Which of These Statements About the Field Is FALSE

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements about the field is FALSE?

• A)Organizational behaviour scholars study individual,team and structural characteristics that influence behaviour within organizations.
• B)The field of OB has adopted concepts and theories from other fields of inquiry.
• C)Organizational behaviour emerged as a distinct field around the 1940s.
• D)Given the specific utility of the field,OB is useful for the managers in the organizations and not the employees.
• E)OB scholars study what people think,feel,and do in and around organizations.

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Definitions:

Recruiting Practices

The methods and strategies used by organizations to find, attract, and hire new employees.

Job Applicants

Individuals who apply for positions within organizations, hoping to be selected for employment.

Body Language

Nonverbal communication through physical behaviors, such as gestures, facial expressions, and posture, expressing feelings or attitudes.

Internal Recruiting

The process of filling job vacancies within an organization by promoting or transferring existing employees rather than hiring externally.