Question 1

Psychological contract breach is a common occurrence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Organizations that provide realistic job previews are perceived by applicants as more honest but less trustworthy. 
B) Organizations that provide realistic job previews are perceived by applicants as less honest and less trustworthy. 
C) Organizations that provide realistic job previews are perceived by applicants as more honest and more trustworthy. 
D) Organizations that provide realistic job previews are perceived by applicants as less honest but more trustworthy. 
E) Organizations that provide realistic job previews are perceived by applicants as more honest and more fair. 
A) Organizations that provide realistic job previews are perceived by applicants as more honest but less trustworthy. 
B) Organizations that provide realistic job previews are perceived by applicants as less honest and less trustworthy. 
C) Organizations that provide realistic job previews are perceived by applicants as more honest and more trustworthy. 
D) Organizations that provide realistic job previews are perceived by applicants as less honest but more trustworthy. 
E) Organizations that provide realistic job previews are perceived by applicants as more honest and more fair.

Question 3

From the first stage to the last stage, which of the following sequences accurately portrays the stages of organizational socialization?

Accepted Answer

A) Encounter; anticipatory socialization; role management 
B) Anticipatory socialization; role management; encounter 
C) Role management; anticipatory socialization; encounter 
D) Encounter; role management; anticipatory socialization 
E) Anticipatory socialization; encounter; role management 
A) Encounter; anticipatory socialization; role management 
B) Anticipatory socialization; role management; encounter 
C) Role management; anticipatory socialization; encounter 
D) Encounter; role management; anticipatory socialization 
E) Anticipatory socialization; encounter; role management

Question 4

Environmental and individual factors influence newcomers' proactive behaviours.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A study conducted at Corning Inc.concluded that employees who completed a full orientation program were more

Accepted Answer

A) productive. 
B) satisfied. 
C) committed. 
D) likely to remain employed with the company. 
E) socialized. 
A) productive. 
B) satisfied. 
C) committed. 
D) likely to remain employed with the company. 
E) socialized.

Question 6

The patriotic soldier truly agreed with the statement "My country, right or wrong." His agreement is indicative of

Accepted Answer

A) internalization. 
B) identification. 
C) compliance. 
D) effect dependence. 
E) dissension. 
A) internalization. 
B) identification. 
C) compliance. 
D) effect dependence. 
E) dissension.

Question 7

Research on ROPES has found that it

Accepted Answer

A) increases expectations, lowers stress, and improves adjustment and retention. 
B) lowers expectations, lowers stress, and improves adjustment and retention. 
C) lowers expectations, increases stress, and improves adjustment and retention. 
D) lowers expectations, lowers stress, and has no effect on adjustment and retention. 
E) increases expectations, increases stress, and improves adjustment and retention. 
A) increases expectations, lowers stress, and improves adjustment and retention. 
B) lowers expectations, lowers stress, and improves adjustment and retention. 
C) lowers expectations, increases stress, and improves adjustment and retention. 
D) lowers expectations, lowers stress, and has no effect on adjustment and retention. 
E) increases expectations, increases stress, and improves adjustment and retention.

Question 8

Which of the following is a psychosocial function of mentoring?

Accepted Answer

A) Role modelling 
B) Sponsorship 
C) Exposure and visibility 
D) Developmental assignments 
E) Coaching and feedback 
A) Role modelling 
B) Sponsorship 
C) Exposure and visibility 
D) Developmental assignments 
E) Coaching and feedback

Question 9

When HBC acquired 50 Towers department stores almost every Towers store manager quit because of differences in the way managers are treated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Organizational cultures in which certain beliefs and values are intensely and pervasively held are called ________ cultures.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Organizational cultures in which certain beliefs and...

Question 11

On his first day on the job Raul was requested by his experienced workmates to go get a bucket of steam (an impossible task).This is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

debasement

Question 12

Person-job fit refers to the

Accepted Answer

A) match between an employee's personality and the requirements of a job. 
B) match between an employee's knowledge, skills, and abilities, and the requirements of a job. 
C) match between an employee's personal values and the requirements of a job. 
D) match between an employee's personality and the personality of the organization. 
E) match between an employee's previous work experience and new job. 
A) match between an employee's personality and the requirements of a job. 
B) match between an employee's knowledge, skills, and abilities, and the requirements of a job. 
C) match between an employee's personal values and the requirements of a job. 
D) match between an employee's personality and the personality of the organization. 
E) match between an employee's previous work experience and new job.

Question 13

Realistic job previews are perceived by job applicants as more honest and trustworthy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which is the best example of collective socialization?

Accepted Answer

A) Any manager-employee relationship 
B) On-the-job training 
C) Marine Corps boot camp 
D) An apprenticeship 
E) Mentoring 
A) Any manager-employee relationship 
B) On-the-job training 
C) Marine Corps boot camp 
D) An apprenticeship 
E) Mentoring

Question 15

Institutionalized socialization involves all of the following tactics EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) collective tactics. 
B) serial tactics. 
C) investiture tactics. 
D) fixed tactics. 
E) disjunctive tactics. 
A) collective tactics. 
B) serial tactics. 
C) investiture tactics. 
D) fixed tactics. 
E) disjunctive tactics.

Question 16

There are generally three kinds of fit that are important for socialization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Strong cultures consistently lead to organizational effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Issues of equality, security, and control underlie organization ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Issues of equality, security, and control underlie...

Question 19

When newcomers enter an organization, they experience a(n)________ and their expectations are not met.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When newcomers enter an organization, they experience...

Question 20

Many of the terms of the psychological contract are established during ________ socialization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many of the terms of the psychological...

Psychological contract breach is a common occurrence.

Which of the following is most accurate?

From the first stage to the last stage, which of the following sequences accurately portrays the stages of organizational socialization?

Environmental and individual factors influence newcomers' proactive behaviours.

A study conducted at Corning Inc.concluded that employees who completed a full orientation program were more

The patriotic soldier truly agreed with the statement "My country, right or wrong." His agreement is indicative of

Research on ROPES has found that it

Which of the following is a psychosocial function of mentoring?

When HBC acquired 50 Towers department stores almost every Towers store manager quit because of differences in the way managers are treated.

Organizational cultures in which certain beliefs and values are intensely and pervasively held are called ________ cultures.

On his first day on the job Raul was requested by his experienced workmates to go get a bucket of steam (an impossible task).This is an example of ________.

Person-job fit refers to the

Realistic job previews are perceived by job applicants as more honest and trustworthy.

Which is the best example of collective socialization?

Institutionalized socialization involves all of the following tactics EXCEPT

There are generally three kinds of fit that are important for socialization.

Strong cultures consistently lead to organizational effectiveness.

Issues of equality, security, and control underlie organization ________.

When newcomers enter an organization, they experience a(n)________ and their expectations are not met.

Many of the terms of the psychological contract are established during ________ socialization.

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

Psychological contract breach is a common occurrence.

Which of the following is most accurate?

From the first stage to the last stage, which of the following sequences accurately portrays the stages of organizational socialization?

Environmental and individual factors influence newcomers' proactive behaviours.

A study conducted at Corning Inc.concluded that employees who completed a full orientation program were more

The patriotic soldier truly agreed with the statement "My country, right or wrong." His agreement is indicative of

Research on ROPES has found that it

Which of the following is a psychosocial function of mentoring?

When HBC acquired 50 Towers department stores almost every Towers store manager quit because of differences in the way managers are treated.

Organizational cultures in which certain beliefs and values are intensely and pervasively held are called ________ cultures.

On his first day on the job Raul was requested by his experienced workmates to go get a bucket of steam (an impossible task).This is an example of ________.

Person-job fit refers to the

Realistic job previews are perceived by job applicants as more honest and trustworthy.

Which is the best example of collective socialization?

Institutionalized socialization involves all of the following tactics EXCEPT

There are generally three kinds of fit that are important for socialization.

Strong cultures consistently lead to organizational effectiveness.

Issues of equality, security, and control underlie organization ________.

When newcomers enter an organization, they experience a(n)________ and their expectations are not met.

Many of the terms of the psychological contract are established during ________ socialization.

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