Question 1

Individualized socialization tactics are especially effective in inducing uniform behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Males are more likely to have been a protégé than females.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Organizations with strong cultures pay meticulous attention to the ________ of new recruits.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Organizations with strong cultures pay meticulous attention...

Question 4

Uncertainty reduction theory explains how organizations reduce uncertainty during the socialization process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Two of the most important proactive behaviours are feedback seeking and ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Two of the most important proactive behaviours...

Question 6

Top management strongly shapes the organization's culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Rachel has a goal of becoming a criminal lawyer with the prestigious law firm of Shayster & Sosume.Her fascination with the law profession began three years ago when she became hooked on a weekly television series about lawyers.Since then, she has followed every high profile law story covered in the media and has become familiar with many of the procedural issues in Canadian law.She has just completed her undergraduate degree and hopes to start law school next year.With a bit of luck and a lot of hard work, Rachel expects to be defending her first client in front of a judge and jury within four years.What advice might you give to Rachel about her expectations?

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that people often hav

Question 8

What is the main content of most orientation programs?

Accepted Answer

A) Health and safety, terms and conditions of employment, information about the organization 
B) Performance expectations, terms and conditions of employment, information about the organization 
C) Performance expectations, terms and conditions of employment, information about career opportunities 
D) Health and safety, terms and conditions of employment, information about the career opportunities 
E) Health and safety, terms and conditions of employment, information about the socialization process 
A) Health and safety, terms and conditions of employment, information about the organization 
B) Performance expectations, terms and conditions of employment, information about the organization 
C) Performance expectations, terms and conditions of employment, information about career opportunities 
D) Health and safety, terms and conditions of employment, information about the career opportunities 
E) Health and safety, terms and conditions of employment, information about the socialization process

Question 9

What tactics represent the content of socialization?

Accepted Answer

A) Sequential-random and fixed-variable 
B) Collective-individual and formal-informal 
C) Formal-informal and fixed-variable 
D) Serial-disjunctive and sequential-random 
E) Sequential-random and investiture-divestiture 
A) Sequential-random and fixed-variable 
B) Collective-individual and formal-informal 
C) Formal-informal and fixed-variable 
D) Serial-disjunctive and sequential-random 
E) Sequential-random and investiture-divestiture

Question 10

The three kinds of fit that are important for socialization are PJ fit, PO fit, and ________ fit.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The three kinds of fit that are...

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Research on formal mentoring programs indicates that

Accepted Answer

A) they are not nearly as beneficial as informal mentoring. 
B) they are most beneficial for women. 
C) they are more beneficial than informal mentoring. 
D) they are just as beneficial as informal mentoring. 
E) they rarely if ever result in beneficial outcomes. 
A) they are not nearly as beneficial as informal mentoring. 
B) they are most beneficial for women. 
C) they are more beneficial than informal mentoring. 
D) they are just as beneficial as informal mentoring. 
E) they rarely if ever result in beneficial outcomes.

Question 13

Research on ROPES has found that it lowers expectations and stress and improves newcomers' ________ and retention.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research on ROPES has found that it...

Question 14

All of the following are common themes that underlie organizational stories EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) Is the big boss human? 
B) Will I get fired? 
C) Will I get promoted? 
D) How will the boss react to mistakes? 
E) How will the organization deal with obstacles? 
A) Is the big boss human? 
B) Will I get fired? 
C) Will I get promoted? 
D) How will the boss react to mistakes? 
E) How will the organization deal with obstacles?

Question 15

Jemma conformed to the norms of her organization because she truly believed in and supported them.This is an example of conformity because of ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Jemma conformed to the norms of her...

Question 16

What does Disney, Flight Centre, and Mary Kay Cosmetics have in common?

Accepted Answer

A) Subcultures 
B) Stories 
C) Rituals 
D) Symbols 
E) Step-by-step socialization process 
A) Subcultures 
B) Stories 
C) Rituals 
D) Symbols 
E) Step-by-step socialization process

Question 17

________ is a type of developmental relationship.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is a type of developmental relationship....

Question 18

When are many of the terms of the psychological contract established?

Accepted Answer

A) In college/university 
B) During anticipatory socialization 
C) During the encounter stage 
D) During the role management stage 
E) When the newcomer is promoted 
A) In college/university 
B) During anticipatory socialization 
C) During the encounter stage 
D) During the role management stage 
E) When the newcomer is promoted

Question 19

Mentoring provides a number of career-enhancing benefits for the apprentice.These include

Accepted Answer

A) recognition and a "positive reinforcer" for being included in such a program. 
B) sponsorship, exposure and visibility, and developmental assignments. 
C) acceptance and confirmation, optimal levels of stress, and financial incentives. 
D) special tours of company facilities and presentations by top managers. 
E) rigorous divestiture and debasement experiences. 
A) recognition and a "positive reinforcer" for being included in such a program. 
B) sponsorship, exposure and visibility, and developmental assignments. 
C) acceptance and confirmation, optimal levels of stress, and financial incentives. 
D) special tours of company facilities and presentations by top managers. 
E) rigorous divestiture and debasement experiences.

Question 20

Although mentoring is often an informal process, some organizations have developed formal mentoring programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Individualized socialization tactics are especially effective in inducing uniform behaviour.

Males are more likely to have been a protégé than females.

Organizations with strong cultures pay meticulous attention to the ________ of new recruits.

Uncertainty reduction theory explains how organizations reduce uncertainty during the socialization process.

Two of the most important proactive behaviours are feedback seeking and ________.

Top management strongly shapes the organization's culture.

What is the main content of most orientation programs?

What tactics represent the content of socialization?

The three kinds of fit that are important for socialization are PJ fit, PO fit, and ________ fit.

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

Research on formal mentoring programs indicates that

Research on ROPES has found that it lowers expectations and stress and improves newcomers' ________ and retention.

All of the following are common themes that underlie organizational stories EXCEPT

Jemma conformed to the norms of her organization because she truly believed in and supported them.This is an example of conformity because of ________.

What does Disney, Flight Centre, and Mary Kay Cosmetics have in common?

________ is a type of developmental relationship.

When are many of the terms of the psychological contract established?

Mentoring provides a number of career-enhancing benefits for the apprentice.These include

Although mentoring is often an informal process, some organizations have developed formal mentoring programs.

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

Individualized socialization tactics are especially effective in inducing uniform behaviour.

Males are more likely to have been a protégé than females.

Organizations with strong cultures pay meticulous attention to the ________ of new recruits.

Uncertainty reduction theory explains how organizations reduce uncertainty during the socialization process.

Two of the most important proactive behaviours are feedback seeking and ________.

Top management strongly shapes the organization's culture.

What is the main content of most orientation programs?

What tactics represent the content of socialization?

The three kinds of fit that are important for socialization are PJ fit, PO fit, and ________ fit.

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

Research on formal mentoring programs indicates that

Research on ROPES has found that it lowers expectations and stress and improves newcomers' ________ and retention.

All of the following are common themes that underlie organizational stories EXCEPT

Jemma conformed to the norms of her organization because she truly believed in and supported them.This is an example of conformity because of ________.

What does Disney, Flight Centre, and Mary Kay Cosmetics have in common?

________ is a type of developmental relationship.

When are many of the terms of the psychological contract established?

Mentoring provides a number of career-enhancing benefits for the apprentice.These include

Although mentoring is often an informal process, some organizations have developed formal mentoring programs.

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