1. What is the definition of organizational behavior

according to Robbins and Judge (2019)?

a) The study of how individuals and groups act within

organizations

b) The study of how organizations interact with their

external environment

c) The study of how organizations design and implement

strategies

d) The study of how organizations manage their resources

and processes

Answer: A. Organizational behavior is the study of how

individuals and groups act within organizations, and how

these actions affect the performance and effectiveness of

the organization (Robbins & Judge, 2019, p. 10). Rationale:

B, C, and D are related to other aspects of organizational

theory, such as contingency theory, strategic management,

and operations management.

2. What are the three levels of analysis in organizational

behavior?

a) Individual, group, and organizational

b) Micro, meso, and macro

c) Input, process, and output

d) Structure, culture, and climate

Answer: A. The three levels of analysis in organizational

behavior are individual, group, and organizational. These

levels reflect the different units of analysis that researchers

and practitioners can use to understand and improve

organizational phenomena (Robbins & Judge, 2019, p. 13