Question 1

Which of the following is not an example of nonverbal immediacy in a job interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  wearing the appropriate attire depending on the formality of the organization 
B)  maintaining eye contact while speaking and listening 
C)  leaning toward the interviewer and nodding in response to conversation 
D)  making sure you are seated so that you face the interviewer directly 
A)  wearing the appropriate attire depending on the formality of the organization 
B)  maintaining eye contact while speaking and listening 
C)  leaning toward the interviewer and nodding in response to conversation 
D)  making sure you are seated so that you face the interviewer directly A

Question 2

Provide an example of anticipatory role socialization and an example of anticipatory organizational socialization. Then, explain the difference between the two examples.

Accepted Answer

An example of anticipatory role socialization could be a high school student who is preparing for college by researching different majors, visiting campuses, and talking to current college students about their experiences. This student is learning about the expectations and norms of college life in anticipation of entering that role.

An example of anticipatory organizational socialization could be a recent college graduate who is preparing to start a new job at a large corporation. This individual may attend networking events, read about the company culture, and talk to current employees to learn about the expectations and norms of the organization before officially starting their role.

The difference between the two examples is that anticipatory role socialization is focused on preparing for a specific role or status in society (such as college student), while anticipatory organizational socialization is focused on preparing for a specific organization or workplace. In the first example, the individual is learning about the broader expectations and norms of a role in society, while in the second example, the individual is learning about the specific expectations and norms of a particular organization.

Question 3

Which of the following is a characteristic of a realistic job preview?

Accepted Answer

A)  The applicant provides realistic information about his or her strengths and weaknesses. 
B)  The interviewer provides realistic information about the positive and negative aspects of the job and/or organization. 
C)  The applicant only shares the most positive aspects of his or her qualifications for the job. 
D)  The interviewer only shares the most positive aspects of his or her organization. 
A)  The applicant provides realistic information about his or her strengths and weaknesses. 
B)  The interviewer provides realistic information about the positive and negative aspects of the job and/or organization. 
C)  The applicant only shares the most positive aspects of his or her qualifications for the job. 
D)  The interviewer only shares the most positive aspects of his or her organization. B

Question 4

Consider your own anticipatory socialization into being a college student. Then, explain how communication from at least three of the five sources of anticipatory role socialization influenced your decision to become a college student. Be sure to label each source.

Accepted Answer

My anticipatory socialization into being

Question 5

Which of the following is a part of anticipatory organizational socialization?

Accepted Answer

A)  the way parents reinforce values associated with certain careers 
B)  the way media stereotypes may influence occupational choices 
C)  experiences as a part-time employee influencing future choices 
D)  job interviews that lead to selecting organizations for careers 
A)  the way parents reinforce values associated with certain careers 
B)  the way media stereotypes may influence occupational choices 
C)  experiences as a part-time employee influencing future choices 
D)  job interviews that lead to selecting organizations for careers

Question 6

Working part-time jobs in food service and retail during high school and college provides which of these career advantages?

Accepted Answer

A)  teaches important work skills that students will use later in life 
B)  teaches important social and relational skills applicable later in life 
C)  provides income for social activities during these formative years 
D)  provides income to pay buy books and pay tuition 
A)  teaches important work skills that students will use later in life 
B)  teaches important social and relational skills applicable later in life 
C)  provides income for social activities during these formative years 
D)  provides income to pay buy books and pay tuition

Question 7

High person-organization fit among employees reduces their intentions to quit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Job applicants with high nonverbal immediacy are rated more negatively than job applicants with low nonverbal immediacy by recruiters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is not a way that parents and family members often influence occupation choices of their children?

Accepted Answer

A)  They may encourage their children to follow them in their careers. 
B)  They may discourage their children from following in their career. 
C)  They enforce attitudes toward management by how they discuss work. 
D)  They misrepresent their workplace in an idealized fashion. 
A)  They may encourage their children to follow them in their careers. 
B)  They may discourage their children from following in their career. 
C)  They enforce attitudes toward management by how they discuss work. 
D)  They misrepresent their workplace in an idealized fashion.

Question 10

Which of the following is not an influence on volunteer roles during anticipatory role socialization?

Accepted Answer

A)  peers encouraging or discouraging individuals to volunteer 
B)  parents serving as role models for volunteering 
C)  schools and universities encouraging service learning opportunities 
D)  media coverage of the national economy 
A)  peers encouraging or discouraging individuals to volunteer 
B)  parents serving as role models for volunteering 
C)  schools and universities encouraging service learning opportunities 
D)  media coverage of the national economy

Question 11

Interviews tend to be very successful at predicting whether a job applicant will be competent at their job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following would college students generally not consider as a characteristic of "a real job"?

Accepted Answer

A)  work that pays well but is seasonal 
B)  work that uses their education 
C)  work that includes benefits like paid vacations 
D)  work that is conducted during regular business hours 
A)  work that pays well but is seasonal 
B)  work that uses their education 
C)  work that includes benefits like paid vacations 
D)  work that is conducted during regular business hours

Question 13

Consider your own anticipatory role socialization as a volunteer. Then, explain how communication from at least three of the five sources of anticipatory role socialization influenced your decision either to become a volunteer or not to become a volunteer. Be sure to label each source.

Accepted Answer

As a volunteer, my anticipatory role soc

Question 14

Which of the following is not part of the study of anticipatory role socialization?

Accepted Answer

A)  job interviews that lead to selecting organizations for careers 
B)  the way parents and family members influence careers 
C)  the way media stereotypes may influence occupational choices 
D)  the way success in school influences occupational choices 
A)  job interviews that lead to selecting organizations for careers 
B)  the way parents and family members influence careers 
C)  the way media stereotypes may influence occupational choices 
D)  the way success in school influences occupational choices

Question 15

Which of the following is not part of the study of anticipatory organizational socialization?

Accepted Answer

A)  selecting which organizations to apply to for jobs 
B)  examining effective communication during job interviews 
C)  the way occupational stereotypes may influence occupational choices 
D)  writing cover letters and resumes as part of the job search process 
A)  selecting which organizations to apply to for jobs 
B)  examining effective communication during job interviews 
C)  the way occupational stereotypes may influence occupational choices 
D)  writing cover letters and resumes as part of the job search process

Question 16

An internship or part-time job in an area closely related to career aspirations can achieve the following except for which one?

Accepted Answer

A)  teach important work skills that they will use later in a career 
B)  teach important social and relational skills applicable later in a career 
C)  help to clarify career aspirations and directions 
D)  help to clarify requirements for graduating in a timely manner 
A)  teach important work skills that they will use later in a career 
B)  teach important social and relational skills applicable later in a career 
C)  help to clarify career aspirations and directions 
D)  help to clarify requirements for graduating in a timely manner

Question 17

Which of the following is not likely to be true of a follow-up/onsite interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  The applicant will be interviewed by multiple people. 
B)  Only standard questions will be asked. 
C)  Topics that are illegal according to the EEOC may come up. 
D)  They provide opportunities to assess person-organization and person-job fit. 
A)  The applicant will be interviewed by multiple people. 
B)  Only standard questions will be asked. 
C)  Topics that are illegal according to the EEOC may come up. 
D)  They provide opportunities to assess person-organization and person-job fit.

Question 18

Which of the following does research find to be true of successful job interviews?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are more like a conversation than an interrogation. 
B)  The interviewer talks much more than the interviewee. 
C)  The interviewer and interviewee are of equal status. 
D)  The interviewer is from the human resources department. 
A)  They are more like a conversation than an interrogation. 
B)  The interviewer talks much more than the interviewee. 
C)  The interviewer and interviewee are of equal status. 
D)  The interviewer is from the human resources department.

Question 19

Which of the following is not an important characteristic of a strong resume and cover letter?

Accepted Answer

A)  the ideal format for both 
B)  related work or educational experience 
C)  clear and accurate writing 
D)  concrete evidence of skills and accomplishments 
A)  the ideal format for both 
B)  related work or educational experience 
C)  clear and accurate writing 
D)  concrete evidence of skills and accomplishments

Question 20

Research suggests that organizations typically get their best new hires with lower turnover rates from

Accepted Answer

A)  referrals from current employees 
B)  career fairs at university 
C)  advertising on the internet and through social media 
D)  newspapers, magazines, and trade journals 
A)  referrals from current employees 
B)  career fairs at university 
C)  advertising on the internet and through social media 
D)  newspapers, magazines, and trade journals

Which of the following is not an example of nonverbal immediacy in a job interview?

Provide an example of anticipatory role socialization and an example of anticipatory organizational socialization. Then, explain the difference between the two examples.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a realistic job preview?

Consider your own anticipatory socialization into being a college student. Then, explain how communication from at least three of the five sources of anticipatory role socialization influenced your decision to become a college student. Be sure to label each source.

Which of the following is a part of anticipatory organizational socialization?

Working part-time jobs in food service and retail during high school and college provides which of these career advantages?

High person-organization fit among employees reduces their intentions to quit.

Job applicants with high nonverbal immediacy are rated more negatively than job applicants with low nonverbal immediacy by recruiters.

Which of the following is not a way that parents and family members often influence occupation choices of their children?

Which of the following is not an influence on volunteer roles during anticipatory role socialization?

Interviews tend to be very successful at predicting whether a job applicant will be competent at their job.

Which of the following would college students generally not consider as a characteristic of "a real job"?

Consider your own anticipatory role socialization as a volunteer. Then, explain how communication from at least three of the five sources of anticipatory role socialization influenced your decision either to become a volunteer or not to become a volunteer. Be sure to label each source.

Which of the following is not part of the study of anticipatory role socialization?

Which of the following is not part of the study of anticipatory organizational socialization?

An internship or part-time job in an area closely related to career aspirations can achieve the following except for which one?

Which of the following is not likely to be true of a follow-up/onsite interview?

Which of the following does research find to be true of successful job interviews?

Which of the following is not an important characteristic of a strong resume and cover letter?

Research suggests that organizations typically get their best new hires with lower turnover rates from

Introduction

Communication and Organizational Encounter

Communication and Management Theory

Communication Channels and Structures

Communication and Organizational Culture

Communication With Organizational Members

Communication and Leadership

Communication and Decision-Making

Communication and Conflict

Communication, Power, and Resistance

Communication and Work-Nonwork Issues

Communication and the Changing Work Environment: Technology, Diversity, and Globalization

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Exam 2: Communication and Anticipatory Socialization

Which of the following is not an example of nonverbal immediacy in a job interview?

Provide an example of anticipatory role socialization and an example of anticipatory organizational socialization. Then, explain the difference between the two examples.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a realistic job preview?

Consider your own anticipatory socialization into being a college student. Then, explain how communication from at least three of the five sources of anticipatory role socialization influenced your decision to become a college student. Be sure to label each source.

Which of the following is a part of anticipatory organizational socialization?

Working part-time jobs in food service and retail during high school and college provides which of these career advantages?

High person-organization fit among employees reduces their intentions to quit.

Job applicants with high nonverbal immediacy are rated more negatively than job applicants with low nonverbal immediacy by recruiters.

Which of the following is not a way that parents and family members often influence occupation choices of their children?

Which of the following is not an influence on volunteer roles during anticipatory role socialization?

Interviews tend to be very successful at predicting whether a job applicant will be competent at their job.

Which of the following would college students generally not consider as a characteristic of "a real job"?

Consider your own anticipatory role socialization as a volunteer. Then, explain how communication from at least three of the five sources of anticipatory role socialization influenced your decision either to become a volunteer or not to become a volunteer. Be sure to label each source.

Which of the following is not part of the study of anticipatory role socialization?

Which of the following is not part of the study of anticipatory organizational socialization?

An internship or part-time job in an area closely related to career aspirations can achieve the following except for which one?

Which of the following is not likely to be true of a follow-up/onsite interview?

Which of the following does research find to be true of successful job interviews?

Which of the following is not an important characteristic of a strong resume and cover letter?

Research suggests that organizations typically get their best new hires with lower turnover rates from

Introduction

Communication and Organizational Encounter

Communication and Management Theory

Communication Channels and Structures

Communication and Organizational Culture

Communication With Organizational Members

Communication and Leadership

Communication and Decision-Making

Communication and Conflict

Communication, Power, and Resistance

Communication and Work-Nonwork Issues

Communication and the Changing Work Environment: Technology, Diversity, and Globalization

Communication During Career and Organizational Transitions

Communication During Organizational Exit

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