Question 1

A psychological contract is

Accepted Answer

A) the process by which people learn the norms required to function in an organization. 
B) conformity to a social norm prompted by the desire to acquire rewards. 
C) an explicit agreement between a worker and their employer which states the pay and benefits offered in exchange for work. 
D) the shared beliefs, values, and assumptions that exist in an organization. 
E) the set of beliefs held by employees concerning the reciprocal obligations between them and their employer. 
A) the process by which people learn the norms required to function in an organization. 
B) conformity to a social norm prompted by the desire to acquire rewards. 
C) an explicit agreement between a worker and their employer which states the pay and benefits offered in exchange for work. 
D) the shared beliefs, values, and assumptions that exist in an organization. 
E) the set of beliefs held by employees concerning the reciprocal obligations between them and their employer.

Question 2

Mentoring is more strongly related to subjective career outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The Running Room is a good example of the influence of the founder on the company's culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Information dependence can be explained by ________ information processing theory.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Information dependence can be explained by ________...

Question 5

What is the most likely motive for mere compliance to a request?

Accepted Answer

A) You identify with the person making the request. 
B) You truly believe in the idea underlying the request. 
C) You are afraid of the person making the request. 
D) You like the person making the request. 
E) The request is easy and straightforward. 
A) You identify with the person making the request. 
B) You truly believe in the idea underlying the request. 
C) You are afraid of the person making the request. 
D) You like the person making the request. 
E) The request is easy and straightforward.

Question 6

The extent to which an individual defines him or herself in terms of the organization and what it is perceived to represent is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

organizati

Question 7

Organizations with strong cultures are usually large organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Strong cultures contribute to financial success when the culture supports the mission, ________, and goals of the organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Strong cultures contribute to financial success when...

Question 9

What is the first step in the socialization process of strong cultures?

Accepted Answer

A) Recruiting employees 
B) Selecting employees 
C) Debasement and hazing 
D) Training in the trenches 
E) Reward and promotion 
A) Recruiting employees 
B) Selecting employees 
C) Debasement and hazing 
D) Training in the trenches 
E) Reward and promotion

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In the stages of socialization presented in the text, ________ falls between anticipatory socialization and role management.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the stages of socialization presented in...

Question 12

Information dependence can be explained by

Accepted Answer

A) social association theory. 
B) social information processing theory. 
C) socialization processing theory. 
D) information dependence theory. 
E) social dependence processing theory. 
A) social association theory. 
B) social information processing theory. 
C) socialization processing theory. 
D) information dependence theory. 
E) social dependence processing theory.

Question 13

Female protégés report receiving more psychosocial support than males.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What issues underlie organizational stories?

Accepted Answer

A) Honesty, security, and control 
B) Equality, security, and control 
C) Integrity, honesty, and control 
D) Fairness, safety, and honesty 
E) Independence, safety, and security 
A) Honesty, security, and control 
B) Equality, security, and control 
C) Integrity, honesty, and control 
D) Fairness, safety, and honesty 
E) Independence, safety, and security

Question 15

Issues of equality, security, and autonomy underlie many stories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What company is a good example of training in the trenches?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

If an organization wants to prevent newcomers from experiencing a reality shock when they join the organization, what should they do?

Accepted Answer

A) Have a formal mentoring program 
B) Use institutionalized socialization tactics 
C) Provide a realistic job preview 
D) Provide an orientation program 
E) Avoid psychological contract breach 
A) Have a formal mentoring program 
B) Use institutionalized socialization tactics 
C) Provide a realistic job preview 
D) Provide an orientation program 
E) Avoid psychological contract breach

Question 19

How do mentors help improve the self-confidence and career potential of their apprentices?

Accepted Answer

Effective mentors perform two types of d

Question 20

Research shows that stories and folklore about particular organizations are unique and that they reveal few common themes across organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A psychological contract is

Mentoring is more strongly related to subjective career outcomes.

The Running Room is a good example of the influence of the founder on the company's culture.

Information dependence can be explained by ________ information processing theory.

What is the most likely motive for mere compliance to a request?

The extent to which an individual defines him or herself in terms of the organization and what it is perceived to represent is known as ________.

Organizations with strong cultures are usually large organizations.

Strong cultures contribute to financial success when the culture supports the mission, ________, and goals of the organization.

What is the first step in the socialization process of strong cultures?

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

In the stages of socialization presented in the text, ________ falls between anticipatory socialization and role management.

Information dependence can be explained by

Female protégés report receiving more psychosocial support than males.

What issues underlie organizational stories?

Issues of equality, security, and autonomy underlie many stories.

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

What company is a good example of training in the trenches?

If an organization wants to prevent newcomers from experiencing a reality shock when they join the organization, what should they do?

How do mentors help improve the self-confidence and career potential of their apprentices?

Research shows that stories and folklore about particular organizations are unique and that they reveal few common themes across organizations.

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

A psychological contract is

Mentoring is more strongly related to subjective career outcomes.

The Running Room is a good example of the influence of the founder on the company's culture.

Information dependence can be explained by ________ information processing theory.

What is the most likely motive for mere compliance to a request?

The extent to which an individual defines him or herself in terms of the organization and what it is perceived to represent is known as ________.

Organizations with strong cultures are usually large organizations.

Strong cultures contribute to financial success when the culture supports the mission, ________, and goals of the organization.

What is the first step in the socialization process of strong cultures?

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

In the stages of socialization presented in the text, ________ falls between anticipatory socialization and role management.

Information dependence can be explained by

Female protégés report receiving more psychosocial support than males.

What issues underlie organizational stories?

Issues of equality, security, and autonomy underlie many stories.

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

What company is a good example of training in the trenches?

If an organization wants to prevent newcomers from experiencing a reality shock when they join the organization, what should they do?

How do mentors help improve the self-confidence and career potential of their apprentices?

Research shows that stories and folklore about particular organizations are unique and that they reveal few common themes across organizations.

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