Question 1

Which of the following is accurate for the relationship between attitudes and performance?

Accepted Answer

A) Though you want to perform better,your skill set may prevent that from occurring. 
B) Though you want to perform better,the equipment used at work may not be functioning properly. 
C) Though you want to perform better,there may be factors outside your control that make it impossible. 
D) All of the above. 
A) Though you want to perform better,your skill set may prevent that from occurring. 
B) Though you want to perform better,the equipment used at work may not be functioning properly. 
C) Though you want to perform better,there may be factors outside your control that make it impossible. 
D) All of the above.

Question 2

Amanda is a new mother.Briefly describe two programs that Alcoa,her employer,might implement to attempt to create a greater degree of work/life balance for Amanda and others like her.

Accepted Answer

Alcoa might be able to offer Amanda a fl

Question 3

An attitude is

Accepted Answer

A) our opinions,beliefs and feelings about our environment. 
B) an outcome of our efforts. 
C) the drive that energizes an individual. 
D) the degree to which people have freedom to decide how to act. 
A) our opinions,beliefs and feelings about our environment. 
B) an outcome of our efforts. 
C) the drive that energizes an individual. 
D) the degree to which people have freedom to decide how to act.

Question 4

List three individual or organizational factors that contribute to job satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

The following factors have been shown to

Question 5

Research on the relationship between personality and job performance indicates

Accepted Answer

A) people who are extraverted perform slightly less well than those who are introverted. 
B) dependable people are better performers than those less dependable. 
C) there is little relationship between reliability and job performance. 
D) achievement-oriented people are so goal-oriented that they often fall short in their performance. 
A) people who are extraverted perform slightly less well than those who are introverted. 
B) dependable people are better performers than those less dependable. 
C) there is little relationship between reliability and job performance. 
D) achievement-oriented people are so goal-oriented that they often fall short in their performance.

Question 6

Maria just completed a series of personality assessments and is found to be high on external locus of control and introversion.Based on findings from research,it is likely she also has positive work attitudes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Employees with which of the following personality traits would experience high job satisfaction?

Accepted Answer

A) Those with positive affective dispositions. 
B) Those with neurotic personalities. 
C) Those with low self-esteem. 
D) Those who are introverted. 
A) Those with positive affective dispositions. 
B) Those with neurotic personalities. 
C) Those with low self-esteem. 
D) Those who are introverted.

Question 8

_______ ___________ are meetings with departing employees.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______ ___________ are meetings with departing employees....

Question 9

Based on the number of studies conducted,job satisfaction is the most important job attitude.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

All stress on the job is bad.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When our __________ match the demands of the job,we tend to be more satisfied.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When our __________ match the demands of...

Question 12

Research on job characteristics indicate that

Accepted Answer

A) people with a minimal variety of skills are always less satisfied with their job. 
B) people with autonomy on their job are always more satisfied with their job. 
C) all people want feedback on their jobs. 
D) people who have high growth need tend to expect their jobs to help them build new skills. 
A) people with a minimal variety of skills are always less satisfied with their job. 
B) people with autonomy on their job are always more satisfied with their job. 
C) all people want feedback on their jobs. 
D) people who have high growth need tend to expect their jobs to help them build new skills.

Question 13

Research on relationships at work indicates

Accepted Answer

A) as long as some of our coworkers are our friends,being treated unfairly by the organization won't matter that much. 
B) the development of a trust-based relationship with the manager is related to organizational commitment. 
C) how considerate our manager is impacts our job satisfaction,but not our organizational commitment. 
D) our level of social acceptance by our coworkers impacts our performance,but not our commitment to the organization. 
A) as long as some of our coworkers are our friends,being treated unfairly by the organization won't matter that much. 
B) the development of a trust-based relationship with the manager is related to organizational commitment. 
C) how considerate our manager is impacts our job satisfaction,but not our organizational commitment. 
D) our level of social acceptance by our coworkers impacts our performance,but not our commitment to the organization.

Question 14

With regard to age,___________ individuals are better citizens.

Accepted Answer

The answer of With regard to age,___________ individuals are better...

Question 15

General mental ability is likely the most important factor explaining employee citizenship behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is related to lower levels of organizational commitment?

Accepted Answer

A) negative affective disposition 
B) maintenance of the psychological contract between worker and firm 
C) perceived fairness of company policies 
D) manager consideration of our opinions and suggestions 
A) negative affective disposition 
B) maintenance of the psychological contract between worker and firm 
C) perceived fairness of company policies 
D) manager consideration of our opinions and suggestions

Question 17

All of the following are general mental abilities refer to

Accepted Answer

A) reasoning abilities. 
B) verbal and numerical skills. 
C) analytical skills. 
D) all of the above 
A) reasoning abilities. 
B) verbal and numerical skills. 
C) analytical skills. 
D) all of the above

Question 18

If one looks at the number of studies conducted on attitudes,which of the following seems to be the most important?

Accepted Answer

A) organizational commitment 
B) job satisfaction 
C) satisfaction with supervisors 
D) cognitive ability 
A) organizational commitment 
B) job satisfaction 
C) satisfaction with supervisors 
D) cognitive ability

Question 19

Which of the following statements regarding turnover is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The link between work attitudes and turnover is direct. 
B) Even though they are very unhappy with a job,employees may not leave an organization. 
C) Employees will quit their jobs voluntarily only when they feel they will get fired. 
D) Manager absenteeism causes employee turnover. 
A) The link between work attitudes and turnover is direct. 
B) Even though they are very unhappy with a job,employees may not leave an organization. 
C) Employees will quit their jobs voluntarily only when they feel they will get fired. 
D) Manager absenteeism causes employee turnover.

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) External locus of control and introversion result in positive work attitudes. 
B) Low self-esteem results in more positive work attitudes. 
C) People who are critical of themselves experience less job satisfaction. 
D) People with positive affective dispositions are less committed to their work organizations. 
A) External locus of control and introversion result in positive work attitudes. 
B) Low self-esteem results in more positive work attitudes. 
C) People who are critical of themselves experience less job satisfaction. 
D) People with positive affective dispositions are less committed to their work organizations.

Which of the following is accurate for the relationship between attitudes and performance?

Amanda is a new mother.Briefly describe two programs that Alcoa,her employer,might implement to attempt to create a greater degree of work/life balance for Amanda and others like her.

An attitude is

List three individual or organizational factors that contribute to job satisfaction.

Research on the relationship between personality and job performance indicates

Maria just completed a series of personality assessments and is found to be high on external locus of control and introversion.Based on findings from research,it is likely she also has positive work attitudes.

Employees with which of the following personality traits would experience high job satisfaction?

_ _____ are meetings with departing employees.

Based on the number of studies conducted,job satisfaction is the most important job attitude.

All stress on the job is bad.

When our __________ match the demands of the job,we tend to be more satisfied.

Research on job characteristics indicate that

Research on relationships at work indicates

With regard to age,___________ individuals are better citizens.

General mental ability is likely the most important factor explaining employee citizenship behaviors.

Which of the following is related to lower levels of organizational commitment?

All of the following are general mental abilities refer to

If one looks at the number of studies conducted on attitudes,which of the following seems to be the most important?

Which of the following statements regarding turnover is true?

Which of the following statements is true?

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

Exam 4: Individual Attitudes and Behaviors

Which of the following is accurate for the relationship between attitudes and performance?

Amanda is a new mother.Briefly describe two programs that Alcoa,her employer,might implement to attempt to create a greater degree of work/life balance for Amanda and others like her.

An attitude is

List three individual or organizational factors that contribute to job satisfaction.

Research on the relationship between personality and job performance indicates

Maria just completed a series of personality assessments and is found to be high on external locus of control and introversion.Based on findings from research,it is likely she also has positive work attitudes.

Employees with which of the following personality traits would experience high job satisfaction?

_______ ___________ are meetings with departing employees.

Based on the number of studies conducted,job satisfaction is the most important job attitude.

All stress on the job is bad.

When our __________ match the demands of the job,we tend to be more satisfied.

Research on job characteristics indicate that

Research on relationships at work indicates

With regard to age,___________ individuals are better citizens.

General mental ability is likely the most important factor explaining employee citizenship behaviors.

Which of the following is related to lower levels of organizational commitment?

All of the following are general mental abilities refer to

If one looks at the number of studies conducted on attitudes,which of the following seems to be the most important?

Which of the following statements regarding turnover is true?

Which of the following statements is true?

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

_ _____ are meetings with departing employees.