Part 1. Multiple Choice (10 Marks)

1. Equity theory of motivation focuses on:

A) The fact that people are influenced by the expected results of their actions.

B) Peoples expectation of the different outcomes for a given action

C) Peoples perception of how they should perform in a given situation at work

D) None of the above

2.Theory X and Theory Y suggesting two aspects of human behavior at work, or in other words, two different views of employees

A) Positive and Negative B) Manager and Non- Manager D) Male and female C) None of the above

3. A common definition of Organizational Behavior is that it is the study of:

A) Individual and Group Behaviour B) Patterns of Organizational structure C) All of the Above D) none of the above

4. The four main dimensions which influence behavior in work organizations are:

A) Individual, group, organization, environment B) Individual, organization, group, gender

C)Environment, group, individual, gender D) Individual, environment, group, organization

5. Which of the following is not part of the basic framework for analyzing Organizational Behavior issues?

A) Gender and ethnic differences B) The process of Management C) Behaviour of people D) None of the above

6. Which of the following is not an influence on behavior in work organizations?

A) The group B) The environment C) The building D) None of the above

7. Maslows hierarchy of needs is a theory of motivation which states that ----------- categories of human needs dictate an individual's behavior.

A) Three B) Five C) Four D) Six

8. The main contribution of psychology to Organizational Behavior is the study of:

A) Social structures and relationships B) Personality, attitudes, perceptions and motives

C) Social beliefs, customs and values D) Social structure, perceptions and motives

9. A term that was popularized by McClelland and describes a person's need to feel a sense of involvement and "belonging" within a social group

A) Need for achievement B) Need for power C) Need for affiliation D) All of the above

10. ------------------------ in Maslow's hierarchy of needs is based on emotions such as the need for respect and self confidence.

A) Self esteem B) Self actualization C) love and belonging D) safety and security

Part 2. True or false

Direction: Read the statements and identify whether True or False. (10 X 1 Mark= 10 Marks)

1. Self- esteem is the basic need in the Maslows Hierarchy of Needs Theory.
2. An individuals patterns of behavior are usually determined by the individuals race.
3. Organizations are becoming a more heterogeneous mix of people in terms of gender, age, race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation.
4. There is no such thing as an occupational requirement with regard to sexual orientation
5. Need for Achievement is when People has the drive to perform excellently because they need to achieve and prove something.
6. Organizational Behavior studies the influence that individuals, groups and structure have on behavior within organizations.
7. OB assumes that there is no one best approaches.
8. Ethnicity is defined as the "values, beliefs, attitudes, languages, symbols, rituals, behaviors, and customs unique to a particular group of people
9. Studies of perception and memory show that our awareness is mostly of the results of thinking and not of the process.
10. Instrumental values are the ones that a person thinks as the most important and would like to achieve in the entire life like family, freedom, health, success, financial security.