#1
Which of the following best defines organizational behavior?
The study of individual behavior within an organization
ExplanationFocuses on understanding individual behavior in organizational settings.
#2
Positive psychology focuses on:
Identifying strengths and virtues that enable individuals and communities to thrive
ExplanationEmphasizes recognizing and leveraging personal and communal strengths for thriving.
#3
What does the acronym OCB stand for in organizational behavior?
Organizational Citizenship Behavior
ExplanationRefers to discretionary, voluntary behavior contributing to organizational success.
#4
What does the acronym SMART stand for in goal-setting theory?
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely
ExplanationCriteria for effective goal setting: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely.
#5
Which of the following is NOT a component of the PERMA model proposed by Martin Seligman?
Resilience
ExplanationPERMA model excludes 'Resilience'; includes Positive Emotions, Relationships, Meaning, Achievement, Engagement.
#6
In the context of organizational behavior, what does 'job satisfaction' refer to?
The level of contentment an employee feels about their job
ExplanationMeasure of how content and fulfilled an employee is with their job.
#7
What is emotional intelligence (EI) in the context of organizational behavior?
The capacity to understand and manage one's own emotions and those of others effectively
ExplanationInvolves effectively understanding and managing emotions, both personal and others'.
#8
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a high-performing team?
Lack of diversity
ExplanationHigh-performing teams thrive on diversity; lack of it hinders performance.
#9
Which leadership style focuses on building relationships and empowering team members?
Transformational leadership
ExplanationEmphasizes building relationships, inspiring, and empowering team members.
#10
What is the Hawthorne effect in the context of organizational behavior?
The tendency for people to perform better when they are being observed
ExplanationPerformance improvement due to being observed, not changes in working conditions.
#11
Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to job satisfaction?
Micromanagement
ExplanationMicromanagement typically leads to job dissatisfaction, contrary to job satisfaction factors.
#12
Which theory of motivation suggests that individuals are motivated by a hierarchy of needs?
Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory
ExplanationPosits that motivation stems from fulfilling a hierarchical sequence of needs.
#13
Which theory suggests that individuals have an intrinsic drive to seek challenges and pursue personal growth?
Self-determination theory
ExplanationProposes individuals are motivated by innate drive for challenges and personal growth.
#14
What is the primary focus of positive organizational scholarship (POS)?
Understanding and promoting excellence within organizations
ExplanationFocuses on studying and promoting excellence within organizational contexts.
#15
What is the primary goal of positive psychology interventions (PPIs) in the workplace?
To enhance well-being and performance
ExplanationAims to improve both well-being and performance through positive psychology interventions.
#16
What does the acronym P-E-R-M-A stand for in positive psychology?
Positive Emotions, Relationships, Meaning, Achievement, Engagement
ExplanationComprises Positive Emotions, Relationships, Meaning, Achievement, and Engagement in positive psychology.