Question 1

The transitioning process by which a new hire becomes a productive member of an organization is known in organizational psychology as:&#10;A) Organizational integration&#10;B) Organizational socialization&#10;C) Growing pains&#10;D) Group cohesion

Accepted Answer

The transitioning process of a new hire into becoming a productive member of an organization is known as organizational socialization. This includes the process of learning about the organization's culture, values, norms, and expectations for behavior. This process helps the new hire to understand their role and how to be successful within the organization. A is incorrect because while organizational integration might be a part of the process, it does not encompass the entire process. C and D are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the process of new hire integration.

Question 2

Embeddedness refers to an employee's perception of:&#10;A) Close interconnectedness with other employees&#10;B) Being buried under overwhelming work demands&#10;C) Not fitting in well with other organization members&#10;D) Being stuck in a professional development rut

Accepted Answer

Embeddedness refers to an employee's sense of belongingness and interconnectedness with their colleagues and organization. Therefore, the best choice is A - Close interconnectedness with other employees. B, C, and D are not accurate descriptions of embeddedness.

Question 3

Which of the following is/are common information-seeking tactics?&#10;A) Overt questioning&#10;B) Limit testing&#10;C) Observation&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the tactics listed, including overt questioning, limit testing, and observation, are common methods used in information-seeking.

Question 4

Which of the following frameworks is most commonly used to help explain the attraction and recruitment of new applicants into an organization?&#10;A) Recruit-Select-Retain&#10;B) Attract-Sell-Keep&#10;C) Attraction-Selection-Attrition&#10;D) Grab-Choose-Hold

Accepted Answer

The Attraction-Selection-Attrition (ASA) framework is commonly used to explain how organizations attract, select, and retain employees. It suggests that organizations attract individuals who are similar to the organization, select those who fit well, and over time, those who do not fit well will leave the organization, further homogenizing the workforce.

Question 5

Which of the following is not true regarding realistic job previews?&#10;A) They should only provide applicants with positive information.&#10;B) They may lower applicants' expectations of a job.&#10;C) They may reduce turnover.&#10;D) They can facilitate newcomer socialization.

Accepted Answer

Realistic job previews should provide applicants with both positive and negative information about the job. It is important for applicants to have a realistic understanding of what the job entails so that they can make an informed decision about whether or not it is the right fit for them. Providing only positive information may result in unrealistic expectations and ultimately lead to dissatisfaction and turnover. Therefore, option A is not true.

Deck 3: Attraction and Socialization