Question 1

A challenging assignment given to a knowledgeable person would trigger intense positive moods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

_____ is/are usually the most accurate and most effective in assessing the job satisfaction of rank-and-file employees.

Accepted Answer

A)  Attitude survey
B)  Interviews
C)  Focus groups
D)  Questionnaires
E)  DiscussionsF) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 3

Value-percept theory suggests that people evaluate job satisfaction according to specific "facets" of the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

According to the job characteristics theory,if employees lack _____,more variety and autonomy should not increase their satisfaction very much.

Accepted Answer

A)  the need for power
B)  altruism
C)  agreeableness
D)  growth need strength
E)  creativityF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 5

Which facet of job satisfaction bring(s) more responsibility and increased work hours?

Accepted Answer

A)  Promotion
B)  Compensation
C)  Environmental factors
D)  Competition
E)  Change in leadershipF) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

How can the data collected through the JDI be used by a company?

Accepted Answer

Once JDI data have been collected,it can...

Question 7

Carrie owns an event management firm.She believes that employees who carefully follow instructions and a well-written manual of procedures tend to have maximum productivity.She closely oversees the work of her employees,and controls the timing,scheduling,and sequencing of work activities.She discourages any deviation from standard practices.How will this impact the job satisfaction of employees working in Carrie's firm? Do you agree with her views?

Accepted Answer

Job characteristics theory argues that f...

Question 8

Which of the following statements is NOT true about life satisfaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Job satisfaction is strongly related to life satisfaction.
B)  It is the degree to which employees feel a sense of happiness with their lives.
C)  Research shows that job satisfaction is one of the strongest predictors of life satisfaction.
D)  Increases in salary have a stronger impact on life satisfaction than do increases in job satisfaction.
E)  If we want to feel better about our days,we need to find a way to be more satisfied with our jobs.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

Mike is a child psychologist who is passionate about helping children through difficult situations.He also volunteers at a free clinic during the weekend.Which of the following work value categories would be important for him?

Accepted Answer

A)  Status
B)  Environment
C)  Pay
D)  Altruism
E)  SupervisionF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

Define moods.Briefly summarize the different moods in which people sometimes find themselves.

Accepted Answer

Moods are states of feeling that are oft...

Question 11

Research shows that job satisfaction is one of the strongest predictors of life satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to the job characteristics theory,which of the following responsibilities CANNOT be described as part of an autonomous job?

Accepted Answer

A)  Having flexible work timings
B)  Having the freedom to schedule your work
C)  Using your own methods and procedures
D)  Following the instruction manual word by word
E)  Devising new shortcuts to finish work fasterF) D) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 13

The need to manage emotions to complete job duties successfully is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional labor.
B)  pleasantness.
C)  emotional contagion.
D)  mood swings.
E)  structured labor.F) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 14

According to research,of the five facets of value-percept theory which two facets have moderately strong influences on overall job satisfaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pay satisfaction and promotion satisfaction
B)  Promotion satisfaction and coworker satisfaction
C)  Supervision satisfaction and altruism
D)  Coworker satisfaction and supervision satisfaction
E)  Satisfaction with the work itself and promotion satisfactionF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

Some employees do not want frequent promotions because promotions bring more responsibility and increased work hours.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What type of mood is grouchy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Engaged
B)  Pleasant
C)  Deactivated
D)  Unpleasant
E)  IntenseF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

The JDI assesses all the following satisfaction facets EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  altruism.
B)  pay.
C)  promotion.
D)  supervisor.
E)  coworker.F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

Job satisfaction has _____ correlation with affective commitment.

Accepted Answer

A)  moderate weak
B)  strong
C)  moderate
D)  weak positive
E)  weak negativeF) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 19

_____ is a positive emotional state resulting from the appraisal of one's job or job experiences.

Accepted Answer

A)  Job development
B)  Organizational endurance
C)  Organizational performance
D)  Job satisfaction
E)  Organizational growthF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

Which of the following is a specific value related to the work itself?

Accepted Answer

A)  High salary
B)  Good supervisory relations
C)  Intellectual stimulation
D)  Enjoyable coworkers
E)  Power over othersF) All of the above
G) B) and C)

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