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Organizational Behavior - 100 Question Quiz
- What does the term "OB" stand for?
a. Order of Business
b. Organizational Behavior
c. Outward Boundaries
d. Optimal Budgeting - According to Stephen Robbins, what is the primary goal of studying OB?
a. To control employees
b. To increase profits at all costs
c. To improve an organization's effectiveness
d. To simplify management tasks - Which of the following is considered a core element of Organizational Behavior?
a. People
b. Finance
c. Marketing
d. Logistics - Which of the following is considered a core element of Organizational Behavior?
a. Revenue
b. Structure
c. Advertising
d. Distribution - Which of the following is considered a core element of Organizational Behavior?
a. Product Design
b. Accounting
c. Technology
d. Sales Strategy - What does Google's "People Operations" department primarily focus on?
a. Financial Management
b. Legal Issues
c. Data-driven approaches to employee behavior and productivity
d. Marketing Campaigns - What is the 20% time rule at Google?
a. Employees work 20% less than standard hours
b. Employees can spend 20% of their time on personal projects
c. 20% of the workforce is outsourced
d. 20% of profits are donated to charity - What does TCS primarily focus on in relation to Organizational Behavior?
a. Tax Compliance
b. Supply Chain Management
c. Organizational development, employee engagement, and leadership training
d. Marketing Research - What does RIL (Reliance Industries Limited) focus on in OB?
a. Outsourcing strategies
b. Cost Reduction
c. Organizational Development (OD), leadership, and cultural transformation
d. Sales Forecasting - What is a key focus for Mahindra in applying OB principles?
a. Product Pricing
b. Inventory Management
c. Leadership training, change management, and team collaboration
d. Financial Auditing - According to Aon, what percentage of employees in India change jobs due to poor people management and lack of career development opportunities?
a. 10%
b. 28%
c. 50%
d. 75% - According to Deloitte India, what percentage of Indian organizations believe leadership development is critical for business success?
a. 50%
b. 90%
c. 70%
d. 80% - Gallup reports that what percentage of employees in India feel engaged at work?
a. 50%
b. 30%
c. 70%
d. 90% - According to Mercer India, what percentage of companies adopted hybrid work models in 2022-2023?
a. 33%
b. 63%
c. 83%
d. 93% - Which is a benefit of strong organizational behavior practices?
a. Decreased productivity
b. Enhanced employee performance and satisfaction
c. Increased conflict
d. Stagnant processes - Which is a benefit of strong organizational behavior practices?
a. Poor leadership
b. Improved leadership and management practices
c. Ineffective teamwork
d. Resistance to change - Which is a benefit of strong organizational behavior practices?
a. Decreased collaboration
b. Encourages better teamwork and collaboration
c. Organizational stagnation
d. Lack of effectiveness - Which is a benefit of strong organizational behavior practices?
a. Increased resistance to change
b. Facilitates change management
c. Decreased effectiveness
d. Employee dissatisfaction - Which is a benefit of strong organizational behavior practices?
a. Decreased efficiency
b. Increases organizational effectiveness
c. Higher employee turnover
d. Management confusion - Which is a key people management strategy at Google?
a. Micromanagement
b. Data-driven HR Decisions
c. Strict hierarchy
d. Minimal employee input - Which is a key people management strategy at Google?
a. Employee empowerment (20% time rule)
b. Autocratic leadership
c. Isolated work environments
d. Lack of feedback mechanisms - Which is a key people management strategy at Google?
a. Workplace culture (TGIF meetings)
b. Formal and rigid communication
c. Suppressed creativity
d. Limited social interaction - Which is a key people management strategy at Google?
a. Focus on well-being
b. Ignoring personal challenges
c. High-pressure work environment
d. Overlooking mental health - Which is a key people management strategy at Google?
a. Leadership and development
b. Lack of training programs
c. Minimal growth opportunities
d. Neglecting skill enhancement - What is the primary outcome of Google’s people management strategies?
a. Low employee retention
b. High employee retention and satisfaction
c. Financial loss
d. Stagnant innovation - What is the primary outcome of Google’s people management strategies?
a. Unoriginal ideas
b. Innovative products and services
c. Budget deficits
d. Market stagnation - What is the primary outcome of Google’s people management strategies?
a. Financial success
b. Declining revenue
c. Bankruptcy
d. Low stock value - What is the primary outcome of Google’s people management strategies?
a. Low employee turnover
b. High staff turnover
c. Constant hiring
d. High attrition rates - What is the primary outcome of Google’s people management strategies?
a. Leadership practices recognition
b. Poor leadership criticism
c. Management failures
d. Lack of effective leaders - What is Holacracy?
a. A financial management system
b. A marketing strategy
c. A self-management structure with distributed authority
d. A traditional hierarchical structure - In Holacracy, who holds decision-making authority?
a. Top management
b. A single leader
c. Self-organizing teams (circles)
d. External consultants - Why did Zappos introduce Holacracy?
a. To decrease salaries
b. To increase bureaucracy
c. To eliminate bureaucracy, empower employees, and foster innovation
d. To consolidate power - Patagonia pledges to donate what percentage of its sales to environmental causes?
a. 5%
b. 1%
c. 10%
d. 15% - What is Patagonia's "Worn Wear Program"?
a. A program for new clothing lines
b. A reward program for executives
c. An initiative to repair, reuse, and recycle gear
d. A program for employee discounts - Patagonia uses which type of cotton?
a. Synthetic cotton
b. Cheap cotton
c. Organic Cotton
d. Irradiated cotton - Patagonia produces what kind of clothing?
a. Unethically made clothing
b. Fair Trade-certified clothing
c. Exploitive clothing
d. Sweatshop clothing - Patagonia is known for its what?
a. Political neutrality
b. Corporate activism
c. Supporting harmful industries
d. Silent policies - What is Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) in the context of Patagonia?
a. Strict rule enforcement
b. Ignoring mission statements
c. Employees going beyond formal duties to contribute to the organization's mission
d. Minimal engagement - At Patagonia, employees feel empowered to take what?
a. No action
b. Minimal action
c. Initiative and actively participate in sustainability efforts
d. Ignore sustainability - Patagonia’s commitment to the environment encourages what among employees?
a. Cynicism
b. Indifference
c. Activism and advocacy
d. Apathy - Patagonia promotes which employee behavior?
a. Passivity
b. Indolence
c. Sustainability ambassadors
d. Complacency - Patagonia encourages- We’ve built robust environmental and animal welfare responsibility programs to guide how we make our materials and products. What we’re doing to ensure that our products are produced under safe, fair, legal and humane working conditions.
- Which of the following is a core element of Organizational Behavior related to the physical layout and structure of the workplace?
a. People’s personalities
b. Employee motivation
c. Structure
d. Individual attitudes - Which of the following is a core element of Organizational Behavior related to the individuals and groups within an organization?
a. People
b. Technology
c. Structure
d. External environment - Which of the following is a core element of Organizational Behavior related to the tools and processes that influence work?
a. People
b. Structure
c. Technology
d. Internal policy - Which of the following is considered an external factor affecting organizational dynamics?
a. Internal rules
b. Employee morale
c. Management style
d. Environment - What is the primary focus of the "People Operations" department at Google?
a. Legal issues
b. Financial planning
c. Data-driven approaches to employee behavior and productivity
d. Marketing campaigns - What is the "20% time rule" at Google designed to promote?
a. Reduced working hours
b. Strict adherence to project deadlines
c. Employee empowerment and innovation
d. Minimal workload - What does TCS emphasize in its application of Organizational Behavior principles?
a. Financial management
b. Marketing strategies
c. Organizational development, employee engagement, and leadership training
d. Technological innovation only - What does RIL (Reliance Industries Limited) focus on regarding Organizational Behavior?
a. Outsourcing strategies
b. Cost reduction
c. Organizational Development (OD), leadership, and cultural transformation
d. Sales forecasting - What is a key focus for Mahindra in applying OB principles?
a. Product pricing
b. Inventory management
c. Leadership training, change management, and team collaboration
d. Financial auditing - According to Aon, what is a significant reason employees in India change jobs?
a. High workload
b. Poor people management and lack of career development opportunities
c. Strict rules
d. Low salaries (This is a common reason, but the report cited specifically mentions "poor people management and lack of career development opportunities.”) - What does Deloitte India suggest about leadership development?
a. It is unnecessary
b. It is secondary to other factors
c. It is critical for business success
d. It is only useful for large corporations - According to Gallup, what is a common issue affecting employee engagement in India?
a. Overwork
b. High pay
c. Ineffective people management
d. Relaxed rules - What is a significant change in work models that Mercer India observed recently?
a. Return to fully on-site work
b. Increased outsourcing
c. Adoption of hybrid work models
d. Reduced working hours - Which is a primary benefit of strong organizational behavior practices?
a. Decreased productivity
b. Enhanced employee performance and satisfaction
c. Increased conflict
d. Stagnant processes - Which is a primary benefit of strong organizational behavior practices?
a. Poor leadership
b. Improved leadership and management practices
c. Ineffective teamwork
d. Resistance to change - Which is a primary benefit of strong organizational behavior practices?
a. Decreased collaboration
b. Encourages better teamwork and collaboration
c. Organizational stagnation
d. Lack of effectiveness - Which is a primary benefit of strong organizational behavior practices?
a. Increased resistance to change
b. Facilitates change management
c. Decreased effectiveness
d. Employee dissatisfaction - Which is a primary benefit of strong organizational behavior practices?
a. Decreased efficiency
b. Increases organizational effectiveness
c. Higher employee turnover
d. Management confusion - What is a key people management strategy at Google?
a. Micromanagement
b. Data-driven HR Decisions
c. Strict hierarchy
d. Minimal employee input - What is a key people management strategy at Google?
a. Employee empowerment (20% time rule)
b. Autocratic leadership
c. Isolated work environments
d. Lack of feedback mechanisms - What is a key people management strategy at Google?
a. Workplace culture (TGIF meetings)
b. Formal and rigid communication
c. Suppressed creativity
d. Limited social interaction - What is a key people management strategy at Google?
a. Focus on well-being
b. Ignoring personal challenges
c. High-pressure work environment
d. Overlooking mental health - What is a key people management strategy at Google?
a. Leadership and development
b. Lack of training programs
c. Minimal growth opportunities
d. Neglecting skill enhancement - What is a primary outcome of Google’s people management strategies?
a. Low employee retention
b. High employee retention and satisfaction
c. Financial loss
d. Stagnant innovation - What is a primary outcome of Google’s people management strategies?
a. Unoriginal ideas
b. Innovative products and services
c. Budget deficits
d. Market stagnation - What is a primary outcome of Google’s people management strategies?
a. Financial success
b. Declining revenue
c. Bankruptcy
d. Low stock value - What is a primary outcome of Google’s people management strategies?
a. Low employee turnover
b. High staff turnover
c. Constant hiring
d. High attrition rates - What is a primary outcome of Google’s people management strategies?
a. Leadership practices recognition
b. Poor leadership criticism
c. Management failures
d. Lack of effective leaders - What is Holacracy?
a. A financial management system
b. A marketing strategy
c. A self-management structure with distributed authority
d. A traditional hierarchical structure - In Holacracy, who holds decision-making authority?
a. Top management
b. A single leader
c. Self-organizing teams (circles)
d. External consultants - Why did Zappos introduce Holacracy?
a. To decrease salaries
b. To increase bureaucracy
c. To eliminate bureaucracy, empower employees, and foster innovation
d. To consolidate power - Patagonia pledges to donate what percentage of its sales to environmental causes?
a. 5%
b. 1%
c. 10%
d. 15% - What is Patagonia's "Worn Wear Program"?
a. A program for new clothing lines
b. A reward program for executives
c. An initiative to repair, reuse, and recycle gear
d. A program for employee discounts - Patagonia uses which type of cotton?
a. Synthetic cotton
b. Cheap cotton
c. Organic Cotton
d. Irradiated cotton - Patagonia produces what kind of clothing?
a. Unethically made clothing
b. Fair Trade-certified clothing
c. Exploitive clothing
d. Sweatshop clothing - Patagonia is known for its what?
a. Political neutrality
b. Corporate activism
c. Supporting harmful industries
d. Silent policies - What is Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) in the context of Patagonia?
a. Strict rule enforcement
b. Ignoring mission statements
c. Employees going beyond formal duties to contribute to the organization's mission
d. Minimal engagement
Organizational Behavior Quiz
Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question.- According to Stephen Robbins, what is the purpose of studying organizational behavior?
a. To enforce strict rules within organizations.
b. To judge individuals within organizations.
c. To improve an organization's effectiveness by understanding the impact of individuals, groups, and structure on behavior.
d. To create a perfect organization where everyone agrees. - Which department in Google primarily focuses on OB-related functions?
a. Legal Department
b. Finance Department
c. People Operations (often referred to as HR but with a strong focus on OB)
d. Marketing Department - What is a key focus of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in applying OB principles?
a. Financial management.
b. Technological innovation only.
c. Organizational development, employee engagement, and leadership training.
d. Marketing strategies. - According to the statistics provided, what percentage of employees in India change jobs due to poor people management and lack of career development opportunities?
a. 10%
b. 28%
c. 50%
d. 75% - Which of the following is NOT listed as an element of Organizational Behavior?
a. People
b. Structure
c. Technology
d. Financial Statements - What is Google's "20% time rule" an example of?
a. Strict management practice.
b. Employee empowerment.
c. Financial auditing.
d. Sales targets. - What is Holacracy?
a. A traditional hierarchical structure.
b. A self-management structure where authority is distributed across self-organizing teams.
c. A financial management system.
d. A marketing strategy. - Patagonia's "1% for the Planet" initiative involves:
a. Donating 1% of profits to shareholders.
b. Donating 1% of sales to environmental causes.
c. Reducing employee salaries by 1%.
d. Increasing prices by 1%. - Which of the following is NOT a discipline that contributes to Organizational Behavior?
a. Psychology
b. Sociology
c. Astrology
d. Economics - In the Custodial Model of OB, employees are primarily motivated by:
a. Leadership support.
b. Financial security and benefits.
c. Teamwork and cooperation.
d. Organizational values.
- According to Stephen Robbins, what is the purpose of studying organizational behavior?
- Which of the following is a core element of Organizational Behavior related to the physical layout and structure of the workplace?
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