Question 1

Baby boomers are more accepting of diversity than the other generations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The progression of withdrawal begins with lateness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

To increase the overall job satisfaction of an employee,

Accepted Answer

A) increase organizational citizenship behaviour. 
B) create a discrepancy between desired and actual outcomes. 
C) use the Job Descriptive Index. 
D) increase facet satisfaction. 
E) reduce turnover. 
A) increase organizational citizenship behaviour. 
B) create a discrepancy between desired and actual outcomes. 
C) use the Job Descriptive Index. 
D) increase facet satisfaction. 
E) reduce turnover.

Question 4

After being on the job for sometime,you begin to realize some of the bad facets and you begin to experience what is known as a .

Accepted Answer

The answer of After being on the job for sometime,you...

Question 5

In equity theory terms,an unequal input/outcome ratio is an obvious example of procedural unfairness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What are some of the reasons why satisfied people sometimes quit their jobs and dissatisfied people stay?

Accepted Answer

Certain "shocks" stimulate turnover even

Question 7

Certain "shocks," like an earthquake,might stimulate turnover despite satisfaction with one's current job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When your boss gives you respectful and informative communication about some outcome then you will have experienced interactional fairness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

If you experience interactional unfairness you are most likely to be dissatisfied with your co-workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Here is an equity equation for Louis and Rita,both of whom agree that all figures are accurate:
Louis: Rita:
Inputs = 7 Inputs = 5
According to equity theory,a.Rita should be experiencing inequity.
b.Louis should be experiencing equity.
c.Louis and Rita should be experiencing equity.
d.Rita and Louis should be experiencing job satisfaction.
e.None of the above

Accepted Answer

Outcomes =

Question 11

Procedural fairness seems especially likely to provoke dissatisfaction when people also see as being low.

Accepted Answer

distributi

Question 12

People who are extraverted and high in neuroticism tend to be more satisfied with their jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In societies characterized by high power distance,organizations would tend to emphasize differences in rank and position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The theory portrays job satisfaction as the difference between desired and received job outcomes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The theory portrays job satisfaction as the...

Question 15

In Geert Hofstede's cross-cultural research,Venezuela,Colombia,and Pakistan exhibited highly cultures that favoured interdependence over individualism.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Geert Hofstede's cross-cultural research,Venezuela,Colombia,and Pakistan exhibited...

Question 16

Equity theory is an example of a theory that is concerned with fairness or justice,not the process used to allocate outcomes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Equity theory is an example of a...

Question 17

Dissatisfaction is most likely to result in when jobs are plentiful.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dissatisfaction is most likely to result in...

Question 18

Which of the following is most accurate about the negative effects of distributive unfairness?

Accepted Answer

A) Procedural fairness but not interactional fairness can offset the negative effects of distributive unfairness. 
B) Interactional fairness but not procedural fairness can offset the negative effects of distributive unfairness. 
C) Procedural fairness and interactional fairness can offset the negative effects of distributive unfairness. 
D) Neither procedural fairness nor interactional fairness can offset the negative effects of distributive unfairness. 
E) The negative effects of distributive unfairness can only be offset by distributive fairness. 
A) Procedural fairness but not interactional fairness can offset the negative effects of distributive unfairness. 
B) Interactional fairness but not procedural fairness can offset the negative effects of distributive unfairness. 
C) Procedural fairness and interactional fairness can offset the negative effects of distributive unfairness. 
D) Neither procedural fairness nor interactional fairness can offset the negative effects of distributive unfairness. 
E) The negative effects of distributive unfairness can only be offset by distributive fairness.

Question 19

If you experience interactional unfairness at work,how will this affect your satisfaction?

Accepted Answer

A) You will be dissatisfied with the system. 
B) You will be dissatisfied with your co-workers. 
C) You will be dissatisfied with your boss. 
D) You will be dissatisfied with yourself. 
E) You will be dissatisfied with your friends. 
A) You will be dissatisfied with the system. 
B) You will be dissatisfied with your co-workers. 
C) You will be dissatisfied with your boss. 
D) You will be dissatisfied with yourself. 
E) You will be dissatisfied with your friends.

Question 20

Job satisfaction research has pointed to the influence of dispositional factors because

Accepted Answer

A) identical twins raised apart tend to have similar levels of job satisfaction. 
B) job satisfaction is stable over time,regardless of current employer. 
C) adolescent dispositional measures correlate with job satisfaction. 
D) optimists with realistic thinking processes are more likely to be satisfied. 
E) All of the above 
A) identical twins raised apart tend to have similar levels of job satisfaction. 
B) job satisfaction is stable over time,regardless of current employer. 
C) adolescent dispositional measures correlate with job satisfaction. 
D) optimists with realistic thinking processes are more likely to be satisfied. 
E) All of the above

Baby boomers are more accepting of diversity than the other generations.

The progression of withdrawal begins with lateness.

To increase the overall job satisfaction of an employee,

After being on the job for sometime,you begin to realize some of the bad facets and you begin to experience what is known as a .

In equity theory terms,an unequal input/outcome ratio is an obvious example of procedural unfairness.

What are some of the reasons why satisfied people sometimes quit their jobs and dissatisfied people stay?

Certain "shocks," like an earthquake,might stimulate turnover despite satisfaction with one's current job.

When your boss gives you respectful and informative communication about some outcome then you will have experienced interactional fairness.

If you experience interactional unfairness you are most likely to be dissatisfied with your co-workers.

Procedural fairness seems especially likely to provoke dissatisfaction when people also see as being low.

People who are extraverted and high in neuroticism tend to be more satisfied with their jobs.

In societies characterized by high power distance,organizations would tend to emphasize differences in rank and position.

The theory portrays job satisfaction as the difference between desired and received job outcomes.

In Geert Hofstede's cross-cultural research,Venezuela,Colombia,and Pakistan exhibited highly cultures that favoured interdependence over individualism.

Equity theory is an example of a theory that is concerned with fairness or justice,not the process used to allocate outcomes.

Dissatisfaction is most likely to result in when jobs are plentiful.

Which of the following is most accurate about the negative effects of distributive unfairness?

If you experience interactional unfairness at work,how will this affect your satisfaction?

Job satisfaction research has pointed to the influence of dispositional factors because

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Personality and Learning

Perception, attribution, and Diversity

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, socialization, and Organizational Culture

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Environment,strategy,and Technology

Organizational Change, development, and Innovation

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Exam 4: Values, attitudes, and Work Behaviour

Baby boomers are more accepting of diversity than the other generations.

The progression of withdrawal begins with lateness.

To increase the overall job satisfaction of an employee,

After being on the job for sometime,you begin to realize some of the bad facets and you begin to experience what is known as a .

In equity theory terms,an unequal input/outcome ratio is an obvious example of procedural unfairness.

What are some of the reasons why satisfied people sometimes quit their jobs and dissatisfied people stay?

Certain "shocks," like an earthquake,might stimulate turnover despite satisfaction with one's current job.

When your boss gives you respectful and informative communication about some outcome then you will have experienced interactional fairness.

If you experience interactional unfairness you are most likely to be dissatisfied with your co-workers.

Procedural fairness seems especially likely to provoke dissatisfaction when people also see as being low.

People who are extraverted and high in neuroticism tend to be more satisfied with their jobs.

In societies characterized by high power distance,organizations would tend to emphasize differences in rank and position.

The theory portrays job satisfaction as the difference between desired and received job outcomes.

In Geert Hofstede's cross-cultural research,Venezuela,Colombia,and Pakistan exhibited highly cultures that favoured interdependence over individualism.

Equity theory is an example of a theory that is concerned with fairness or justice,not the process used to allocate outcomes.

Dissatisfaction is most likely to result in when jobs are plentiful.

Which of the following is most accurate about the negative effects of distributive unfairness?

If you experience interactional unfairness at work,how will this affect your satisfaction?

Job satisfaction research has pointed to the influence of dispositional factors because

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Personality and Learning

Perception, attribution, and Diversity

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, socialization, and Organizational Culture

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Environment,strategy,and Technology

Organizational Change, development, and Innovation

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