Organizational Behavior Questions

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Z301 Organizational Behavior

Dr. Eric Coulter

Exam 3

Z301 Organizational Behavior
Dr. Eric Coulter

Exam 2

Exam Instructions

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Give a concise but thorough answer to the following essay questions.

1. Your responses will be graded on completeness, applying concepts and examples both from the textbook and real-life experience.

1. Each question is worth 5 points (100 points total).

1. What are the six steps to changing a culture?

2. What is the difference between a programmed and an unprogrammed decision? Give an example of each.

3. Give an example of an operational decision and indicate who makes it.

4. What is the difference between task-oriented and people-oriented behaviors?

5. Differentiate between mental intelligence and emotional intelligence. What impact does either have on leadership in an organization?

6. What is a strong culture?

7. Define transformational leadership.

8. Give an example of a strategic decision and indicate who usually makes it.

9. Identify two bases of power.

10. What is impression management?

11. What are some organizational antecedents of political behavior?

12. Compare and contrast mechanistic and organic structures.

13. Do groups make better decisions than individuals?

14. What is a boundaryless organization?

15. What is a learning organization?

16. What impact might workforce demographics have on an organization?

17. Define organizational culture.

18. What is conformity? Give an example of an instance where people conformed.

19. What is a mentor?

20. List and describe two traits that are associated with leadership. Indicate what impact they have on leadership.

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