Human Beings Are Complex, and Few, If Any, Simple and Universal

question 4

Multiple Choice

Human beings are complex, and few, if any, simple and universal principles explain organizational behaviour. Nevertheless, it does not mean that OB cannot offer reasonably accurate explanations of human behaviour or make valid predictions. It does mean that OB concepts must ________.

• A) focus on the reliability and validity of research data
• B) attempt to establish cause-and-effect relationships
• C) be consistently applicable across a wide range of situations
• D) reflect situational, or contingency, conditions
• E) avoid assumptions

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Definitions:

Transformational Leadership

A style of leadership where the leader works with teams to identify needed change, creating a vision to guide the change through inspiration, and executing the change in tandem with committed members of the group.

Effective Delegation

The process of assigning tasks or responsibilities to others in a manner that maximizes efficiency, empowers employees, and achieves desired outcomes.

GLOBE Model

A research framework and approach for understanding cross-cultural leadership behavior and its impact on organizational effectiveness.

Power Distance

A cultural dimension that reflects the extent to which inequality and power disparity are accepted and endorsed by a society or organization.