Author Question: You are bringing together faculty from different behavioral disciplines to author a new textbook in ... (Read 30 times)

jho37

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 531
You are bringing together faculty from different behavioral disciplines to author a new textbook in organizational behavior.
 
  Represented are professors from psychology, sociology, social psychology, anthropology, political science, and industrial engineering. Which faculty member is most likely to furnish information about personality, learning, and motivation?
  A) sociology
  B) psychology
  C) anthropology
  D) political science
  E) industrial engineering

Question 2

Myriam is analyzing the gender roles of men and women in management in the United States and comparing them to the gender roles in management in Japan.
 
  She is surveying fifty male and fifty female managers in each country to compare their daily behavior. Myriam's study exemplifies how ________ contributes to OB.
  A) anthropology
  B) psychology
  C) archaeology
  D) political science
  E) corporate strategy


Jayson

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 350
Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: B) Psychology seeks to measure, explain, and sometimes change the behavior of humans and other animals. Psychology's focus on the individual has led to contributions in the areas of learning, personality, emotions, motivational forces, and more.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Myriam is an anthropologist. Much of our current understanding of organizational culture, organizational environments, and differences among national cultures is a result of the work of anthropologists or those using their methods.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

On average, the stomach produces 2 L of hydrochloric acid per day.

Did you know?

Persons who overdose with cardiac glycosides have a better chance of overall survival if they can survive the first 24 hours after the overdose.

Did you know?

Blastomycosis is often misdiagnosed, resulting in tragic outcomes. It is caused by a fungus living in moist soil, in wooded areas of the United States and Canada. If inhaled, the fungus can cause mild breathing problems that may worsen and cause serious illness and even death.

Did you know?

More than 30% of American adults, and about 12% of children utilize health care approaches that were developed outside of conventional medicine.

Did you know?

There can actually be a 25-hour time difference between certain locations in the world. The International Date Line passes between the islands of Samoa and American Samoa. It is not a straight line, but "zig-zags" around various island chains. Therefore, Samoa and nearby islands have one date, while American Samoa and nearby islands are one day behind. Daylight saving time is used in some islands, but not in others—further shifting the hours out of sync with natural time.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library