Question 1

A popular measure of job satisfaction that is not very time-consuming is:

Accepted Answer

A) the commitment scale 
B) the job involvement scale 
C) the single global rating 
D) the summation of job facets 
A) the commitment scale 
B) the job involvement scale 
C) the single global rating 
D) the summation of job facets

Question 2

The belief that "discrimination is wrong" is a value statement.Such an opinion is the ________ component of an attitude.

Accepted Answer

A) behavioural 
B) reactive 
C) affective 
D) cognitive 
A) behavioural 
B) reactive 
C) affective 
D) cognitive

Question 3

Job involvement refers to an individual's general attitude towards his or her job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In organisations,attitudes are important because they affect job behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Your supervisor is trying to assess the degree to which those working for her are satisfied with their jobs.You are trying to gather information from your peers that might help her in her aim to improve job satisfaction.
You should advise your supervisor that there is support for the satisfaction-performance relationship at the organisational level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In measuring job satisfaction,the two most popular measuring approaches are a single global rating and a summation of job facets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Employees at Acme Express are dissatisfied with working conditions,salary,and the general attitude of management.Mark,Susan,and Toni are good friends who work at Acme,yet they seem to be reacting differently to the problems at work. Toni has decided that she'll just get a new job and get away from the problem.Toni is dealing with her dissatisfaction through:

Accepted Answer

A) loyalty 
B) voice 
C) neglect 
D) exit 
A) loyalty 
B) voice 
C) neglect 
D) exit

Question 8

Maria is dissatisfied with the way that her manager treats her.She has quit her job and found a new position with another firm.She has expressed her dissatisfaction through:

Accepted Answer

A) exit 
B) neglect 
C) loyalty 
D) voice 
A) exit 
B) neglect 
C) loyalty 
D) voice

Question 9

Most of the research in OB has been concerned with three attitudes: job satisfaction,job involvement,and organisational commitment.Explain the difference between these attitudes.

Accepted Answer

Job satisfaction refers to an individual

Question 10

Perceived organisational support (POS)is the degree to which employees believe that the organisation values their contribution and cares about their wellbeing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A popular measure of job satisfaction that is sophisticated and accurate is:

Accepted Answer

A) the commitment scale 
B) the job involvement scale 
C) the single global rating 
D) the summation of job facets 
A) the commitment scale 
B) the job involvement scale 
C) the single global rating 
D) the summation of job facets

Question 12

Mrs Jonas believes strongly that everyone has an obligation to protect the environment.Mrs Jonas works for a pig farm in the Hunter Valley and she has just discovered that pig waste is being released into the river. Mrs Jonas can be expected to relieve the discomfort she is experiencing by:

Accepted Answer

A) rationalising that the good to society is more than offset by the small amount of pollution 
B) deciding this issue is unimportant 
C) attempting to stop the pollution 
D) all of the above 
A) rationalising that the good to society is more than offset by the small amount of pollution 
B) deciding this issue is unimportant 
C) attempting to stop the pollution 
D) all of the above

A popular measure of job satisfaction that is not very time-consuming is:

The belief that "discrimination is wrong" is a value statement.Such an opinion is the ________ component of an attitude.

Job involvement refers to an individual's general attitude towards his or her job.

In organisations,attitudes are important because they affect job behaviour.

In measuring job satisfaction,the two most popular measuring approaches are a single global rating and a summation of job facets.

Maria is dissatisfied with the way that her manager treats her.She has quit her job and found a new position with another firm.She has expressed her dissatisfaction through:

Most of the research in OB has been concerned with three attitudes: job satisfaction,job involvement,and organisational commitment.Explain the difference between these attitudes.

Perceived organisational support (POS)is the degree to which employees believe that the organisation values their contribution and cares about their wellbeing.

A popular measure of job satisfaction that is sophisticated and accurate is:

Mrs Jonas believes strongly that everyone has an obligation to protect the environment.Mrs Jonas works for a pig farm in the Hunter Valley and she has just discovered that pig waste is being released into the river. Mrs Jonas can be expected to relieve the discomfort she is experiencing by:

What Is Organisational Behaviour

The Individual

Personality and Values

Emotions and Moods

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation: From Concept to Application

Foundations of Group Behaviour

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organisational Structure

Organisational Culture

Organisational Change and Stress Management

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Exam 3: Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

A popular measure of job satisfaction that is not very time-consuming is:

The belief that "discrimination is wrong" is a value statement.Such an opinion is the ________ component of an attitude.

Job involvement refers to an individual's general attitude towards his or her job.

In organisations,attitudes are important because they affect job behaviour.

In measuring job satisfaction,the two most popular measuring approaches are a single global rating and a summation of job facets.

Maria is dissatisfied with the way that her manager treats her.She has quit her job and found a new position with another firm.She has expressed her dissatisfaction through:

Most of the research in OB has been concerned with three attitudes: job satisfaction,job involvement,and organisational commitment.Explain the difference between these attitudes.

Perceived organisational support (POS)is the degree to which employees believe that the organisation values their contribution and cares about their wellbeing.

A popular measure of job satisfaction that is sophisticated and accurate is:

Mrs Jonas believes strongly that everyone has an obligation to protect the environment.Mrs Jonas works for a pig farm in the Hunter Valley and she has just discovered that pig waste is being released into the river. Mrs Jonas can be expected to relieve the discomfort she is experiencing by:

What Is Organisational Behaviour

The Individual

Personality and Values

Emotions and Moods

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation: From Concept to Application

Foundations of Group Behaviour

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organisational Structure

Organisational Culture

Organisational Change and Stress Management

Filters