OB Quiz Chapter 1
Which of the following statements is true? (MC)
1) Ill-conceived goals occur when we set goals and incentives to promote a desired behavior, and that behavior is achieved. 2) The slippery slope refers to seeing the ethical actions of others as an example to follow. Correct! 3)Motivated blindness occurs when we overlook the unethical behavior of another because it's in our interest to remain ignorant. 4) If the outcome is good, then the behavior must be ethical. 5) Direct blindness occurs when we hold others less accountable for unethical behavior because it's carried out through third parties. Answer: #3
When confronting an issue, you will likely be perceived as more helpful and be taken more seriously if you provide an alternate course or solution and not offering complaints. What skill is this identifying to help you avoid unethical behavior? (MC)
Suggest solutions
Jon is dealing with several employees who are chronically late. He unilaterally decides to dock everyone's daily pay 5 percent if they are more than 10 minutes late. Jon will have better results using _____. (MC)
The contingency approach
Knowledge and consideration of both personal and situation factors and the interplay between the two are equally important. (True or False)
True
The interactional perspective states that behavior is a function of interdependent person and situation factors. (True or False)
True
Kevin expresses concern about Margarite, an intern scheduled to work on his team for three weeks. Julio, Kevin's manager, quickly decides to move Margarite to another team. Which key problem-solving step has Julio skipped? (MC)
define the problem
Eva quit her job because she felt it was boring. This would be diagnosed as a(n) ________ level problem. (MC)
individual
Jaimie wants to get an A on the end of semester course project but one team member is not doing the assigned work which may result in a significant amount of points being deducted. This presents a(n) ________ for Jaimie. (MC)
problem
Janell is having an argument with her father. He believes that focusing on her computer knowledge (hard skills) is the most important of Janell's college experience. Janell disagrees, arguing that ________ is/are the more critical and will help her in the hiring process. (MC)
soft skills
Brad asked Elvira for general advice on homework. Then he asked her to let him see specific problems. Now he wants to copy her assignment, claiming he has no time and the content is too difficult. This is an example of _____. (MC)
the slippery slope
