Business Management
I just need all questions answered. No actual number of pages or words; as long as all questions are answered in a good form. The only reference to use is from the book which is:
Organizational Behavior: Science, the Real World, and You. (Eighth Edition) the ISBN# is 978-1-111-82586-7
The questions are as follow:
Homework #1 Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
TRUE/FALSE If answer is false, indicate what would make it true.
Chapter 2
1. What are the main cultural differences within U.S. organizations? What are some things that managers can do in order to better manage a diverse workforce?
2. How can managers develop cross-cultural sensitivity when working in a global organization?
Chapter 3 & 4 (3-13 True or False, if false, indicate what would make it true).
____ 3.Personality is defined as a relatively stable set of characteristics that influence an individual’s behavior.
____ 4. Heredity has been found to NOT be a determinant of personality.
_____ 5. Persons with high self-esteem and internal locus of control tend to be higher performers and are more satisfied with their jobs.
_____ 6. High self-monitors can adjust their behavior to fit the situation.
_____ 7. The most common method of assessing personality is through projective testing.
_____ 8. A problem with self-report measure for assessing personality is people often answer the questionnaires in terms of how they want to be seen, rather than as they really are.
_____ 9. An example of a first impression error would be where speakers with higher vocal pitch are believed to be more competent than those with lower voices.
_____ 10. High achievers are more likely to attribute their success to others and good luck.
_____ 11. Managers and employees typically hold the view that productivity at work will lead to job satisfaction.
_____ 12. It is generally agreed that attitudes are not learned but develop early in childhood before the age of
five.
_____ 13. Cognitive dissonance is the tension produced when there is a conflict between attitudes and behavior.
(Dont do number 14)
14. Compare and contrast your temperament style from the DiSC model and the Myers-Briggs assessment in the chapter by answering the following questions:
Did you find that you had a similar style in both?
Did you agree with the results? Which one did you like best, why? How can you use each of these to help you create better working relationships?
15. Explain the concept of “self monitoring.”
Chapter 5 (16-19 True or False, if false indicate what would make it true)
_____ 16. Managers elicit more intrinsic motivation and engagement from their employees when they support
them to make progress in meaningful work.
_____ 17. Maslow’s theory says that only ungratified needs motivate behavior.
_____ 18. McGregor’s Theory Y rests on the higher order needs of Maslow’s need hierarchy.
_____ 19. Motivation factors relate to job satisfaction and hygiene factors relate to job dissatisfaction in
Herzberg’s model.
20. How would you apply the concepts of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs in order to build better working relationships?
21. Think of a time when you felt motivated? What principles of motivation or motivation theory can be applied to best explain your situation?
22. What do you feel is the best way for managers to improve motivation in the workplace?
Chapter 6 (23-25—True or False: if false indicate what would make it true)
_____ 23. Classical conditioning is the process of modifying behavior through rewards and punishments.
_____24. Employee performance usually improves with increasingly challenging goals.
_____25. Organizations get the performance they reward, not the performance they want.
26. Briefly distinguish between positive and negative reinforcement and provide a job-related example of each.
Chapter 7
27.Ex plain the difference between each of the following and give work related examples of each.
•stress and stressors,
•distress and eustress.
28. Explain why it is not possible to eliminate stress and explain an effective stress management plan. How do you see yourself applying these concepts to yourself?
29. What can managers and employees do to reduce stress and create a positive work climate?(not all in text).
30. Explain each of the 3 steps that create a positive attitude
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