Deck 6: Socialization

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of hiring costs incurred by an organization when attempting to recruit good workers?

A) advertising positions
B) screening applicants
C) providing benefits
D) both a and b

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The "big three" tools used to assess the job-related KSAs of applicants are __________, interviews, and reference checks.

A) applications
B) work samples
C) personality tests
D) drug tests

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of an alternative tool that may be used in the hiring process?

A) job application
B) interview
C) reference check
D) physical ability test

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Helen was not very qualified for a job, but was able to read the room and control her interview. Helen used

A) false positives.
B) KSAs.
C) the Big 3.
D) impression management.

Question 5

Which of the following is considered a less-expensive device for selecting a job candidate?

A) drug tests
B) in-person personality tests
C) online/written tests
D) physical ability tests

Question 6

__________ emphasize both positive and negative aspects of a job in the selection process.

A) False positives
B) Realistic job previews
C) KSAs
D) Leader-member exchanges

Question 7

Which of the following is a core activity for managers to use when hiring?

A) Select for experience and intelligence, not talent.
B) Define the right steps, not the right outcomes.
C) Focus on strengths, not on weaknesses.
D) Find the next rung on the ladder, not the right fit.

Question 8

Which of the following is among the top three factors identified as the most important skills in helping graduating college students obtain employment?

A) listening
B) enthusiasm
C) oral communication
D) a and c

Question 9

The attitude that one's supervisor is unfair would be considered

A) behavior.
B) affect.
C) cognition.
D) affirmative.

Question 10

Jake regularly discusses how much he dislikes his supervisor. This component of Jake's attitude is considered

A) behavior.
B) affect.
C) cognitive.
D) affirmative.

Question 11

Learning about work by observing a parental figure is considered the __________ phase of socialization.

A) anticipatory
B) encounter
C) metamorphosis
D) assimilation

Question 12

When a new employee's expectations match with what she thought would happen, that employee is experiencing the __________ phase of socialization.

A) anticipatory
B) encounter
C) metamorphosis
D) assimilation

Question 13

When an employee experiences a profound change where he feels like he has become "one" with the organization, that person is likely in the __________ phase of socialization.

A) anticipatory
B) encounter
C) metamorphosis
D) assimilation

Question 14

The process of learning one's role in an organization through a special relationship with a supervisor is referred to as

A) anticipatory socialization.
B) person-organization fit.
C) information-seeking.
D) leader-member exchange.

Question 15

__________ argues that people are attracted to and selected by firms that match their values and personalities.

A) Anticipatory socialization
B) Person-organization fit
C) Information-seeking
D) Leader-member exchange

Question 16

An organization should conduct an exit interview with an employee when the employee

A) has found a new job.
B) wasn't happy with her fit in the organization.
C) is retiring.
D) all of the above

Question 17

Which of the following is among the positives associated with the use of avatars in selection processes?

A) It is cost effective.
B) It reduces applicant stress.
C) Interviews were more engaging.
D) all of the above

Question 18

Large for-profit organizations usually have more leeway in hiring processes than __________ organizations.

A) family-owned
B) nonprofit
C) small
D) all of the above

Question 19

Recruiting for smaller, family-owned businesses typically begins

A) on social media.
B) through the use of avatars.
C) with family and friends.
D) using online applications.

Question 20

Briefly summarize the four core activities on which managers should focus while hiring.

Question 21

Explain the importance of person-organization fit.

Question 22

Describe and provide examples of the anticipatory, encounter, and metamorphosis phases of socialization.

Question 23

In what ways have social media and avatars influenced socialization and recruitment processes?