Which of the following statements about the field of organizational behavior is FALSE?

A) OB is the study of what people think, feel and do in and around organizations.
B) OB emerged as a distinct field of inquiry in the 1940s.
C) OB is a self-contained discipline, independent of other disciplines.
D) OB theories are usually tested using the scientific method.
E) Many OB theories are contingency-oriented.

OB Theories

Theories in organizational behavior that explore how individuals and groups act within organizations to understand and improve workplace dynamics.

Scientific Method

A systematic and empirical approach to research, characterized by observation, hypothesis formulation, experimentation, and conclusion to validate or refute a theory.

Contingency-oriented

Being adaptable and making decisions based on the specific variables or circumstances of a situation rather than following a set plan or theory.