Chapter 4

Question 1

What is managerial perspective on organizational behavior

Answer 1

Organizational behavior is not a designated function or area. Rather it is a set of tools that all managers can use it to carry out their jobs effectively.

Question 2

What are the 2 main forces that effect individual behavior

Answer 2

• Heredity

- Environment

Question 3

What are demographic factors that influence behavior

Answer 3

• Nationality
• Age
• Gender
• Socioeconomic background
• Education
• Marital status
  etc

Question 4

What is the formula of behavior

Answer 4

B = f(P, E)
p = person
e = environment

Question 5

In the model of organizational behavior which variables are dependent and which are independent

Answer 5

Independent variable:
- Individual
- Group
- Organization
Dependent variable:
- Attitude
- Performance related
- Job satisfaction
- productivity 
- Organizational citizenship