MGT502 Midterm Preparation by ZB

Q1. Which of the following represents the three levels of analysis in Organizational Behavior?

1. Individual, Group, Organization
2. Structure, Culture, Technology
3. Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology

Answer: A) Individual, Group, Organization

Q2. What is the primary focus of Organizational Behavior?

1. Profits of organizations
2. Human behavior in organizational settings
3. Marketing strategies

Answer: B) Human behavior in organizational settings

Q3. Which of the following is NOT a discipline that contributes to Organizational Behavior?

1. Biology
2. Psychology
3. Sociology

Answer: A) Biology

Q4. What term refers to a relatively permanent change in behavior due to experience?

1. Motivation
2. Learning
3. Behavior

Answer: B) Learning

Q5. Which of the following is an example of extrinsic motivation?

1. Enjoying the work itself
2. Recognition by others
3. Gaining personal satisfaction

Answer: B) Recognition by others

Q6. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs includes all of the following EXCEPT:

1. Esteem
2. Affiliation
3. Competition

Answer: C) Competition

Q7. What is the highest level of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs?

1. Safety
2. Self-actualization
3. Esteem

Answer: B) Self-actualization

Q8. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an effective team?

1. Clear purpose
2. Internal conflicts
3. Complementary skills

Answer: B) Internal conflicts

Q9. The term “organizational culture” refers to:

1. The formal structure of an organization
2. Shared values, beliefs, and norms within an organization
3. The physical environment of an organization

Answer: B) Shared values, beliefs, and norms within an organization

Q10. A manager’s use of punishment to decrease undesirable behavior is an example of:

1. Positive reinforcement
2. Negative reinforcement
3. Punishment

Answer: C) Punishment

Q11. Which leadership style is focused on building relationships and team collaboration?

1. Autocratic
2. Democratic
3. Laissez-faire

Answer: B) Democratic

Q12. Equity theory is focused on:

1. Fairness in reward distribution
2. Understanding human needs
3. Organizational structure

Answer: A) Fairness in reward distribution