Question 1

Higher job satisfaction cultivates positive moods,which are associated with all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Higher job satisfaction is generally associated with decreased absenteeism, not increased absenteeism. It is also associated with the other options listed.

Question 2

You are working for a textile manufacturer.Once a week,on a voluntary basis,you have a meeting with other workers,and you discuss various ways that you might be able to improve efficiency.Sometimes,you also talk about business problems that the company is having and different ways the textile firm might handle them.You are participating in what is known as a

Accepted Answer

A quality circle is a group of workers who voluntarily meet to discuss ways to improve efficiency and solve business problems. This description matches the scenario in the question. Self-managed teams are groups of workers who have the authority to make decisions about their own work processes, but this is not indicated in the scenario. Task analysis groups are focused on analyzing specific tasks or processes, not necessarily on improving efficiency or solving broader business problems. Scientific management teams are focused on applying principles of scientific management, such as time and motion studies, to improve efficiency, which is not explicitly mentioned in the scenario.

Question 3

Regarding quality circles,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

Low job satisfaction is associated with all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Low job satisfaction is not associated with lower training costs. In fact, low job satisfaction may lead to higher training costs as employees may require more training and development to improve their skills and job satisfaction. A, B, and D are all true as low job satisfaction can lead to higher rates of absenteeism, employee turnover, and theory X leadership (where managers use an authoritarian approach and do not trust their employees).

Question 5

Max is in a work group at his company that has a high degree of freedom with respect to how the group members achieve their target goals.Max works in a(n)

Accepted Answer

A self-managed team is a work group that has a high degree of autonomy and freedom in achieving their goals, making it the best choice for this scenario. Agentic-communal groups involve group members fulfilling both task-oriented and relation-oriented roles, scientific management teams involve strict management control and direction, and quality circles are groups focused on quality improvement projects. None of these options fit the description of a work group with a high degree of freedom.

Question 6

Higher rates of job satisfaction cultivate positive moods,which are associated with all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Higher rates of job satisfaction are typically associated with better performance, lower rates of absenteeism and employee turnover, and a greater willingness to help others on the job. However, there is no evidence to suggest that positive moods associated with job satisfaction lead to less creative problem-solving. In fact, some studies suggest that positive moods can actually enhance creativity and innovation.

Question 7

Regarding self-managed teams,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Self-managed teams are not just voluntary discussion groups that submit suggestions to management. They are actually groups of workers who are given a significant amount of autonomy and decision-making power regarding their work processes and outcomes. They are accountable for achieving their goals and are responsible for their own performance.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of self-managed teams?

Accepted Answer

Self-managed teams are not an example of scientific management. In scientific management, workers are given specific tasks to perform and are closely supervised to ensure they do them efficiently. Self-managed teams have more autonomy and are responsible for managing their own work processes. Agentic leadership, which emphasizes individual empowerment and autonomy, is often associated with self-managed teams.

Question 9

Regarding increased job satisfaction,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Theory X leadership believes that employees are lazy and must be controlled and coerced to work, which is likely to lead to lower job satisfaction. Therefore, increased job satisfaction is unlikely to be fostered by Theory X leadership. The other statements are true.

Question 10

Which of the following has resulted in better cooperation and teamwork within organizations and better uses of the talents and strengths of individual employees?

Accepted Answer

Self-managed teams have resulted in better cooperation and teamwork within organizations and better uses of the talents and strengths of individual employees. Self-managed teams empower employees to make decisions and manage their work processes themselves, leading to better collaboration and utilization of their skills. Theory X management groups and scientific management groups do not focus on employee empowerment and teamwork. Agentic leadership teams focus more on individual achievement rather than teamwork.

Question 11

Which of the following are allowed to choose their own methods of achieving results within a company,as long as these methods are effective?

Accepted Answer

Self-managed teams are groups of employees who work together to achieve a common goal and are allowed to choose their own methods of achieving those goals as long as they are effective. Theory X and scientific management groups typically have a more rigid and controlling approach to management, while quality circles focus on identifying and solving specific problems within a company.

Question 12

Regarding job satisfaction,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Increased job satisfaction usually leads to higher productivity and lower employee turnover, which can actually result in cost savings for the company. Therefore, it does not usually result in higher training costs and inefficiency.

Question 13

Josh emphasizes Theory X leadership at his company and has just seen an immediate increase in productivity.According to your textbook,he can expect which of the following in the future?

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Regarding quality circles,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Quality circles are based on the Theory Y leadership style, which assumes that employees are intrinsically motivated and want to do their best. Therefore, Theory X, which assumes that employees are lazy and need constant direction and control, is contradictory to the philosophy of quality circles.

Question 15

Which term is closest in meaning to the concept of management by objectives?

Accepted Answer

Management by objectives (MBO) is a strategic management model that aims to improve the performance of an organization by clearly defining objectives that are agreed to by both management and employees. The concept emphasizes setting clear, achievable goals and working towards them in a collaborative manner, which aligns closely with the idea of self-managed teams. These teams operate with a degree of autonomy, making decisions and managing their work towards agreed-upon objectives, similar to the principles of MBO.

Question 16

Regarding management by objectives,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Management by objectives is not part of the leadership style known as scientific management. Scientific management focuses on the systematic study of work processes with the aim of identifying the most efficient way of performing tasks. Management by objectives, on the other hand, is a goal-setting and feedback process designed to align organizational objectives with individual goals and to motivate employees to achieve those goals.

Question 17

Janie works for a company in which she is part of a group that is allowed to choose its own methods of achieving results,as long as the results are effective.Janie is a part of a

Accepted Answer

Janie is part of a self-managed team, as she is given the autonomy to choose her own methods of achieving results as long as they are effective. This is a characteristic of self-managed teams, as opposed to Theory X management groups, scientific management groups, or quality circles, which typically have more centralized control and direction.

Question 18

Which of the following are voluntary discussion groups that seek ways to solve business problems and improve efficiency?

Accepted Answer

Quality circles are voluntary discussion groups that aim to solve business problems and improve efficiency by involving employees at all levels of the organization in decision-making and problem-solving. Scientific management teams, work efficiency teams, and task analysis groups may also work towards improving efficiency, but do not necessarily involve voluntary employee participation in the same way that quality circles do.

Question 19

The degree to which a person is comfortable with his or her work is referred to as

Accepted Answer

Job satisfaction refers to the degree to which a person feels positively or negatively about their job, including factors such as pay, work environment, and opportunities for advancement. Job enrichment is a process of redesigning a job to increase its complexity and challenge, while the quality circle is a group of employees who meet regularly to discuss and solve workplace problems. Impression management refers to the strategies individuals use to control the impressions others have of them.

Question 20

A group of employees who work together toward shared goals is called a

Accepted Answer

A self-managed team is a group of employees who work together toward shared goals with minimal supervision from management. Theory X management and scientific management are management theories, not groups of employees. A quality circle is a specific type of self-managed team focused on improving quality in the workplace.

Quiz 75: Applied Psychology: Industrialorganizational Psychology

Higher job satisfaction cultivates positive moods,which are associated with all of the following EXCEPT

Regarding quality circles,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Low job satisfaction is associated with all of the following EXCEPT

Max is in a work group at his company that has a high degree of freedom with respect to how the group members achieve their target goals.Max works in a(n)

Higher rates of job satisfaction cultivate positive moods,which are associated with all of the following EXCEPT

Regarding self-managed teams,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of self-managed teams?

Regarding increased job satisfaction,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which of the following has resulted in better cooperation and teamwork within organizations and better uses of the talents and strengths of individual employees?

Which of the following are allowed to choose their own methods of achieving results within a company,as long as these methods are effective?

Regarding job satisfaction,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Josh emphasizes Theory X leadership at his company and has just seen an immediate increase in productivity.According to your textbook,he can expect which of the following in the future?

Regarding quality circles,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which term is closest in meaning to the concept of management by objectives?

Regarding management by objectives,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Janie works for a company in which she is part of a group that is allowed to choose its own methods of achieving results,as long as the results are effective.Janie is a part of a

Which of the following are voluntary discussion groups that seek ways to solve business problems and improve efficiency?

The degree to which a person is comfortable with his or her work is referred to as

A group of employees who work together toward shared goals is called a