OB Exam 3

Employees who flourish report less stress and more organizational commitment and job satisfaction. They perform better, and are absent less, than employees who don't flourish. True or False?

True

Every management function and activity involves some form of direct or indirect communication. True or False?

True

Positive emotions broaden your mindset and open you to consider alternatives when trying to solve a problem, as well as help you build social relationships. True or False

True

Recent research has shown that employees' use of social media is related to increased job satisfaction, performance, and retention. True or False?

True

The four factors of media richness include Feedback, channel, type, and language source. True or False?

True

Well-being is the combined impact of positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement, pursued for their own sake. True or False

True

To achieve a climate encouraging positive OB, an organization must foster a specific set of organizational values, organizational practices, and transformational leadership. True or False

False

Work-family conflicts can be social or emotional. True or False?

False

Neil is attending a job fair. He knows that there is a lot of competition for these positions and wants to stand out. Neil practices his greeting and "elevator" pitch in front of a mirror. He brings copies of his résumé and business cards. On each card, he notes his blog site address. On the blog, he has comments on several recent articles about new technologies in this field. Neil is maximizing A.media noise. B.media richness. C.media expense. D.media competence.

B.media richness.

Chris just finished a calculus test. Afterward, he walked all the way across campus without being aware of anything or anyone he passed. Chris is being A.mindful. B.mindless. C.thoughtful. D.positively deviant.

B.mindless.

_______ is the process of translating thoughts into a code or language that can be understood by others. A.Choosing a medium B.Analyzing media richness C.Decoding D.Encoding

D.Encoding

John received a poor performance evaluation from his boss. On the weekend, he talks with his neighbor Faisal about his situation. Faisal asks him questions about his work and the evaluation, and as a result John develops a plan of action for improving his productivity. Faisal has provided A.informational support. B.instrumental support. C.esteem support. D.social support.

A.informational support.

____________ is defined as employees' perceptions of formal and informal organizational policies, practices, procedures and routines A.Organizational Climate B.Organizational Culture C.Job Satisfaction D.Positive Organizational Behavior

A.Organizational Climate

Juan finished the special report for the vice president of marketing. He spent many extra hours compiling this report and knows it has excellent quality. _____ is the emotion Juan is most likely experiencing. A.Pride B.Inspiration C.Awe D.Hope

A.Pride

Larry and Roger wanted to buy office furniture for the new location of their advertising firm. They discussed their needs. Larry said that he needed plastic furniture and Roger stated that he needed wooden shelves. They also discussed how many chairs, tables, shelves, and other kinds of furniture would be required. Which of the following steps of added-value negotiation is described in this situation? A.clarify interests B.identify options C.select a deal D.perfect the deal

A.clarify interests

Meryl wants to buy a used car, and she can spend $4,000. She meets up with Sandy who wants $4,750 for her 2008 Toyota. Meryl can't go any higher. This is an example of _________ negotiation. A.distributive B.integrative C.alternative D.compromise

A.distributive

Younger employees also are more likely to use the Internet and social media to accomplish their tasks. This is an example of the ___________ that represent the key issue when considering communication across generations. A.expectations and norms B.rules and regulations C.corporate policies and procedures D.statements by management

A.expectations and norms

Roger manages both Bill and Nancy. They are in an argument about who should handle a particular job. Roger encourages them to deal directly with each other in a positive and constructive manner. Roger is acting as a(n) A.facilitator B.arbitrator C.conciliators D.negotiator

A.facilitator

Which of the following is a tip for more effective PowerPoint presentations? A.include questions on slides B.utilize lots of images C.make sure you have plenty of special effects D.use multiple font styles

A.include questions on slides

The best thing a manager can do to create functional conflict is to urge coworkers to hunker down and slog through, to simply persist. True or False?

False

Two supervisors, Justin and Sean, are given instructions to trim their group size by two people. Justin's personality tends to favor people. He is generally more sensitive to people, and is a thoughtful supervisor. Sean is just the opposite. He is more concerned with group production, and considers people's feelings secondary to the work. Hence their approaches in trimming their teams are different. They can't see each other's point of view and leave the discussion thinking ill of each other. Which of the following types of conflict are Justin and Sean experiencing? A.personality conflict B.functional conflict C.intergroup conflict D.programmed conflict

A.personality conflict

Self-efficacy is a component of A.psychological capital. B.motivational structure. C.optimism. D.resilience.

A.psychological capital.

In which way do employees waste time on social media? A.shopping online B.sending e-mails C.calling customers D.conducting webinars

A.shopping online

Teddy is a project manager at a consulting firm. He travels a lot and works very long hours. When he's home, he is always checking e-mail. He has a three-year-old son and a brand-new daughter, and his wife is upset that he doesn't help more. He is experiencing A.work-family conflict. B.dysfunctional conflict. C.functional conflict. D.conflict handling issues.

A.work-family conflict.

In negotiation, the ZOPA is the _______. Remember that nonverbal communications also help convey your emotions during negotiations. A.zone of possible agreement B.zone of possible argument C.zone of potential alternatives D.zone of probable assets

A.zone of possible agreement

_________ occurs when people perceive that they are being attacked or threatened. A.Assertiveness B.Defensiveness C.Aggression D.Passivity

B.Defensiveness

Why is it critical for managers to develop policies and procedures governing the appropriate use of social media? A.They need to ensure that social media will always be beneficial to the organization. B.It can create many legal, financial, and personnel risks. C.It can make employees happy to keep up with their friends during the day. D.People are always more productive using social media.

B.It can create many legal, financial, and personnel risks.

_____ is a key input to positivity from person factors. A.Amplification B.Mindfulness C.Flourishing D.Buffering

B.Mindfulness

_____ is not one of the components of well-being. A.Achievements B.Productivity C.Relationships D.Meaning

B.Productivity

The benefit of ________ is that it uses faster, more user-friendly methods of dispute resolution, instead of traditional, adversarial approaches, such as unilateral decision making or litigation. A.dysfunctional conflict resolution (DCR) B.alternative dispute resolution (ADR) C.conflict resolution service (CRS) D.flextime fix (FTF)

B.alternative dispute resolution (ADR)

Jim is head of the marketing department and must decide how to allocate a fixed amount of funds. There are two top projects that Jim believes hold the most promise. Recently, the majority of funds have been allocated to Project A, but Jim wonders if it is time to provide Project B with a larger share of the money. Jim decides to assign a particular individual, Clara, to thoroughly criticize the proposal for Project B, looking for every possible flaw. Which technique is Jim using to help him make a better decision? A.diagnostic process B.devil's advocacy C.mediation D.negotiation

B.devil's advocacy

Susan, a management major, is taking an overload of classes this term. On a team project in one of her classes, one of her teammates sees how busy she is and does the final proofreading of the team project for her. Susan is most likely feeling A.serenity B.gratitude C.amusement D.inspiration

B.gratitude

Mark, the business head of a firm, wanted to give New Year's gifts to his employees. He discussed this with his employees and decided to give leather computer bags. Mark stated that he did not want to give cheap bags, while a few employees said that they did not want exorbitantly priced designer name bags. Identify the step of added-value negotiation used in this situation. A.clarify interests B.identify options C.select a deal D.perfect the deal

B.identify options

Manash pays attention in his management class, where the professor has entertaining, interesting visual aids. At times, he makes good eye contact with the professor, and occasionally raises his hand to ask questions. On other days, he is quiet and his eyes are on his notebook. He is exhibiting the ________ style of listening. A.active B.involved C.passive D.motivated

B.involved

Imelda's life is difficult right now. Her husband and she recently decided to divorce and she is now a single parent of two pre-teenagers. They are good kids, but it is difficult taking care of them and managing her full-time job as a middle manager. Imelda has started taking work home at night and finishing projects at night after her children are in bed. Imelda is likely exhibiting A.health B.resilience. C.hope D.efficacy

B.resilience.

Leanne is promoted to manager of XYX Furniture Store. George also applied for the position. He confronts Leanne, claiming that she is undeserving of the position and only got it because she was a woman. Leanne explains that she has 10 years of previous experience in other stores. Leanne is exhibiting A.virtuosity. B.temperance. C.restoration. D.compassion.

B.temperance.

Dylan and Jack are playing a game of chess. Jack wins, and then he touches Dylan on the shoulder and says "good game." What does this communicate? A.Jack is defensive about his win. B.Jack is feeling superior. C.Jack likes Dylan. D.Jack wants Dylan to be happy.

C.Jack likes Dylan.

Xavier is creating a social media policy for OCA & Associates. He plans to: Outline consequences for violations. Align the policy with the organization's culture. Stay away from defining what is considered illegal. Clarify what is confidential. Designate a spokesperson for online policies. Which of these is not an element of an effective social media policy? A.Outline consequences for violations. B.Align the policy with the organization's culture. C.Stay away from defining what is considered illegal. D.Clarify what is confidential.

C.Stay away from defining what is considered illegal.

In ________, the negotiating parties cooperatively develop multiple-deal packages while building a productive long-term relationship. A.devil's advocacy B.arbitration C.added-value negotiation D.peer review

C.added-value negotiation

Positive practices that escalate positive outcomes because of their associations with positive emotions and social capital are having a(n) __________ effect. A.positivity B.buffering C.amplifying D.mindful

C.amplifying

If a manager wants to reduce the chances of an employee becoming defensive, he or she should A,be controlling. B.be evaluative. C.exhibit empathy. D.act. superior.

C.exhibit empathy.

When issues are complex, better solutions are needed, commitment is needed, and time is available, the ________ conflict handling style is appropriate. A.dominating B.obliging C.integrating D.avoiding

C.integrating

A neutral and trained third party can guide others to find innovative solutions to conflict. To ensure neutrality, most organizations hired ADR qualified outsiders. In this case, a(n) _________ is one who does not render a decision. Rather, it is up to the parties to the conflict to reach a mutually acceptable decision. A.facilitator B.peer reviewer C.mediator D.arbitrator

C.mediator

Kerry's manager asks her to head up a team reviewing office protocols. Kerry is in a great mood, having received a substantial bonus last week. This indicates that _____ experiences lead us to be more responsive to positive information. A.manipulative B.competitive C.positive D.fearful

C.positive

The perceptual model of communication depicts communication as a process in which A.communication is 100 percent accurate. B.communication needs are minimized. C.receivers create meaning in their own minds. D.there is no need to encode or decode messages.

C.receivers create meaning in their own minds.

During a class lecture, Mike finds himself thinking about an argument he had last night with his girlfriend. Mike is displaying A.negative emotions. B.multitasking. C.rumination. D.mindfulness.

C.rumination.

Joseph wants Taylor to pick up some snacks to bring to a meeting. In this case, Joseph is the ______ (the person wanting to communicate information), and Taylor is the _______ (the person, group, or organization for whom the message is intended). A.manager; subordinate B.subordinate; manager C.sender; receiver D.receiver; sender

C.sender; receiver

Which of the following is true about balancing positive and negative emotions? A.We should try to eliminate all our negative emotions. B.We should have one negative emotion for each positive emotion we experience. C.Our brains actually look more for positive information over negative during daily activity. D.Ideally, we should try to have more positive experiences than negative.

D.Ideally, we should try to have more positive experiences than negative.

Which of the following statements about conflict is true? A.Conflict should be encouraged in some departments and discouraged in others. B.Organizations experiencing excessive conflict tend to also be apathetic, uncreative, and indecisive. C.Use of technology and virtual teams can minimize conflict. D.Organizations can suffer from too little conflict.

D.Organizations can suffer from too little conflict.

Which of the following statements about incivility at work is false? A.Incivility can arise from both individual and organizational sources. B.Incivility can damage an organization's reputation. C.Stress is a potential outcome of incivility. D.Personality is highly unlikely to be a source of incivility.

D.Personality is highly unlikely to be a source of incivility.

A study conducted in two prisons showed that the more contact white inmates experienced with African American inmates, the more positive their attitudes toward the African American inmates became. This is an example of the ________ hypothesis. A.conflict reduction B.coalition C.groupthink D.contact

D.contact

Which of the following is not a step of the TED protocol for effective presentations? A.plan your delivery B.plan your multimedia C.develop your stage presence D.control your stress

D.control your stress

People with high levels of positive psychological capital tend to display A.hope, extraversion, resilience, and optimism. B.hope, efficacy, respect, and optimism. C.health, extraversion, respect, and optimism. D.hope, efficacy, resilience, and optimism.

D.hope, efficacy, resilience, and optimism.

Which of the following is not a factor in media richness? A.how many visual and audio cues it provides B.whether the communication is personal or impersonal C.language source D.whether a medium involves electronic methods

D.whether a medium involves electronic methods

Jamil is a new member of a group that evaluates student activities on campus. He wants to focus on bringing more foreign students into the mainstream activities. The president of the group seems to have her own ideas and virtually everyone supports her. When Jamil opposes one of her suggestions, everyone looks uncomfortable. This is an example of a psychological safety climate. True or False?

False

Light tactics of conflict include making threats; heavy tactics include violence. True or False?

False

Listening effectiveness is positively associated with customer satisfaction but negatively related to employee job satisfaction. True or False?

False

Organizations should work to discourage positive deviance in the workplace. True or False?

False