Question 1

Organizational changes such as downsizing and restructuring can lead to

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A) a surprise. 
B) a psychological contract breach. 
C) a reality shock. 
D) uncertainty reduction. 
E) encounter disbelief. 
A) a surprise. 
B) a psychological contract breach. 
C) a reality shock. 
D) uncertainty reduction. 
E) encounter disbelief. B

Question 2

Even before he graduated from business school, Stan replaced his knapsack with an expensive leather briefcase.This is an example of

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A) a realistic job preview. 
B) anticipatory socialization. 
C) a strong culture. 
D) collective socialization. 
E) debasement. 
A) a realistic job preview. 
B) anticipatory socialization. 
C) a strong culture. 
D) collective socialization. 
E) debasement. B

Question 3

Which of the following provides a good example of resistance to change?

Accepted Answer

A) Enron 
B) NASA 
C) WorldCom 
D) Compaq 
E) Oracle Corporation 
A) Enron 
B) NASA 
C) WorldCom 
D) Compaq 
E) Oracle Corporation E

Question 4

What company is a good example of using all of the socialization steps in strong cultures?

Accepted Answer

A) Procter & Gamble 
B) Google Canada 
C) Lincoln Electric 
D) Agrium Inc. 
E) Disney 
A) Procter & Gamble 
B) Google Canada 
C) Lincoln Electric 
D) Agrium Inc. 
E) Disney

Question 5

Kamal has begun a new job and his boss has told him what he can expect to happen during his first year on the job including when he will attend training, when he will be assigned a mentor, when he will be given various assignments, and so on.What is this called?

Accepted Answer

A) Individual socialization 
B) Formal socialization 
C) Fixed socialization 
D) Serial socialization 
E) Investiture socialization 
A) Individual socialization 
B) Formal socialization 
C) Fixed socialization 
D) Serial socialization 
E) Investiture socialization

Question 6

Exposing job applicants to the positive and negative features of a job so that they better understand it is called a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

realistic

Question 7

Organizations often communicate their culture through the use of stories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following depicts the socialization process?

Accepted Answer

A) Socialization methods -> Encounter stage -> Outcomes 
B) Socialization methods -> Anticipatory socialization -> Encounter stage 
C) Socialization methods -> Distal outcomes -> Proximal outcomes 
D) Socialization methods -> Proximal outcomes -> Distal outcomes 
E) Distal outcomes -> Proximal outcomes -> Socialization methods 
A) Socialization methods -> Encounter stage -> Outcomes 
B) Socialization methods -> Anticipatory socialization -> Encounter stage 
C) Socialization methods -> Distal outcomes -> Proximal outcomes 
D) Socialization methods -> Proximal outcomes -> Distal outcomes 
E) Distal outcomes -> Proximal outcomes -> Socialization methods

Question 9

Why do people conform to social norms?

Accepted Answer

The main motives for

Question 10

After beginning a new job following graduation, you are surprised to learn that there are so many experienced members of the organization who were once in your situation and are always willing and able to help you.What is this called?

Accepted Answer

A) Mentoring 
B) Proactive socialization 
C) Collective socialization 
D) Serial socialization 
E) Informal socialization 
A) Mentoring 
B) Proactive socialization 
C) Collective socialization 
D) Serial socialization 
E) Informal socialization

Question 11

Describe the step-by-step socialization process of organizations with strong cultures.

Accepted Answer

Step 1: Selecting employees; Step 2: Deb

Question 12

Proactive behaviours are positively related to proximal and distal socialization outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Research on mentoring has found that mentored individuals have

Accepted Answer

A) higher objective outcomes but not higher subjective outcomes. 
B) higher objective and subjective outcomes. 
C) lower subjective and objective outcomes. 
D) higher objective outcomes but lower subjective outcomes. 
E) higher subjective outcomes but not higher objective outcomes. 
A) higher objective outcomes but not higher subjective outcomes. 
B) higher objective and subjective outcomes. 
C) lower subjective and objective outcomes. 
D) higher objective outcomes but lower subjective outcomes. 
E) higher subjective outcomes but not higher objective outcomes.

Question 14

"My country, right or wrong" suggests that the speaker will conform to national norms due to ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of "My country, right or wrong" suggests that...

Question 15

Organizational stories often have a good version in which things turn out well and a bad version in which things go sour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Perceptions of psychological contract ________ occur when an employee perceives that his or her organization has failed to fulfill one or more promised obligations of the psychological contract.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Perceptions of psychological contract ________ occur when...

Question 17

Stories about events in organizations

Accepted Answer

A) are a poor source of information about an organization's culture. 
B) reflect several common themes across organizational cultures. 
C) are of historical value but fail to capture the essence of the organization's current culture. 
D) are not meant to communicate how things work. 
E) generally have a good version only. 
A) are a poor source of information about an organization's culture. 
B) reflect several common themes across organizational cultures. 
C) are of historical value but fail to capture the essence of the organization's current culture. 
D) are not meant to communicate how things work. 
E) generally have a good version only.

Question 18

Coast Capital Savings Credit Union is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) a step-by-step socialization process. 
B) the use of symbols to communicate a company's culture. 
C) the influence of the founder on a company's culture. 
D) the communication of culture through the use of stories. 
E) the use of rites, rituals, and ceremonies to convey a company's culture. 
A) a step-by-step socialization process. 
B) the use of symbols to communicate a company's culture. 
C) the influence of the founder on a company's culture. 
D) the communication of culture through the use of stories. 
E) the use of rites, rituals, and ceremonies to convey a company's culture.

Question 19

What is the purpose and content of employee orientation programs and how effective are they as a method of socialization?

Accepted Answer

Orientation programs are designed to int

Question 20

What is a developmental network?

Accepted Answer

A) A group of newcomers who go through the socialization process together 
B) A group of people who take an active interest in and actions towards advancing the career of a protégé 
C) A group of people who take an active interest in and actions towards advancing the socialization of newcomers 
D) A group of people who form a network to help and advance the career of female protégés 
E) A group of people who form a network to form relationships and develop their career 
A) A group of newcomers who go through the socialization process together 
B) A group of people who take an active interest in and actions towards advancing the career of a protégé 
C) A group of people who take an active interest in and actions towards advancing the socialization of newcomers 
D) A group of people who form a network to help and advance the career of female protégés 
E) A group of people who form a network to form relationships and develop their career

Organizational changes such as downsizing and restructuring can lead to

Even before he graduated from business school, Stan replaced his knapsack with an expensive leather briefcase.This is an example of

Which of the following provides a good example of resistance to change?

What company is a good example of using all of the socialization steps in strong cultures?

Kamal has begun a new job and his boss has told him what he can expect to happen during his first year on the job including when he will attend training, when he will be assigned a mentor, when he will be given various assignments, and so on.What is this called?

Exposing job applicants to the positive and negative features of a job so that they better understand it is called a(n)________.

Organizations often communicate their culture through the use of stories.

Which of the following depicts the socialization process?

Why do people conform to social norms?

After beginning a new job following graduation, you are surprised to learn that there are so many experienced members of the organization who were once in your situation and are always willing and able to help you.What is this called?

Describe the step-by-step socialization process of organizations with strong cultures.

Proactive behaviours are positively related to proximal and distal socialization outcomes.

Research on mentoring has found that mentored individuals have

"My country, right or wrong" suggests that the speaker will conform to national norms due to ________.

Organizational stories often have a good version in which things turn out well and a bad version in which things go sour.

Perceptions of psychological contract ________ occur when an employee perceives that his or her organization has failed to fulfill one or more promised obligations of the psychological contract.

Stories about events in organizations

Coast Capital Savings Credit Union is an example of

What is the purpose and content of employee orientation programs and how effective are they as a method of socialization?

What is a developmental network?

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Personality and Learning

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values, Attitudes, and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Organizational Change, Development, and Innovation

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Exam 8: Social Influence, Socialization, and Organizational Culture

Organizational changes such as downsizing and restructuring can lead to

Even before he graduated from business school, Stan replaced his knapsack with an expensive leather briefcase.This is an example of

Which of the following provides a good example of resistance to change?

What company is a good example of using all of the socialization steps in strong cultures?

Kamal has begun a new job and his boss has told him what he can expect to happen during his first year on the job including when he will attend training, when he will be assigned a mentor, when he will be given various assignments, and so on.What is this called?

Exposing job applicants to the positive and negative features of a job so that they better understand it is called a(n)________.

Organizations often communicate their culture through the use of stories.

Which of the following depicts the socialization process?

Why do people conform to social norms?

After beginning a new job following graduation, you are surprised to learn that there are so many experienced members of the organization who were once in your situation and are always willing and able to help you.What is this called?

Describe the step-by-step socialization process of organizations with strong cultures.

Proactive behaviours are positively related to proximal and distal socialization outcomes.

Research on mentoring has found that mentored individuals have

"My country, right or wrong" suggests that the speaker will conform to national norms due to ________.

Organizational stories often have a good version in which things turn out well and a bad version in which things go sour.

Perceptions of psychological contract ________ occur when an employee perceives that his or her organization has failed to fulfill one or more promised obligations of the psychological contract.

Stories about events in organizations

Coast Capital Savings Credit Union is an example of

What is the purpose and content of employee orientation programs and how effective are they as a method of socialization?

What is a developmental network?

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Personality and Learning

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values, Attitudes, and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Organizational Change, Development, and Innovation

Filters