Question 1

Female managers and professionals benefit the most from a senior female mentor in male-dominated industries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What kind of information do newcomers tend to seek out the most?

Accepted Answer

A) Group information 
B) Realistic information 
C) Role information 
D) Task information 
E) Organization information 
A) Group information 
B) Realistic information 
C) Role information 
D) Task information 
E) Organization information

Question 3

Executives across Canada have consistently ranked WestJet as having one of the most admired ________ in Canada.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Executives across Canada have consistently ranked WestJet...

Question 4

People entering organizations hold many ________ that are inaccurate and often unrealistically high.

Accepted Answer

The answer of People entering organizations hold many ________ that...

Question 5

Both the psychosocial and career functions of mentoring are just as important in generating positive attitudes towards one's job and career.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following best represents research on the effects of proactive behaviours?

Accepted Answer

A) A positive effect on proximal outcomes but no effect on distal outcomes 
B) A positive effect on distal outcomes but no effect on proximal outcomes 
C) A negative effect on proximal outcomes and a positive effect on distal outcomes 
D) A positive effect on proximal outcomes and a positive effect on distal outcomes 
E) A negative effect on proximal outcomes and a negative effect on distal outcomes 
A) A positive effect on proximal outcomes but no effect on distal outcomes 
B) A positive effect on distal outcomes but no effect on proximal outcomes 
C) A negative effect on proximal outcomes and a positive effect on distal outcomes 
D) A positive effect on proximal outcomes and a positive effect on distal outcomes 
E) A negative effect on proximal outcomes and a negative effect on distal outcomes

Question 7

________ is an orientation program designed to teach newcomers coping techniques to manage workplace stressors.

Accepted Answer

Realistic Orientatio

Question 8

Describe three mechanisms which serve to diagnose, teach, and reinforce organizational culture.Give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Symbols (e.g., pink Cadillacs are the sy

Question 9

________ means that people are motivated to conform to avoid punishment or obtain rewards.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ means that people are motivated to...

Question 10

The psychosocial function of mentoring is more strongly related to compensation and advancement than the career function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

According to uncertainty reduction theory,

Accepted Answer

A) newcomers are motivated to get to know their co-workers. 
B) newcomers are motivated to reduce their uncertainty. 
C) newcomers are motivated to improve their fit. 
D) newcomers are motivation to become socialized. 
E) newcomers are motivated to lower their expectations. 
A) newcomers are motivated to get to know their co-workers. 
B) newcomers are motivated to reduce their uncertainty. 
C) newcomers are motivated to improve their fit. 
D) newcomers are motivation to become socialized. 
E) newcomers are motivated to lower their expectations.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a proactive socialization behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A) Positive framing 
B) Feedback seeking 
C) Networking 
D) Challenging 
E) Job change negotiation 
A) Positive framing 
B) Feedback seeking 
C) Networking 
D) Challenging 
E) Job change negotiation

Question 13

If I conform to your wishes because I admire you and see myself as similar to you, I am conforming due to ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If I conform to your wishes because...

Question 14

________ tactics have been found to be the most strongly related to socialization outcomes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ tactics have been found to be...

Question 15

Person-organization fit refers to

Accepted Answer

A) the match between an employee's knowledge, skills, and abilities, and the requirements of a job. 
B) the match between an employee's personality and the personality of other members of the organization. 
C) the match between an employee's goals and the goals of the organization. 
D) the match between an employee's personal values and the values of the organization. 
E) the match between an employee's expectations and the expectations of the organization. 
A) the match between an employee's knowledge, skills, and abilities, and the requirements of a job. 
B) the match between an employee's personality and the personality of other members of the organization. 
C) the match between an employee's goals and the goals of the organization. 
D) the match between an employee's personal values and the values of the organization. 
E) the match between an employee's expectations and the expectations of the organization.

Question 16

The Running Room is a good example of

Accepted Answer

A) step-by-step socialization process. 
B) socialization tactics. 
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) step-by-step socialization process. 
B) socialization tactics. 
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 17

Salma has just started a new job and is explaining the reciprocal obligations and promises between her and her organization.What is she talking about?

Accepted Answer

A) Realistic job preview 
B) Culture 
C) Norms 
D) Psychological contract 
E) Expectations 
A) Realistic job preview 
B) Culture 
C) Norms 
D) Psychological contract 
E) Expectations

Question 18

The socialization of flight attendants relies heavily upon the collective socialization tactic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Many themes underlie organizational stories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When newcomers enter organizations and they realize that their expectations are not being met what are they experiencing?

Accepted Answer

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

Female managers and professionals benefit the most from a senior female mentor in male-dominated industries.

What kind of information do newcomers tend to seek out the most?

Executives across Canada have consistently ranked WestJet as having one of the most admired ________ in Canada.

People entering organizations hold many ________ that are inaccurate and often unrealistically high.

Both the psychosocial and career functions of mentoring are just as important in generating positive attitudes towards one's job and career.

Which of the following best represents research on the effects of proactive behaviours?

________ is an orientation program designed to teach newcomers coping techniques to manage workplace stressors.

Describe three mechanisms which serve to diagnose, teach, and reinforce organizational culture.Give an example of each.

________ means that people are motivated to conform to avoid punishment or obtain rewards.

The psychosocial function of mentoring is more strongly related to compensation and advancement than the career function.

According to uncertainty reduction theory,

Which of the following is NOT a proactive socialization behaviour?

If I conform to your wishes because I admire you and see myself as similar to you, I am conforming due to ________.

________ tactics have been found to be the most strongly related to socialization outcomes.

Person-organization fit refers to

The Running Room is a good example of

Salma has just started a new job and is explaining the reciprocal obligations and promises between her and her organization.What is she talking about?

The socialization of flight attendants relies heavily upon the collective socialization tactic.

Many themes underlie organizational stories.

When newcomers enter organizations and they realize that their expectations are not being met what are they experiencing?

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

Exam 8: Social Influence, Socialization, and Organizational Culture

Female managers and professionals benefit the most from a senior female mentor in male-dominated industries.

What kind of information do newcomers tend to seek out the most?

Executives across Canada have consistently ranked WestJet as having one of the most admired ________ in Canada.

People entering organizations hold many ________ that are inaccurate and often unrealistically high.

Both the psychosocial and career functions of mentoring are just as important in generating positive attitudes towards one's job and career.

Which of the following best represents research on the effects of proactive behaviours?

________ is an orientation program designed to teach newcomers coping techniques to manage workplace stressors.

Describe three mechanisms which serve to diagnose, teach, and reinforce organizational culture.Give an example of each.

________ means that people are motivated to conform to avoid punishment or obtain rewards.

The psychosocial function of mentoring is more strongly related to compensation and advancement than the career function.

According to uncertainty reduction theory,

Which of the following is NOT a proactive socialization behaviour?

If I conform to your wishes because I admire you and see myself as similar to you, I am conforming due to ________.

________ tactics have been found to be the most strongly related to socialization outcomes.

Person-organization fit refers to

The Running Room is a good example of

Salma has just started a new job and is explaining the reciprocal obligations and promises between her and her organization.What is she talking about?

The socialization of flight attendants relies heavily upon the collective socialization tactic.

Many themes underlie organizational stories.

When newcomers enter organizations and they realize that their expectations are not being met what are they experiencing?

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