Exam 1 Directions

Write a brief essay (at least 200 words) for each of the questions below. You should cite information from your textbook (and other sources if you like) in your essay but do not quote your textbook (or other sources) word-for-word. The rubric used to evaluate the exam is presented in the course syllabus.

What is Organizational Behavior (OB) and why does it matter? Describe contemporary challenges and opportunities for the field of OB.

Compare and contrast different research methodologies used to study OB. What are strengths and weaknesses of each method?

Describe various kinds of diversity in organizations. What are different methods used by organizations to manage diversity?

Describe Hofstede’s framework for cultural values and provide examples for countries that are high and low for each element of this framework. Describe implications of this framework for OB.

Compare and contrast the constructs of personality and work-related attitudes? What are the practical implications for these constructs in contemporary organizations (i.e., how are they used to manage organizations)?

Choose 2 theories of work motivation. Describe each theory and discuss how it can be applied within an organization to motivate employees.

The deadline for submitting your responses via Blackboard is October 20, 2016 by 7:30 pm CST.

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