Which of the Following Statements About the Field of Organizational

question 117

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the field of organizational behavior is FALSE?

• A)OB is the study of what people think, feel and do in and around organizations.
• B)OB emerged as a distinct field of inquiry in the 1940s.
• C)OB is a self-contained discipline, independent of other disciplines.
• D)OB theories are usually tested using the scientific method.
• E)Many OB theories are contingency-oriented.

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Definitions:

Bad News

Information that is unwelcome, disappointing, or negative in nature.

Whistle-Blowing

The act of exposing any kind of information or activity that is deemed illegal, unethical, or not correct within an organization by an employee or former employee.

Organization

An entity, such as a company, institution, or association, comprised of people and resources working towards common goals or objectives.

Encourage

To inspire with courage, spirit, or confidence; to stimulate by assistance or approval.