Question 1

Studies confirm that telecommuting enhances productivity and retention and decreases absenteeism.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What is CWB? Why does this matter to managers?

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Counterproductive work behavior (CWB) ha...

Question 3

Schwartz's model suggests that:

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A)   Values may conflict with each other
B)   Values are important but have no direct effect on motivation
C)   Values are unstable
D)   We are always aware of our values and how they influence us
E)   Values are formed when we are in our early adulthoodF) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 4

Personal attitudes affect _______ via ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   Behavior; values
B)   Behavior; intentions
C)   Values; behavior
D)   Values; intentions
E)   Values; cognitionsF) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 5

Describe the value attainment models of job satisfaction. Discuss research support for these models.

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The idea underlying value attainment is ...

Question 6

There is only one model of the causes of job satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 7

In Schwartz's model, conformity and tradition are in the same wedge, but conformity is seen as less extreme than tradition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 8

As a senior serving as the student representative on the Ethics Advisory Board of your university, you feel strongly that cheating on college examinations is unethical. You have never cheated on any exam in your academic career. However, this semester your best friend was desperate for your help, and you allowed him to take a quick "peek" on your answer sheet. Since then, you feel uncomfortable every time you think of the situation. Which of the following concepts best explains your psychological discomfort?

Accepted Answer

A)   Job detachment
B)   Cognitive dissonance
C)   Emotional labor
D)   Emotional dissonance
E)   Affective detachmentF) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 9

The components of attitudes are:

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A)   Values, beliefs, and emotions
B)   Affective, cognitive, and behavioral
C)   Personal and workplace
D)   Perceived and real
E)   Public and personalF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

Pursuit of our own interests, success, and dominance is called:

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A)   Self-transcendence
B)   Self-enhancement
C)   Self-awareness
D)   Self-management
E)   Self-leadershipF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

Chris, a manager, knows that one of his employees values achievement and power. Chris should assign the employee to a job that includes:

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A)   High social value
B)   High security
C)   High self-direction
D)   High conformity
E)   High influence over othersF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

Self-enhancement is composed of power and achievement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Perceptions of organizational support can be positive or negative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 14

________ refers to the extent to which employees believe their organization values their contributions and cares about their well-being.

Accepted Answer

A)   OCB
B)   CWB
C)   POS
D)   Organizational engagement
E)   Organizational commitmentF) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 15

The component of an attitude that refers to how one intends to act is called the ________ component.

Accepted Answer

A)   Intellectual
B)   Affective
C)   Cognitive
D)   Behavioral
E)   ValueF) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 16

OCB stands for:

Accepted Answer

A)   Organizational cognitive behavior
B)   Organizational counterproductive behavior
C)   Organizational commitment behavior
D)   Organizational citizenship behavior
E)   Organizational contract behaviorF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

Juliet often takes office supplies home for her personal use. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)   OCB
B)   COW
C)   CWB
D)   POS
E)   EEGF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following is not a factor in contributing to employee engagement?

Accepted Answer

A)   High levels of conscientiousness
B)   High levels of stress
C)   Charismatic managers
D)   Recognition
E)   Motivating jobsF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

The idea that some people are always satisfied, and others are always dissatisfied, is captured by the ________ model.

Accepted Answer

A)   Met expectations
B)   Need fulfillment
C)   Equity
D)   Value attainment
E)   Dispositional componentsF) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 20

Values generalize across cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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What is CWB? Why does this matter to managers?

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Self-enhancement is composed of power and achievement.

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Perceptions of organizational support can be positive or negative.

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Which of the following is not a factor in contributing to employee engagement?

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What is CWB? Why does this matter to managers?

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Describe the value attainment models of job satisfaction. Discuss research support for these models.

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There is only one model of the causes of job satisfaction.

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Perceptions of organizational support can be positive or negative.

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