Decades of Research Have Reinforced Some of What Many People

question 52

Multiple Choice

Decades of research have reinforced some of what many people intuitively believe about organizational behaviour (OB) and identified common misunderstandings.Which of the following questions could NOT be answered as a result of this research into OB?

• A) Which goal level will best motivate my employees?
• B) How important is employee satisfaction to job performance?
• C) Should I seek a promotion with a competing organisation?
• D) Is stress always bad?
• E) When are different leadership approaches most effective?

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Definitions:

Time Orientation

refers to the way individuals or cultures perceive and value time, influencing priorities, punctuality, and planning.

Qualitative Methods

Investigative techniques that gather and examine qualitative data to grasp ideas, perceptions, or experiences.

Descriptiveness

The aspect of providing detailed information or an accurate depiction of events, processes, or characteristics.

Objectivity

The practice of basing decisions, judgments, or analyses on factual evidence and without influence from personal feelings or biases.