Question 1

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) There is an exceptionally strong correlation between attitudes and behavior such that attitudes will almost perfectly predict behavior. 
B) Intention to behave and actual behavior are almost always the same. 
C) Attitude provides clues to behavior,but situational factors also impact behavior. 
D) Attitude is weakly related to intention to behave and actual behavior. 
A) There is an exceptionally strong correlation between attitudes and behavior such that attitudes will almost perfectly predict behavior. 
B) Intention to behave and actual behavior are almost always the same. 
C) Attitude provides clues to behavior,but situational factors also impact behavior. 
D) Attitude is weakly related to intention to behave and actual behavior.

Question 2

Research on relationships at work indicates all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) whether we are treated with respect is related to our commitment to the company. 
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 organizational commitment. 
A) whether we are treated with respect is related to our commitment to the company. 
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 organizational commitment.

Question 3

Organizational citizenship behaviors include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) working voluntary overtime. 
B) assisting new employees. 
C) speaking positively about the organization. 
D) performing the duties in one's job description. 
A) working voluntary overtime. 
B) assisting new employees. 
C) speaking positively about the organization. 
D) performing the duties in one's job description.

Question 4

All of the following stressors lead to lower job satisfaction and organizational commitment EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) role conflict. 
B) high responsibility at work. 
C) organizational politics. 
D) job insecurity. 
A) role conflict. 
B) high responsibility at work. 
C) organizational politics. 
D) job insecurity.

Question 5

Discuss the dilemma companies face in trying to prevent their employees from behaving unethically by monitoring employees.

Accepted Answer

Preventing unethical behavior in employe

Question 6

Rosaline is the superintendent of a school district.A new board of directors,to whom she is responsible,has just been elected and the philosophical direction the board wishes to take varies from the direction Rosaline has taken the district over the past five years.Rosaline is going to tender her resignation.How can she do so gracefully?

Accepted Answer

After working for five years to make you

Question 7

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 intraverted. 
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 intraverted. 
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 8

Which of the following is NOT a tip for leaving your job gracefully?

Accepted Answer

A) The world is a small place; don't let tales of your unprofessional behavior travel. 
B) Don't badmouth your employer; why make others feel bad? 
C) When you decide to leave,leave.Don't hang around doing work you will not be doing a very good job on. 
D) Return all office supplies,keys,and anything else that belongs to the company. 
A) The world is a small place; don't let tales of your unprofessional behavior travel. 
B) Don't badmouth your employer; why make others feel bad? 
C) When you decide to leave,leave.Don't hang around doing work you will not be doing a very good job on. 
D) Return all office supplies,keys,and anything else that belongs to the company.

Question 9

Briefly describe how stress can be related to high levels of satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

Stress can be a two-way street

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Name and define two work attitudes.

Accepted Answer

Job satisfaction is one work attitude.Jo

Question 12

Briefly discuss some of the reasons why SAS Institute is ranked on Fortune's "Best Places to Work" list.

Accepted Answer

SAS Institute successfully manages its e

Question 13

__________ ____________ is the emotional attachment people have toward the company they work for.

Accepted Answer

Organizati

Question 14

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,too much may be outside your control. 
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,too much may be outside your control. 
D) All of the above.

Question 15

Behavior is influenced by attitudes and situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Research suggests which of the following relationships between performance and turnover?

Accepted Answer

A) Pay for performance systems have no impact on an employee's likelihood to turnover. 
B) The establishment of a pay for performance system in a company guarantees that high performers will stay in the firm. 
C) In general,good performers are more likely to leave a firm because other firms readily recognize their skills and actively seek their employment. 
D) Poor performers are more likely to quit their jobs compared to high performers. 
A) Pay for performance systems have no impact on an employee's likelihood to turnover. 
B) The establishment of a pay for performance system in a company guarantees that high performers will stay in the firm. 
C) In general,good performers are more likely to leave a firm because other firms readily recognize their skills and actively seek their employment. 
D) Poor performers are more likely to quit their jobs compared to high performers.

Question 17

What is the value of an exit interview for a firm?

Accepted Answer

Exit interviews are conducted with emplo

Question 18

Predictors of __________include health problems,work/life balance issues,poor work attitudes and age of the employee.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Predictors of __________include health problems,work/life balance issues,poor...

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

The relationship between positive work attitude and behavior is clear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following statements is true?

Research on relationships at work indicates all of the following EXCEPT

Organizational citizenship behaviors include all of the following EXCEPT

All of the following stressors lead to lower job satisfaction and organizational commitment EXCEPT:

Discuss the dilemma companies face in trying to prevent their employees from behaving unethically by monitoring employees.

Research on the relationship between personality and job performance indicates

Which of the following is NOT a tip for leaving your job gracefully?

Briefly describe how stress can be related to high levels of satisfaction.

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

Name and define two work attitudes.

Briefly discuss some of the reasons why SAS Institute is ranked on Fortune's "Best Places to Work" list.

__ is the emotional attachment people have toward the company they work for.

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

Behavior is influenced by attitudes and situations.

Research suggests which of the following relationships between performance and turnover?

What is the value of an exit interview for a firm?

Predictors of __________include health problems,work/life balance issues,poor work attitudes and age of the employee.

Which of the following statements regarding turnover is true?

The relationship between positive work attitude and behavior is clear.

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

Which of the following statements is true?

Research on relationships at work indicates all of the following EXCEPT

Organizational citizenship behaviors include all of the following EXCEPT

All of the following stressors lead to lower job satisfaction and organizational commitment EXCEPT:

Discuss the dilemma companies face in trying to prevent their employees from behaving unethically by monitoring employees.

Research on the relationship between personality and job performance indicates

Which of the following is NOT a tip for leaving your job gracefully?

Briefly describe how stress can be related to high levels of satisfaction.

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

Name and define two work attitudes.

Briefly discuss some of the reasons why SAS Institute is ranked on Fortune's "Best Places to Work" list.

__________ ____________ is the emotional attachment people have toward the company they work for.

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

Behavior is influenced by attitudes and situations.

Research suggests which of the following relationships between performance and turnover?

What is the value of an exit interview for a firm?

Predictors of __________include health problems,work/life balance issues,poor work attitudes and age of the employee.

Which of the following statements regarding turnover is true?

The relationship between positive work attitude and behavior is clear.

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

__ is the emotional attachment people have toward the company they work for.