Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of compliance?

Accepted Answer

A) It occurs because a member subscribes to the beliefs and values underlying the norm. 
B) It occurs because a member wishes to avoid punishment. 
C) It occurs because a member wishes to acquire rewards. 
D) It primarily involves effect dependence. 
E) It is the simplest, most direct motive for conformity to group norms. 
A) It occurs because a member subscribes to the beliefs and values underlying the norm. 
B) It occurs because a member wishes to avoid punishment. 
C) It occurs because a member wishes to acquire rewards. 
D) It primarily involves effect dependence. 
E) It is the simplest, most direct motive for conformity to group norms.

Question 2

What does "self-selection" refer to?

Accepted Answer

A) Self-socialization 
B) Proactive socialization 
C) Choosing to withdraw from the selection process 
D) Selecting the type of socialization program you want 
E) Selecting the type of mentor you want 
A) Self-socialization 
B) Proactive socialization 
C) Choosing to withdraw from the selection process 
D) Selecting the type of socialization program you want 
E) Selecting the type of mentor you want

Question 3

Anticipatory socialization occurs before a person actually joins an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Compliance with organizational norms and goals is clear evidence that these norms and goals have been internalized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Walt Disney's continuing impact on the culture of the company that bears his name shows how the ________ frequently shapes organizational culture.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Walt Disney's continuing impact on the culture...

Question 6

The textbook notes that when HBC acquired 50 Towers department stores, almost every Towers store manager quit.Why?

Accepted Answer

A) Because the cultures differed in terms of how much time managers are given for holidays 
B) Because the cultures differed in terms of opportunities for advancement 
C) Because the cultures differed in terms of how management treats employees 
D) Because the cultures differed in terms of how much managers are compensated 
E) Because the cultures differed in terms of how much control managers have in the way they perform their job 
A) Because the cultures differed in terms of how much time managers are given for holidays 
B) Because the cultures differed in terms of opportunities for advancement 
C) Because the cultures differed in terms of how management treats employees 
D) Because the cultures differed in terms of how much managers are compensated 
E) Because the cultures differed in terms of how much control managers have in the way they perform their job

Question 7

Mentoring is more strongly related to objective career outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is a developmental network and how is it similar and different from mentoring?

Accepted Answer

Mentoring is a type of developmental rel

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Which of the following is a good example of resistance to change and top management's role in shaping organizational culture?

Accepted Answer

A) NASA 
B) IBM 
C) WorldCom 
D) Enron 
E) Compaq 
A) NASA 
B) IBM 
C) WorldCom 
D) Enron 
E) Compaq

Question 11

What does ROPES teach newcomers?

Accepted Answer

A) Cognitive coping techniques to manage workplace stressors 
B) Behavioural coping techniques to manage workplace stressors 
C) Emotional coping techniques to manage workplace stressors 
D) Cognitive and behavioural coping techniques to manage workplace stressors 
E) Emotional and behavioural coping techniques to manage workplace stressors 
A) Cognitive coping techniques to manage workplace stressors 
B) Behavioural coping techniques to manage workplace stressors 
C) Emotional coping techniques to manage workplace stressors 
D) Cognitive and behavioural coping techniques to manage workplace stressors 
E) Emotional and behavioural coping techniques to manage workplace stressors

Question 12

Which motive for conformity most clearly involves effect dependence?

Accepted Answer

A) Socialization 
B) Identification 
C) Internalization 
D) Compliance 
E) Dissension 
A) Socialization 
B) Identification 
C) Internalization 
D) Compliance 
E) Dissension

Question 13

Debasement is an aspect of socialization that may prove unpleasant or embarrassing to the person being socialized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Inflated positive expectations are common among people before they begin a new job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In a developmental network, a protégé can have multiple developers in his/her own organization as well as from other organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Igor has just started a job and is telling you about the reciprocal obligations and promises between him and his organization or what others refer to as a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Which of the following is a benefit of developing and maintaining a strong organizational culture?

Accepted Answer

A) Culture clash 
B) Pathological behaviours 
C) Conflict resolution 
D) Resistance to change 
E) Increased dissension 
A) Culture clash 
B) Pathological behaviours 
C) Conflict resolution 
D) Resistance to change 
E) Increased dissension

Question 18

Female protégés report receiving more ________ support.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Female protégés report receiving more ________ support....

Question 19

Formal mentoring programs are most effective when

Accepted Answer

A) the mentor has input into the matching process. 
B) the protégé has input into the matching process. 
C) the mentor and protégé have input into the matching process. 
D) the organization determines the matching process. 
E) the mentor and organization determine the matching process. 
A) the mentor has input into the matching process. 
B) the protégé has input into the matching process. 
C) the mentor and protégé have input into the matching process. 
D) the organization determines the matching process. 
E) the mentor and organization determine the matching process.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of compliance?

What does "self-selection" refer to?

Anticipatory socialization occurs before a person actually joins an organization.

Compliance with organizational norms and goals is clear evidence that these norms and goals have been internalized.

Walt Disney's continuing impact on the culture of the company that bears his name shows how the ________ frequently shapes organizational culture.

The textbook notes that when HBC acquired 50 Towers department stores, almost every Towers store manager quit.Why?

Mentoring is more strongly related to objective career outcomes.

What is a developmental network and how is it similar and different from mentoring?

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

Which of the following is a good example of resistance to change and top management's role in shaping organizational culture?

What does ROPES teach newcomers?

Which motive for conformity most clearly involves effect dependence?

Debasement is an aspect of socialization that may prove unpleasant or embarrassing to the person being socialized.

Inflated positive expectations are common among people before they begin a new job.

In a developmental network, a protégé can have multiple developers in his/her own organization as well as from other organizations.

Igor has just started a job and is telling you about the reciprocal obligations and promises between him and his organization or what others refer to as a(n)________.

Which of the following is a benefit of developing and maintaining a strong organizational culture?

Female protégés report receiving more ________ support.

Formal mentoring programs are most effective when

There are generally two kinds of fit that are important for 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

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of compliance?

What does "self-selection" refer to?

Anticipatory socialization occurs before a person actually joins an organization.

Compliance with organizational norms and goals is clear evidence that these norms and goals have been internalized.

Walt Disney's continuing impact on the culture of the company that bears his name shows how the ________ frequently shapes organizational culture.

The textbook notes that when HBC acquired 50 Towers department stores, almost every Towers store manager quit.Why?

Mentoring is more strongly related to objective career outcomes.

What is a developmental network and how is it similar and different from mentoring?

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

Which of the following is a good example of resistance to change and top management's role in shaping organizational culture?

What does ROPES teach newcomers?

Which motive for conformity most clearly involves effect dependence?

Debasement is an aspect of socialization that may prove unpleasant or embarrassing to the person being socialized.

Inflated positive expectations are common among people before they begin a new job.

In a developmental network, a protégé can have multiple developers in his/her own organization as well as from other organizations.

Igor has just started a job and is telling you about the reciprocal obligations and promises between him and his organization or what others refer to as a(n)________.

Which of the following is a benefit of developing and maintaining a strong organizational culture?

Female protégés report receiving more ________ support.

Formal mentoring programs are most effective when

There are generally two kinds of fit that are important for 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