Question 1

What socialization tactic involves a fixed sequence of steps leading to the assumption of the role?

Accepted Answer

A) Fixed 
B) Serial 
C) Sequential 
D) Collective 
E) Formal 
A) Fixed 
B) Serial 
C) Sequential 
D) Collective 
E) Formal C

Question 2

Research on the effects of ROPES does NOT support which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) lowers expectations 
B) lowers stress 
C) improves adjustment 
D) improves performance 
E) improves retention 
A) lowers expectations 
B) lowers stress 
C) improves adjustment 
D) improves performance 
E) improves retention D

Question 3

Mentoring provides a number of career enhancing benefits for the apprentice.These include

Accepted Answer

A) recognition and a "positive reinforcer" for being included in such a program. 
B) sponsorship, exposure and visibility, and developmental assignments. 
C) acceptance and confirmation, optimal levels of stress, and financial incentives. 
D) special tours of company facilities and presentations by top managers. 
E) rigorous divestiture and debasement experiences. 
A) recognition and a "positive reinforcer" for being included in such a program. 
B) sponsorship, exposure and visibility, and developmental assignments. 
C) acceptance and confirmation, optimal levels of stress, and financial incentives. 
D) special tours of company facilities and presentations by top managers. 
E) rigorous divestiture and debasement experiences. B

Question 4

Research shows that stories and folklore about particular organizations are unique and that they reveal few common themes across organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

While still in business school,Terrence bought a number of expensive business suits.This is an example of ________ socialization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of While still in business school,Terrence bought a...

Question 6

Organizational stories often have a good version in which things turn out well and a bad version in which things go sour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Perceptions of psychological contract ________ occur when an employee perceives that his or her organization has failed to fulfill one or more promised obligations of the psychological contract.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Perceptions of psychological contract ________ occur when...

Question 8

Soon after starting a new job,Carman beings to define herself in terms of the organization and what it is perceived to represent.What is this called?

Accepted Answer

A) Person-job fit 
B) Social integration 
C) Person-organization fit 
D) Organizational identification 
E) Internalization 
A) Person-job fit 
B) Social integration 
C) Person-organization fit 
D) Organizational identification 
E) Internalization

Question 9

Which motive for conformity most clearly involves effect dependence?

Accepted Answer

A) Socialization 
B) Identification 
C) Internalization 
D) Compliance 
E) Dissension 
A) Socialization 
B) Identification 
C) Internalization 
D) Compliance 
E) Dissension

Question 10

Which of the following is a good example of resistance to change and top management's role in shaping organizational culture?

Accepted Answer

A) NASA 
B) IBM 
C) WorldCom 
D) Enron 
E) Compaq 
A) NASA 
B) IBM 
C) WorldCom 
D) Enron 
E) Compaq

Question 11

Mentoring is a type of developmental relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Describe three mechanisms which serve to diagnose,teach,and reinforce organizational culture.Give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Symbols (e.g.,pink Cadillacs are the sym

Question 13

Kamal has begun a new job and his boss has told him what he can expect to happen during his first year on the job including when he will attend training,when he will be assigned a mentor,when he will be given various assignments,and so on.What is this called?

Accepted Answer

A) Individual socialization 
B) Formal socialization 
C) Fixed socialization 
D) Serial socialization 
E) Investiture socialization 
A) Individual socialization 
B) Formal socialization 
C) Fixed socialization 
D) Serial socialization 
E) Investiture socialization

Question 14

When people join organizations,they usually have unrealistically low expectations about what the organization will be like.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Many organizations include mentoring and networking opportunities as part of their diversity strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In a developmental network,a protégé can have multiple developers in his/her own organization as well as from other organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

"My country,right or wrong" suggests that the speaker will conform to national norms due to ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of "My country,right or wrong" suggests that the...

Question 18

Formal mentoring programs are just as beneficial as informal ones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

At what stage of the socialization process is the organization looking for an acceptable degree of conformity to organizational norms?

Accepted Answer

A) Anticipatory stage 
B) Encounter stage 
C) Role management stage 
D) Anticipatory stage and encounter stage 
E) It depends on the organization. 
A) Anticipatory stage 
B) Encounter stage 
C) Role management stage 
D) Anticipatory stage and encounter stage 
E) It depends on the organization.

Question 20

Joan and Tabatha started new jobs after graduation.Joan has had a mentor since she began but Tabatha has not been able to find a mentor.What are the likely career consequences of this?

Accepted Answer

A) Joan is more likely to be promoted, but Tabatha is more likely to be satisfied with her job. 
B) Joan is more likely to get paid more, but Tabatha is more likely to be satisfied with her job. 
C) Joan is more likely to be satisfied with her career, but Tabatha is more likely to be satisfied with her job. 
D) Joan is more likely to be promoted and to be more satisfied with her job. 
E) Joan is more likely to be promoted, but Tabatha is more likely to be committed to her career. 
A) Joan is more likely to be promoted, but Tabatha is more likely to be satisfied with her job. 
B) Joan is more likely to get paid more, but Tabatha is more likely to be satisfied with her job. 
C) Joan is more likely to be satisfied with her career, but Tabatha is more likely to be satisfied with her job. 
D) Joan is more likely to be promoted and to be more satisfied with her job. 
E) Joan is more likely to be promoted, but Tabatha is more likely to be committed to her career.

What socialization tactic involves a fixed sequence of steps leading to the assumption of the role?

Research on the effects of ROPES does NOT support which of the following?

Mentoring provides a number of career enhancing benefits for the apprentice.These include

Research shows that stories and folklore about particular organizations are unique and that they reveal few common themes across organizations.

While still in business school,Terrence bought a number of expensive business suits.This is an example of ________ socialization.

Organizational stories often have a good version in which things turn out well and a bad version in which things go sour.

Perceptions of psychological contract ________ occur when an employee perceives that his or her organization has failed to fulfill one or more promised obligations of the psychological contract.

Soon after starting a new job,Carman beings to define herself in terms of the organization and what it is perceived to represent.What is this called?

Which motive for conformity most clearly involves effect dependence?

Which of the following is a good example of resistance to change and top management's role in shaping organizational culture?

Mentoring is a type of developmental relationship.

Describe three mechanisms which serve to diagnose,teach,and reinforce organizational culture.Give an example of each.

Kamal has begun a new job and his boss has told him what he can expect to happen during his first year on the job including when he will attend training,when he will be assigned a mentor,when he will be given various assignments,and so on.What is this called?

When people join organizations,they usually have unrealistically low expectations about what the organization will be like.

Many organizations include mentoring and networking opportunities as part of their diversity strategy.

In a developmental network,a protégé can have multiple developers in his/her own organization as well as from other organizations.

"My country,right or wrong" suggests that the speaker will conform to national norms due to ________.

Formal mentoring programs are just as beneficial as informal ones.

At what stage of the socialization process is the organization looking for an acceptable degree of conformity to organizational norms?

Joan and Tabatha started new jobs after graduation.Joan has had a mentor since she began but Tabatha has not been able to find a mentor.What are the likely career consequences of this?

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Personality and Learning

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values,Attitudes,and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

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Exam 8: Social Influence, Socialization, and Organizational Culture

What socialization tactic involves a fixed sequence of steps leading to the assumption of the role?

Research on the effects of ROPES does NOT support which of the following?

Mentoring provides a number of career enhancing benefits for the apprentice.These include

Research shows that stories and folklore about particular organizations are unique and that they reveal few common themes across organizations.

While still in business school,Terrence bought a number of expensive business suits.This is an example of ________ socialization.

Organizational stories often have a good version in which things turn out well and a bad version in which things go sour.

Perceptions of psychological contract ________ occur when an employee perceives that his or her organization has failed to fulfill one or more promised obligations of the psychological contract.

Soon after starting a new job,Carman beings to define herself in terms of the organization and what it is perceived to represent.What is this called?

Which motive for conformity most clearly involves effect dependence?

Which of the following is a good example of resistance to change and top management's role in shaping organizational culture?

Mentoring is a type of developmental relationship.

Describe three mechanisms which serve to diagnose,teach,and reinforce organizational culture.Give an example of each.

Kamal has begun a new job and his boss has told him what he can expect to happen during his first year on the job including when he will attend training,when he will be assigned a mentor,when he will be given various assignments,and so on.What is this called?

When people join organizations,they usually have unrealistically low expectations about what the organization will be like.

Many organizations include mentoring and networking opportunities as part of their diversity strategy.

In a developmental network,a protégé can have multiple developers in his/her own organization as well as from other organizations.

"My country,right or wrong" suggests that the speaker will conform to national norms due to ________.

Formal mentoring programs are just as beneficial as informal ones.

At what stage of the socialization process is the organization looking for an acceptable degree of conformity to organizational norms?

Joan and Tabatha started new jobs after graduation.Joan has had a mentor since she began but Tabatha has not been able to find a mentor.What are the likely career consequences of this?

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Personality and Learning

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values,Attitudes,and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Organizational Change,Development,and Innovation

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