Question 1

The type of interdependence that exists when a group of people who depend on each other interact directly is____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  pooled 
B)  sequential 
C)  reciprocal 
D)  comprehensive 
A)  pooled 
B)  sequential 
C)  reciprocal 
D)  comprehensive D

Question 2

A socialization approach in which people learn by themselves would be characterized as ________________ socialization.

Accepted Answer

A)  serial 
B)  disjunctive 
C)  investiture 
D)  divestiture 
A)  serial 
B)  disjunctive 
C)  investiture 
D)  divestiture B

Question 3

The type of interdependence that exists between two people whose work depends on each other is called____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  pooled 
B)  sequential 
C)  reciprocal 
D)  comprehensive 
A)  pooled 
B)  sequential 
C)  reciprocal 
D)  comprehensive C

Question 4

The term that refers to judgments that people make about whether the rewards they get from their jobs are fair, is____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  distributive justice 
B)  procedural justice 
C)  interactional justice 
D)  trust 
A)  distributive justice 
B)  procedural justice 
C)  interactional justice 
D)  trust

Question 5

According to equity theory, a person's perception of fairness derives from their values and needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Socialization occurs____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  when a person joins a group or organization 
B)  when a person moves into a new role within an organization 
C)  when a person is promoted 
D)  all of the above 
A)  when a person joins a group or organization 
B)  when a person moves into a new role within an organization 
C)  when a person is promoted 
D)  all of the above

Question 7

Power imbalance between a role sender and a role occupant tends to make communication more accurate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The tighter the interdependence, the more damaging it is when an individual leaves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In ____________, individuals may learn about their roles from experienced members of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  sequential socialization 
B)  serial socialization 
C)  disjunctive socialization 
D)  individual socialization 
A)  sequential socialization 
B)  serial socialization 
C)  disjunctive socialization 
D)  individual socialization

Question 10

The most important determinant of whether a role occupant internalizes a message is____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the rewards offered by the source 
B)  the punishments offered by the source 
C)  the credibility of the source 
D)  the noise in the communication attempt 
A)  the rewards offered by the source 
B)  the punishments offered by the source 
C)  the credibility of the source 
D)  the noise in the communication attempt

Question 11

When employees consider whether or not they have been treated fairly, a key factor for many is whether or not ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  hey have input into the outcomes 
B)  the outcomes are consistent 
C)  the distribution of rewards is equitable 
D)  they have control over the procedures 
A)  hey have input into the outcomes 
B)  the outcomes are consistent 
C)  the distribution of rewards is equitable 
D)  they have control over the procedures

Question 12

When individuals accept pivotal norms but reject peripheral ones, they are exhibiting____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  creative individualism 
B)  subversive rebellion 
C)  open rebellion 
D)  conformity 
A)  creative individualism 
B)  subversive rebellion 
C)  open rebellion 
D)  conformity

Question 13

New product development groups are probably in ____________ interdependence.

Accepted Answer

A)  pooled 
B)  sequential 
C)  reciprocal 
D)  comprehensive 
A)  pooled 
B)  sequential 
C)  reciprocal 
D)  comprehensive

Question 14

When individuals reject both peripheral and pivotal norms, they are exhibiting____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  creative individualism 
B)  subversive rebellion 
C)  open revolution 
D)  conformity 
A)  creative individualism 
B)  subversive rebellion 
C)  open revolution 
D)  conformity

Question 15

The parts of a role that must be performed, but are not included in the job description are ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  emergent task elements 
B)  established task elements 
C)  pivotal norm elements 
D)  peripheral norm elements 
A)  emergent task elements 
B)  established task elements 
C)  pivotal norm elements 
D)  peripheral norm elements

Question 16

A job description is part of a person's____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  emergent task elements 
B)  established task elements 
C)  evaluative task elements 
D)  equitable task elements 
A)  emergent task elements 
B)  established task elements 
C)  evaluative task elements 
D)  equitable task elements

Question 17

Define the three types of justice perceptions. How do they affect trust in interpersonal relationships and in organizations in general? Why are positive perceptions of fairness important to organizations?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Define the three types of justice perceptions....

Question 18

A person who is conforming is likely to____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  make no secret of his/her rejection of the group 
B)  be the most productive member of the group 
C)  "fake" their attraction to the group 
D)  try to fit in, in a loyal and uncreative way 
A)  make no secret of his/her rejection of the group 
B)  be the most productive member of the group 
C)  "fake" their attraction to the group 
D)  try to fit in, in a loyal and uncreative way

Question 19

If the goal is to change the individual, a socialization process should be designed that is collective, sequential, serial, and involves divestiture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In responding to perceived inequity, all of the following are actions that can be taken EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  alter inputs 
B)  alter outputs 
C)  change someone else's behavior 
D)  focus on organization outcomes 
A)  alter inputs 
B)  alter outputs 
C)  change someone else's behavior 
D)  focus on organization outcomes

The type of interdependence that exists when a group of people who depend on each other interact directly is____________.

A socialization approach in which people learn by themselves would be characterized as ________________ socialization.

The type of interdependence that exists between two people whose work depends on each other is called____________.

The term that refers to judgments that people make about whether the rewards they get from their jobs are fair, is____________.

According to equity theory, a person's perception of fairness derives from their values and needs.

Socialization occurs____________.

Power imbalance between a role sender and a role occupant tends to make communication more accurate.

The tighter the interdependence, the more damaging it is when an individual leaves.

In ____________, individuals may learn about their roles from experienced members of the organization.

The most important determinant of whether a role occupant internalizes a message is____________.

When employees consider whether or not they have been treated fairly, a key factor for many is whether or not ____________.

When individuals accept pivotal norms but reject peripheral ones, they are exhibiting____________.

New product development groups are probably in ____________ interdependence.

When individuals reject both peripheral and pivotal norms, they are exhibiting____________.

The parts of a role that must be performed, but are not included in the job description are ____________.

A job description is part of a person's____________.

Define the three types of justice perceptions. How do they affect trust in interpersonal relationships and in organizations in general? Why are positive perceptions of fairness important to organizations?

A person who is conforming is likely to____________.

If the goal is to change the individual, a socialization process should be designed that is collective, sequential, serial, and involves divestiture.

In responding to perceived inequity, all of the following are actions that can be taken EXCEPT:

Organizational Behavior

Management and Managers

Managing Diversity and Individual Differences

Perception, Decision Making and Creativity

Work Motivation and Performance

Satisfaction and Stress

Efficiency, Motivation and Quality in Work Design

Group Dynamics and Team Effectiveness

Leadership of Groups and Organizations

Power, Politics, and Conflict

Structuring the Organization

Technology, Environment, and Organization Design

Culture, Change, and Organization Development

International Organizational Behavior

Critical Thinking and Continuous Learning

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Exam 8: Interdependence and Role Relationship

The type of interdependence that exists when a group of people who depend on each other interact directly is____________.

A socialization approach in which people learn by themselves would be characterized as ________________ socialization.

The type of interdependence that exists between two people whose work depends on each other is called____________.

The term that refers to judgments that people make about whether the rewards they get from their jobs are fair, is____________.

According to equity theory, a person's perception of fairness derives from their values and needs.

Socialization occurs____________.

Power imbalance between a role sender and a role occupant tends to make communication more accurate.

The tighter the interdependence, the more damaging it is when an individual leaves.

In ____________, individuals may learn about their roles from experienced members of the organization.

The most important determinant of whether a role occupant internalizes a message is____________.

When employees consider whether or not they have been treated fairly, a key factor for many is whether or not ____________.

When individuals accept pivotal norms but reject peripheral ones, they are exhibiting____________.

New product development groups are probably in ____________ interdependence.

When individuals reject both peripheral and pivotal norms, they are exhibiting____________.

The parts of a role that must be performed, but are not included in the job description are ____________.

A job description is part of a person's____________.

Define the three types of justice perceptions. How do they affect trust in interpersonal relationships and in organizations in general? Why are positive perceptions of fairness important to organizations?

A person who is conforming is likely to____________.

If the goal is to change the individual, a socialization process should be designed that is collective, sequential, serial, and involves divestiture.

In responding to perceived inequity, all of the following are actions that can be taken EXCEPT:

Organizational Behavior

Management and Managers

Managing Diversity and Individual Differences

Perception, Decision Making and Creativity

Work Motivation and Performance

Satisfaction and Stress

Efficiency, Motivation and Quality in Work Design

Group Dynamics and Team Effectiveness

Leadership of Groups and Organizations

Power, Politics, and Conflict

Structuring the Organization

Technology, Environment, and Organization Design

Culture, Change, and Organization Development

International Organizational Behavior

Critical Thinking and Continuous Learning

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