Test Bank for Organizational Behaviour, 5th Canadian Edition by Jason A. Colquitt

Chapter 01 5ce
1) _______ is a field of study devoted to understanding, explaining, and ultimately improving
the attitudes and behaviours of individuals and groups in organizations.
A) Sociology
B) Organizational behaviour
C) Strategic management
D) Social psychology
E) Economics



2) Which of the following disciplines takes the theories and principles studied in OB and
explores the "nuts-and-bolts" applications of those principles within organizations?
A) Human resource management
B) Economics
C) Social psychology
D) Sociology
E) Strategic management



3) An OB study might explore the relationship between pay and motivation, whereas a(n)
_______ study might examine the best way to structure compensation programs and
employee learning programs.
A) strategic management
B) anthropology
C) organizational development
D) economics
E) human resource management



4) Which discipline focuses on the product choices and industry characteristics that affect the
organization's profitability?
A) Organizational behaviour
B) Economics
C) Social psychology
D) Strategic management
E) Human resource management




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