Admn 575 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ADMN 575 Behavior in Organizations | ADMN 575 Quiz 7 Paola was a new manager working on a compensation plan for her salespeople. She had taken several organizational behavior classes during college and knew that although extrinsic rewards often motivate, some caution needs to be used. This notion of intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivators is exampled in what motivational theory? A. Self-determination B. Theory X and Theory Y C. Goal-setting theory D. Goal commitment E. Maslow's hierarchy of needs T...

ADMN 575 Behavior in Organizations | ADMN 575 Quiz 12 Regina had just finished a situational leadership training course and was anxious to put her new knowledge to work as a manager. One of Regina's employees wanted to do a good job, but just didn't have the skills needed yet. What leadership approach would you recommend for Regina? A. High task orientation B. Clear specific directions C. Participative leadership D. Low relationship orientation E. Set penalties for not accomplishing the goals...

ADMN 575 Behavior in Organizations | ADMN 575 Quiz 2 With regards to the problem-solving and learning abilities of men and women, which statement is most likely true? A. Women score higher than men. B. There are no consistent differences between men and women. C. Men score higher than women. D. Research studies have been inconclusive. E. This concept has not been scientifically analyzed. Women who succeed in traditionally male domains are typically perceived ______________. A. as political act...

ADMN 575 Behavior in Organizations | ADMN 575 Quiz 13 Which power tactic relies on the support of others to persuade an individual to comply? A. Ingratiation B. Pressure C. Exchange D. Coalition E. Personal appeal Although people with power can behave in a self-serving manner, one study outlined in the chapter noted that this behavior diminished when _______________ was introduced. A. situational consideration B. an effective leader C. effective communication D. accountability E. altruism Accor...

ADMN 575 Behavior in Organizations | ADMN 575 Quiz 14 Which of the following is true of distributive bargaining? A. It attempts to create a win-win situation. B. It is rarely used in labor negotiations. C. It operates under zero-sum conditions. D. It focuses on long-term relationships. E. It involves high information sharing. In bargaining, the area between the target point and the resistance point is known as the ______________. A. range of distribution B. mid-point C. zero sum D. optimal ran...

ADMN 575 Behavior in Organizations | ADMN 575 Quiz 10 Which of the following is NOT a key element relating to team performance? A. Significant individual performance incentives B. Adequate resources C. A reward system that reflects team contributions D. Effective leadership E. A climate of trust The team effectiveness model classifies the key components of effective teams into three general categories: context, composition, and process. Which of the following is an element of the context catego...

ADMN 575: Quiz 14 Rated A Which term refers to a process that begins when one party perceives that another party has or is about to negatively affect something the first party cares about? A. Negotiation B. Dysfunction C. Incompatibility D. Collaborating E. Conflict E. Conflict According to the traditional view of conflict, all conflict is ________. A. unavoidable B. bad and must be avoided C. functional D. necessary and improves group function E. helpful in avoiding ...