Question 1

Research has shown organizational commitment is positively related to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  absenteeism 
B)  stress 
C)  job satisfaction 
D)  turnover 
A)  absenteeism 
B)  stress 
C)  job satisfaction 
D)  turnover

Question 2

Describe psychological empowerment and how it relates to job performance.

Accepted Answer

Psychological empowerment refers to "int

Question 3

Which of the following is defined as a pleasurable or positive emotional state resulting from the appraisal of one's job or job experience?

Accepted Answer

A)  organizational commitment 
B)  cognitive dissonance 
C)  job satisfaction 
D)  perceived organizational support 
A)  organizational commitment 
B)  cognitive dissonance 
C)  job satisfaction 
D)  perceived organizational support

Question 4

Karen is experiencing cognitive dissonance as it relates to feelings about her new job and her family. Which of the following reactions is she likely to experience?

Accepted Answer

A)  She will be motivated to make a change in one or both of these areas. 
B)  She will ignore the cognitive dissonance. 
C)  She will not consider potential rewards in her new job. 
D)  She will reduce her influence on her job and her family. 
A)  She will be motivated to make a change in one or both of these areas. 
B)  She will ignore the cognitive dissonance. 
C)  She will not consider potential rewards in her new job. 
D)  She will reduce her influence on her job and her family.

Question 5

Which of the following are most likely to focus on their future with the organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lone Wolves 
B)  Institutional Stars 
C)  Corporate Citizens 
D)  Apathetics 
A)  Lone Wolves 
B)  Institutional Stars 
C)  Corporate Citizens 
D)  Apathetics

Question 6

Which of the following component of attitude is an intention to act?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

More specific attitudes predict more specific behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Competence can also be referred to as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-efficacy 
B)  self-esteem 
C)  self-determination 
D)  self-confidence 
A)  self-efficacy 
B)  self-esteem 
C)  self-determination 
D)  self-confidence

Question 9

Research has shown core self-evaluation has been positively related to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  persistence in job search 
B)  pessimism about job search 
C)  job search failure 
D)  negative attitude about oneself 
A)  persistence in job search 
B)  pessimism about job search 
C)  job search failure 
D)  negative attitude about oneself

Question 10

Research has suggested the strongest relationship to overall job satisfaction is satisfaction with which of the following job facets?

Accepted Answer

A)  the work itself 
B)  pay 
C)  promotion opportunities 
D)  coworkers 
A)  the work itself 
B)  pay 
C)  promotion opportunities 
D)  coworkers

Question 11

Which of the following is an important reason we should care about work-related attitudes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Helps to understand people's reactions to their work and leaders. 
B)  To realize we are unable to change attitudes. 
C)  They are not related to behaviors that organizations care about. 
D)  They do not contribute to well-being and life satisfaction. 
A)  Helps to understand people's reactions to their work and leaders. 
B)  To realize we are unable to change attitudes. 
C)  They are not related to behaviors that organizations care about. 
D)  They do not contribute to well-being and life satisfaction.

Question 12

Which of the following responses to job dissatisfaction occurs when the employee can search for another job and leave?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Raheem works in a position with high job demands. According to research on employee engagement, which of the following job resources should matter to her?

Accepted Answer

A)  uniformity 
B)  anonymity 
C)  supervisor support 
D)  diversity 
A)  uniformity 
B)  anonymity 
C)  supervisor support 
D)  diversity

Question 14

Which of the following characterizes those high in organizational commitment and low in job involvement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Institutional Stars 
B)  Corporate Citizens 
C)  Lone Wolves 
D)  Apathetics 
A)  Institutional Stars 
B)  Corporate Citizens 
C)  Lone Wolves 
D)  Apathetics

Question 15

Maria wants to change her students' thoughts about cheating on her exam in a management class. Which of the following suggestions could help change their attitudes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Simply tell them not to cheat. 
B)  Give examples of what cheating is. 
C)  Have them read an honor code prior to the exam. 
D)  Let them take the exam without observing them. 
A)  Simply tell them not to cheat. 
B)  Give examples of what cheating is. 
C)  Have them read an honor code prior to the exam. 
D)  Let them take the exam without observing them.

Question 16

Which of the following cognition of psychological empowerment is defined as how much work goals align with your personal standards (i.e., how well the work "fits" your values)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Matt does not feel engaged at work. He does not feel this is important for his job performance. Which of the following is a job resource that could alter his thinking?

Accepted Answer

A)  performance feedback 
B)  less coaching 
C)  lower support from colleagues 
D)  high job demands 
A)  performance feedback 
B)  less coaching 
C)  lower support from colleagues 
D)  high job demands

Question 18

Which of the following is defined by employees paying attention to whether the organization values their contributions and cares about their well-being?

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 19

Charles is a charismatic leader. According to the text, he can influence his followers' commitment by which of the following actions?

Accepted Answer

A)  promoting lower levels of intrinsic motivation through goal accomplishment 
B)  emphasizing the linkages between follower effort and goal achievement 
C)  providing clear policies and procedures 
D)  creating reduced personal commitment by leader and followers to a common vision, mission, and organizational goals 
A)  promoting lower levels of intrinsic motivation through goal accomplishment 
B)  emphasizing the linkages between follower effort and goal achievement 
C)  providing clear policies and procedures 
D)  creating reduced personal commitment by leader and followers to a common vision, mission, and organizational goals

Research has shown organizational commitment is positively related to ______.

Describe psychological empowerment and how it relates to job performance.

Which of the following is defined as a pleasurable or positive emotional state resulting from the appraisal of one's job or job experience?

Karen is experiencing cognitive dissonance as it relates to feelings about her new job and her family. Which of the following reactions is she likely to experience?

Which of the following are most likely to focus on their future with the organization?

Which of the following component of attitude is an intention to act?

More specific attitudes predict more specific behaviors.

Competence can also be referred to as ______.

Research has shown core self-evaluation has been positively related to ______.

Research has suggested the strongest relationship to overall job satisfaction is satisfaction with which of the following job facets?

Which of the following is an important reason we should care about work-related attitudes?

Which of the following responses to job dissatisfaction occurs when the employee can search for another job and leave?

Raheem works in a position with high job demands. According to research on employee engagement, which of the following job resources should matter to her?

Which of the following characterizes those high in organizational commitment and low in job involvement?

Maria wants to change her students' thoughts about cheating on her exam in a management class. Which of the following suggestions could help change their attitudes?

Which of the following cognition of psychological empowerment is defined as how much work goals align with your personal standards (i.e., how well the work "fits" your values)?

Matt does not feel engaged at work. He does not feel this is important for his job performance. Which of the following is a job resource that could alter his thinking?

Which of the following is defined by employees paying attention to whether the organization values their contributions and cares about their well-being?

Charles is a charismatic leader. According to the text, he can influence his followers' commitment by which of the following actions?

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

Research has shown organizational commitment is positively related to ______.

Describe psychological empowerment and how it relates to job performance.

Which of the following is defined as a pleasurable or positive emotional state resulting from the appraisal of one's job or job experience?

Karen is experiencing cognitive dissonance as it relates to feelings about her new job and her family. Which of the following reactions is she likely to experience?

Which of the following are most likely to focus on their future with the organization?

Which of the following component of attitude is an intention to act?

More specific attitudes predict more specific behaviors.

Competence can also be referred to as ______.

Research has shown core self-evaluation has been positively related to ______.

Research has suggested the strongest relationship to overall job satisfaction is satisfaction with which of the following job facets?

Which of the following is an important reason we should care about work-related attitudes?

Which of the following responses to job dissatisfaction occurs when the employee can search for another job and leave?

Raheem works in a position with high job demands. According to research on employee engagement, which of the following job resources should matter to her?

Which of the following characterizes those high in organizational commitment and low in job involvement?

Maria wants to change her students' thoughts about cheating on her exam in a management class. Which of the following suggestions could help change their attitudes?

Which of the following cognition of psychological empowerment is defined as how much work goals align with your personal standards (i.e., how well the work "fits" your values)?

Matt does not feel engaged at work. He does not feel this is important for his job performance. Which of the following is a job resource that could alter his thinking?

Which of the following is defined by employees paying attention to whether the organization values their contributions and cares about their well-being?

Charles is a charismatic leader. According to the text, he can influence his followers' commitment by which of the following actions?

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