Behavior in Organizations Mid Term Evaluation Essay Questions 1-During a diversity management session, a manager suggests that stereotypes are a necessary part of working with others. I have an assumption about what is in the other persons head, and stereotypes help me do that, she explains. Its better to rely on stereotypes than to enter a working relationship with someone from another culture without any idea of what they believe in! When discussing the merits of and/or problems with the manager perspective it is expected that you support your conclusions with objective references. 2-Two GSC students are discussing the topic of work motivation. One says, motivation can never come from the boss, while the other states, If people arent motivated, managers are to blame. How can each position be defended? How can the two positions be reconciled with each other? Give examples to illustrate your answer. Use objective sources to support your conclusions. 3-Models are by definition, a simplification of reality. However, models can be a useful way of trying to understand or describe organizational reality or the state of interpersonal relationships. Give two examples of models/theories studied in this course. Describe their utility and their limitations. Give examples where you might use these models/theories. 4-List three ways in which groups deal with deviants. Explain why groups feel it is necessary to deal with deviance. Explain why groups occasionally tolerate deviance and identify factors that determine the degree of tolerance exhibited by group members. Give examples and support your conclusions with objective sources. Note: Some essay questions can be objectively answered in one double spaced page; others may require a more in-depth response. What is more important is that you cite references to support your conclusions. Note: Your work will be graded on the following: The organization, development, and depth of your scholarship. Your analysis must go beyond common sense explanation to objective review, for example; citing theory/scholarship that supports your analysis and convictions. All work presented will adhere to the mechanics of good writing capitalization, spelling, punctuation, and organization