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Travelocity is a company that believes in the ethical treatment and development of employees. True False Michelle Peluso, CEO of Travelocity, subscribes to McGregor's Theory X views concerning employees. True False Practical experience and research both tell us that layoffs should increase the motivation of remaining employees. True False According to Jeffrey Pfeffer nearly 90% of today's organizations are truly "people centered." True False According to Jeffrey Pfeffer, companies must choose between stressing continuous improvement and making employees feel comfortable. True False Research evidence suggests that increasing job security is associated …show more content…
In Hodgson's seven moral principles, the notion of the sanctity of human life is captured by ___. A. dignity of human life B. autonomy C. honesty D. loyalty E. humaneness 95. According to a 2008 survey, students at religious schools, relative to students at public schools, are significantly more likely to ___. A. follow ethical rules of conduct B. cheat C. attend college D. effectively preserve their ideals throughout their lives E. work in the non-profit sector 96. In Hodgson's seven moral principles, the notion of self determination is captured by ___. A. dignity of human life B. autonomy C. honesty D. loyalty E. humaneness 97. A _____ is a statistical pooling technique that allows behavioral scientists to draw conclusions about certain variables from many different studies. A. case study B. meta-analysis C. sample survey D. field study E. laboratory study 98. A _____ probes individual or group processes in an organizational setting. A. case study B. meta-analysis C. sample survey D. field study E. laboratory study 99. In a ___, variables are manipulated and measured in controlled situations. A. case study B. meta-analysis C. sample survey D. field study E. laboratory study 100._____ are characterized by high research precision. A. Field studies B. Sample surveys C. Laboratory studies D. Case studies E. Meta-analyses 101.A _____ is an in-depth analysis of a single individual, group, or organization. A. Case study B. Meta-analysis C. Sample survey D. Field study E. …show more content…
(p. 11) A 76. (p. 11) C 77. (p. 11) E 78. (p. 11) D 79. (p. 11) E 80. (p. 12) E 81. (p. 12) E 82. (p. 14) C 83. (p. 14) E 84. (p. 14) A 85. (p. 15) A 86. (p. 15) B 87. (p. 16) A 88. (p. 16) D 89. (p. 18) E 90. (p. 18) B 91. (p. 18) D 92. (p. 19) D 93. (p. 21) A 94. (p. 24) A 95. (p. 23) B 96. (p. 24) B 97. (p. 26) B 98. (p. 26) D 99. (p. 27) E 100. (p. 27) C 101. (p. 27) A 102. (p. 5) [The book lists 17 disciplines and there are actually many more. This example answer concentrates on a sample of 5 disciplines. Answers may range broadly as this question calls for a synthesis of what students know about other fields in conjunction with what they're learning about OB.] Organizational behavior has been built upon the contributions of psychology, sociology, social psychology, anthropology, and political science. Psychology has contributed to learning, perception, personality, emotions, training, leadership effectiveness, needs and motivational forces, job satisfaction, decision-making processes, performance appraisals, attitude measurement, employee selection techniques, work design, and job stress. Sociology has contributed through the study of formal and complex organizations - including group dynamics, design of work teams, organizational culture, formal organization theory and structure, organizational technology, communications, power, and conflict. Social psychology has contributed in the areas of measuring, understanding, and changing attitudes; communication