Question 1

Which of the following is an issue to keep in mind with regard to maintaining an ethical environment in an organization?

Accepted Answer

A) Monitoring employee online activity is a good way of creating an ethical climate. 
B) Use of video cameras in the workplace will make employees feel the firm cares about ethics. 
C) High levels of employee monitoring increases citizenship behaviors. 
D) Monitoring employees may increase ethical compliance but may create a culture of mistrust. 
A) Monitoring employee online activity is a good way of creating an ethical climate. 
B) Use of video cameras in the workplace will make employees feel the firm cares about ethics. 
C) High levels of employee monitoring increases citizenship behaviors. 
D) Monitoring employees may increase ethical compliance but may create a culture of mistrust.

Question 2

Research on absenteeism indicates which of the following statements to be accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Negative work attitudes can result in absenteeism. 
B) Older individuals,because they are more likely to have health problems,are more likely to be absent from work. 
C) Employees who are permitted to manage their work schedules with regard to time at the company are more likely to be absent. 
D) Absenteeism saves organizations money because the company does not have to pay employees who are absent from their jobs. 
A) Negative work attitudes can result in absenteeism. 
B) Older individuals,because they are more likely to have health problems,are more likely to be absent from work. 
C) Employees who are permitted to manage their work schedules with regard to time at the company are more likely to be absent. 
D) Absenteeism saves organizations money because the company does not have to pay employees who are absent from their jobs.

Question 3

The tendency to experience positive moods more often than negative ones is __________________________________.

Accepted Answer

positive a

Question 4

SAS Institute's commitment to its employees is demonstrated through which of the following practices?

Accepted Answer

A) Results-oriented pay structures. 
B) Regular administration of employee satisfaction surveys in which employees provide important feedback. 
C) Matching perks for employees offered by other similar organizations. 
D) Paying employees below market salaries but offering additional perks. 
A) Results-oriented pay structures. 
B) Regular administration of employee satisfaction surveys in which employees provide important feedback. 
C) Matching perks for employees offered by other similar organizations. 
D) Paying employees below market salaries but offering additional perks.

Question 5

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 6

The concept of always putting work first is outdated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What is the nature of the relationship between attitudes and behavior?

Accepted Answer

Much work has been done on the attitude

Question 8

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 9

When an ethical climate exists at a firm,studies suggest

Accepted Answer

A) people are less likely to want to leave the firm. 
B) people are likely to only perform the duties of their job description because they do not want to engage in anything that will upset the balance of the ethical situation in place. 
C) people are not as satisfied with their jobs. 
D) people are less committed to the firm. 
A) people are less likely to want to leave the firm. 
B) people are likely to only perform the duties of their job description because they do not want to engage in anything that will upset the balance of the ethical situation in place. 
C) people are not as satisfied with their jobs. 
D) people are less committed to the firm.

Question 10

Which of the following factors is considered a major predictor of organizational citizenship behaviors?

Accepted Answer

A) general mental abilities 
B) positive work attitudes 
C) stress 
D) poor performance 
A) general mental abilities 
B) positive work attitudes 
C) stress 
D) poor performance

Question 11

SHRM conducted a recent study that indicated at least _____ of those who responded are,at the very least,somewhat satisfied with their jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) 9% 
B) 29% 
C) 49% 
D) 89% 
A) 9% 
B) 29% 
C) 49% 
D) 89%

Question 12

A person's enthusiasm,involvement,and satisfaction with their work is considered

Accepted Answer

A) job satisfaction 
B) job engagement 
C) organizational commitment 
D) organizational attitude 
A) job satisfaction 
B) job engagement 
C) organizational commitment 
D) organizational attitude

Question 13

Which of the following factors is a major predictor of job performance?

Accepted Answer

A) work-life balance issues 
B) employee age 
C) employee personality 
D) interpersonal relationships at work 
A) work-life balance issues 
B) employee age 
C) employee personality 
D) interpersonal relationships at work

Question 14

When an employee is treated well,he wants to reciprocate,so he performs his job more effectively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Research on turnover supports which of the following statements?

Accepted Answer

A) Unhappy employees are more likely to leave than those who are satisfied with the organization. 
B) Poor work attitudes are not a strong predictor of intentions to quit. 
C) All turnover is bad for an organization. 
D) Agreeable and conscientious people are more likely to quit their jobs. 
A) Unhappy employees are more likely to leave than those who are satisfied with the organization. 
B) Poor work attitudes are not a strong predictor of intentions to quit. 
C) All turnover is bad for an organization. 
D) Agreeable and conscientious people are more likely to quit their jobs.

Question 16

List three individual or organizational factors that contribute to organizational commitment.

Accepted Answer

The following factors have been shown to

Question 17

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

psychologi

Question 18

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 19

Describe the impact pay-for-performance systems could have on high and low performers in a firm.

Accepted Answer

Pay-for-performance systems can have a p

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is an issue to keep in mind with regard to maintaining an ethical environment in an organization?

Research on absenteeism indicates which of the following statements to be accurate?

The tendency to experience positive moods more often than negative ones is __________________________________.

SAS Institute's commitment to its employees is demonstrated through which of the following practices?

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

The concept of always putting work first is outdated.

What is the nature of the relationship between attitudes and behavior?

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

When an ethical climate exists at a firm,studies suggest

Which of the following factors is considered a major predictor of organizational citizenship behaviors?

SHRM conducted a recent study that indicated at least _____ of those who responded are,at the very least,somewhat satisfied with their jobs.

A person's enthusiasm,involvement,and satisfaction with their work is considered

Which of the following factors is a major predictor of job performance?

When an employee is treated well,he wants to reciprocate,so he performs his job more effectively.

Research on turnover supports which of the following statements?

List three individual or organizational factors that contribute to organizational commitment.

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

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

Describe the impact pay-for-performance systems could have on high and low performers in a firm.

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

Organizational Behavior

Diversity in the Workplace

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 is an issue to keep in mind with regard to maintaining an ethical environment in an organization?

Research on absenteeism indicates which of the following statements to be accurate?

The tendency to experience positive moods more often than negative ones is __________________________________.

SAS Institute's commitment to its employees is demonstrated through which of the following practices?

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

The concept of always putting work first is outdated.

What is the nature of the relationship between attitudes and behavior?

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

When an ethical climate exists at a firm,studies suggest

Which of the following factors is considered a major predictor of organizational citizenship behaviors?

SHRM conducted a recent study that indicated at least _____ of those who responded are,at the very least,somewhat satisfied with their jobs.

A person's enthusiasm,involvement,and satisfaction with their work is considered

Which of the following factors is a major predictor of job performance?

When an employee is treated well,he wants to reciprocate,so he performs his job more effectively.

Research on turnover supports which of the following statements?

List three individual or organizational factors that contribute to organizational commitment.

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

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

Describe the impact pay-for-performance systems could have on high and low performers in a firm.

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

Organizational Behavior

Diversity in the Workplace

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