Answer: b
Diff: 2
Type: TF
Page Reference: 11
Skill: Recall
Objective: 1.2 Explain the concept of “organizational behaviour” and describe the goals of the field.
 
118) A manager who wants to move up in the organization quickly should focus on motivating and developing employees.
a. True
b. False
 
Answer: b
Diff: 2
Type: TF
Page Reference: 16
Skill: Applied
Objective: 1.6 Explain what managers do—their roles, activities, agendas for action, and thought processes.
 
119) A manager who wants to have employees who are satisfied and committed should focus on interacting with people and informal socializing.
a. True
b. False
 
Answer: b
Diff: 2
Type: TF
Page Reference: 16
Skill: Applied
Objective: 1.6 Explain what managers do—their roles, activities, agendas for action, and thought processes.
 
120) Organizational behaviour and human resources management are basically the same discipline.
a. True
b. False
 
Answer: b
Diff: 1
Type: TF
Page Reference: 6
Skill: Recall
Objective: 1.2 Explain the concept of “organizational behaviour” and describe the goals of the field.
 
121) Human capital is a key determinant of psychological capital.
a. True
b. False
 
Answer: b
Diff: 1
Type: TF
Page Reference: 7
Skill: Recall
Objective: 1.2 Explain the concept of “organizational behaviour” and describe the goals of the field.
 
122) Human capital is a key determinant of firm performance.
a. True
b. False
 
Answer: a
Diff: 1
Type: TF
Page Reference: 7
Skill: Recall
Objective: 1.2 Explain the concept of “organizational behaviour” and describe the goals of the field.
 
123) All of the managerial activities involve dealing with people.
a. True
b. False
 
Answer: a
Diff: 1
Type: TF
Page Reference: 16
Skill: Recall
Objective: 1.6 Explain what managers do—their roles, activities, agendas for action, and thought processes.
 
124) Workplace spirituality refers to religion in the workplace.
a. True
b. False
 
Answer: b
Diff: 1
Type: TF
Page Reference: 21
Skill: Recall
Objective: 1.7 Describe the societal and global trends that are shaping contemporary management concerns.
 
125) Psychological capital is characterized by vigour, dedication, and absorption.
a. True
b. False
 
Answer: b
Diff: 1
Type: TF
Page Reference: 22
Skill: Recall
Objective: 1.7 Describe the societal and global trends that are shaping contemporary management concerns.
 
126) Psychological capital is considered to be a stable personality trait.
a. True
b. False
 
Answer: b
Diff: 1
Type: TF
Page Reference: 22
Skill: Recall
Objective: 1.7 Describe the societal and global trends that are shaping contemporary management concerns.
 
127) The psychological capital of individuals can be changed.
a. True
b. False
 
Answer: a
Diff: 1
Type: TF
Page Reference: 22
Skill: Recall
Objective: 1.7 Describe the societal and global trends that are shaping contemporary management concerns.
 
128) Work engagement is characterized by vigour, absorption, and resilience.
a. True
b. False
 
Answer: b
Diff: 1
Type: TF
Page Reference: 23
Skill: Recall
Objective: 1.7 Describe the societal and global trends that are shaping contemporary management concerns.
 
129) Only one-half of all workers are engaged.
a. True
b. False
 
Answer: b
Diff: 1
Type: TF
Page Reference: 23
Skill: Recall
Objective: 1.7 Describe the societal and global trends that are shaping contemporary management concerns.
 
130) Corporate social responsibility has to do with the way that organizations treat their employees.
a. True
b. False
 
Answer: a
Diff: 1
Type: TF
Page Reference: 23
Skill: Recall
Objective: 1.7 Describe the societal and global trends that are shaping contemporary management concerns.
131) The fact that organizations are "social inventions" means that they are defined by the presence of people, not things.
Diff: 1
Page Reference: 4
Skill: Recall
Objective: 1.1 Define “organizations” and describe their basic characteristics.