Exam 14: Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Bruce and Grant apply for work at the same company.Bruce is interviewed using a structured interview format,while Grant is interviewed using an unstructured interview format.Both men are hired.Will the employer be able to predict their future job performance based on how each of them performed in their respective interviews?

Unwelcome sexual behavior that creates an intimidating workplace for a victim and has the purpose or effect of interfering with the victim's work performance is referred to as:

While Mayo focused on human relations in the workplace and Deming on quality control,both had very similar opinions regarding the emphasis on efficiency and scientific management in the American workplace.

What is organizational culture and what are the elements of a positive organizational culture?

At the end of each month,Tonya's performance is evaluated by several of her co-workers,her manager,and even herself.This is known as _____.

Explain the human relations approach to management.

David runs a company that desperately needs to cut costs in order to stay in business.David has asked all of his employees to think of ways to cuts costs and report their ideas directly to him.In the context of the different approaches to management,David exhibits the characteristics of a _____.

Donald Clifton's strengths-based management approach emphasizes:

Which of the following is true of ergonomics?

The dramatic rise in technology is one of the reasons behind disappearance of many long term jobs in the US.

In the context of employee training,a workplace mentor is a(n):

Jenna,a hospital maintenance worker,takes the initiative to decorate and water the potted plants in the balconies of the hospital rooms.She desires to make long stays more comfortable and enlivening for the patients and wants to fulfill her role as a hospital worker.Though engaging in these tasks is not part of Jenna's job description,it gives her great pleasure and fills her with a sense of purpose.Jenna's actions exemplify _____ in this scenario.

Marilyn has a walking disability.She needs a wheelchair to move around.In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)of 1990,if she is hired for a new job,the company must:

Differentiate between quid pro quo sexual harassment and hostile work environment sexual harassment.

During a job interview,the interviewer asks Samantha sexually explicit questions.When Samantha expresses discomfort in answering such questions,the interviewer tells her that she would be hired only if she answers the questions.This scenario exemplifies:

When asked about his perspective on his current occupation,Joy said,"its work.It's not hard to learn.I don't get to call the shots or do what I want.I just work here." With regard to the study conducted by Wrzesniewski on the meaning of work,Joy views his occupation as a:

Brenda is constantly bullied by her coworkers-Monica and Sharon.She is often picked on for being short and for her conservative style of dressing.In the context of organizational culture,Brenda is most likely a victim of:

Joel is a marketing executive at DigiData Corp.Although he is very good at analyzing the market trends,he is not very efficient in project planning.His manager,Darren,decides to augment Joel's analytical skills instead of trying to develop his planning skills.Which of the following approaches to management has been exemplified in this scenario?

Discuss the predictors of job satisfaction.How they vary across different jobs and cultures? Give appropriate examples.

Joe and Larry are employed at the same telecommunications company.Their manager has just conducted objective assessments of their sales of complex data products during the first quarter.Larry sold more products than Joe.Subjectively,however,Joe is considered to be easier to work with.Which of the following is an implication for the manager in conducting Joe and Larry's respective performance appraisals?