Question 1

Research on absenteeism indicates which of the following statements to be accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Negative work attitudes can result in absenteeism. 
B) Older individuals, because they are more likely to have health problems, are more likely to be absent from work. 
C) Employees who are permitted to manage their work schedules with regard to time at the company are more likely to be absent. 
D) Absenteeism saves organizations money because the company does not have to pay employees who are absent from their jobs. 
A) Negative work attitudes can result in absenteeism. 
B) Older individuals, because they are more likely to have health problems, are more likely to be absent from work. 
C) Employees who are permitted to manage their work schedules with regard to time at the company are more likely to be absent. 
D) Absenteeism saves organizations money because the company does not have to pay employees who are absent from their jobs.

Question 2

Job satisfaction refers to

Accepted Answer

A) the feelings people have toward their jobs. 
B) the emotional attachment people have toward the company they work for. 
C) an unwritten understanding about what the employee will bring to the work environment. 
D) the degree of emotional intelligence an employee exhibits. 
A) the feelings people have toward their jobs. 
B) the emotional attachment people have toward the company they work for. 
C) an unwritten understanding about what the employee will bring to the work environment. 
D) the degree of emotional intelligence an employee exhibits.

Question 3

List three individual or organizational factors that contribute to job satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

The following factors have been shown to

Question 4

General mental ability is likely the most important factor explaining employee citizenship behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The most powerful influence over job performance is _____________________.

Accepted Answer

general me

Question 6

Which of the following factors has been shown to be a cause of HIGH levels of absenteeism in a firm?

Accepted Answer

A) positive work attitudes 
B) personality 
C) age of the worker 
D) work-life balance issues 
A) positive work attitudes 
B) personality 
C) age of the worker 
D) work-life balance issues

Question 7

People with positive affective dispositions tend to be more satisfied with their jobs and committed to their companies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Employees are happier at work if they are socially accepted in their work groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Employees with which of the following personality traits would experience high job satisfaction?

Accepted Answer

A) Those with positive affective dispositions. 
B) Those with neurotic personalities. 
C) Those with low self-esteem. 
D) Those who are introverted. 
A) Those with positive affective dispositions. 
B) Those with neurotic personalities. 
C) Those with low self-esteem. 
D) Those who are introverted.

Question 10

Firms with "sick leave" policies tend to have more individuals with unscheduled absences than those with "personal day off" policies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following statements regarding job attitudes and cultural differences is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Work-family conflict lowers job satisfaction in collectivistic cultures. 
B) High levels of empowerment are related to high job satisfaction in India. 
C) Work-family conflict lowers job satisfaction in individualistic cultures. 
D) Low levels of empowerment are related to high job satisfaction in the USA. 
A) Work-family conflict lowers job satisfaction in collectivistic cultures. 
B) High levels of empowerment are related to high job satisfaction in India. 
C) Work-family conflict lowers job satisfaction in individualistic cultures. 
D) Low levels of empowerment are related to high job satisfaction in the USA.

Question 12

Research shows that all of the following impact the employee's satisfaction with the job and commitment to the organization EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) how he or she is treated in the firm. 
B) the actual work the employee performs. 
C) the firm's competitiveness. 
D) the relationships formed with colleagues and managers. 
A) how he or she is treated in the firm. 
B) the actual work the employee performs. 
C) the firm's competitiveness. 
D) the relationships formed with colleagues and managers.

Question 13

Young people exhibit higher citizenship behaviors than older people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A happy worker is always a productive worker.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Person-job fit and person-organization fit are positively related to job satisfaction and job engagement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following statements regarding absenteeism is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Instituting organizational policies that penalize absenteeism are reasonable approaches to controlling the problem. 
B) Wellness programs are a viable way to address employee absenteeism. 
C) Flexibility in work scheduling does little to address absenteeism concerns. 
D) Personality has been consistently linked to absenteeism. 
A) Instituting organizational policies that penalize absenteeism are reasonable approaches to controlling the problem. 
B) Wellness programs are a viable way to address employee absenteeism. 
C) Flexibility in work scheduling does little to address absenteeism concerns. 
D) Personality has been consistently linked to absenteeism.

Question 17

Work-family conflict tends to lower job satisfaction in collectivistic cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Tyler is a 22-year-old, recent graduate of a large university.Given the research on age and turnover, what are some expectations a manager may have with regard to Tyler's likelihood of remaining with the firm?

Accepted Answer

Research tends to suggest that younger e

Question 19

An unwritten understanding about what the employee will bring to the work environment and what the company will provide in exchange is called a ___________________________.

Accepted Answer

psychologi

Question 20

Which of the following statements regarding job performance is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A) Measures of job performance include the speed and accuracy with which the job is performed. 
B) One of the powerful influences on job performance is how we are treated at work. 
C) Contrary to what most people would think, stress has very little impact on job performance. 
D) Work attitudes, like job satisfaction, are 
A) Measures of job performance include the speed and accuracy with which the job is performed. 
B) One of the powerful influences on job performance is how we are treated at work. 
C) Contrary to what most people would think, stress has very little impact on job performance. 
D) Work attitudes, like job satisfaction, are

Research on absenteeism indicates which of the following statements to be accurate?

Job satisfaction refers to

List three individual or organizational factors that contribute to job satisfaction.

General mental ability is likely the most important factor explaining employee citizenship behaviors.

The most powerful influence over job performance is _____________________.

Which of the following factors has been shown to be a cause of HIGH levels of absenteeism in a firm?

People with positive affective dispositions tend to be more satisfied with their jobs and committed to their companies.

Employees are happier at work if they are socially accepted in their work groups.

Employees with which of the following personality traits would experience high job satisfaction?

Firms with "sick leave" policies tend to have more individuals with unscheduled absences than those with "personal day off" policies.

Which of the following statements regarding job attitudes and cultural differences is true?

Research shows that all of the following impact the employee's satisfaction with the job and commitment to the organization EXCEPT

Young people exhibit higher citizenship behaviors than older people.

A happy worker is always a productive worker.

Person-job fit and person-organization fit are positively related to job satisfaction and job engagement.

Which of the following statements regarding absenteeism is accurate?

Work-family conflict tends to lower job satisfaction in collectivistic cultures.

Tyler is a 22-year-old, recent graduate of a large university.Given the research on age and turnover, what are some expectations a manager may have with regard to Tyler's likelihood of remaining with the firm?

An unwritten understanding about what the employee will bring to the work environment and what the company will provide in exchange is called a ___________________________.

Which of the following statements regarding job performance is INCORRECT?

Organizational Behavior

Diversity in the Workplace

Understanding People at Work: Individual Differences and Perception

Theories of Motivation

Designing a Motivating Work Environment

Managing Stress and Emotions

Communication

Managing Groups and Teams

Conflict and Negotiations

Making Decisions

Leading People Within Organizations

Power and Politics

Organizational Structure and Change

Organizational Culture

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Exam 4: Individual Attitudes and Behaviors

Research on absenteeism indicates which of the following statements to be accurate?

Job satisfaction refers to

List three individual or organizational factors that contribute to job satisfaction.

General mental ability is likely the most important factor explaining employee citizenship behaviors.

The most powerful influence over job performance is _____________________.

Which of the following factors has been shown to be a cause of HIGH levels of absenteeism in a firm?

People with positive affective dispositions tend to be more satisfied with their jobs and committed to their companies.

Employees are happier at work if they are socially accepted in their work groups.

Employees with which of the following personality traits would experience high job satisfaction?

Firms with "sick leave" policies tend to have more individuals with unscheduled absences than those with "personal day off" policies.

Which of the following statements regarding job attitudes and cultural differences is true?

Research shows that all of the following impact the employee's satisfaction with the job and commitment to the organization EXCEPT

Young people exhibit higher citizenship behaviors than older people.

A happy worker is always a productive worker.

Person-job fit and person-organization fit are positively related to job satisfaction and job engagement.

Which of the following statements regarding absenteeism is accurate?

Work-family conflict tends to lower job satisfaction in collectivistic cultures.

Tyler is a 22-year-old, recent graduate of a large university.Given the research on age and turnover, what are some expectations a manager may have with regard to Tyler's likelihood of remaining with the firm?

An unwritten understanding about what the employee will bring to the work environment and what the company will provide in exchange is called a ___________________________.

Which of the following statements regarding job performance is INCORRECT?

Organizational Behavior

Diversity in the Workplace

Understanding People at Work: Individual Differences and Perception

Theories of Motivation

Designing a Motivating Work Environment

Managing Stress and Emotions

Communication

Managing Groups and Teams

Conflict and Negotiations

Making Decisions

Leading People Within Organizations

Power and Politics

Organizational Structure and Change

Organizational Culture

Filters