Exam 12: Communication and Work-Nonwork Issues

Jordan works a lot of overtime and is considering taking a second job to help make payments on the new house and the new car, not to mention necessities. This is most likely an example of which norm?

Which of the following is an example of a strain-based conflict?

Which of the following would you expect to observe from a person who manages work-life balance as a segmenter?

Which of the following would you not expect to observe from a person who manages work-life balance as a segmenter?

Which of the following would be an example of a segmenter strategy for managing a volunteer role?

Which of the following is an advantage of being an integrator?

Individuals often volunteer for one motivation such as to demonstrate their values or to support their children's activities. According to research findings, which is a common motivation for continuing to volunteer?

Which of the following is an example of a time-based conflict?

Which of the following are segmenters not good at doing?

Which of the following would you not expect to find when an individual has a positive work-life balance?

Which of the following is not an example of a life factor that can contribute to work-life conflicts?

Taylor, a salaried worker, often stays late to complete work that seems to need be done to impress management without extra pay. This is most likely an example of the influence of which norm?

At work, Clarissa often takes on the extra duties of ordering all the food and drinks for any celebrations of work anniversaries or birthdays, which seem to occur at least once a month. Which norm is likely influencing her?

Which of the following is not a problem with the "work-family balance" label compared to the "work-life balance" label?

Which of the following is not positive outcome of family-friendly work policies?

Morgan, a department manager, is often interrupted at home in the evenings or on the weekends by a text message from someone at work asking questions about handling some particular issue. These interruptions are brought about by which norm?

Work-life balance is important to consider because when individuals experience imbalance between work and life they experience

Carrie has felt like she has lived a very easy life with many advantages. She also thinks that helping others improve their lives and is interested in learning something about doing home repairs. She has joined a women's crew building homes for Habitat for Humanity. Which of the following does not appear to have been a motive for her volunteer efforts?

In some organizations, Coworkers put pressure on their peers not to use family-friendly policies like maternity/paternity leaves because they

Which of the following would be an example of an integrator strategy for managing a volunteer role?