Question 1

What is the relationship between job satisfaction and worker productivity?

Accepted Answer

A) Job satisfaction does not necessarily lead to higher levels of productivity. 
B) More satisfied men, but not women, are more productive. 
C) Less satisfied workers are more productive. 
D) More satisfied older workers, but not younger workers, are more productive. 
E) More satisfied workers are more productive. 
A) Job satisfaction does not necessarily lead to higher levels of productivity. 
B) More satisfied men, but not women, are more productive. 
C) Less satisfied workers are more productive. 
D) More satisfied older workers, but not younger workers, are more productive. 
E) More satisfied workers are more productive.

Question 2

According to research, ____ people tend to be higher performers in a variety of jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) extroverted 
B) introverted 
C) conscientious 
D) open 
E) neurotic 
A) extroverted 
B) introverted 
C) conscientious 
D) open 
E) neurotic

Question 3

Cognitive dissonance occurs when there is congruence among attitudes, perceptions, and behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

_________ is an attitude that reflects an individual's identification with an attachment to the organization.

Accepted Answer

Organizati

Question 5

A psychological contract is a person's set of expectations regarding what he or she will contribute to the organization and what the organization, in return, will provide to that individual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is a psychological contract? Describe the psychological contract that you made by entering college. What are your contributions, and what are your school's inducements?

Accepted Answer

A psychological contract is an unwritten

Question 7

Describe the "Big Five" personality traits. For each attribute, describe a person who possesses that attribute and show how it is manifested in the person's attitudes or behavior.

Accepted Answer

The "Big Five" personality traits, also

Question 8

Emotional intelligence includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) self-aware 
B) manage emotions 
C) locus of control 
D) self-motivation 
E) social skills 
A) self-aware 
B) manage emotions 
C) locus of control 
D) self-motivation 
E) social skills

Question 9

Because Mike is overqualified for his current job, his _______ fit is not ideal.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Because Mike is overqualified for his current...

Question 10

When a large-scale layoff is announced in Bill's company, all the workers including Bill begin to complain. According to attribution theory, we would evaluate Bill's behavior as exhibiting

Accepted Answer

A) high consistency. 
B) high distinctiveness. 
C) low consistency. 
D) low consensus. 
E) high consensus. 
A) high consistency. 
B) high distinctiveness. 
C) low consistency. 
D) low consensus. 
E) high consensus.

Question 11

Because _______, a precise person-job fit is seldom achieved.

Accepted Answer

A) it is easy to measure employee skill levels 
B) organizations tend to remain the same over time 
C) each person is unique 
D) hiring procedures, if implemented correctly, generate near perfect results 
E) employees rarely make true contributions to organizations 
A) it is easy to measure employee skill levels 
B) organizations tend to remain the same over time 
C) each person is unique 
D) hiring procedures, if implemented correctly, generate near perfect results 
E) employees rarely make true contributions to organizations

Question 12

George is highly committed and has an attachment to the organization where he works. He feels he is a true member of the company. George is demonstrating

Accepted Answer

A) organizational citizenship. 
B) organizational commitment. 
C) job identification. 
D) job satisfaction. 
E) job involvement. 
A) organizational citizenship. 
B) organizational commitment. 
C) job identification. 
D) job satisfaction. 
E) job involvement.

Question 13

Empathy, managing emotions, and social skill are components of emotional intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Research finds that more conscientious people tend to be highly neurotic and therefore tend to be poor performers in organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

____ usually requires an organization to hire a substitute to perform work for an employee.

Accepted Answer

A) Absenteeism 
B) Perceptual attitude 
C) Turnover 
D) Performance behavior 
E) Workplace behavior 
A) Absenteeism 
B) Perceptual attitude 
C) Turnover 
D) Performance behavior 
E) Workplace behavior

Question 16

Which of these is true about a psychological contract? It is usually

Accepted Answer

A) written down on a piece of paper. 
B) clear about what the organization will provide employees. 
C) explicitly negotiated. 
D) a formal document. 
E) very well-defined. 
A) written down on a piece of paper. 
B) clear about what the organization will provide employees. 
C) explicitly negotiated. 
D) a formal document. 
E) very well-defined.

Question 17

After working in a fast-food restaurant for three years to pay for your college tuition, you vowed never to work in a restaurant again. But after graduation the only job offer you receive is a managerial job at a local restaurant. Your acceptance of this job may result in ____ dissonance.

Accepted Answer

A) attitudinal 
B) behavioral 
C) cognitive 
D) affective 
E) intentional 
A) attitudinal 
B) behavioral 
C) cognitive 
D) affective 
E) intentional

Question 18

Demario truly believes that he can achieve his goal of selling 10 cars each month. This belief reflects Demario's

Accepted Answer

A) self-efficacy. 
B) risk propensity. 
C) attitude. 
D) self-esteem. 
E) Machiavellianism. 
A) self-efficacy. 
B) risk propensity. 
C) attitude. 
D) self-esteem. 
E) Machiavellianism.

Question 19

A psychological contract is

Accepted Answer

A) a description of the intellectual work the employee will be required to complete on the job. 
B) a legally binding agreement between the employer and the worker. 
C) a person's overall expectations regarding the employment arrangement. 
D) a written document outlining what the employee will be paid. 
E) an ideal employment contract developed by industrial psychologists. 
A) a description of the intellectual work the employee will be required to complete on the job. 
B) a legally binding agreement between the employer and the worker. 
C) a person's overall expectations regarding the employment arrangement. 
D) a written document outlining what the employee will be paid. 
E) an ideal employment contract developed by industrial psychologists.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT an example of a contribution made to an organization as part of the psychological contract?

Accepted Answer

A) Effort 
B) Skills 
C) Ability 
D) Time 
E) Status 
A) Effort 
B) Skills 
C) Ability 
D) Time 
E) Status

What is the relationship between job satisfaction and worker productivity?

According to research, ____ people tend to be higher performers in a variety of jobs.

Cognitive dissonance occurs when there is congruence among attitudes, perceptions, and behaviors.

_________ is an attitude that reflects an individual's identification with an attachment to the organization.

A psychological contract is a person's set of expectations regarding what he or she will contribute to the organization and what the organization, in return, will provide to that individual.

What is a psychological contract? Describe the psychological contract that you made by entering college. What are your contributions, and what are your school's inducements?

Describe the "Big Five" personality traits. For each attribute, describe a person who possesses that attribute and show how it is manifested in the person's attitudes or behavior.

Emotional intelligence includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Because Mike is overqualified for his current job, his _______ fit is not ideal.

When a large-scale layoff is announced in Bill's company, all the workers including Bill begin to complain. According to attribution theory, we would evaluate Bill's behavior as exhibiting

Because _______, a precise person-job fit is seldom achieved.

George is highly committed and has an attachment to the organization where he works. He feels he is a true member of the company. George is demonstrating

Empathy, managing emotions, and social skill are components of emotional intelligence.

Research finds that more conscientious people tend to be highly neurotic and therefore tend to be poor performers in organizations.

____ usually requires an organization to hire a substitute to perform work for an employee.

Which of these is true about a psychological contract? It is usually

After working in a fast-food restaurant for three years to pay for your college tuition, you vowed never to work in a restaurant again. But after graduation the only job offer you receive is a managerial job at a local restaurant. Your acceptance of this job may result in ____ dissonance.

Demario truly believes that he can achieve his goal of selling 10 cars each month. This belief reflects Demario's

A psychological contract is

Which of the following is NOT an example of a contribution made to an organization as part of the psychological contract?

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

Using Teams in Organizations

Communication in Organizations

Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

Organization Design

Organization Culture

Organization Change and Development

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Exam 3: Foundations of Individual Behavior

What is the relationship between job satisfaction and worker productivity?

According to research, ____ people tend to be higher performers in a variety of jobs.

Cognitive dissonance occurs when there is congruence among attitudes, perceptions, and behaviors.

_________ is an attitude that reflects an individual's identification with an attachment to the organization.

A psychological contract is a person's set of expectations regarding what he or she will contribute to the organization and what the organization, in return, will provide to that individual.

What is a psychological contract? Describe the psychological contract that you made by entering college. What are your contributions, and what are your school's inducements?

Describe the "Big Five" personality traits. For each attribute, describe a person who possesses that attribute and show how it is manifested in the person's attitudes or behavior.

Emotional intelligence includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Because Mike is overqualified for his current job, his _______ fit is not ideal.

When a large-scale layoff is announced in Bill's company, all the workers including Bill begin to complain. According to attribution theory, we would evaluate Bill's behavior as exhibiting

Because _______, a precise person-job fit is seldom achieved.

George is highly committed and has an attachment to the organization where he works. He feels he is a true member of the company. George is demonstrating

Empathy, managing emotions, and social skill are components of emotional intelligence.

Research finds that more conscientious people tend to be highly neurotic and therefore tend to be poor performers in organizations.

____ usually requires an organization to hire a substitute to perform work for an employee.

Which of these is true about a psychological contract? It is usually

After working in a fast-food restaurant for three years to pay for your college tuition, you vowed never to work in a restaurant again. But after graduation the only job offer you receive is a managerial job at a local restaurant. Your acceptance of this job may result in ____ dissonance.

Demario truly believes that he can achieve his goal of selling 10 cars each month. This belief reflects Demario's

A psychological contract is

Which of the following is NOT an example of a contribution made to an organization as part of the psychological contract?

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

Using Teams in Organizations

Communication in Organizations

Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

Organization Design

Organization Culture

Organization Change and Development

Filters