saint MBA530 module 4 mid term exam latest 2016 june

1. Question :

Explain why it is important to study organizational behavior.

Question 2. Question :

What is the difference between objective knowledge and skill knowledge?

Question 3. Question :

Briefly discuss the issues an organization would want to consider or understand if it were interested in a business venture within China.

Question 4. Question :

Using the five personality characteristics identified in Chapter 3 as important for understanding organizational behavior, describe an individual who would most likely be a strong performer.

Question 5. Question :

Briefly explain the ABC model and provide an example of each model element.

Question 6. Question :

Maslow and Herzberg approach the study of motivation somewhat differently, but there are also similarities in their ideas. Compare and contrast their views of motivation.

Question 7. Question :

Is McGregor's Theory Y more appropriate given today's issues of managing organizational behavior? Explain.

Question 8. Question :

What are the characteristics of effective goals?

Question 9. Question :

What are some of the differences between Type A and Type B personalities?

Question 10. Question :

What are the structural factors that cause conflict in an organization?