Which of These Statements About the Field of OB Is

question 103

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements about the field of OB 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:

Personal-Document Technique

A research method involving the analysis of personal documents (diaries, letters, etc.) to gain insight into an individual's life, thoughts, and feelings.

Computer Analysis

The use of computers and software to analyze data, perform calculations, or solve problems, often involving algorithms and statistical methods.

Trait Categories

Classifications used in personality psychology to organize and describe human characteristics and behaviors systematically.

Personal-Document Technique

A research method using personal texts (e.g., letters, diaries) to study patterns of behavior, attitudes, and social trends.