Principles of Management Final (Chapters 10,11,13)

According to Tannenbaum and Schmidt's leadership continuum, what is a manager who uses the strongest level of boss-centered leadership likely to do? a. Present an idea and invite questions. b. Permit subordinates to function within limits. c. Seek suggestions and incorporate them in the decision. d. Present a problem and make decisions. e. Make a decision and announce it.

e. Make a decision and announce it.

Stitches, Inc. is a specialty clothing manufacturer. Clothing is produced in bulk quantities and then customized with monograms and other unique embellishments before final shipment. Employees on the custom stitching line are compensated for each individual item completed. What type of reward system is used in the custom stitching department? a. Merit pay plan b. Gainsharing program c. Overtime d. Scanlon plan e. Piece-rate incentive plan

e. Piece-rate incentive plan

According to the two-factor theory, which of the following is a hygiene factor that influences an employee's satisfaction or dissatisfaction? a. Recognition b. Advancement and growth c. Achievement d. The work itself e. Working conditions

e. Working conditions

One reason organizations create teams is to _____. a. relieve workers of decision-making responsibility b. strengthen the role of managers as supervisors c. assert control over employees' actions d. limit flexibility e. capitalize on the knowledge and motivation of workers

e. capitalize on the knowledge and motivation of workers

Abbott, a shoe manufacturing company, strives to keep its workers satisfied. The company allows flexible time shifts and offers family-centered benefits. According to the Michigan studies, management is demonstrating _____ behavior. a. initiating-structure b. consideration c. job-centered leader d. authoritative e. employee-centered leader

e. employee-centered leader

Chandra owns a delivery business. When Chandra's delivery drivers are experiencing a great deal of interpersonal conflict, Chandra reminds them that cooperation with one another is necessary for the continued profitability of the firm, and for their job security. Chandra is controlling conflict by _____. a. matching personalities and work habits of worker b. expanding the resource base c. using appropriate coordination techniques d. changing established procedures e. focusing workers' attention on superordinate goals

e. focusing workers' attention on superordinate goals

Darcy joined a group supporting literacy in elementary schools because the teachers in the group all shared his outlook on primary education. He joined for _____. a. groupthink b. instrumental benefits c. group activities d. need satisfaction e. interpersonal attraction

e. interpersonal attraction

Woojin believes his union will protect him from getting fired, and he believes that the only way to get a promotion is if the person above him retires or dies. Woojin has _____. a. high effort-to-performance expectancy, and low performance-to-outcome expectancy b. low effort-to-performance expectancy, and high performance-to-outcome expectancy c. high effort-to-performance expectancy, and high performance-to-outcome expectancy d. zero valence e. low effort-to-performance expectancy, and low performance-to-outcome expectancy

e. low effort-to-performance expectancy, and low performance-to-outcome expectancy

Mary knows that Akua and Dominik do not work well together. Mary assigns the two men separate work areas. She is controlling conflict by _____. a. increasing competition among individuals b. focusing employees' attention on higher-level goals c. using appropriate coordination techniques d. expanding the resource base e. matching personalities and work habits of employees

e. matching personalities and work habits of employees

A large technology firm is opening a new office in a different country. When the management finds out that the work has been stalled, a project manager, with high personal values, is asked to bribe a local official, in order to fix the delay. The project manager is likely to experience _____ conflict. a. intersender b. group-role c. interrole d. intrasender e. person-role

e. person-role

The top management of a beverage manufacturing company has put together a team to handle the marketing of its new health drink. However, the team members are unable to agree on the best way to equitably divide the group tasks. In addition, two group members are trying to take over the leadership role, and this has led to more conflict. This group is at the _____ stage of group development. a. performing b. reforming c. norming d. forming e. storming

e. storming

When a person has an internal locus of control, which leadership style will likely be best for them? a. Participative b. Coercive c. Achievement-oriented d. Supportive e. Directive

a. Participative

Geert believes that if he and his team complete their project under budget and time constraints, they will all receive a bonus. Geert also believes this might result in a promotion for him. Which of the following does this scenario illustrate? a. Performance-to-outcome expectancy b. Two-factor theory c. Equity theory d. Maslow's esteem needs e. The Porter-Lawler extension

a. Performance-to-outcome expectancy

Which of the following approaches to identifying a leader is a person using if he votes for a politician based on his communication skills, intelligence, appearance, and assertiveness? a. Trait approach b. Vroom's decision tree approach c. LPC theory d. Fiedler's contingency theory e. Path-goal theory

a. Trait approach

Punishment involves the use of _____ power. a. coercive b. expert c. reward d. referent e. legitimate

a. coercive

Marco thrives on setting goals for himself, and he has a strong need for specific and immediate feedback. Which need does this fulfill for Marco? a. Esteem. b. Achievement. c. Power. d. Affiliation. e. Security.

b. Achievement.

Verbal reprimands, written reprimands, disciplinary layoffs, fines, demotion, and termination are examples of _____ power possessed by managers. a. expert b. coercive c. legitimate d. reward e. referent

b. coercive

Mihee, the chief nurse in a hospital, sets challenging goals for her subordinates because she has confidence in her fellow nurses. Based on the path-goal theory, what kind of leader behavior is Mihee exhibiting? a. Task-oriented b. Employee-centered c. Achievement-oriented d. Bureaucratic e. Relationship-oriented

c. Achievement-oriented

Carolyn, a manager, discusses and reasons with the Board of Directors of her company until they agree to let her try her new strategic plan for a trial period. Carolyn is using _____ in the given situation. a. coercion b. passive aggression​ c. persuasion d. an obligation e. inducement

c. persuasion

Juslio put in extra hours to complete an important project on time after unanticipated complications threw it off schedule. In recognition of his efforts, he received a bonus. This motivates him to put in more hard work and better performances. The organization has used _____ to strengthen his behavior. a. distortion b. punishment c. positive reinforcement d. extinction e. avoidance

c. positive reinforcement

When a leader has a high degree of charisma and loyalty, they also have a high degree of _____ power. a. expert b. legitimate c. referent d. reward e. coercive

c. referent

Juwan's team is working on a complex project with a very tight schedule and a strict budget. When team members feel stressed out by the demands, they often go to Juwan to vent or let off steam. Juwan is filling a _____ on his team. a. norm generalization b. task specialist role c. socioemotional role d. norm establishment e. monitor

c. socioemotional role

Trini always keeps the interim deadlines in mind as well as her team's final project due date. She makes sure that the team meets those interim dates, whether it is by encouraging more work hours, finding additional resources, or some other solution. Trini is filling a _____ role. a. tension relief b. monitor c. task specialist d. norm establishment e. socioemotional

c. task specialist

According to the path-goal theory, if people perceive that they are lacking in abilities, they are most likely to prefer _____ to help them understand path-goal relationships better. a. achievement-oriented leadership b. supportive leadership c. result-oriented leadership d. directive leadership e. participative leadership

d. directive leadership

During the _____ stage of group development, group members begin to recognize and accept their roles, and understand the roles of other members. a. storming b. conforming c. forming d. norming e. performing

d. norming

If subordinates perceive themselves to have a lot of abilities, they are most likely to _____. a. support an authoritarian leader b. support a controlling leader c. resent managers who delegate work d. resent directive leadership e. resent participative leadership

d. resent directive leadership

According to Fiedler, a task is structured when it is _____. a. routine, difficult to understand, and unambiguous b. irregular, difficult to understand, and ambiguous c. routine, easy to understand, and ambiguous d. routine, easy to understand, and unambiguous e. irregular, difficult to understand, and unambiguous

d. routine, easy to understand, and unambiguous

Jewel works as part of a team that is engaging, and she enjoys being a part of it. Even though the team members enjoy working with each other, they are all committed to performing at a high level. When cohesiveness and performance norms are high, what is the likely outcome? a. Restricted performance b. Autocratic leadership c. Role ambiguity d. Intrarole conflict e. High performance

e. High performance

The leader-member exchange (LMX) model of leadership _____. a. involves being friendly and approachable, showing concern for subordinate welfare, and treating members as equal b. indicates there is only one way to achieve maximum results from employees c. is recommended for situations when time is of the highest importance in making a decision d. suggests that managers can use four types of leader behavior to clarify subordinates' paths to goal attainment e. stresses the importance of variable relationships between supervisors and each of their subordinates

e. stresses the importance of variable relationships between supervisors and each of their subordinates

According to expectancy theory, in order for motivated behavior to occur, which condition must be met? a. A person must believe that if effort is expended, high performance will result. b. Performance must be based on areas of personal satisfaction. c. There must be both intrinsic and extrinsic rewards. d. The sum of the valence must be below zero. e. All effort will result in a certain, desired outcome.

a. A person must believe that if effort is expended, high performance will result.

Paramita is a manager who is extremely intent on getting the job done. She does not show much consideration for her staff, and she expects them to work late as needed to meet deadlines and achieve goals. According to the Leadership Grid, Paramita's style reflects what type of management? a. Authority-compliance b. Country club c. Impoverished d. Middle-of-the-road e. Team

a. Authority-compliance

In which way does avoidance act as a reinforcement? a. By allowing escape from undesirable consequences b. By eliminating consequences c. By providing a desirable consequence d. By providing undesirable consequences e. By ignoring behavior that needs to be changed

a. By allowing escape from undesirable consequences

According to the expectancy theory, which of the following conditions must be met for motivated behavior to occur? a. Effort-to-performance expectancy must be greater than zero. b. The sum of the valences for an outcome must be less than zero. c. Every outcome must have a negative valence. d. Performance-to-outcome expectancy must be less than zero. e. The individual must believe that effort and performance are unrelated.

a. Effort-to-performance expectancy must be greater than zero.

Rabeya gives her employees a lot of freedom as to how they get their work done and the goals they set for themselves. She also allows them to make decisions that will allow them to resolve issues that arise. What does Rabeya use to motivate her employees? a. Empowerment b. Participation c. Flexibility d. Positive reinforcement e. Behavior modification

a. Empowerment

Competition for scarce resources, especially funding, can often lead to which type of conflict within an organization? a. Intergroup b. Interorganizational c. Intrapersonal d. Socialization e. Cohesion

a. Intergroup

According to Herzberg's two-factor theory of motivation, which of the following is a hygiene factor on the job? a. Interpersonal relations b. Wages and benefits c. Achievement d. The work itself e. Responsibility

a. Interpersonal relations

If employees at LevelTech are "caught in the act" of doing good work, they receive a $100 prepaid debit card. The managers all have a number of these cards, and they can hand them out whenever they want to. Employees never know when one of the managers may drop by and "catch" them. Which type of reinforcement schedule is being used in this company? a. Variable-interval b. Extinction c. Punishment d. Variable-ratio e. Fixed-interval

a. Variable-interval

Employees at GreenTech Inc. complete their schedules on time as every hour they take in excess may lead to a corresponding loss of pay. Their behaviors are strengthened through _____. a. avoidance b. extinction c. punishment d. positive reinforcement e. incentives

a. avoidance

Interpersonal problem solving refers to the resolution of conflict using _____. a. confrontation b. avoidance c. negotiation d. smoothing e. compromise

a. confrontation

Based on the Michigan studies, Rensis Likert argued that the _____ behavior generally tends to be more effective. a. employee-centered leader b. considerate c. job-centered leader d. initiating structure e. authoritative

a. employee-centered leader

The process of establishing a role structure begins with the _____ role. a. expected b. sent c. controlled d. enacted e. perceived

a. expected

In the two-factor theory, the factors that influence the satisfaction continuum, which are related specifically to work content, are called _____ factors. a. motivation b. hygiene c. environmental d. security e. esteem

a. motivation

At Mawly Enterprises, the staff working in R&D, who are expected to be creative and innovative, often come to work wearing shorts and T-shirts or other extremely casual attire. The production staff tends to wear business casual clothing, while the marketing staff and sales reps almost always wear suits. This illustrates a lack of _____between groups. a. norm generalization b. norm dynamism c. socialization d. cohesiveness e. norm variation

a. norm generalization

The more a manager uses coercive power, the more likely he is to encourage _____. a. resentment b. good will c. tolerance d. sympathy e. cordiality

a. resentment

In group role structure, the _____ role comprises the messages and cues that group members use to communicate their expectations to another member. a. sent b. received c. intrasender d. enacted e. expected

a. sent

Paramita is a manager who is extremely intent on getting the job done. She does not show much consideration for her staff, and she expects them to work late as needed to meet deadlines and achieve goals. According to the Leadership Grid, Paramita's style reflects what type of management? a. Impoverished b. Authority-compliance c. Team d. Middle-of-the-road e. Country club

b. Authority-compliance

Nour's group gets along well and never experiences any conflict. All group members agree when someone has a new suggestion or idea. If no conflict is ever experienced, what might be the outcome for the group? a. Hostility b. Complacency c. High performance d. Creativity e. Interdependence

b. Complacency

Nour's group gets along well and never experiences any conflict. All group members agree when someone has a new suggestion or idea. If no conflict is ever experienced, what might be the outcome for the group? a. Interdependence b. Complacency c. High performance d. Creativity e. Hostility

b. Complacency

Junhua is in charge of maintaining all the computers in the organization. Additionally, whenever an employee has a problem with their computer, they call Junhua. What type of power does Junhua have in this organization? a. Referent b. Expert c. Coercive d. Reward e. Legitimate

b. Expert

Leo told an inappropriate joke at the staff meeting, and his coworker ignored it by not laughing or acknowledging it. What was she using to change this behavior? a. Avoidance b. Extinction c. Positive reinforcement d. Distortion e. Punishment

b. Extinction

Ugar wants to reward positive behaviors, but he wants to do so in a way that is most effective. What should Ugar do to reward his employees for those behaviors he wants to encourage? a. He should provide reinforcements at variable intervals. b. He should provide reinforcements using a variable-ratio number of observed behaviors. c. He should provide reinforcements after a fixed number of observed behaviors. d. He should provide reinforcements every time a desired behavior occurs. e. He should provide reinforcements at fixed intervals.

b. He should provide reinforcements using a variable-ratio number of observed behaviors.

What is a counterproductive side effect of using punishment as a reinforcement method? a. Motivation b. Resentment c. Participation d. Empowerment e. Commitment

b. Resentment

Dane has been appointed leader of a project task force. He has legitimate power in this position. The task is unstructured. Also, Dane has weak leader-member relations. According to Fiedler's LPC theory, what type of leadership style is appropriate in this situation? a. Participative b. Task-oriented c. Relationship-oriented d. Concern for people e. Transformational leadership

b. Task-oriented

How can confrontation be used within an organization when seeking a solution to a problem? a. To control the conflict b. To resolve the conflict c. To evaluate the quality of the conflict d. To maintain the conflict e. To stimulate the conflict

b. To resolve the conflict

Which of the following approaches to identifying a leader is a person using if he votes for a politician based on his communication skills, intelligence, appearance, and assertiveness? a. LPC theory b. Trait approach c. Vroom's decision tree approach d. Fiedler's contingency theory e. Path-goal theory

b. Trait approach

According to the Porter-Lawler extension, when would a person most likely be satisfied with rewards? a. When they result in social equity b. When they are perceived as equitable c. When the reward is greater than the effort required to achieve it d. When they are greater than the perceived input e. When goals are particularly challenging and effort is required

b. When they are perceived as equitable

Brianne, a senior engineer, prefers to work in a job that provides her the opportunity to interact with people and make new friends on the job. Brianne has a need for _____. a. achievement b. affiliation c. esteem d. security e. power

b. affiliation

Armen is required to follow a forty-hour work schedule,but he can work up to 10 hours per day and leave by lunchtime on Friday. This reflects a _____. a. flexible work schedule b. compressed work schedule c. traditional work schedule d. telecommuting arrangement e. job sharing arrangement

b. compressed work schedule

According to Maslow's hierarchy, _____ needs include the need that people have for recognition, positive self-image, and self-respect. a. security b. esteem c. self-actualization d. belongingness e. achievement

b. esteem

Managers can stimulate conflict by _____. a. matching personalities and work habits of employees b. placing employee groups in competitive situations c. expanding the resource base of the organization d. enhancing coordination of interdependence e. focusing employee attention on superordinate goals

b. placing employee groups in competitive situations

A manager should set clear and reasonable expectations and send clear and straightforward cues in order to avoid _____. a. intrarole conflict b. role ambiguity c. role dynamism d. interrole conflict e. storming

b. role ambiguity

Sales have been somewhat flat this month, so the sales manager has established a contest among the sales people. If the overall sales reach a certain level, then the salesperson with the highest net sales will get a reward. In this situation, the sales manager is _____ conflict. a. eliminating b. stimulating c. controlling d. resolving e. confronting

b. stimulating

Which of the following is true of conflict among groups? a. Conflict is always detrimental to organizations b. A high degree of conflict among team members always results in high performance levels. c. A moderate level of conflict among group members can spark creativity and initiative. d. Conflict is always short lived and does not last for more than a couple of days. e. Conflict occurs between two or more individuals and not among groups or organizations.

c. A moderate level of conflict among group members can spark creativity and initiative.

During the interview process, Olesia told a highly qualified candidate that if they accepted the position, the company would cover the cost of relocation and provide an additional bonus. What did Olesia use to encourage the candidate to accept the position? a. Referent power b. Coercion c. Inducement d. Obligation e. Persuasion

c. Inducement

Eva reviews daily reports to identify errors. Then she meets with representatives from the purchasing and inventory departments to discuss ways to eliminate or prevent recurring problems. Which type of motivational strategy is Eva's organization using by allowing her to make decisions about her work? a. Compression b. Job-sharing c. Participation d. Flexibility e. Extinction

c. Participation

Which type of reinforcement would a speeding ticket be? a. Extinction b. Variable-interval c. Punishment d. Fixed-ratio e. Avoidance

c. Punishment

Which of the following can make an informal leader a desirable asset in a group? a. The appointment to the role by the organization b. Ability to carry out either the task role or the socioemotional role, but not both c. Referent or expert power d. Ability to counter goals and norms of the organization e. Offering socioemotional support to team members

c. Referent or expert power

Dane has been appointed leader of a project task force. He has legitimate power in this position. The task is unstructured. Also, Dane has weak leader-member relations. According to Fiedler's LPC theory, what type of leadership style is appropriate in this situation? a. Participative b. Relationship-oriented c. Task-oriented d. Transformational leadership e. Concern for people

c. Task-oriented

Alberto complimented Daniel on his project updates two weeks in a row. Then he waited a month to compliment him again. Not knowing when Alberto will drop by for inspection, Daniel keeps his projects updated regularly. What reinforcement schedule is he using? a. Fixed-variable b. Fixed-interval c. Variable-interval d. Variable-ratio e. Fixed-ratio

c. Variable-interval

In the context of the Vroom's decision tree approach, when managers present a problem to their group at a meeting, get their suggestions, and then make the decision, they follow the _____ decision-making style. a. facilitate b. decide c. consult group d. delegate e. consult individually

c. consult group

Ana is a police detective and is just as good a detective as her male counterparts. Because she is female, many of her counterparts assume that she will type up their reports as well as her own. She is increasingly feeling underrewarded for her efforts. In terms of _____, she will decrease her inputs by refusing to do additional work and try to reduce the gap between work and rewards. a. hierarchy of needs theory b. expectancy theory c. equity theory d. reinforcement theory e. two-factor theory

c. equity theory

The nursing staff in the operating room at the local hospital are an example of a(n) _____. a. task group b. interest group c. functional group d. problem-solving team e. virtual team

c. functional group

In Fiedler's model, the most favorable situations are those that have _____. a. good leader-member relations, unstructured tasks, and weak leader position power b. good leader-member relations, unstructured tasks, and strong leader position power c. good leader-member relations, highly structured tasks, and strong leader position power d. poor leader-member relations, unstructured tasks, and weak leader position power e. poor leader-member relations, highly structured tasks, and strong leader position power

c. good leader-member relations, highly structured tasks, and strong leader position power

Emily thinks Alex is a narcissist who only wants to talk about himself, and therefore tries to avoid him. They have _____. a. intergroup conflict b. person-role conflict c. interpersonal conflict d. sequential interdependencies e. pooled interdependencies

c. interpersonal conflict

The OB Mod program starts by_______. a. tying target behaviors to specific kinds of reinforcement b. identifying available rewards c. specifying behaviors that are to be increased or decreased d. establishing an interval schedule for reinforcement e. determining the appropriate ratio required for rewards

c. specifying behaviors that are to be increased or decreased

Which type of leader behavior, identified by the path-goal theory, primarily involves setting challenging goals, expecting subordinates to perform at high levels, encouraging subordinates, and showing confidence in subordinates' abilities? a. Relationship-oriented b. Supportive c. Participative d. Achievement-oriented e. Directive

d. Achievement-oriented

Leo told an inappropriate joke at the staff meeting, and his coworker ignored it by not laughing or acknowledging it. What was she using to change this behavior? a. Positive reinforcement b. Avoidance c. Punishment d. Extinction e. Distortion

d. Extinction

The sales department at Midwest Textiles has been together for years, and when they meet their identified objectives, they move on to new ones. Which type of group is the sales department considered to be? a. Quality circle b. Informal group c. Interest group d. Functional group e. Task force

d. Functional group

Woojin wears a shirt and tie to work every day, even though it isn't required. He also asked to be placed on high-profile projects so that he can be linked to successful work. Which of the following is Woojin using? a. Political behavior b. Strategic leadership c. Transformational leadership d. Impression management e. Ethnocentrism

d. Impression management

Which type of power is power granted through the organizational hierarchy? a. Reward b. Coercive c. Expert d. Legitimate e. Referent

d. Legitimate

When a person has an internal locus of control, which leadership style will likely be best for them? a. Achievement-oriented b. Supportive c. Coercive d. Participative e. Directive

d. Participative

Petra knows what is expected of her at work, and she has procedures and precedents to rely on when she is uncertain. Which of the following does Petra experience a high degree of? a. Mutual trust b. Leader-member relations c. Favorableness d. Task structure e. Position power

d. Task structure

Each week control inspectors at McHeinz Inc. randomly select items from an assembly line for inspection and compliment the workers for every product that meets their expectations on quality. However, they vary the number of items they inspect each time. This motivates the employees to put in more effort to ensure that all the items are of the required quality. Which reinforcement schedule are the quality control inspectors using? a. Fixed-interval b. Variable-fixed c. Fixed-ratio d. Variable-ratio e. Variable-interval

d. Variable-ratio

As a property, leadership can be best defined as _____. a. the ability to shape employee behavior without using force b. the practice of empowering employees to participate in organizational decision making c. the ability to adjust to and understand changes in the workplace d. a set of characteristics found in people who can influence the behavior of others e. a set of belief that supports the practice of interpersonal risk taking in teams

d. a set of characteristics found in people who can influence the behavior of others

According to Vroom's decision tree approach to leadership, for a given problem statement, if the decision significance, importance of commitment, and leader expertise are all high, but the likelihood of commitment and group support are both low, the recommended decision-making process is _____. a. delegate b. decide c. facilitate d. consult (group) e. consult (individually)

d. consult (group)

Workers at Windlock Works Inc. were instructed by their supervisor to bring quality defects down to 1 per 1 million pieces, a 350 percent improvement, in the next three months. The workers are most likely to be challenged by goal _____. a. acceptance b. specificity c. conformity d. difficulty e. congruity

d. difficulty

A disadvantage of using compressed work schedules is that _____. a. some individuals develop resentment as they feel constrained by their job schedules b. it makes it difficult for employees to attend routine personal businesses c. employees have to work additional hours all five days of a week d. employees put too much effort in a single day, and they tend to perform at lower levels e. it gives employees more personal control over the times they work

d. employees put too much effort in a single day, and they tend to perform at lower levels

Windmere allows its administrative employees to arrive any time between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., and to leave any time between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., as long as they work an eight-hour day. This arrangement is known as________. a. empowerment b. a nine-eighty schedule c. compressed work schedule d. flextime e. traditional schedule

d. flextime

Elena is getting to know the other members of her project team. A group structure is beginning to emerge as the members establish some basic ground rules and figure out acceptable behaviors and roles. This group is in the _____ stage of development. a. conforming b. storming c. performing d. forming e. norming

d. forming

A(n) _____ group is a permanent group created by the organization to accomplish a number of organizational purposes with an unspecified time horizon. a. problem-solving b. interest c. virtual d. functional e. task

d. functional

The CEO at Green Inc. has established that employees should adhere to a vertical communication process and a fixed work flow system, and she strictly monitors these processes. The steps taken by the CEO at Green Inc. reflect the _____ behavior of leaders suggested by the Ohio State studies. a. consideration b. authoritative c. employee-centered d. initiating structure e. job-centered

d. initiating structure

Cheri and Aaron both wanted to work part time, and they found a lawyer who was willing to split one full-time paralegal job between the two of them so that Cheri works mornings and Aaron works afternoons. This arrangement is known as________. a. reinforcement b. behavior modification c. participation d. job sharing e. flextime

d. job sharing

Lisette has just moved to a new city. In order to meet new people, she joined a local book club. She did this for _____. a. norm conformation b. instrumental benefits c. group goals d. needs satisfaction e. interpersonal attraction

d. needs satisfaction

Tariq Lennox demonstrates high moral standards with every decision he makes and inspires others to follow suit. From the given information, we can say that he has _____ power. a. expert b. legitimate c. technological d. referent e. coercive

d. referent

According to the motivation framework, after a worker notices an unfilled need, the next step is a. determining future needs. b. choosing a behavior that satisfies the need. c. identifying a need deficiency. d. searching for ways to satisfy the need. e. evaluating need satisfaction.

d. searching for ways to satisfy the need.

A technology firm creates a group whose only purpose is to develop a pre-launch marketing strategy for a new product. The group will disband one month after the product is launched. This is an example of a(n) ________ group. a. interest b. work team c. change d. task e. functional

d. task

In the Ohio State studies, employees of supervisors who ranked high on initiating structure a. expressed high levels of satisfaction. b. had low productivity. c. reflected low absence rates. d. were high performers. e. were confused about the leader-subordinate role.

d. were high performers.

Although she could have refused the project, Marah agreed to work on it because she knows that if she does well, her manager will consider her for a promotion. Which type of power is Marah's manager using? a. Inspirational appeal b. Expert appeal c. Coercion d. Legitimate request e. Instrumental compliance

e. Instrumental compliance

Which type of conflict occurs when there is a conflict between the roles one plays in different teams and one's permanent role in a functional group? a. Intersender b. Intrasender c. Person-role d. Intrarole e. Interrole

e. Interrole

Which type of conflict occurs when a single source sends clear but contradictory messages? a. Intersender b. Intrarole c. Person-role d. Interrole e. Intrasender

e. Intrasender