SCENARIO 1-1 You Are an OB Specialist at XYZ University and Have

question 11

Multiple Choice

SCENARIO 1-1
You are an OB specialist at XYZ University and have been charged with the task of bringing together faculty from different behavioural disciplines to author a new textbook on organizational behaviour.You have faculty from the fields of psychology,sociology,social psychology,anthropology,and political science.The key tasks here are to consider the various ideas and to structure them in such a manner as to provide a clear and plausible description of organizational behaviour and how it applies to the work environment.

-Referring to SCENARIO 1-1,one of the major considerations that will need to be clearly portrayed is that

• A)organizational behaviour is an applied behavioural science.
• B)organizational behaviour is largely theoretical and difficult to apply to the real world.
• C)leadership cannot be readily studied or understood through organizational behaviour.
• D)relationships between leadership and decision making are not clear.
• E)organizational behaviour is based largely upon an intuitive approach.

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Definitions:

Motives

The reasons or drives behind an individual's actions or behavior.

Deficiencies

Refers to the lack or shortage of something essential, including nutrients, resources, or qualities necessary for normal functioning and health.

Ideals

Principles or values that are actively pursued as goals or standards of perfection.

Interests

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