Question 1

Flextime is the prescribed number of hours employees are supposed to spend on the job.

Accepted Answer

Flextime refers to a flexible work schedule that allows employees to choose their working hours within agreed limits, rather than sticking to a prescribed number of hours at specific times.

Question 2

Sexual harassment refers to behavior that reflects an insulting, hostile, and degrading attitude toward all women.

Accepted Answer

Sexual harassment can target anyone regardless of gender and does not exclusively reflect attitudes toward all women; it can be directed at men or individuals of any gender identity.

Question 3

One disadvantage of telecommuting is the loss of social interaction.

Accepted Answer

Telecommuting can lead to isolation and a decrease in social interactions because employees are not physically present in an office environment where they can easily interact with their colleagues.

Question 4

Some telecommuters report feeling more pressure working at home rather than in a normal office.

Accepted Answer

Many telecommuters experience increased pressure due to factors like blurred work-life boundaries, constant availability expectations, and challenges in separating personal and professional life.

Question 5

Women perceive a wider range of behaviors as potentially harassing than men.

Accepted Answer

Studies and surveys have consistently shown that women tend to perceive a broader spectrum of behaviors as potentially harassing compared to men. This difference in perception can be attributed to various factors, including personal experiences, societal norms, and awareness of sexual harassment issues.

Question 6

Job simplification is the application of Theory Y to enrich jobs thereby increasing productivity and satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

Job simplification involves breaking down jobs into simpler components and removing decision-making authority, which aligns more with Theory X assumptions that workers prefer direction. Theory Y, conversely, supports job enrichment to increase satisfaction and productivity.

Question 7

Employees will take breaks whether sanctioned or not.

Accepted Answer

Employees naturally require breaks to rest and recharge, leading to unsanctioned breaks if formal breaks are not provided.

Question 8

With shift work, productivity is less on the all-night shift.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that productivity tends to decrease during the all-night shift due to factors like disrupted circadian rhythms, increased fatigue, and lower levels of alertness.

Question 9

Nominal working hours are the actual number of hours employees spend on the job.(F, pp.241-242)

Accepted Answer

Nominal working hours refer to the standard or scheduled hours set by an employer, not the actual hours worked by employees.

Question 10

More than a quarter of the U.S.workforce holds part-time jobs.

Accepted Answer

More than a quarter of the U.S. workforce holds part-time jobs.

Question 11

Job simplification may result in lowered morale.

Accepted Answer

Job simplification can lead to monotony and lack of challenge, which may decrease employee morale by reducing their sense of accomplishment and engagement with their work.

Question 12

When workplace conditions are made more comfortable, .

Accepted Answer

When workplace conditions are improved to be more comfortable, it generally leads to an increase in productivity, at least initially, as employees are more satisfied and can work more efficiently in a comfortable environment.

Question 13

Gender harassment does not necessarily involve sexual harassment.

Accepted Answer

Gender harassment refers to hostile and discriminatory behavior based on someone's gender, which does not necessarily include unwanted sexual advances or requests for sexual favors, thus differentiating it from sexual harassment.

Question 14

Not all of the nominal work hours are actually spent performing job tasks.

Accepted Answer

Many nominal work hours are spent on activities such as breaks, meetings, administrative tasks, and other non-task-specific activities, reducing the actual time spent on job-specific tasks.

Question 15

Flexible working hours increase the employees' sense of control.

Accepted Answer

Flexible working hours allow employees to adjust their work schedules to fit their personal lives better, which enhances their autonomy and sense of control over their work-life balance.

Question 16

Sexual harassment is reported to be highest in male-dominated work environments.

Accepted Answer

Studies and surveys have consistently shown that sexual harassment is more prevalent in male-dominated work environments, where imbalanced power dynamics and gender norms can contribute to a culture that tolerates or even perpetuates harassment.

Question 17

With the passage of EEOC laws, most incidents of sexual harassment are now being reported.(F, pp.251-252)

Accepted Answer

Despite the passage of EEOC laws, a significant number of sexual harassment incidents remain unreported due to various reasons such as fear of retaliation, lack of awareness about legal protections, or distrust in the reporting process.

Question 18

Fewer problems occur with the rotating shift work than with the fixed shift work.

Accepted Answer

Rotating shift work often leads to more problems such as disruption of the body's circadian rhythms, increased fatigue, and higher risk of health issues compared to fixed shift work, where individuals can maintain a more consistent sleep schedule.

Question 19

Uncongenial work settings .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Uncongenial work settings .
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Question 20

About 20 percent of telecommuting programs fail.
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Accepted Answer

Studies and reports on telecommuting programs indicate that a significant number of them face challenges or fail to meet their objectives, with failure rates often cited around or above 20 percent due to various factors such as lack of proper infrastructure, management issues, or inadequate employee engagement.

Quiz 10: Working Conditions