As an owner and manager of Tricky Toys, Bob Baldwin has been fascinated by all the changes occurring and transforming the workplace. Bob is concerned about the important OB trends that he can understand and take advantage of in developing and positioning his company in the marketplace. If Bob wants to study deep­level diversity in his organization, he would:

Which of the following is most closely associated with corporate social responsibility?

(blank) refers to the study of moral principles or values that determine whether actions are right or wrong and outcomes are good or bad

Which discipline has provided organizational behavior with much of its theoretical foundation for team dynamics, organizational power, and organizational socialization?

Which of the following perspectives of organizational effectiveness argues that companies take their sustenance from the environment and, in turn, affect that environment through their outputs?

The topic of ethics is most closely associated with the            perspective

A computer maintenance company wants to 'capture' the knowledge that employees carry around in their heads by creating a database where employees document their solutions to unusual maintenance problems. This practice tries to:

According to the multiple levels of analysis anchor:

The            perspective, also called knowledge management, views knowledge as the main driver of competitive advantage

Twice every year, a major car parts manufacturer brings together the production and engineering specialists from its eight divisions to discuss ideas, solutions, and concerns. This helps to minimize the 'silos of knowledge' problem that exists in many organizations. This practice is primarily an example of:

A firm has good associations with its customers, suppliers, and others who provide added mutual value for the firm. Name the form of intellectual capital which is derived by the firm due to its good associations.

Which of the following statements is true about globalization and organizational behavior?

Which "Big Five" personality dimension is most valuable for predicting job performance?

Motivation affects a person's            of voluntary behavior

Which of the following represents values that determine whether actions are right or wrong and outcomes are good or bad?

Which of the following directly influences an employee's voluntary behavior and performance?

Which of the following actions ensure that selected candidates have appropriate aptitudes to perform the job?

Which of the following statements about the Myers­Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is true?

International Manufacturing & Trading (IMT) is a medium­sized U.S. company rapidly expanding in the Asian and Far East markets. The company has decided to open a manufacturing plant in Japan, Taiwan, and Malaysia. IMT will send key top managers from the U.S. office and will hire the lower­level managers and employees from the local markets. IMT managers realize that there will be some cultural differences but are unsure of what and how much. IMT managers should make themselves aware that people in Japan tend to have:

Which of the following acronyms identifies the "Big Five" personality dimensions?

Americans tend to have high:

Which ethical principle reflects that people have entitlements that let them act in a certain way?

Which of the following refers to the fact that motivation is goal­directed, not random?

Beliefs about what is good or bad, right or wrong are referred to as:

Assisting coworkers with their work problems, adjusting work schedules to accommodate coworkers, and showing genuine courtesy toward coworkers are some of the forms of: