Exam 17: Industrialorganizational Psychology

Edsel worked more overtime than any other autoworker, but received less pay than others doing the same job.According to equity theory, which of the following will result in a happy Edsel?

Which of the following is a subjective performance evaluation?

Marika has been doing a very good job at work, and because of this she feels that she should get an extra $1 per hour in her salary.Instead her boss buys her a membership in the "Jelly of the Month" club to thank her for her good work, and is surprised when Marika is not excited about her bonus.Which factor of inequity is occurring?

_____ psychology is concerned with the development and application of scientific principles to the workplace.

The belief that leadership results from specific inherited personality traits is known as the _____ theory.

Which of the following was not mandated by the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

In a "360-degree" performance measure, evaluations are included from all but which of the following?

_____ power is based on experience.

If you were interested in solving problems in the workplace, you might enjoy a career as a(n)_____ psychologist.

A major component of industrial psychology is to find _____.

Recent findings suggest that the _____ dimensions of personality are associated with leadership.

In French and Raven's theory of leadership power, ________ is not a type of power that was included.

___________ power is the ability to use punishment, or threat of it, for failure to comply with desired behavior.

Which of the following statements best describes the field of industrial/organizational psychology?

Which of the following is not one of the three major perspectives attempting to explain leadership?

The most popular selection device when looking for a qualified job candidate is _____.It is found to carry the most weight

Identification with others, such as movie stars, athletes, or friends, is the basis for _____ power.

When a parent "grounds" a teenager or a police officer gives a ticket, they are using their _____ power.

Personnel recruitment begins with _____.

A(n)_____ leader emerges during times of crisis, makes all decisions, assigns tasks, and demands full obedience.