Research in OB

Question 1

Evidence-based management

Answer 1

Using studies and research to guide your management style

Question 2

Empirical Vs Falsifiable

Answer 2

Empirical- Must be proven right my multiple studies

Falsifiable- Proven to be false through studies

Question 3

Observation Design

Answer 3

Watching what people are doing, and making a theory based upon your findings.
Participate- Involved with the group you are studying
Direct- Only watching, not involved in group

Question 4

Correlation design

Answer 4

Using surveys, studies, and existing data to make decisions

Question 5

Experimental design

Answer 5

Changing a variable in an experiment to find what effects an organization, and what does it effect

Question 6

What are the 3 kinds of design

Answer 6

Experimental
Observation
Corraltional

Question 7

Reliability vs viability

Answer 7

Reliability- Findings can be duplicated across different organizations
Viability- Findings are true, and not tampered by improper research

Question 8

Hawthrone study

Answer 8

People react differently when being watched

Question 9

Internal vs External validity

Answer 9

Internal validity- How confident a researcher can be that the findings are due to the IV (Independent Variable)
External viability- Can the findings be transferred