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.

Understanding the psychological aspects affecting decision-making, such as the impact of biases and intuition.

Understand the basic principles and methodologies of brainstorming for generating new ideas.

Comprehend the stages of creative problem solving and the activities associated with each stage.

Recognize the concept and execution of the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle.

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Definitions:

Breach of Contract

The violation of any of the agreed-upon terms and conditions of a binding contract. This breach could involve not performing on time, not performing in accordance with the terms of the agreement, or not performing at all.

Impracticable

Not possible to do or carry out in practice, either due to technical, legal, or other constraints.

Contingency

A future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty and may affect the outcome of a legal agreement.

Express Warranty

Any description of a good’s physical nature or its use, in either general or specific circumstances, that becomes part of a contract.