the social psychologist
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Question 1 of 20 5.0/ 5.0 Points
Timothy works with people of various nationalities and faiths. How can he effectively manage people from different cultures?
A. by adapting his management style to their differences
B. by keeping a straightforward and open communication style
C. by using his own motivations to guide others
D. by treating everyone uniformly, regardless of their background
Question 2 of 20 5.0/ 5.0 Points
The use of temporary work groups and employee rotation has reduced the __________ of working in a specific group, as well as the security attached to it.
A. predictability
B. spontaneity
C. autonomy
D. morale
Question 3 of 20 5.0/ 5.0 Points
Psychology’s major contributions to the field of organizational behavior have been primarily at what level of analysis?
A. the level of the group
B. the level of the individual
C. the level of the organization
D. the level of the culture
Question 4 of 20 5.0/ 5.0 Points
Which of these professors would you expect to address issues of communication?
A. the psychologist
B. the anthropologist
C. the sociologist
D. the social psychologist
Question 5 of 20 5.0/ 5.0 Points
In order to predict human behavior, it is best to supplement your intuitive opinions with information derived in what fashion?
A. common sense
B. direct observation
C. systematic inquiry
D. speculation
Question 6 of 20 5.0/ 5.0 Points
Which of the following is not a reason why business schools have begun to include classes on organizational behavior?
A. to increase manager effectiveness in organizations
B. to help organizations attract top-quality employees
C. to expand organizations’ consulting needs
D. to improve retention of quality workers
Question 7 of 20 5.0/ 5.0 Points
Whereas __________ focuses on differences among people from different countries, __________ addresses differences among people within given countries.
A. workforce diversity; globalization
B. globalization; workforce diversity
C. culture; diversity
D. culturalization; workforce diversity
Question 8 of 20 5.0/ 5.0 Points
Which of the following fields has most helped us understand differences in the fundamental values, attitudes, and behavior of people in different countries?
A. anthropology
B. psychology
C. political science
D. operations research
Question 9 of 20 5.0/ 5.0 Points
Organizational behavior is constructed from all of the following disciplines except __________.
A. physics
B. psychology
C. anthropology
D. sociology
Question 10 of 20
