1. What is OB? Which are the other disciplines that are related to it? 2. Behavior is generally predictable.

Do you agree or disagree? Bring out the challenges and opportunities for an OB manager during the next millennium? 3. Discuss the OB Model in terms of independent and dependent variables. 4. What do the changing trends and challenges imply for managers who are interested in understanding and managing behaviour in organizations? 5. In what way do Hofstedes dimensions help explain cultural differences? Define and give examples of these dimensions. 6. Describe the basic difference between classical conditioning and operant conditioning. Which type is most important for managers? Why? 7. In your own word, what is an attitude? What are three components of attitude? 8. What is organizational commitment? What three components have emerged to help better explain the complexities of commitment? 9. What are the major job attitudes? In what ways are these attitudes alike? What is unique about each? 10. What is the comprehensive definition of personality? Give brief examples of each of the major elements. 11. What are the Big Five personality traits? Which one seems to have the biggest impact on performance? 12. What are the four major dimensions of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicators (MBTI) that yield the 16 types? How can the MBTI be used effectively? 13. What is the essence of Vrooms Expectancy model of motivation? What re its merits and limitation. 14. Goal setting theory is part of both reinforcement and expectancy theories. Do you agree or disagree? Explain. 15. What is bounded rationality? How is it different from Rational Decision Making Model? 16. How did Herzberg present the continuum between Satisfaction and Dissatisfaction? How did he relate it to the Two Factors? Explain. 17. Discuss the OB Model in terms of independent and dependent variables. 18. What are the similarities and differences between Maslows Hierarchy of Needs and Alderfers ERG theory? Is one superior to the other? 19. What is meant by equity? And how can perceive inequity be motivators? 20. In your own words, briefly explain the Porter-Lawler model of motivation. How do performance and satisfaction relate to each other? Do you think the relationship between performance and satisfaction is valid? Support your answer Define the following terms:1. Organizational Citizenship Behaviour 2. Emotional Labor 3. Personality 4. Role efficacy and role contribution Explain the following terms:1. Emotional Intelligence 2. Reinforcement Schedules 3. Creativity

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4. Response to Job dissatisfaction 5. Terminal and Instrumental values 6. Cognitive Dissonance Theory