QUESTIONS 1. What is the difference between perceptions and stereotypes? How do these concepts impact organizational behavior? Provide an example that shows the difference between how you perceive yourself versus how you perceive others. (15 points) 2. What is organizational behavior, and what levels of analysis are used to study it and why? Also, what is organizational effectiveness and why is it important to the study of organizational behavior? Give examples of from the various activities we've had in class that illustrate the various levels of analysis. (20 points) 3. Describe the dimensions of the Five Factor (or Big Five) Model of Personality. How did you score on these dimensions, how does this compare relative to your peers (Mini-Marker scales), and how does this affect your behavior in organizations? In addition to the Five Factor personality measures, which two other assessments were the most insightful for you in understanding who you are and how you behave in organizations? How so? Be specific with names of measures, and any specific subscales or dimensions. (25 points) 4. Using the decision-making matrix below, answer the following questions: using the principles of the modified Kepner-Tregoe method, what is the appropriate weight assigned to the criteria MPG? Which automobile should be selected? Based on your calculations and the information in the matrix, which alternative has a total score of 8.0? Why is this method recommended for decision making in a formal organization? (20 points) Dr. Doug's Decision-Making Matrix Given that Dr. Doug's 1995 Toyota Landcruiser is on its last leg, he must decide on what type of car to purchase. He has developed the following matrix to help with his decision. Criteria Weights 2003 Jaguar 2007 Altima Alternatives 1965 S-type Mustang 1999 Land Cruiser 2002 Lexus LX470 Price .4 8 9 10 5 3 Style .2 10 7 5 8 8 MPG ?? 9 10 10 5 5 Comfort .1 5 7 4 10 10 Reliability .1 8 8 6 10 10 5. What are two key takeaways from the "Who Am I? Think Again" - Hetain Patel (TED Talk) https://www.ted.com/talks/hetain patel who am i think again?language=en culture video, and two takeaways from the Danger of a Single Story" - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (TED Talk) https://www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda ngozi adichie the danger of a single story?language= en? Please be specific. How would you describe culture and why it is important, what is a global mindset, and how do the two videos relate to organizational behavior? Please be as specific as possible in making connections. (20 points)