2. Organizational behavior is an academic field devoted to understanding individual and group
behavior, interpersonal processes, and organizational dynamics.
4. The early focus of the systematic study of management was on physical working conditions,
principles of administration, and principles of industrial engineering.
Ans: True
Page: 5
1-1
,Element: GT
Nature: FA
Level: Moderate
Heading: Introducing Organizational Behavior
5. As management research progressed, emphasis was placed on the human factor with respect to
individual attitudes, group dynamics, and relationships between managers and workers.
6. Organizational behavior continues to evolve as a discipline devoted to understanding
individuals and groups in organizations as well as the performance implications of organizational
processes, systems, and structures.
7. Organizational behavior is an interdisciplinary body of knowledge with strong ties to
psychology, sociology, and anthropology, but not economics or political science.
8. Organizational behavior has strong ties to the behavioral sciences and allied social sciences, and
seeks to integrate the diverse insights of both of them.
15. When organizational behavior researchers collect data in simulated and controlled settings, the
research method of laboratory studies is being used.
16. When organizational behavior researchers look in depth at single situations, the research
method of field studies is being used.
Ans: False
Page: 6
1-4
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller StudyConnect. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $20.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
