BMAL 500
Organizational Behavior
MIDTERM EXAM REVIEW
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,1. Multiple Choice: Which theory of motivation proposes that
employees are motivated to achieve goals that they and their
managers establish together?
a) Equity Theory
b) Expectancy Theory
c) Goal-Setting Theory
d) Reinforcement Theory
Correct Answer: c) Goal-Setting Theory
Rationale: Goal-Setting Theory emphasizes the importance of
setting specific, challenging yet attainable goals, and it is well-
documented that collaborative goal setting increases commitment
and achievement.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: __________ is the process of influencing
others to understand and agree about what needs to be done and
how to do it.
Correct Answer: Leadership
Rationale: Leadership involves guiding and encouraging others
towards a common goal, and is a critical function in organizational
behavior.
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, 3. True/False: The Hawthorne Studies concluded that financial
incentives are the most significant factor in increasing employee
productivity.
Correct Answer: False
Rationale: The Hawthorne Studies actually highlighted the
importance of social factors and employee attitudes in productivity.
4. Multiple Response: Which of the following are considered as
'Big Five' personality traits? (Select all that apply)
a) Openness
b) Conscientiousness
c) Risk-taking
d) Agreeableness
e) Extraversion
Correct Answers: a) Openness, b) Conscientiousness, d)
Agreeableness, e) Extraversion
Rationale: The 'Big Five' personality traits model includes
openness, conscientiousness, agreeableness, extraversion, and
neuroticism. Risk-taking is not typically included in this model.
5. Multiple Choice: Organizational citizenship behaviors (OCBs)
are:
a) Job tasks specified in a job description
©LU 2024/2025
Organizational Behavior
MIDTERM EXAM REVIEW
©LU 2024/2025
,1. Multiple Choice: Which theory of motivation proposes that
employees are motivated to achieve goals that they and their
managers establish together?
a) Equity Theory
b) Expectancy Theory
c) Goal-Setting Theory
d) Reinforcement Theory
Correct Answer: c) Goal-Setting Theory
Rationale: Goal-Setting Theory emphasizes the importance of
setting specific, challenging yet attainable goals, and it is well-
documented that collaborative goal setting increases commitment
and achievement.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: __________ is the process of influencing
others to understand and agree about what needs to be done and
how to do it.
Correct Answer: Leadership
Rationale: Leadership involves guiding and encouraging others
towards a common goal, and is a critical function in organizational
behavior.
©LU 2024/2025
, 3. True/False: The Hawthorne Studies concluded that financial
incentives are the most significant factor in increasing employee
productivity.
Correct Answer: False
Rationale: The Hawthorne Studies actually highlighted the
importance of social factors and employee attitudes in productivity.
4. Multiple Response: Which of the following are considered as
'Big Five' personality traits? (Select all that apply)
a) Openness
b) Conscientiousness
c) Risk-taking
d) Agreeableness
e) Extraversion
Correct Answers: a) Openness, b) Conscientiousness, d)
Agreeableness, e) Extraversion
Rationale: The 'Big Five' personality traits model includes
openness, conscientiousness, agreeableness, extraversion, and
neuroticism. Risk-taking is not typically included in this model.
5. Multiple Choice: Organizational citizenship behaviors (OCBs)
are:
a) Job tasks specified in a job description
©LU 2024/2025
