Chapter 1
To what extent should a manager of a small firm be concerned about establishing an organization structure?
What expectations do you have about serving as a manager?
Explain why the study and application of OB is multidisciplinary?
What management skills are needed to help an organization become effective and efficient?
What parts of work appeals to you and why?
Chapter 2
How can a leader help create a culture in an organization?
What should managers of diverse workforces know about differences in values among individuals?
In what ways does organizational culture influence a company's effectiveness and performance?
Explain the three socialization stages and identify which one of these you think is the best.
Why is it so difficult to change an organizational culture?
Chapter 3
What are three long-term effects of globalization organizational behavior
Describe the attitudes a manager would need to be successful and effective in managing in India or China or Saudi Arabia.
What can an expatriate manager do reduce the intensity of culture shock?
Based on Hofstede’s findings, compare and contrast national culture of two countries?
How does a national culture differ from what is referred to as an organization’s culture?
Chapter 4
Fatima is an accountant who used the old system for 15 years. Now the firm is introducing a new system and Fatima is opposed. How can a manager change Fatima's attitude about the new system ?
Describe some factors that potentially differentiate you from co-workers?
How does emotional intelligence contribute to employee behavior?
What should a manager know about the concept of self-efficacy?
How is the Big Five model of personality useful in terms of helping explain individual differences?
Chapters 5&6
Discuss what are intrinsic rewards for employees?
How motivated are you to do a good job? Which of the theories discussed could best explain your high (or low) level of motivation?
Describe the major differences between two explanations of motivation.
Explain types of reinforcements for employee motivation
To what extent can goal setting direct employee behavior.