Exam 14: Industrial and Organizational Psychology

"I have to keep a constant check on my employees throughout the day otherwise they will not get any work done." is a statement that would most likely be made by a manager who believes in:

The process of generating a description of what a job involves,including the knowledge and skills that are necessary to carry out the functions of the job,is called a:

The 360-degree feedback method of performance appraisal reflects a general impression about the employee being rated.

_____ refers to the physical and cognitive changes individuals can make within the constraints of a task to make the work "their own."

Bella's employer asks her to generate a description of her job that entails what a job applicant needs to know to perform the job,the desired skills and abilities required for the job,and other favorable characteristics that the job applicant must possess for the job.Bella's employer has asked her to generate a(n)_____.

Alisha works as a marketing assistant for FincCon Inc.She finds her work strenuous and distasteful.She often complains about the workload and the other employees.Algo Co.,another firm,offers Alisha a job as a creative writer.Although Alisha has always desired a career in writing,she rejects the offer and decides to continue working for FincCon.This is because FincCon offers her several monetary and non-monetary benefits which she will not receive at the other firm.In the context of organizational psychology,Alisha is displaying a sense of _____ in this scenario.

Employers are not permitted to administer integrity tests during the hiring process of job candidates.

Which of the following is the most accurate statement regarding job satisfaction and pay?

Which of the following statements is true of the Hawthorne studies?

Eva works as a software developer for Kudos Inc.,an IT company.Even though Eva dislikes her job,she doesn't want to leave the company because she earns a good salary and needs the money to support her family.Eva also finds the idea of hunting for a new job hassling and does not wish to relocate.Which of the following best describes Eva's commitment in this scenario?

Which of the following is true of affective commitment in organizations?

Cathy and the other new employees of Oblivion Co.were introduced to the company and its managers on their first day of work.After attending a presentation on the company norms,the employees were given a brief tour of the office.Such a program is an example of a(n)_____.

A Theory X manager recognizes that people seek out responsibility and that motivation can come from allowing employees to suggest creative and meaningful solutions.

Maria,a manager at Sapphire Inc.,believes that her subordinates are not interested in working and that they have to be constantly goaded to perform their duties.Maria is most likely to agree with which of the following approaches to management?

In the context of industrial psychology,a job analysis:

Calico Inc.manufactures computer chairs that are designed to prevent muscular strain and provide back rest.These chairs have been specifically engineered for office workers who spend several hours a day in front of their computers.The managers of Calico Inc.claim that their computer chairs are aimed at promoting worker efficiency and safety.Which of the following disciplines have the engineers at Calico used in developing their chairs?

The psychological experience of a worker is emphasized in _____.

Affective commitment is either unrelated or negatively related to job performance and citizenship behaviors.

Jared works as a manager for a large corporation.Describe how his management strategies would differ if he used a transactional leadership style versus a transformational leadership style.

Edward is an employee of Alpha Co.,a software firm.He is dedicated to his work and is passionate about the organization's goals.He intends to be a part of the organization for the rest of his life.Hence,Edward actively participates in all major company events.In the context of organizational psychology,Edward seems to have a strong sense of _____ in this scenario.