Exam 17: Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Presidential effectiveness has been linked to _____.

_______________ is assessed using three perspectives: trait, situational, and functional.

Which of the following was mandated by the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

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

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

The most popular selection device when looking for a qualified job candidate is _____.

Imagine that you are an industrial psychologist hired to recruit and select managers for several new McKing's Burger Joints. Define and describe your first step. Then explain various ways you could learn about your job candidates, stating why a structured interview would be the most reliable method. Finally, provide an example of a structured interview by writing a minimum of three questions you would want to ask your candidates.

What is/are (a) factor(s) identified in your text that contribute(s) to a worker's perception of inequity?

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?

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

When groups meet to complete a task or reach a particular goal, they need someone to keep the group focused on the problem or question. The person that performs these functions would be considered a __________ leader.

Describe the five bases of leadership power, providing an example of each.

A _____ leader is minimally involved in decision-making and encourages workers to make their own decisions and manage themselves.

Organizational psychology deals with _____.

_____ leaders possess a compelling vision that transforms followers' beliefs, values, or goals.

Which of the following is illustrative of an organizational culture?

A leader who keeps the group focused on reaching a particular goal is _____.

A Theory _____ manger believes that employees dislike work, are lazy, avoid responsibility, and must be prodded to perform.

This is NOT one of the areas of interest in organizational psychology.

The major drawback to the laissez-faire approach to leadership is that some workers ______________.