Question 1

When is behaviour most likely to correspond to attitudes?

Accepted Answer

A) When people have held the attitude for a long time and the attitude is held confidently 
B) When people have held the attitude for a long time and the attitude is held in different situations 
C) When people have direct experience with the target of the attitude and the attitude is held confidently 
D) When people have direct experience with the target of the attitude and the attitude is held in different situations 
E) When people have direct experience with the type of attitude and the attitude is held in different situations 
A) When people have held the attitude for a long time and the attitude is held confidently 
B) When people have held the attitude for a long time and the attitude is held in different situations 
C) When people have direct experience with the target of the attitude and the attitude is held confidently 
D) When people have direct experience with the target of the attitude and the attitude is held in different situations 
E) When people have direct experience with the type of attitude and the attitude is held in different situations

Question 2

Pay would not be considered an input in equity theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

People are most likely to be concerned with procedural fairness when distributive fairness is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of People are most likely to be concerned...

Question 4

Tom recently started working at his fifth job in ten years.Tom has been happy at all of his jobs.This suggests that his job satisfaction is

Accepted Answer

A) a product of distributive fairness. 
B) mainly due to situational factors. 
C) partially due to his disposition. 
D) a product of procedural fairness. 
E) highest when the employment opportunity is only short term. 
A) a product of distributive fairness. 
B) mainly due to situational factors. 
C) partially due to his disposition. 
D) a product of procedural fairness. 
E) highest when the employment opportunity is only short term.

Question 5

Employees often quit a job they don't like with the expectation that they will be happier in a new job.If you had a friend in this situation who was about to start his/her new job,what would you tell them about the "honeymoon-hangover effect"?

Accepted Answer

You should tell them that a decrease in

Question 6

People will endure a dissatisfying job if they are embedded in the community.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Pay is often considered an input in equity theory. 
B) The Job Descriptive Index measures job satisfaction. 
C) The Job Descriptive Index measures how happy employees are with various aspects of their job. 
D) The values held by members of various occupations are remarkably similar. 
E) The Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire uses responses of "yes," "no," and "I don't know." 
A) Pay is often considered an input in equity theory. 
B) The Job Descriptive Index measures job satisfaction. 
C) The Job Descriptive Index measures how happy employees are with various aspects of their job. 
D) The values held by members of various occupations are remarkably similar. 
E) The Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire uses responses of "yes," "no," and "I don't know."

Question 8

What role do rewards play in the relationship between job satisfaction and job performance?

Accepted Answer

A) Employees who are satisfied are more likely to be rewarded so they will perform better. 
B) Employees who are rewarded will be more satisfied so they will perform better. 
C) Employees who perform better will be rewarded so they will be more likely to be satisfied. 
D) Employees who perform better will be more satisfied so they will be more likely to be rewarded. 
E) Employees who are rewarded will perform better so they will be more likely to be satisfied. 
A) Employees who are satisfied are more likely to be rewarded so they will perform better. 
B) Employees who are rewarded will be more satisfied so they will perform better. 
C) Employees who perform better will be rewarded so they will be more likely to be satisfied. 
D) Employees who perform better will be more satisfied so they will be more likely to be rewarded. 
E) Employees who are rewarded will perform better so they will be more likely to be satisfied.

Question 9

In order to predict turnover it would be most useful to know a person's

Accepted Answer

A) overall level of job satisfaction. 
B) satisfaction with various facets of the job. 
C) organizational commitment. 
D) intentions about quitting. 
E) attitude towards their coworkers. 
A) overall level of job satisfaction. 
B) satisfaction with various facets of the job. 
C) organizational commitment. 
D) intentions about quitting. 
E) attitude towards their coworkers.

Question 10

Equity theory is an example of a theory that is concerned with ________ fairness or justice,not the process used to allocate outcomes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Equity theory is an example of a...

Question 11

The collection of attitudes that workers have about their jobs is called

Accepted Answer

A) discrepancy. 
B) equity. 
C) performance. 
D) job satisfaction. 
E) beliefs. 
A) discrepancy. 
B) equity. 
C) performance. 
D) job satisfaction. 
E) beliefs.

Question 12

Intentions to quit are poor predictors of turnover.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Alice perceives her job inputs as high and her job outcomes as high.Alice perceives Jane's inputs as low and her outcomes as low.Jane's perceptions are identical to Alice's in all respects.According to equity theory

Accepted Answer

A) both women are experiencing inequity. 
B) Alice experiences inequity but Jane doesn't. 
C) Jane experiences inequity but Alice doesn't. 
D) both women are experiencing equity. 
E) both women should earn exactly the same income. 
A) both women are experiencing inequity. 
B) Alice experiences inequity but Jane doesn't. 
C) Jane experiences inequity but Alice doesn't. 
D) both women are experiencing equity. 
E) both women should earn exactly the same income.

Question 14

Organizational citizenship behaviour is

Accepted Answer

A) one of Geert Hofstede's work-related value dimensions. 
B) unlikely to be rewarded directly and explicitly by the organization. 
C) likely to occur when employees experience inequity. 
D) included in most job descriptions. 
E) unrelated to job satisfaction. 
A) one of Geert Hofstede's work-related value dimensions. 
B) unlikely to be rewarded directly and explicitly by the organization. 
C) likely to occur when employees experience inequity. 
D) included in most job descriptions. 
E) unrelated to job satisfaction.

Question 15

If you experience procedural unfairness at work,how will this affect your satisfaction?

Accepted Answer

A) You will be dissatisfied with your boss. 
B) You will be dissatisfied with your pay. 
C) You will be dissatisfied with your job. 
D) You will be dissatisfied with the system. 
E) You will be dissatisfied with your coworkers. 
A) You will be dissatisfied with your boss. 
B) You will be dissatisfied with your pay. 
C) You will be dissatisfied with your job. 
D) You will be dissatisfied with the system. 
E) You will be dissatisfied with your coworkers.

Question 16

Cultural distance can make negotiations,mergers,acquisitions,and joint ventures more likely.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to equity theory,equity exists when work inputs equal work outputs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When people experience the "hangover effect," their job satisfaction rises and then becomes stable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Cultural intelligence refers to the capability to understand the differences between one's own culture and other cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Emotions are intense,often long-lived,feelings caused by a particular event.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

When is behaviour most likely to correspond to attitudes?

Pay would not be considered an input in equity theory.

People are most likely to be concerned with procedural fairness when distributive fairness is ________.

Tom recently started working at his fifth job in ten years.Tom has been happy at all of his jobs.This suggests that his job satisfaction is

Employees often quit a job they don't like with the expectation that they will be happier in a new job.If you had a friend in this situation who was about to start his/her new job,what would you tell them about the "honeymoon-hangover effect"?

People will endure a dissatisfying job if they are embedded in the community.

Which of the following is TRUE?

What role do rewards play in the relationship between job satisfaction and job performance?

In order to predict turnover it would be most useful to know a person's

Equity theory is an example of a theory that is concerned with ________ fairness or justice,not the process used to allocate outcomes.

The collection of attitudes that workers have about their jobs is called

Intentions to quit are poor predictors of turnover.

Alice perceives her job inputs as high and her job outcomes as high.Alice perceives Jane's inputs as low and her outcomes as low.Jane's perceptions are identical to Alice's in all respects.According to equity theory

Organizational citizenship behaviour is

If you experience procedural unfairness at work,how will this affect your satisfaction?

Cultural distance can make negotiations,mergers,acquisitions,and joint ventures more likely.

According to equity theory,equity exists when work inputs equal work outputs.

When people experience the "hangover effect," their job satisfaction rises and then becomes stable.

Cultural intelligence refers to the capability to understand the differences between one's own culture and other cultures.

Emotions are intense,often long-lived,feelings caused by a particular event.

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Exam 4: Values,Attitudes,and Work Behaviour

When is behaviour most likely to correspond to attitudes?

Pay would not be considered an input in equity theory.

People are most likely to be concerned with procedural fairness when distributive fairness is ________.

Tom recently started working at his fifth job in ten years.Tom has been happy at all of his jobs.This suggests that his job satisfaction is

Employees often quit a job they don't like with the expectation that they will be happier in a new job.If you had a friend in this situation who was about to start his/her new job,what would you tell them about the "honeymoon-hangover effect"?

People will endure a dissatisfying job if they are embedded in the community.

Which of the following is TRUE?

What role do rewards play in the relationship between job satisfaction and job performance?

In order to predict turnover it would be most useful to know a person's

Equity theory is an example of a theory that is concerned with ________ fairness or justice,not the process used to allocate outcomes.

The collection of attitudes that workers have about their jobs is called

Intentions to quit are poor predictors of turnover.

Alice perceives her job inputs as high and her job outcomes as high.Alice perceives Jane's inputs as low and her outcomes as low.Jane's perceptions are identical to Alice's in all respects.According to equity theory

Organizational citizenship behaviour is

If you experience procedural unfairness at work,how will this affect your satisfaction?

Cultural distance can make negotiations,mergers,acquisitions,and joint ventures more likely.

According to equity theory,equity exists when work inputs equal work outputs.

When people experience the "hangover effect," their job satisfaction rises and then becomes stable.

Cultural intelligence refers to the capability to understand the differences between one's own culture and other cultures.

Emotions are intense,often long-lived,feelings caused by a particular event.

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Personality and Learning

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, Socialization, and Organizational Culture

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Organizational Change,Development,and Innovation

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