BUS 470 MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

BUS 470 MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A problem statement - - Ans:-defines the purpose of your research When soliciting information from a focus group - what type of question will solicit opinions from the audience? - Ans:-Open- ended When leading a group or meeting, how can you best contribute to the progress of the meeitng? - Ans:-Pay attention to interpersonal dynamics of the group In evaluating a problem - the diagnostic process is - - Ans:-a systematic approach to understand the organization Change is often difficult to implement within an organization because - Ans:-Both a and b Integrating individual goals and organizational goals for success is called - - Ans:-organizational development When starting out your research project - you need to - - Ans:-familiarize yourself with the subject ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 2/5 When conducting research, how can you avoid ethical lapses - - Ans:-Don't force outcomes by skewing research Which of the following best defines primary research? - Ans:-New research done specifically for a current project When determining how accurate and objective your information is - which of the following should you consider? - Ans:-The sources reputation for honesty and reliability After you've developed a problem statement to define the problem or purpose of your research, your next step will involve - Ans:-discovering the specific information gaps that Your research must fill. When an organization links employees with a supplier or customer that shares their interest, what type of network has been developed? - Ans:-Community of practice Which of these is an advantage of using cross-functional teams for problem solving? - Ans:-The diversity of opinions and experiences can lead to better decisions Which of the following refers to research previously done for other purposes? - Ans:-secondary research ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 3/5 Informal standards of conduct that members share and that guide their behavior are - - Ans:-Norms Which skill do the majority of top executives say is the most important skill needed in the workplace? - Ans:-Listening What is the process of assigning a wide range of general attributes to members of a particular culture: - Ans:-Stereotyping What areas are included in Force-field analysis as discussed in class - Ans:-All of the above Explain groupthink - Ans:-willingness of individual group members to withhold contrary or unpopular opinions, even those objects are legitimate, and to favor majority opinion According to the fair use doctrine, you can use other people's work only as long as you don't unfairly prevent them from benefiting as a result. - Ans:-True A general-purpose diagnostic technique that views organization behavior not as a static pattern but as a dynamic balance of forces working in opposite directions is the 48% - Ans:-Force field analysis model Which one of the following leads to an unsuccessful change project- - Ans:-Inaccurate diagnosis