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What is organizational behavior? - (ANSWER)the study of individual behavior and group dynamics in
organizations
Where did organizational behavior come from? - (ANSWER)Psychology, Sociology, Engineering,
Anthropology, Management, and Medicine ( fredick taylor)
Formal Organizational Structure - (ANSWER)Departments, positions, functions, authority, and reporting
relationships as depicted on a firm's organizational chart.
Informal Organizational Structure - (ANSWER)the unofficial, unwritten network of relationships in a firm
which determine how things really happen like friendships and social groups
Hawthorne Studies - (ANSWER)A series of studies during the 1920s and 1930s that provided new
insights into individual and group behavior; performed better when they have attention
What is goal of organizatioal behavior? - (ANSWER)helps understand human behavior at work and
improve effectivness
what are the effects of OB? - (ANSWER)High performance, satisfaction, long-term success
Challenges of working with different people? - (ANSWER)Global-understanding cultures
Organizational- org culture, industry norms
Individualistic
self-awareness theory - (ANSWER)the idea that when people focus their attention on themselves, they
evaluate and compare their behavior to their internal standards and values
what are cultural differences based of? - (ANSWER)Hofstead 5 Dimensions
Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions - (ANSWER)Individualism-Collectivism,
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Power Distance,
Uncertainty Avoidance,
Masculinity-Femininity
Long-Term--Short-Term Orientation.
Individualism vs. Collectivism - (ANSWER)describes whether a person functions primarily as an
individual(personal goals and achivements USA) or as part of a group( group loyalties japan)
Power Distance - (ANSWER)the degree to which a culture accepts unequal distribution of power (high =
authority , low = chill)
Uncertainty Avoidance - (ANSWER)the degree to which societies are willing to tolerate uncertainty and
risk
Masculinity vs. Femininity - (ANSWER)Masculine societies are defined by a focus on achievement,
competition and wealth;
feminine societies focus on cooperation, relationships and quality of life.
Time Orientation - (ANSWER)long term vs short term
Organizational Culture - (ANSWER)the shared beliefs and behaviors within a social group; often used
interchangeably with corporate culture
Culture Differences - (ANSWER)culture norms and values shape work attitudes
what is social perception ? - (ANSWER)the process of interpreting information about another person
characteristics of social perception - (ANSWER)1. of the perceiever
2. of the target
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What is organizational behavior? - (ANSWER)the study of individual behavior and group dynamics in
organizations
Where did organizational behavior come from? - (ANSWER)Psychology, Sociology, Engineering,
Anthropology, Management, and Medicine ( fredick taylor)
Formal Organizational Structure - (ANSWER)Departments, positions, functions, authority, and reporting
relationships as depicted on a firm's organizational chart.
Informal Organizational Structure - (ANSWER)the unofficial, unwritten network of relationships in a firm
which determine how things really happen like friendships and social groups
Hawthorne Studies - (ANSWER)A series of studies during the 1920s and 1930s that provided new
insights into individual and group behavior; performed better when they have attention
What is goal of organizatioal behavior? - (ANSWER)helps understand human behavior at work and
improve effectivness
what are the effects of OB? - (ANSWER)High performance, satisfaction, long-term success
Challenges of working with different people? - (ANSWER)Global-understanding cultures
Organizational- org culture, industry norms
Individualistic
self-awareness theory - (ANSWER)the idea that when people focus their attention on themselves, they
evaluate and compare their behavior to their internal standards and values
what are cultural differences based of? - (ANSWER)Hofstead 5 Dimensions
Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions - (ANSWER)Individualism-Collectivism,
, MANA 3318 - EXAM 1 REVIEW | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | RATED
100% CORRECT
Power Distance,
Uncertainty Avoidance,
Masculinity-Femininity
Long-Term--Short-Term Orientation.
Individualism vs. Collectivism - (ANSWER)describes whether a person functions primarily as an
individual(personal goals and achivements USA) or as part of a group( group loyalties japan)
Power Distance - (ANSWER)the degree to which a culture accepts unequal distribution of power (high =
authority , low = chill)
Uncertainty Avoidance - (ANSWER)the degree to which societies are willing to tolerate uncertainty and
risk
Masculinity vs. Femininity - (ANSWER)Masculine societies are defined by a focus on achievement,
competition and wealth;
feminine societies focus on cooperation, relationships and quality of life.
Time Orientation - (ANSWER)long term vs short term
Organizational Culture - (ANSWER)the shared beliefs and behaviors within a social group; often used
interchangeably with corporate culture
Culture Differences - (ANSWER)culture norms and values shape work attitudes
what is social perception ? - (ANSWER)the process of interpreting information about another person
characteristics of social perception - (ANSWER)1. of the perceiever
2. of the target
