Question 1

Which personality characteristic is NOT associated with successful leaders?

Accepted Answer

High narcissism is not associated with successful leadership as it can lead to a self-centered focus and disregard for others, which can harm team dynamics and relationships. The other options (high self-confidence, high intelligence, and high integrity) are commonly seen as traits associated with successful leadership.

Question 2

The process by which members become absorbed into the culture of the organization is ____.

Accepted Answer

Organizational socialization is the process by which new members of an organization become absorbed into the organization's culture. Organizational climate refers to the overall atmosphere or mood within an organization. Organizational culture refers to the shared values, beliefs, and practices of an organization. Workforce planning involves assessing current and future workforce needs to ensure the organization has the right talent in the right roles at the right time.

Question 3

Organizational culture is ____ than organizational climate.

Accepted Answer

Organizational culture is more stable than organizational climate because it is deeply rooted in the beliefs, values, and assumptions of an organization and tends to be resistant to change. On the other hand, organizational climate is more temporary and can change rapidly based on factors such as leadership, communication, and employee morale.

Question 4

Research indicates that ____ of U.S. professionals indicated that a positive online reputation influences their decision to hire job candidates.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research indicates that ____ of U.S. professionals...

Question 5

Two or more employees who "(a)exist to perform organizationally relevant tasks, (b)share one or more common goals, (c)interact socially, (d)exhibit task interdependencies (i.e., work flow, goals, outcomes), (e)maintain and manage boundaries, and (f)are embedded in an organizational context that sets boundaries, constrains the team, and influences exchanges with other units in the broader entity" form a(n)____.

Accepted Answer

A work group meets all of the criteria listed in the question, whereas a committee may not necessarily have task interdependencies or be embedded in an organizational context, and a collaboration may not have clear boundaries or be a formalized group. There is no information to support the existence of a suboffice team.

Question 6

Employment law in the United States is primarily meant to ____.

Accepted Answer

Employment law in the United States is primarily meant to protect and provide equal opportunities for individuals, regardless of their race, gender, religion, or other protected characteristic. This includes preventing discrimination in hiring, promotion, and other employment practices, ensuring fair pay and benefits, and establishing minimum standards for working conditions. While employment law may also address other issues such as religious accommodation, its overall purpose is to create a level playing field for all workers.

Question 7

Women who work longer hours tend to eat ____ snacks than men who work the same number of hours.

Accepted Answer

Studies suggest that women who work longer hours tend to eat more high fat and high sugar snacks than men who work the same number of hours. This may be due to a combination of factors, including stress, lack of time for meal preparation, and the cultural expectation that women should take on more household responsibilities.

Question 8

The process used by managers to determine their needs with regard to human resources, including retaining talented as well as removing poor performers, is called ____.

Accepted Answer

Workforce planning involves determining the necessary human resources for an organization, including retaining talented employees and identifying and removing poor performers. Job analysis is a process of exploring a job to identify its tasks and responsibilities. Recruitment is the process of attracting suitable candidates for open job positions, and performance review is an evaluation of employees' job performance.

Question 9

The degree to which group members like each other, feel pride in being part of the group, and are committed to their group goals is known as ____.

Accepted Answer

Group cohesiveness refers to the level of liking, pride, and commitment among group members towards their group goals. Group homogeneity refers to the similarity among group members in terms of demographic characteristics, values, or attitudes. Organizational citizenship behavior refers to actions by employees that go beyond the requirements of their job description to benefit the organization. Job satisfaction refers to the level of contentment or fulfillment an individual experiences in their job.

Question 10

The best source in overall hiring volume, quality of hires, speed (application-to-hire time in days), and best employee retention after one and two years is ____.

Accepted Answer

Employee referrals often lead to high-quality hires, with a faster application-to-hire time, and better employee retention rates. Studies have shown that employee referrals can lead to a greater diversity of candidates and a higher chance of cultural fit within the organization.

Question 11

Kat tells her daughters that whomever does the most work will earn the biggest allowance that week. At the end of the week, her younger daughter has done far more work than her older daughter. Consequently, the younger daughter gets twice the payment as her older sister. "That's not fair! I was saving up for some earrings." complains the older sister. Which sort of "fairness" is the older sister upset about?

Accepted Answer

The older sister is upset about distributive justice, which concerns the fairness of the distribution of goods or resources. She believes that the payment should have been equal, regardless of the amount of work done.

Question 12

If an employee compares how much effort he puts in at work and feels undercompensated for that effort, he may reduce his effort in the future, according to ____.

Accepted Answer

Equity theory proposes that employees compare their inputs (such as effort, skills, experience) and outputs (such as pay, benefits, recognition) with those of others. If an employee perceives an imbalance where he or she is putting in more effort than others but receiving less output, they may reduce their effort in the future.

Question 13

The process organizations use to identify qualified individuals for a job is ____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The process organizations use to identify qualified...

Question 14

When should an employee be given a copy of the performance appraisal form that will be used in performance reviews?

Accepted Answer

The answer of When should an employee be given a...

Question 15

According to ____ theory, employees compare their inputs (the work they do)to their outcomes (salary and other compensation).

Accepted Answer

The theory being described is equity theory, which suggests that employees compare their inputs (effort, time, skills, etc.) with their outcomes (pay, benefits, recognition, etc.) to determine if they are being treated fairly. Procedural justice refers to how decisions are made, social comparison is the process of evaluating oneself in relation to others, and beneficence is the principle of doing good or advocating for the well-being of others.

Question 16

Research on work modes and office design suggests that ____ employees may want an open meeting space with in-office amenities like beverage stations.

Accepted Answer

The word "collaborating" suggests working together, which would require open meeting spaces for team members to gather and discuss ideas. The mention of "in-office amenities like beverage stations" also suggests a collaborative work environment where employees can take breaks and socialize. The other options (focusing, learning, achieving) do not necessarily require an open meeting space or in-office amenities.

Question 17

A survey of 300 professionals involved in their company's hiring process indicated that ____ use social networking sites to screen prospective employees and that they have rejected applicants based on what they found on those sites.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A survey of 300 professionals involved in...

Question 18

Sally dislikes her job and feels little obligation to her employer to stick with her position. However, the pay and benefits are excellent, so she has decided to stick with the job because it would be impossible to replace that income and benefits in the present job market. Sally has high ____ commitment.

Accepted Answer

Sally is not emotionally attached to her job (affective commitment) and does not feel a sense of moral obligation to stay with her employer (normative commitment). Instead, she is motivated by the practical considerations of salary and benefits, which is a characteristic of continuance commitment. Can-do commitment is not a recognized type of commitment in organizational behavior.

Question 19

Self-managing teams tend to ____.

Accepted Answer

Numerous studies have shown that self-managing teams tend to have better outcomes than leader-led teams in productivity, work quality, and employee quality of life. This is because self-managing teams empower employees to make decisions and take ownership of their work, which can increase motivation and job satisfaction. Additionally, self-managing teams are often better able to adapt to changing circumstances and innovate solutions to problems.

Question 20

Which kind of mentoring will produce the best outcome?

Accepted Answer

Encouraging veteran employees to mentor new employees is often the best approach as they have experience and insights that can be valuable to newcomers. By not formally assigning mentor roles, the mentoring relationship can develop naturally and be more effective. However, it is still important to provide support and resources to both parties to ensure success.

Quiz 15: Application Module A: Applying Social Psychology to Consumer Behavior