Question 1

Mark marches to the beat of his own drummer,while Simon plans on following in his father's footsteps.Mark is open to change,while Simon embraces

Accepted Answer

E

Question 2

_____ is defined by order,self-restriction,preservation of the past,and resistance to change.

Accepted Answer

A

Question 3

The components of engagement are urgency,being focused,intensity,and job satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

The components of engagement are often defined as vigor (similar to intensity), dedication (similar to being focused), and absorption (similar to urgency), but job satisfaction is considered a related outcome of engagement, not a component of it.

Question 4

One of the top five drivers of employee engagement for organizations in North America is pay.

Accepted Answer

While pay and benefits are important for employee satisfaction, factors such as recognition, trust in leadership, opportunities for growth, and a positive work environment are typically ranked higher in driving employee engagement.

Question 5

Maria focuses on community volunteerism,while Anna focuses on getting a promotion at work._____ are represented by Maria's and Anna's focuses.

Accepted Answer

Maria's focus on community volunteerism represents an endpoint of the dimension of values relating to social responsibility and societal contribution, whereas Anna's focus on getting a promotion at work represents an endpoint of the dimension of values relating to achievement and success. Therefore, their focuses are representing the endpoints of one of the dimensions of values.

Question 6

Managers should attempt to reduce the negative effects of stress by improving job satisfaction and by encouraging employees to take work home.

Accepted Answer

Encouraging employees to take work home can actually increase stress and contribute to burnout. Instead, managers should focus on reducing job demands, increasing control over job tasks, and providing resources and support to help employees cope with stress. Improving job satisfaction is also important in reducing the negative effects of stress.

Question 7

The idea that satisfaction results from the perception that a job allows for fulfillment of an individual's important values is called "met expectations."

Accepted Answer

The idea described is more accurately associated with the concept of "job satisfaction" based on value fulfillment, rather than "met expectations," which refers to the satisfaction or dissatisfaction that arises when comparing one's job expectations with the actual job experiences.

Question 8

Schwartz's model suggests that

Accepted Answer

Schwartz's model of values suggests that there are multiple values and that they may conflict with each other, such as the value of social justice conflicting with the value of personal achievement. Therefore, option A is correct. Options B, C, D, and E are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect Schwartz's model.

Question 9

The first step in combating bullying is to document the event in writing,particularly if the bully is your boss.

Accepted Answer

Documenting the event in writing is an important first step in combatting bullying, especially when the bully is in a position of authority such as a boss. This documentation can serve as evidence and support for future actions, such as reporting the behavior to HR or taking legal action.

Question 10

Turnover is always bad for organizations.

Accepted Answer

Turnover can have negative effects on organizations, such as decreased productivity and increased costs of hiring and training new employees, but it can also have positive effects such as bringing in fresh ideas and perspective, and allowing for opportunities for career growth and advancement for existing employees. Additionally, some amount of turnover is natural and can reflect healthy changes in the organization's structure and goals.

Question 11

According to the Ajzen model,someone's intention to engage in a particular behavior is necessarily a strong predictor of that behavior.

Accepted Answer

According to the Ajzen model, specifically the Theory of Planned Behavior, intention is a significant predictor of behavior, but not necessarily a strong one, as actual behavior can be influenced by other factors such as perceived behavioral control and external circumstances.

Question 12

In Schwartz's model,conformity and tradition are in the same wedge,but conformity is seen as less extreme than tradition.

Accepted Answer

In Schwartz's model, conformity and tradition are both in the Conservation wedge, but conformity is seen as less extreme than tradition.

Question 13

Johan believes that saving the earth is our most important responsibility.He will be strongly committed to an employer who issues hybrid cars to all sales people,emphasizes recycling,and supports volunteerism to clean up the local river.

Accepted Answer

Johan's values align with an employer who prioritizes environmental sustainability and community involvement, so he would be strongly committed to such an organization.

Question 14

Stress can have positive effects on certain OB-related outcomes.For instance,it is negatively related to absenteeism because people feel they have to work harder to meet management expectations.

Accepted Answer

Stress is generally positively related to absenteeism, meaning that as stress increases, absenteeism tends to increase as well, not decrease. People under high stress might avoid work to cope with stress, contrary to the statement.

Question 15

The two basic dimensions of Schwartz's value theory are self-enhancement/self-transcendence and ethical/unethical.

Accepted Answer

The two basic dimensions of Schwartz's value theory are self-enhancement/self-transcendence and openness to change/conservation.

Question 16

Trevor is an overachiever.His brother calls him ambitious and power hungry.Trevor exemplifies the _______ dimension.

Accepted Answer

Self-enhancement dimension includes behaviors focused on promoting oneself and gaining status or power. Trevor's desire to overachieve and be seen as ambitious and powerful aligns with this dimension.

Question 17

Personal attitudes affect behavior via intentions.

Accepted Answer

Personal attitudes, which refer to an individual's evaluation or judgment about a particular object, person, or situation, are known to influence behavior through their impact on intentions. Intentions, in turn, are the motivational factors that drive behavior by reflecting an individual's readiness to perform a specific action. Research has shown that the stronger the attitude towards a particular behavior, the stronger the intention to engage in that behavior, and the more likely the behavior will occur. Therefore, personal attitudes can significantly shape behavior by influencing the formation of intentions.

Question 18

Based on Schwartz's Value Theory,if you value achievement over universalism,you will spend your evening working hard on your term paper so that you can get a good grade,rather than volunteering at the soup kitchen.

Accepted Answer

Schwartz's Value Theory proposes that individuals prioritize certain values over others, and in this case, the value of achievement is given priority over universalism. This means that the individual would choose to spend their evening working hard on their term paper (an achievement-oriented activity) rather than volunteering at the soup kitchen (a universalistic activity).

Question 19

The basic idea of POS is that people are willing to work hard and commit to their organizations when they believe that the organization truly cares about their best interests.

Accepted Answer

This is the basic idea behind POS - that when employees feel valued and supported by their organization, they are more likely to be engaged and committed to their work.

Question 20

There is only one model of the causes of job satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

There are multiple models of the causes of job satisfaction, including the Job Characteristics Theory, the Two-Factor Theory, and the Social Exchange Theory, among others.

Quiz 2: Values and Attitudes