Question 1

Which of the following is a contingency factor influencing the relationship between attitudes and behaviors?

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of correspondence 
B)  social pressure 
C)  limited accessibility 
D)  instability 
A)  lack of correspondence 
B)  social pressure 
C)  limited accessibility 
D)  instability

Question 2

Smita is looking for a job. Research shows which of the following will help her be successful in the job search?

Accepted Answer

A)  maintaining a positive attitude 
B)  forming a negative self-image 
C)  being self-critical 
D)  being passive 
A)  maintaining a positive attitude 
B)  forming a negative self-image 
C)  being self-critical 
D)  being passive

Question 3

Brian realizes that measuring overall job satisfaction is important, but he is not sure why he should assess facet-specific measures of job satisfaction. Brian should know______.

Accepted Answer

A)  that if employees are satisfied with their job in general, then they are satisfied with all parts of the job 
B)  that he will have a better understanding of employee attitudes about all aspects of their jobs 
C)  that whether they are satisfied or not is irrelevant to workplace outcomes 
D)  that satisfaction is interesting, but unimportant to employee well-being or performance 
A)  that if employees are satisfied with their job in general, then they are satisfied with all parts of the job 
B)  that he will have a better understanding of employee attitudes about all aspects of their jobs 
C)  that whether they are satisfied or not is irrelevant to workplace outcomes 
D)  that satisfaction is interesting, but unimportant to employee well-being or performance

Question 4

How is perceived organizational support related to other attitudes?

Accepted Answer

A)  unrelated to other attitudes 
B)  no different to other attitudes 
C)  unimportant for other attitudes 
D)  distinct from other attitudes 
A)  unrelated to other attitudes 
B)  no different to other attitudes 
C)  unimportant for other attitudes 
D)  distinct from other attitudes

Question 5

Which of the following is defined as the moral obligation to stay with the organization--because it is the right thing to do?

Accepted Answer

A)  normative commitment 
B)  job commitment 
C)  continuance commitment 
D)  affective commitment 
A)  normative commitment 
B)  job commitment 
C)  continuance commitment 
D)  affective commitment

Question 6

If employees are satisfied with one aspect of work, they are satisfied with all aspects of their job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Tim realizes he has grown dissatisfied with his job. He wants to be active and constructive in his response. Which response is he likely to choose?

Accepted Answer

A)  loyalty 
B)  exit 
C)  neglect 
D)  voice 
A)  loyalty 
B)  exit 
C)  neglect 
D)  voice

Question 8

Behaviors always follow attitudes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following can guide leaders to increase meaning for employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  Discovering work does not have a satisfying purpose. 
B)  Understanding my work helps me understand my coworkers. 
C)  Knowing my work does not make a positive difference. 
D)  Prompting employees to transcend their personal needs or goals in favor of those tied to a broader mission or purpose. 
A)  Discovering work does not have a satisfying purpose. 
B)  Understanding my work helps me understand my coworkers. 
C)  Knowing my work does not make a positive difference. 
D)  Prompting employees to transcend their personal needs or goals in favor of those tied to a broader mission or purpose.

Question 10

How is social pressure related to the relationship between attitudes and behaviors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social pressure weakens this relationship. 
B)  Social pressure strengthens this relationship. 
C)  Social pressure is unrelated to this relationship. 
D)  Social pressure attenuates this relationship. 
A)  Social pressure weakens this relationship. 
B)  Social pressure strengthens this relationship. 
C)  Social pressure is unrelated to this relationship. 
D)  Social pressure attenuates this relationship.

Question 11

Which of the following cognition of psychological empowerment refers to how much you believe that you can influence important work outcomes (e.g., administrative policies at work)?

Accepted Answer

A)  impact 
B)  self-determination 
C)  competence 
D)  meaning 
A)  impact 
B)  self-determination 
C)  competence 
D)  meaning

Question 12

Which of the following responses to job dissatisfaction occurs when employees can discuss their dissatisfaction with their supervisor, making suggestions for improvement?

Accepted Answer

A)  voice 
B)  loyalty 
C)  neglect 
D)  exit 
A)  voice 
B)  loyalty 
C)  neglect 
D)  exit

Question 13

Which of the following is defined as an employee's emotional attachment to an organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  job commitment 
B)  continuance commitment 
C)  affective commitment 
D)  normative commitment 
A)  job commitment 
B)  continuance commitment 
C)  affective commitment 
D)  normative commitment

Question 14

Describe the four responses to job dissatisfaction.

Accepted Answer

The four responses to job dissatisfactio

Question 15

Which of the following is defined as the investments of an individual's complete self into a role?

Accepted Answer

A)  perceived organizational support 
B)  employee engagement 
C)  job involvement 
D)  organizational commitment 
A)  perceived organizational support 
B)  employee engagement 
C)  job involvement 
D)  organizational commitment

Question 16

Which of the following responses to job dissatisfaction occurs when the employee allows the situation to get worse and may be late or absent from work and put in less effort on the job?

Accepted Answer

A)  loyalty 
B)  exit 
C)  neglect 
D)  voice 
A)  loyalty 
B)  exit 
C)  neglect 
D)  voice

Question 17

Being asked frequently about an attitude increases the link to behavior. This is related to which contingency factor?

Accepted Answer

A)  stability 
B)  social pressure 
C)  correspondence 
D)  accessibility 
A)  stability 
B)  social pressure 
C)  correspondence 
D)  accessibility

Question 18

Which of the following is not a component of attitudes?

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive 
B)  affective 
C)  relational 
D)  behavioral 
A)  cognitive 
B)  affective 
C)  relational 
D)  behavioral

Question 19

According to a recent survey by the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) what was given as the most important factor leading to job satisfaction among employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  positive relationship with boss 
B)  respectful treatment 
C)  job performance 
D)  pay and benefits 
A)  positive relationship with boss 
B)  respectful treatment 
C)  job performance 
D)  pay and benefits

Question 20

Sherry pays all of her employees a salary that is well above what is needed to live comfortably in the United States. Sherry should know which of the following about the relationship between income and job satisfaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  The more she pays, the more satisfied they are likely to be with their job. 
B)  The more she pays, the less satisfied they are likely to be with their job. 
C)  The relationship between income and job satisfaction goes away. 
D)  Her lower pay employees will likely not be satisfied. 
A)  The more she pays, the more satisfied they are likely to be with their job. 
B)  The more she pays, the less satisfied they are likely to be with their job. 
C)  The relationship between income and job satisfaction goes away. 
D)  Her lower pay employees will likely not be satisfied.

Which of the following is a contingency factor influencing the relationship between attitudes and behaviors?

Smita is looking for a job. Research shows which of the following will help her be successful in the job search?

Brian realizes that measuring overall job satisfaction is important, but he is not sure why he should assess facet-specific measures of job satisfaction. Brian should know______.

How is perceived organizational support related to other attitudes?

Which of the following is defined as the moral obligation to stay with the organization--because it is the right thing to do?

If employees are satisfied with one aspect of work, they are satisfied with all aspects of their job.

Tim realizes he has grown dissatisfied with his job. He wants to be active and constructive in his response. Which response is he likely to choose?

Behaviors always follow attitudes.

Which of the following can guide leaders to increase meaning for employees?

How is social pressure related to the relationship between attitudes and behaviors?

Which of the following cognition of psychological empowerment refers to how much you believe that you can influence important work outcomes (e.g., administrative policies at work)?

Which of the following responses to job dissatisfaction occurs when employees can discuss their dissatisfaction with their supervisor, making suggestions for improvement?

Which of the following is defined as an employee's emotional attachment to an organization?

Describe the four responses to job dissatisfaction.

Which of the following is defined as the investments of an individual's complete self into a role?

Which of the following responses to job dissatisfaction occurs when the employee allows the situation to get worse and may be late or absent from work and put in less effort on the job?

Being asked frequently about an attitude increases the link to behavior. This is related to which contingency factor?

Which of the following is not a component of attitudes?

According to a recent survey by the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) what was given as the most important factor leading to job satisfaction among employees?

Sherry pays all of her employees a salary that is well above what is needed to live comfortably in the United States. Sherry should know which of the following about the relationship between income and job satisfaction?

What Is Organizational Behavior?

Personality and Person–Environment Fit

Emotions and Moods

Perception, Decision Making, and Problem Solving

Leadership

Power and Politics

Motivation: Core Concepts

Motivation: Applications

Group Processes and Teams

Managing Conflict and Negotiation

Organizational Communication

Diversity and Cross-Cultural Adjustments

Organizational Culture

Leading Change and Stress Management

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Exam 4: Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Which of the following is a contingency factor influencing the relationship between attitudes and behaviors?

Smita is looking for a job. Research shows which of the following will help her be successful in the job search?

Brian realizes that measuring overall job satisfaction is important, but he is not sure why he should assess facet-specific measures of job satisfaction. Brian should know______.

How is perceived organizational support related to other attitudes?

Which of the following is defined as the moral obligation to stay with the organization--because it is the right thing to do?

If employees are satisfied with one aspect of work, they are satisfied with all aspects of their job.

Tim realizes he has grown dissatisfied with his job. He wants to be active and constructive in his response. Which response is he likely to choose?

Behaviors always follow attitudes.

Which of the following can guide leaders to increase meaning for employees?

How is social pressure related to the relationship between attitudes and behaviors?

Which of the following cognition of psychological empowerment refers to how much you believe that you can influence important work outcomes (e.g., administrative policies at work)?

Which of the following responses to job dissatisfaction occurs when employees can discuss their dissatisfaction with their supervisor, making suggestions for improvement?

Which of the following is defined as an employee's emotional attachment to an organization?

Describe the four responses to job dissatisfaction.

Which of the following is defined as the investments of an individual's complete self into a role?

Which of the following responses to job dissatisfaction occurs when the employee allows the situation to get worse and may be late or absent from work and put in less effort on the job?

Being asked frequently about an attitude increases the link to behavior. This is related to which contingency factor?

Which of the following is not a component of attitudes?

According to a recent survey by the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) what was given as the most important factor leading to job satisfaction among employees?

Sherry pays all of her employees a salary that is well above what is needed to live comfortably in the United States. Sherry should know which of the following about the relationship between income and job satisfaction?

What Is Organizational Behavior?

Personality and Person–Environment Fit

Emotions and Moods

Perception, Decision Making, and Problem Solving

Leadership

Power and Politics

Motivation: Core Concepts

Motivation: Applications

Group Processes and Teams

Managing Conflict and Negotiation

Organizational Communication

Diversity and Cross-Cultural Adjustments

Organizational Culture

Leading Change and Stress Management

Filters