MGT4620

Extraversion is the strongest predictor of job performance across all jobs or occupations Select one: True False

False

Affect as Information theory would suggest we can use others' emotions as information about how they feel and might behave. Select one: True False

True

The progression model of withdrawal behaviors is the most widely supported by research. Select one: True False

True

Which of the following is an example of a daily hassle? Select one: a. time pressure b. working late c. benign job demands d. role ambiguity e. office equipment malfunctions

e. office equipment malfunctions

Targeted recruitment methods used on brochures and websites (e.g., pro-diversity statements, employee testimonials, photos of diverse employees) are only helpful in improving organizational attraction for applicants from marginalized groups. Select one: True False

False

According to expectancy theory, motivational force equals zero if expectancy, instrumentality, or valence is zero. Select one: True False

True

Which of the following are the two primary outcomes of interest to OB scholars? Select one or more: a. Job Performance b. Individual Ability c. Motivation d. Organizational Commitment

a. Job Performance & d. Organizational Commitment

Someone who repairs mechanical watches and clocks would need to have high... Select one: a. Psychomotor ability b. Strength c. Sensory Ability d. Flexibility

a. Psychomotor ability

Contextually, when employees have the skills needed for a project and have already developed effective team processes, this style of leadership will be the most effective. Select one: a. Transactional b. Delegative c. Autocratic d. Consultative

b. Delegative

Which of the following emotions describes a feeling with high arousal and positive valence? Select one: a. Depressed b. Elated c. Nervous d. Serene

b. Elated

Please select all of the topics that would fit within OB based on the textbook and the video this week: Select one or more: a. Marketing b. Leadership c. Technology d. Stress and Emotions e. Finances f. Diversity g. Job Performance

b. Leadership, d. Stress and Emotions, f. Diversity, & g. Job Performance

Jeff has been late to work consistently for the last two months. Jeff is showing signs of Select one: a. Psychological Withdrawal b. Physical withdrawal

b. Physical withdrawal

Gilbert would like to foster goal commitment in his department. He decides to do this by encouraging the collaboration of employees and leaders on setting the specific proficiency level and due date for a major production goal so that the employees feel a sense of ownership over the goal. Gilbert has implemented a strategy known as Select one: a. publicity. b. participation. c. rewards. d. resources. e. support.

b. participation.

Lauren's coworkers know they can depend on Lauren to be a hard worker and turn in her projects in a timely manner. She is very organized and reliable. Based on this description Lauren's personality could be described as... Select one: a. High on Extraversion b. Low on Openness to experience c. High on Conscientiousness d. Low on Neuroticism

c. High on Conscientiousness

A team of medical professionals is treating a patient with an unknown ailment. After a meeting to create a plan for how to best treat the patient, part of the team walks out thinking they are taking a long but careful approach to treatment to prevent agitating the condition, whereas the other part of the team understood the plan as a quick and aggressive approach. Because of this disagreement, different members of the team are taking different approaches to treatment and do not seem to be on the same page. This is an example of a team lacking... Select one: a. Cohesion b. Potency c. Shared Mental Models d. Psychological Safety

c. Shared Mental Models

A collection of people who work together and coordinate their behavior to achieve a common purpose is: Select one: a. A network b. A project c. A behavior d. An organization

d. An organization

Josef just started a new job as a waiter. On the first day, he shadowed another waiter to learn how to fulfill his role. This is an example of... Select one: a. classical conditioning b. Verbal persuasion c. operant conditioning d. Behavioral modeling

d. Behavioral modeling

Gerald joined a team that was responsible for boosting sales on last year's electronic models. The team began in February and was scheduled to run until July, meeting once a week. The team consisted of four men, all with marketing and sales background. When the group first met, they learned they had much in common, outside of work. Now, the majority of the time each meeting was spent talking about spouses, children, and hobbies. At the first meeting in June, one of the four said, "You know, we have to have a presentation ready in less than two months." That seems to set everyone in motion. The group quickly divided responsibilities and set to work. The presentation was a success. This scenario describes Select one: a. Norming b. Storming c. Sequential Interdependence d. Punctuated Equilibrium

d. Punctuated Equilibrium

Goal-setting theory argues that assigning employees specific, difficult goals will result in Select one: a. lower self-esteem. b. higher turnover rates. c. elimination of self-set goals. d. poor performance. e. higher levels of performance.

e. higher levels of performance.

Bernadette would like to generate intrinsic motivation in her employees because she feels it will ultimately lead to better performance. Which of the following outcomes would foster the intrinsic motivation she wants? a. praise b. promotion c. free time d. bonuses e. skill development

e. skill development