Question 1

The degree to which a person identifies with their job,actively participates in it and considers 'their' performance important to self-worth is:

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A) job involvement. 
B) job satisfaction. 
C) organisational commitment. 
D) job stability.

Question 2

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 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:

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A) considering the importance of the issue. 
B) considering how much influence she has. 
C) considering the rewards of keeping the dissonance. 
D) all of the above.

Question 3

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 has just discovered that pig waste is being released into the river. Mrs Jonas comes to you for an explanation of why she is uncomfortable.To explain,you would probably use the theory of:

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A) cognitive dissonance. 
B) behavioural components. 
C) affective attitudes. 
D) moderating variables.

Question 4

Which of the following is true about the correlation between salary and job satisfaction?

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A) Pay is not related to job satisfaction for employees in underdeveloped countries. 
B) Salary and perks do not have a role in overall happiness of employees from poor countries. 
C) Pay does not play a critical role in job satisfaction when an individual reaches a level of comfortable living. 
D) Financial perks and benefits always create job satisfaction irrespective of standards of living.

Question 5

Core self-evaluations are:

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A) cognitive-based conclusions people make about themselves regarding their capabilities,competence and worth as a person. 
B) bottom-line conclusions people have about their capabilities,competence and worth as a person. 
C) emotional conclusions people make about their capabilities,competence and worth as a person. 
D) psychological conclusions people make about themselves regarding their capabilities,competence and worth as a person.

Question 6

Are any particular components of an attitude more important to workplace harmony,job satisfaction,or an otherwise 'good' workplace than any other? Explain your answer.

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Question 7

When Mathilda's attitude is positive towards her job,she has:

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A) job involvement. 
B) values. 
C) job satisfaction. 
D) organisational commitment.

Question 8

Research shows that people perceive their organisation as supportive when:

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A) employees have a voice in decisions. 
B) rewards are abundant. 
C) they see their supervisors as political leaders. 
D) none of the above.

Question 9

Gareth is dissatisfied with his job but believes that his supervisor is a good man who will do the right thing.Gareth has decided that if he just waits,conditions will improve.Gareth's approach to this problem is termed:

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

Question 10

At your ideal place to work,how much would you value your employer's level of corporate social responsibility? Explain.

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Question 11

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:

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

Question 12

Why is it difficult to analyse the three components of an attitude separately? Provide a workplace example that demonstrates the three components.

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Question 13

________ refers to evaluative statements or judgements concerning objects,people,or events.

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A) Attitude 
B) Behaviour 
C) Appearance 
D) Demeanour

Question 14

Quietly continuing to do your work,even though you're dissatisfied,is what type of response to dissatisfaction?

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

Question 15

Is there a relationship between job satisfaction and turnover? Explain.

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Question 16

Craig,Jenna and Sarah all work for the same accounting firm.Craig is generally happy about his job.Jenna believes that her role is very important within the firm and is proud of her own high performance levels.She firmly believes in maintaining the integrity of her work.Sarah,on the other hand,feels strongly about her membership with the firm.When she meets old acquaintances outside her work,she is always eager to tell them about her firm.She is also keen to attend any functions held by the firm. Craig's situation is an example of:

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A) job satisfaction. 
B) organisational commitment. 
C) job involvement. 
D) perceived organisational support.

Question 17

The statement 'my pay is poor' reflects the ________ component of an attitude.

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

Question 18

What are the major causes of job satisfaction?

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Exam 3: Attitudes and Job Satisfaction