Question 1

Under what circumstances is organizational turnover good or bad? Discuss.

Accepted Answer

Turnover: Consider the pros and cons of

Question 2

The opposite of openness to change is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Conformity 
B)  Traditionalism 
C)  Power 
D)  Benevolence 
E)  Conservation 
A)  Conformity 
B)  Traditionalism 
C)  Power 
D)  Benevolence 
E)  Conservation

Question 3

Values are concrete ideas that guide one's thinking and behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Most bullies in organizations are men, and men tend to be bullied more than women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An individual's overall thoughts and feelings about quitting are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Withdrawal attitudes 
B)  Withdrawal cognitions 
C)  Withdrawal values 
D)  Cognitive dissonance 
E)  Psychological dissonance 
A)  Withdrawal attitudes 
B)  Withdrawal cognitions 
C)  Withdrawal values 
D)  Cognitive dissonance 
E)  Psychological dissonance

Question 6

Janice creates advertising slogans for the advertising firm that she works with. She works with beliefs, perceptions, and informal obligations about what she is entitled to receive in return for what she provides to the organization. Janice's beliefs represent a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  High level of emotional labor 
B)  Employment contract 
C)  High normative commitment 
D)  High affective commitment 
E)  Psychological contract 
A)  High level of emotional labor 
B)  Employment contract 
C)  High normative commitment 
D)  High affective commitment 
E)  Psychological contract

Question 7

"Working longer and harder" is known as personal engagement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The self-transcendence part of Schwartz's model is composed of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-direction and stimulation 
B)  Security and conformity 
C)  Power and achievement 
D)  Universalism and benevolence 
E)  Achievement and hedonism 
A)  Self-direction and stimulation 
B)  Security and conformity 
C)  Power and achievement 
D)  Universalism and benevolence 
E)  Achievement and hedonism

Question 9

Draw and explain Ajzen's model of planned change. How could a manager use this model in managing subordinates? Give suggestions for specific examples of how an organization might change behavior, based on this model.

Accepted Answer

Ajzen developed and refined a model depi

Question 10

Job satisfaction has a positive association with both OCB and CWB.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

An employer's breach of a psychological contract is associated with lower organizational commitment, job satisfaction, performance, and greater intentions to quit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The component of an attitude that reflects the beliefs or ideas one has about an object or situation is known as the __________ component.

Accepted Answer

A)  Affective 
B)  Cognitive 
C)  Behavioral 
D)  Intentional 
E)  Actionable 
A)  Affective 
B)  Cognitive 
C)  Behavioral 
D)  Intentional 
E)  Actionable

Question 13

The desire for excitement, novelty, and challenge in life is called stimulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Describe the met expectations models of job satisfaction. Discuss research support for these models.

Accepted Answer

These models propose that satisfaction r

Question 15

Values are physiological or psychological deficiencies that arouse behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In Ajzen's theory of planned behavior, ___________ is (are) the key link between _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Attitudes; intentions and planned behavior 
B)  Intentions; attitudes and planned behavior 
C)  Norms; intentions and planned behavior 
D)  Intentions; norms and attitudes 
E)  Perceived behavioral control; intentions and planned behavior 
A)  Attitudes; intentions and planned behavior 
B)  Intentions; attitudes and planned behavior 
C)  Norms; intentions and planned behavior 
D)  Intentions; norms and attitudes 
E)  Perceived behavioral control; intentions and planned behavior

Question 17

Job satisfaction has a positive relationship with _________, and a negative relationship to _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  Job performance; turnover 
B)  OCB; job performance 
C)  Job performance; OCB 
D)  CWB; OCB 
E)  CWB; turnover 
A)  Job performance; turnover 
B)  OCB; job performance 
C)  Job performance; OCB 
D)  CWB; OCB 
E)  CWB; turnover

Question 18

Which of the following is not one of the predominant models of the causes of job satisfaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Value attainment 
B)  Dispositional factors 
C)  Cognitive dissonance 
D)  Equity 
E)  Met expectations 
A)  Value attainment 
B)  Dispositional factors 
C)  Cognitive dissonance 
D)  Equity 
E)  Met expectations

Question 19

_________ is the psychological discomfort a person experiences when simultaneously holding two or more conflicting cognitions.

Accepted Answer

A)  Perceived stress 
B)  Counterproductive work behavior 
C)  Psychological dissonance 
D)  Cognitive dissonance 
E)  Affective discomfort 
A)  Perceived stress 
B)  Counterproductive work behavior 
C)  Psychological dissonance 
D)  Cognitive dissonance 
E)  Affective discomfort

Question 20

Aspects of an individual's disposition are significantly associated with some aspects of job satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Under what circumstances is organizational turnover good or bad? Discuss.

The opposite of openness to change is:

Values are concrete ideas that guide one's thinking and behavior.

Most bullies in organizations are men, and men tend to be bullied more than women.

An individual's overall thoughts and feelings about quitting are called:

Janice creates advertising slogans for the advertising firm that she works with. She works with beliefs, perceptions, and informal obligations about what she is entitled to receive in return for what she provides to the organization. Janice's beliefs represent a(n) __________.

"Working longer and harder" is known as personal engagement.

The self-transcendence part of Schwartz's model is composed of:

Draw and explain Ajzen's model of planned change. How could a manager use this model in managing subordinates? Give suggestions for specific examples of how an organization might change behavior, based on this model.

Job satisfaction has a positive association with both OCB and CWB.

An employer's breach of a psychological contract is associated with lower organizational commitment, job satisfaction, performance, and greater intentions to quit.

The component of an attitude that reflects the beliefs or ideas one has about an object or situation is known as the __________ component.

The desire for excitement, novelty, and challenge in life is called stimulation.

Describe the met expectations models of job satisfaction. Discuss research support for these models.

Values are physiological or psychological deficiencies that arouse behavior.

In Ajzen's theory of planned behavior, ___ is (are) the key link between _.

Job satisfaction has a positive relationship with ___, and a negative relationship to _.

Which of the following is not one of the predominant models of the causes of job satisfaction?

_________ is the psychological discomfort a person experiences when simultaneously holding two or more conflicting cognitions.

Aspects of an individual's disposition are significantly associated with some aspects of job satisfaction.

Making Ob Work for Me

Individual Differences and Emotions

Social Perception and Managing Diversity

Foundations of Employee Motivation

Performance Management

Positive Organizational Behavior

Groups and Teams

Communication in the Digital Age

Managing Conflict and Negotiation

Decision Making and Creativity

Power, Influence, and Politics

Leadership Effectiveness

Organizational Culture, Socialization, and Mentoring

Organizational Design, Effectiveness, and Innovation

Managing Change and Stress

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Exam 2: Values and Attitudes

Under what circumstances is organizational turnover good or bad? Discuss.

The opposite of openness to change is:

Values are concrete ideas that guide one's thinking and behavior.

Most bullies in organizations are men, and men tend to be bullied more than women.

An individual's overall thoughts and feelings about quitting are called:

Janice creates advertising slogans for the advertising firm that she works with. She works with beliefs, perceptions, and informal obligations about what she is entitled to receive in return for what she provides to the organization. Janice's beliefs represent a(n) __________.

"Working longer and harder" is known as personal engagement.

The self-transcendence part of Schwartz's model is composed of:

Draw and explain Ajzen's model of planned change. How could a manager use this model in managing subordinates? Give suggestions for specific examples of how an organization might change behavior, based on this model.

Job satisfaction has a positive association with both OCB and CWB.

An employer's breach of a psychological contract is associated with lower organizational commitment, job satisfaction, performance, and greater intentions to quit.

The component of an attitude that reflects the beliefs or ideas one has about an object or situation is known as the __________ component.

The desire for excitement, novelty, and challenge in life is called stimulation.

Describe the met expectations models of job satisfaction. Discuss research support for these models.

Values are physiological or psychological deficiencies that arouse behavior.

In Ajzen's theory of planned behavior, ___________ is (are) the key link between _________.

Job satisfaction has a positive relationship with _________, and a negative relationship to _______.

Which of the following is not one of the predominant models of the causes of job satisfaction?

_________ is the psychological discomfort a person experiences when simultaneously holding two or more conflicting cognitions.

Aspects of an individual's disposition are significantly associated with some aspects of job satisfaction.

Making Ob Work for Me

Individual Differences and Emotions

Social Perception and Managing Diversity

Foundations of Employee Motivation

Performance Management

Positive Organizational Behavior

Groups and Teams

Communication in the Digital Age

Managing Conflict and Negotiation

Decision Making and Creativity

Power, Influence, and Politics

Leadership Effectiveness

Organizational Culture, Socialization, and Mentoring

Organizational Design, Effectiveness, and Innovation

Managing Change and Stress

Filters

In Ajzen's theory of planned behavior, ___ is (are) the key link between _.

Job satisfaction has a positive relationship with ___, and a negative relationship to _.