Question 1

Companies track employee work attitudes through

Accepted Answer

A) performance evaluation interviews. 
B) attitude surveys. 
C) employee suggestions. 
D) overhearing workplace conversations. 
A) performance evaluation interviews. 
B) attitude surveys. 
C) employee suggestions. 
D) overhearing workplace conversations. B

Question 2

Attitudes are more strongly related to actual behaviors than to intentions to behave.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

___________ refers to an employee leaving an organization.

Accepted Answer

Turnover

Question 4

Attitude surveys conducted by companies produce more useful information if

Accepted Answer

A) surveys are completed electronically. 
B) the management is perceived as credible by employees. 
C) past surveys were conducted but no action has resulted from them. 
D) individual survey responses are made public. 
A) surveys are completed electronically. 
B) the management is perceived as credible by employees. 
C) past surveys were conducted but no action has resulted from them. 
D) individual survey responses are made public.

Question 5

The concept of always putting work first is outdated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Research indicates which of the following factors is the strongest predictor of job performance?

Accepted Answer

A) general mental ability 
B) work attitudes 
C) stress 
D) positive work attitudes 
A) general mental ability 
B) work attitudes 
C) stress 
D) positive work attitudes

Question 7

Predictors of _____________include poor performance,poor work attitudes,stress,personality,and age of the employee.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Predictors of _____________include poor performance,poor work attitudes,stress,personality,and...

Question 8

Predictors of _______________ include how we are treated at work,personality,positive work attitudes and age of the employee.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

The job characteristics of autonomy and high skill variety are positively related to organizational commitment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Role conflict,role ambiguity,organizational politics,and job insecurity are indicators of

Accepted Answer

A) stress at work. 
B) high responsibility at work. 
C) work-life balance. 
D) organizational justice. 
A) stress at work. 
B) high responsibility at work. 
C) work-life balance. 
D) organizational justice.

Question 11

Give an example of when turnover is a problem and when turnover is beneficial to a firm.

Accepted Answer

Turnover is a problem when there is no o

Question 12

Job satisfaction refers to

Accepted Answer

A) the feelings people have toward their jobs. 
B) the emotional attachment people have toward the company they work for. 
C) an unwritten understanding about what the employee will bring to the work environment. 
D) the degree of emotional intelligence an employee exhibits. 
A) the feelings people have toward their jobs. 
B) the emotional attachment people have toward the company they work for. 
C) an unwritten understanding about what the employee will bring to the work environment. 
D) the degree of emotional intelligence an employee exhibits.

Question 13

Personality is the main reason why individuals turnover in a firm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

An unwritten understanding about what the employee will bring to the work environment and what the company will provide in exchange is called a ______________ ______________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

___________ ______________ and _____________ _____________ are two key work attitudes that are the most relevant to important outcomes in the work environment.

Accepted Answer

Job satisf

Question 16

Briefly describe differences in job attitudes held around the world.

Accepted Answer

A study looking at 20 countries found th

Question 17

Describe two specific personality traits that have been shown to be related to positive work attitudes.

Accepted Answer

Research has examined a number of person

Question 18

A central issue currently facing long-haul trucking companies is

Accepted Answer

A) low demand for trucking services. 
B) employee turnover. 
C) reduced job performance. 
D) managing a global workforce. 
A) low demand for trucking services. 
B) employee turnover. 
C) reduced job performance. 
D) managing a global workforce.

Question 19

The importance of higher general mental ability for high performance is stronger for manual labor positions compared to management positions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following statements about factors that cause work attitudes is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Role ambiguity can lead to job dissatisfaction. 
B) Negative affective disposition leads to higher organizational commitment. 
C) Stress always leads to job dissatisfaction. 
D) Using too many skills on the job usually leads to job satisfaction because it increases stress. 
A) Role ambiguity can lead to job dissatisfaction. 
B) Negative affective disposition leads to higher organizational commitment. 
C) Stress always leads to job dissatisfaction. 
D) Using too many skills on the job usually leads to job satisfaction because it increases stress.

Companies track employee work attitudes through

Attitudes are more strongly related to actual behaviors than to intentions to behave.

___________ refers to an employee leaving an organization.

Attitude surveys conducted by companies produce more useful information if

The concept of always putting work first is outdated.

Research indicates which of the following factors is the strongest predictor of job performance?

Predictors of _____________include poor performance,poor work attitudes,stress,personality,and age of the employee.

Predictors of _______________ include how we are treated at work,personality,positive work attitudes and age of the employee.

The job characteristics of autonomy and high skill variety are positively related to organizational commitment.

Role conflict,role ambiguity,organizational politics,and job insecurity are indicators of

Give an example of when turnover is a problem and when turnover is beneficial to a firm.

Job satisfaction refers to

Personality is the main reason why individuals turnover in a firm.

An unwritten understanding about what the employee will bring to the work environment and what the company will provide in exchange is called a .

___ and _ _______ are two key work attitudes that are the most relevant to important outcomes in the work environment.

Briefly describe differences in job attitudes held around the world.

Describe two specific personality traits that have been shown to be related to positive work attitudes.

A central issue currently facing long-haul trucking companies is

The importance of higher general mental ability for high performance is stronger for manual labor positions compared to management positions.

Which of the following statements about factors that cause work attitudes is accurate?

Organizational Behavior

Managing Demographic and Cultural Diversity

Understanding People at Work: Individual Differences and Perception

Theories of Motivation

Designing a Motivating Work Environment

Managing Stress and Emotions

Communication

Managing Groups and Teams

Conflict and Negotiations

Making Decisions

Leading People Within Organizations

Power and Politics

Organizational Structure and Change

Organizational Culture

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Exam 4: Individual Attitudes and Behaviors

Companies track employee work attitudes through

Attitudes are more strongly related to actual behaviors than to intentions to behave.

___________ refers to an employee leaving an organization.

Attitude surveys conducted by companies produce more useful information if

The concept of always putting work first is outdated.

Research indicates which of the following factors is the strongest predictor of job performance?

Predictors of _____________include poor performance,poor work attitudes,stress,personality,and age of the employee.

Predictors of _______________ include how we are treated at work,personality,positive work attitudes and age of the employee.

The job characteristics of autonomy and high skill variety are positively related to organizational commitment.

Role conflict,role ambiguity,organizational politics,and job insecurity are indicators of

Give an example of when turnover is a problem and when turnover is beneficial to a firm.

Job satisfaction refers to

Personality is the main reason why individuals turnover in a firm.

An unwritten understanding about what the employee will bring to the work environment and what the company will provide in exchange is called a ______________ ______________.

___________ ______________ and _____________ _____________ are two key work attitudes that are the most relevant to important outcomes in the work environment.

Briefly describe differences in job attitudes held around the world.

Describe two specific personality traits that have been shown to be related to positive work attitudes.

A central issue currently facing long-haul trucking companies is

The importance of higher general mental ability for high performance is stronger for manual labor positions compared to management positions.

Which of the following statements about factors that cause work attitudes is accurate?

Organizational Behavior

Managing Demographic and Cultural Diversity

Understanding People at Work: Individual Differences and Perception

Theories of Motivation

Designing a Motivating Work Environment

Managing Stress and Emotions

Communication

Managing Groups and Teams

Conflict and Negotiations

Making Decisions

Leading People Within Organizations

Power and Politics

Organizational Structure and Change

Organizational Culture

Filters

An unwritten understanding about what the employee will bring to the work environment and what the company will provide in exchange is called a .

___ and _ _______ are two key work attitudes that are the most relevant to important outcomes in the work environment.