Chapter 7
________ is an organizational practice that allows employees to make decisions that result in the employee having a sense of control and greater opportunities for learning. Positive deviance Sharing information Minimizing incivility Providing decision-making discretion Providing feedback
Providing decision-making discretion
The three effects of positive organizational behavior are amplifying, buffering, and positivity.
True
The two components of hope are willpower and waypower.
True
_________ is one characteristic that would describe an organization without positive OB. Focus on wealth Humility Resilience Compassion Positive deviance
Focus on wealth
________ is the shared belief that drives people to help others who are suffering. Restoration Virtuosity Temperance Compassion Flourishing
Compassion
Efficacy is a component of a person's core self-evaluation; it influences how we perceive ourselves and how we perceive the world.
True
Organizations should encourage positive deviance in the workplace.
True
Sam needs to study for an upcoming test in his business law course. His roommate is driving him crazy by singing and whistling. Sam heads for the library and finds a quiet room in the back so he can study more effectively. Sam is increasing his mindfulness. optimism. attention delinquency. positive deviance. mindlessness.
mindfulness.
_______ is the characteristic of PsyCap that consists of bouncing back from adversity. Hope Efficacy Optimism Health Resilience
Resilience
Renowned psychologist, Martin Seligman, proposed that "well-being" is made up positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement (or PERMA).
True
The self-reinforcing and perpetuating aspect of positive emotions, can lead to upward spirals of positivity.
True
To practice conscious capitalism, an organization should be interdependent with stakeholders.
True
Damarra recently visited the Mayan temple at Chitzen Itza in the Yucatan. She was humbled by its feeling of age and history, particularly because she is of Mayan descent. ________ is the emotion she is likely feeling. Serenity Gratitude Awe Inspiration Pride
Awe
One of the components of virtuous leadership is charisma.
False
Xavier and Kevin both work as line employees at the Widget Corporation plant. They are both big fans of the San Francisco Forty-Niners and meet at game times in local sports bars to watch the game. They are probably providing ________ to each other. instrumental support informational support esteem support achievement support social companionship
social companionship
Intense political debate is a technique of practicing mindfulness.
False
To achieve positive OB, an organization must pursue the key contributors of distributive justice, temperance, and virtuous leadership.
False
Which of the following statements is true? PERMA elements are positively related to good health but are not related to work-related outcomes such as organizational commitment and career satisfaction. Well-being is a single, unique concept that is related to happiness. Employees' level of flourishing is related to organizational outcomes such as productivity and financial performance. Positive emotions "happen to people"; they cannot be pursued proactively. PERMA should be pursued as a means to obtain a better career.
Employees' level of flourishing is related to organizational outcomes such as productivity and financial performance.
________ is defined as the state of being completely involved in an activity for its own sake. Engagement Meaningfulness Flow PERMA PsyCap
Flow
A virtuous leader demonstrates all of the following except focusing on the greater good. following immoral principles. promoting trust. being guided by integrity. fostering forgiveness.
following immoral principles.
