ACING BUSMHR 3200

ACING BUSMHR 3200 EXAMS: ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR THE A+. social perception a cognitive process that enables us to interpret and understand our surroundings process whereby we process social info related to interactions with others, motives for behavior, etc decision making affecting by social perception recruiting practices staffing/selection practices internal selection decisions job assignments perf reviews disciplinary action termination social info processing model 1...

ACING BUSMHR 3200 EXAMS: ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR THE A+. As discussed in class, these are the three broad categories of developmental initiatives Formal Programs, Working with Others, and On the Job/Experiential Learning As discussed in class, these are the desired percentages of a typical individual's development plan that would fall into the three categories 10% Formal Programs 20% Working with Others 70% On the Job/Experiential This relates to the extent to which learnin...

ACING BUSMHR 3200 EXAMS: ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR THE A+. Human Resource Management refers to what? Policies, practices, and systems that an organization has for influencing employees' behaviors, attitudes, and performance ______________ is the interdisciplinary field dedicated to understanding and managing people at work Organizational Behavior Which approach calls for using management concepts and techniques in a situational appropriate manner? Contingency approach Lily ru...

ACING BUSMHR 3200 EXAMS: ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR THE A+. scientific management is the kind of management which conducts a business or affairs by standards established by facts or truths gained through systematic observation, experiment, or reasoning job enlargement -involves putting more variety into a worker's job by combining specialized tasks of comparable difficulty; horizontal loading -In the long term, does not have a significant lasting effect on job performance job r...

ACING BUSMHR 3200 EXAMS: ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR THE A+. different approaches to team building -single event/discussion (during staff meeting) -recreational activity (bowling) -low-key offsite (recreating + focused discussion) -intensive offsite experience (intense discussion) -outdoor experience (high ropes course) Social Security -a federal insurance program that provides benefits to retired people and those who are unemployed or disabled. -we pay into this (pension) -goe...

ACING BUSMHR 3200 EXAMS: ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR THE A+. Organizational Behavior an academic discipline focused on understanding and managing people at work. OB attempts to overcome the pitfalls of relying on common sense by Relying on a systematic science-based approach Organizational behavior is based on a contingency perspective as • No one best way to manage people, teams, or organizations • The best or most effective course of action instead depends on the situation ...

ACING BUSMHR 3200 EXAMS: ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR THE A+. Characteristics of Perceiving Take son many issues at once Can have difficulty prioritizing issues Good tolerance of ambiguity Can experience "Paralysis of Analysis" Can be overloaded Tends not to plan Social Styles Model - Three Primary Dimensions 1.) Assertiveness 2.) Expressiveness 3.) Versatility/ Adaptability Analytical Style Need: To be right Orientation: Thinking Backup behavior: Withdrawing Flex ch...

ACING BUSMHR 3200 EXAMS: ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR THE A+. Implications of Person/ Culture Fit 1.) Higher internal commitment to the organization 2.) Lower absenteeism / turnover 3.) Higher job satisfaction and engagement 4.) Higher levels of organizational citizenship 5.) Higher intrinsic motivation 6.) Better performance (Both individually and in groups) Strength of Culture Extent to which it permeates the organization Ways to Understand an Organization's Culture Storie...

ACING BUSMHR 3200 EXAMS: ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR THE A+. Organizational Behavior (OB) An interdisciplinary field dedicated to better understanding and managing people at work - The systematic study of the actions and attitudes that people exhibit in organizations Theory Y A modern and positive set of assumptions about people at work Theory Y Assumptions 1.) Work is a natural activity, like play or rest 2.) People are capable of self- direction and self- control if they are com...

ACING BUSMHR 3200 EXAMS: ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR THE A+. Which of the following statements correctly reflects a challenge in global HRM that involves labor regulations, workforce quality, and employee mixture? A. Labor regulations are irrelevant when hiring only expatriates. B. A diverse workforce made up solely of parent country employees ensures compliance with all local laws. C. Understanding local labor regulations is essential for hiring a balanced mix of host and parent...