Question 1

The critical psychological states of the job characteristics theory include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) knowledge of results. 
B) individual perceptions that the job is valuable and worthwhile. 
C) experienced meaningfulness of the work. 
D) individual perceptions of accountability and responsibility. 
E) recognition for work outcomes. 
A) knowledge of results. 
B) individual perceptions that the job is valuable and worthwhile. 
C) experienced meaningfulness of the work. 
D) individual perceptions of accountability and responsibility. 
E) recognition for work outcomes.

Question 2

Job is an alternative work arrangement that suits people who want to work only part-time.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Job is an alternative work arrangement that...

Question 3

The job characteristics theory was developed by
Hackman and Oldham.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

involves having employees spend a portion of their time working offsite.

Accepted Answer

The answer of involves having employees spend a portion of...

Question 5

The degree to which the job allows the individual substantial freedom, independence, and discretion to schedule work and determine the procedures for carrying it out is

Accepted Answer

A) skill variety. 
B) autonomy. 
C) task identity. 
D) skill identity. 
E) task variety. 
A) skill variety. 
B) autonomy. 
C) task identity. 
D) skill identity. 
E) task variety.

Question 6

is an approach to job design that is based on the dual-structure theory of motivation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of is an approach to job design that...

Question 7

Flextime allows workers to tailor their workday to fit their personal needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

An employee working a traditional work schedule one week and a compressed schedule the next week, getting every other Friday off is working a _-_ work schedule.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An employee working a traditional work schedule...

Question 9

Telecommuting is an arrangement that allows employees to spend part of their time working off-site, usually at home.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The movement in vogue from the
1930s through the 1950s assumed that employees who are happy and satisfied will work harder.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The movement in vogue from the
1930s through...

Question 11

gives employees more personal control over the hours they work each day.

Accepted Answer

The answer of gives employees more personal control over the...

Question 12

A involves volunteer employees who meet to identify and propose solutions to quality-related issues.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A involves volunteer employees who meet to...

Question 13

In order to be happy, individuals must separate the notions of success and money.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Employee empowerment promotes participation is a wide variety of areas, including but not limited to work itself, work context, and work environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A compressed workweek occurs when an employee works a full forty hours in fewer than the traditional five days.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The problems encountered when implementing job rotation in the workplace include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) it is ineffective for training purposes. 
B) it increases flexibility in transferring workers to new jobs. 
C) it creates short-lived increases in workers' interest. 
D) it reduces efficiency. 
E) it maintains narrowly defined and routine work. 
A) it is ineffective for training purposes. 
B) it increases flexibility in transferring workers to new jobs. 
C) it creates short-lived increases in workers' interest. 
D) it reduces efficiency. 
E) it maintains narrowly defined and routine work.

Question 17

Organizations may benefit from allowing employee participation in all of the following areas except

Accepted Answer

A) what material to use. 
B) what tools to use. 
C) work schedules. 
D) product quality. 
E) corporate investment decisions. 
A) what material to use. 
B) what tools to use. 
C) work schedules. 
D) product quality. 
E) corporate investment decisions.

Question 18

Participation occurs when employees

Accepted Answer

A) work together in teams. 
B) have a voice in decisions about their own work. 
C) work closely with a mentor or supervisor. 
D) join a labor union or other employee association. 
E) become fully vested in a benefits program. 
A) work together in teams. 
B) have a voice in decisions about their own work. 
C) work closely with a mentor or supervisor. 
D) join a labor union or other employee association. 
E) become fully vested in a benefits program.

Question 19

Flextime gives employees some control over their working hours and, thus, in a task-design sense, contributes to employee autonomy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The foremost advantage of job specialization is the extreme monotony of highly specialized tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The critical psychological states of the job characteristics theory include all of the following except

Job is an alternative work arrangement that suits people who want to work only part-time.

The job characteristics theory was developed by Hackman and Oldham.

involves having employees spend a portion of their time working offsite.

The degree to which the job allows the individual substantial freedom, independence, and discretion to schedule work and determine the procedures for carrying it out is

is an approach to job design that is based on the dual-structure theory of motivation.

Flextime allows workers to tailor their workday to fit their personal needs.

An employee working a traditional work schedule one week and a compressed schedule the next week, getting every other Friday off is working a _-_ work schedule.

Telecommuting is an arrangement that allows employees to spend part of their time working off-site, usually at home.

The movement in vogue from the 1930s through the 1950s assumed that employees who are happy and satisfied will work harder.

gives employees more personal control over the hours they work each day.

A involves volunteer employees who meet to identify and propose solutions to quality-related issues.

In order to be happy, individuals must separate the notions of success and money.

Employee empowerment promotes participation is a wide variety of areas, including but not limited to work itself, work context, and work environment.

A compressed workweek occurs when an employee works a full forty hours in fewer than the traditional five days.

The problems encountered when implementing job rotation in the workplace include all of the following except

Organizations may benefit from allowing employee participation in all of the following areas except

Participation occurs when employees

Flextime gives employees some control over their working hours and, thus, in a task-design sense, contributes to employee autonomy.

The foremost advantage of job specialization is the extreme monotony of highly specialized tasks.

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

Using Teams in Organizations

Communication in Organizations

Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

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Exam 5: Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

The critical psychological states of the job characteristics theory include all of the following except

Job is an alternative work arrangement that suits people who want to work only part-time.

The job characteristics theory was developed by Hackman and Oldham.

involves having employees spend a portion of their time working offsite.

The degree to which the job allows the individual substantial freedom, independence, and discretion to schedule work and determine the procedures for carrying it out is

is an approach to job design that is based on the dual-structure theory of motivation.

Flextime allows workers to tailor their workday to fit their personal needs.

An employee working a traditional work schedule one week and a compressed schedule the next week, getting every other Friday off is working a _-_ work schedule.

Telecommuting is an arrangement that allows employees to spend part of their time working off-site, usually at home.

The movement in vogue from the 1930s through the 1950s assumed that employees who are happy and satisfied will work harder.

gives employees more personal control over the hours they work each day.

A involves volunteer employees who meet to identify and propose solutions to quality-related issues.

In order to be happy, individuals must separate the notions of success and money.

Employee empowerment promotes participation is a wide variety of areas, including but not limited to work itself, work context, and work environment.

A compressed workweek occurs when an employee works a full forty hours in fewer than the traditional five days.

The problems encountered when implementing job rotation in the workplace include all of the following except

Organizations may benefit from allowing employee participation in all of the following areas except

Participation occurs when employees

Flextime gives employees some control over their working hours and, thus, in a task-design sense, contributes to employee autonomy.

The foremost advantage of job specialization is the extreme monotony of highly specialized tasks.

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

Using Teams in Organizations

Communication in Organizations

Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organization Design

Organization Culture

Organization Change and Development

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