This document provides instructions for a mid-term test in an organizational behavior course. It outlines that students will have 2 hours to complete the test, which can be handwritten or word processed. They should number their answers and keep responses between 1.5-2 pages for each question. The test contains 4 questions related to a case study about improving employee motivation at a bird house manufacturing company, how an understanding of organizational behavior can benefit managers, common factors that lead to job dissatisfaction, and the impact of generational differences on workplace values and attitudes.
This document provides instructions for a mid-term test in an organizational behavior course. It outlines that students will have 2 hours to complete the test, which can be handwritten or word processed. They should number their answers and keep responses between 1.5-2 pages for each question. The test contains 4 questions related to a case study about improving employee motivation at a bird house manufacturing company, how an understanding of organizational behavior can benefit managers, common factors that lead to job dissatisfaction, and the impact of generational differences on workplace values and attitudes.
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BUSI 3007 Organizational Behaviour Mid Term June 22 2020(1)
This document provides instructions for a mid-term test in an organizational behavior course. It outlines that students will have 2 hours to complete the test, which can be handwritten or word processed. They should number their answers and keep responses between 1.5-2 pages for each question. The test contains 4 questions related to a case study about improving employee motivation at a bird house manufacturing company, how an understanding of organizational behavior can benefit managers, common factors that lead to job dissatisfaction, and the impact of generational differences on workplace values and attitudes.
This document provides instructions for a mid-term test in an organizational behavior course. It outlines that students will have 2 hours to complete the test, which can be handwritten or word processed. They should number their answers and keep responses between 1.5-2 pages for each question. The test contains 4 questions related to a case study about improving employee motivation at a bird house manufacturing company, how an understanding of organizational behavior can benefit managers, common factors that lead to job dissatisfaction, and the impact of generational differences on workplace values and attitudes.
BUSI 3007 Organizational Behavior (Mid-Term Test 20%)
Print Last Name, then First Name: _______________________________ Score: /20 marks
READ INSTRUCTIONS BELOW CAREFULLY!
1. You will have two (2) hours to complete the test. (8:30 am to 10:30 am)
2. At the end of the two (2) hours (10:30 am), return your test answers to me by email to [email protected]
3. Your test may be word-processed or hand-written.
4. Be sure to number each answer to each question.
5. Be sure to read all test questions carefully, and answer each question that is asking you to do.
6. Be brief while thorough, yet concise with your each answer to your questions. You may blend your bullets and sentences in paragraph form.
7. Keep your answers to a maximum of 1 ½ to 2 pages in length for your answer to
each question.
8. Label and number each page with your Last name, First name, Student ID Number.
9. Return your MS Word file attached to your email with your file labelled with lCourse Name, your Last Name, First Name, Assignment Name and Date. For example: BUSI 3007 Smith John Mid-Term Test June 22 2020
Note:
By handing in your completed test for grading, you attest: (a) you have submitted all answers are your own work; and, (b) you have completed this test without assistance from any other person or have not used any resources or any other means in preparing and submitting your answers.
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Question 1 – Case Scenario (Value 5%)
Vern’s Bird House Manufacturing Company (“BIRDCO”) manufactures wooden bird houses that are sold to retail stores in Canada. After five (5) years of strong manufacturing from its Belleville Ontario production plant, Vern has noticed that “productivity” is declining in the plant, and employees are less interested in “doing a good quality job”.
The plant has a workforce of 125 employees (paid minimum hourly wage), plus 15 managers. Vern is eager to get the workers excited, because “BIRDCO” received a new order contract to supply bird houses to Walmart Canada. Based on your understanding of Organizational Behavior theory as it applies to the workplace, make some recommendations to Vern about improving motivation in the company.
Question 2: (Value 5%)
Business managers have challenges keeping employees on track with achieving organizational objectives. Explain how an understanding of the foundations of Organizational Behavior might be of benefit to managers.
Questions 3: (Value 5%)
The latest study from the Conference Board of Canada (a research firm) indicated that close to 58% of workers from across Canada are dissatisfied with their jobs. Explain major common factors that are attributed with workplace dissatisfaction.
Questions 4: (Value 5%)
Explain how “values and attitudes” are changing and making an impact as a result of “Generational Differences” in the workplace.
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