BUAD 309 Exam 1
A component of the ___ is indirect compensation, including social security contribution and unemployment compensation.
Compensation package
Steve works 10 hour days, 4 days a week, and has Friday through Sunday off. What has likely been implemented?
Compressed work schedule
Examples of organizational functions to outsource include all the following EXCEPT:
Corporate culture
Fil-A-Chic serves organic chicken and minimizes its impact on landfills and greenhouse gases. This exemplifies:
Corporate sustainability
Quality circles are an example of organizational attempts at ___?
Empowerment
Companies should use job rotation as a promotion for employees.
False
Engagement is enhanced when employees have vague goals, minimal resources, and received no feedback on performance.
False
All organizations have at least 1 thing in common - they are comprised of ___
People, employees, human
The most basic of Maslow's needs, like water, air and food are known as ___?
Physiological needs
A performance bonus is an example of ___?
Positive Reinforcement
What does RJPs stand for?
Realistic job preview
When interviewing a landscaper telling them they have to work in hot and cold weather would be considered a ___?
Realistic job preview
Nick, a consultant, never knows if his contract will be renewed until right before it ends. This is a(n) ____ stressor.
Task
Allowing an employee to spend part of their time working from home is called_____
Telecommuting
Values are ways of behaving that are desirable. Which value reflects long term life goals?
Terminal values
Which of the following statements is true about the study of organizational behavior (OB)?
Understanding an OB will help everyone
What can supervisors do to avoid measurement issues when they have only limited knowledge of the employee's performance?
Use a multiple rater system, like 360 degrees
Which of the following examples illustrates eustree?
A bride planning for her wedding (eustress is good stress)
What does the A stand for in motivation factors of job performance P = M x A x E?
Ability
What order if Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
- Self-esteem - Love and belonging - Safety and security - Physiological
During a performance, evaluation, Jim receives feedback from Sue, his employee. Which appraisal systems is likely used?
360 - degree feedback
____ is a repeated mistreatment of another employee through verbal abuse or sabotage.
Bullying or workplace bullying
Performance appraisals with a developmental orientation focus on the ____.
Future
A ___ is a willingness to be open to and learn from the alternative systems and meanings of other people and cultures.
Global perspective
Mary is struggling because she clashes with her supervisor's leadership style. She's struggling with a(n) ____ demand.
Interpersonal
Scientific management achieved which of the following?
It increased productivity
Two people fill one position for a company that is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., five days a week. What is this called?
Job sharing
Dan noticed a mistake in Pam's work. After Dan points it out, Pam keeps doing everything as before. Pam most likely has
Low openness
The most difficult performance factor to manage is usually
Motivation
What term refers to the removal of unpleasant consequences to increase the likelihood the behavior will repeat?
Negative Reinforcement
When a firms finds talented programmers in India who work for lower salaries than their US counterparts is known as....?
Offshoring
When dealing with stress, organizations can implement ____ to foster a healthier work culture?
Organization coping strategy
Pat is designing a new role and job description in his organization. Which managerial function is Pat working on?
Organizing
____ may occur when people interpret messages differently because of their roles or areas of responsibility.
Selective perception
Corporate governance refers to the oversight of a public corporation by its board of directors.
True
