Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Current Status

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the current status of Observational Behavior concepts?

• A) There is general consensus among OB researchers and scholars on the simple concepts that underlie most human behavior.
• B) They can be used to predict human behavior only if the situation is clearly specified.
• C) They are based on universal truths.
• D) Cause and effect relationships for most human behaviors have been isolated.
• E) The cause-effect principles that tend to apply to all situations have been discovered.

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Definitions:

Required Skills

The specific abilities or competencies deemed necessary for successful performance in a particular job or activity.

Empowerment

The process of increasing the autonomy, authority, and influence of individuals or groups to make decisions and take actions that affect their work and overall organizational performance.

Personality Trait

Enduring characteristics or tendencies that determine an individual's behavior across various situations and over time.

Job Characteristics Model

A theory that suggests jobs can be designed with specific characteristics (skill variety, task identity, task significance, autonomy, and feedback) to increase job satisfaction and performance.