NU HRM2101 Quiz Chapters 1 and 2

• 10 out of 10 points

Karly Weick notes that good theory explains, predicts and delights. But without empirical validity it is just something that sounds good, is put in practice, and biased results that are wanted to be seen are found. Which below best matches with this concept?

Self-fulfilling Theory

• Question 2

10 out of 10 points

What is the paradigm effect? What are its consequences?

• Question 3

10 out of 10 points

Identify and explain the major problem facing organizations while using training as an approach to managing diversity.

• Question 4

10 out of 10 points

Describe, list, two factors that determine ethical behavior.

• Question 5

10 out of 10 points

_________________ is based on the idea, "An average of two contradicting management study results is probably the best estimate of how well or not that a management technique works."

• Question 6

10 out of 10 points

In an important study it was discovered that the independent variable by themselves were not causing the change in dependent variable. Which theory or study below is best associated with this statement?

• Question 7

10 out of 10 points

List four major reasons for increasing diversity in today's organizations.

• Question 8

10 out of 10 points

______________ is the basic unit of a framework that can be simply defined as the act of knowing an item of information. Under this framework ______________ precedes behavior and constitutes input into the person's thinking, perception, problem solving, and information processing.

• Question 9

10 out of 10 points

Discuss how the importance given to employees in organizations has evolved over time. Include a key term that describes today's theory, thinking.

• Question 10

0 out of 10 points

If practitioners take on a more "Practitioner-Scientific" role and academicians assume a more "Scientific-Practitioner" role, it would result in a movement towards?