Question 1

Female managers and professionals benefit the most from a senior female mentor in male-dominated industries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Research on ROPES has found that it lowers expectations and stress and improves newcomers' ________ and retention.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research on ROPES has found that it...

Question 3

There are generally three kinds of fit that are important for socialization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is the main content of most orientation programs?

Accepted Answer

A) Health and safety, terms and conditions of employment, information about the organization 
B) Performance expectations, terms and conditions of employment, information about the organization 
C) Performance expectations, terms and conditions of employment, information about career opportunities 
D) Health and safety, terms and conditions of employment, information about the career opportunities 
E) Health and safety, terms and conditions of employment, information about the socialization process 
A) Health and safety, terms and conditions of employment, information about the organization 
B) Performance expectations, terms and conditions of employment, information about the organization 
C) Performance expectations, terms and conditions of employment, information about career opportunities 
D) Health and safety, terms and conditions of employment, information about the career opportunities 
E) Health and safety, terms and conditions of employment, information about the socialization process

Question 5

Describe the three stages of socialization.Give an example of a type of conformity behaviour which would likely occur at each stage.

Accepted Answer

Anticipatory socialization (e.g.,skill a

Question 6

Two of the most important proactive behaviours are

Accepted Answer

A) information seeking and relationship building. 
B) feedback seeking and relationship building. 
C) information seeking and feedback seeking. 
D) information seeking and general socializing. 
E) general socializing and relationship building. 
A) information seeking and relationship building. 
B) feedback seeking and relationship building. 
C) information seeking and feedback seeking. 
D) information seeking and general socializing. 
E) general socializing and relationship building.

Question 7

Google Canada is a good example of the benefits of a strong culture in terms of coordination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

If a recruiter promises you more than an organization can provide,what might happen after you join the organization?

Accepted Answer

A) Compliance 
B) Psychological contract breach 
C) Institutionalized socialization 
D) Individualized socialization 
E) Downsizing 
A) Compliance 
B) Psychological contract breach 
C) Institutionalized socialization 
D) Individualized socialization 
E) Downsizing

Question 9

The Running Room is a good example of

Accepted Answer

A) step-by-step socialization process. 
B) socialization tactics. 
C) the influence of the founder on a company's culture. 
D) the communication of culture through the use of stories. 
E) the use of rites, rituals, and ceremonies to convey a company's culture. 
A) step-by-step socialization process. 
B) socialization tactics. 
C) the influence of the founder on a company's culture. 
D) the communication of culture through the use of stories. 
E) the use of rites, rituals, and ceremonies to convey a company's culture.

Question 10

Female protégés report receiving more psychosocial support than males.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

New employees at the Stinky Cheese Company are having a difficult time coping with the job and are experiencing a great deal of stress.What would you think the organization should do to help new employees manage workplace stressors?

Accepted Answer

The company should provide new hires wit

Question 12

Inflated positive expectations are common among people before they begin a new job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Having a mentor contributes to individual career success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The extent to which an individual defines him or herself in terms of the organization and what it is perceived to represent is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

organizati

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of compliance?

Accepted Answer

A) It occurs because a member subscribes to the beliefs and values underlying the norm. 
B) It occurs because a member wishes to avoid punishment. 
C) It occurs because a member wishes to acquire rewards. 
D) It primarily involves effect dependence. 
E) It is the simplest, most direct motive for conformity to group norms. 
A) It occurs because a member subscribes to the beliefs and values underlying the norm. 
B) It occurs because a member wishes to avoid punishment. 
C) It occurs because a member wishes to acquire rewards. 
D) It primarily involves effect dependence. 
E) It is the simplest, most direct motive for conformity to group norms.

Question 16

After beginning a new job following graduation,you are surprised to learn that there are so many experienced members of the organization who were once in your situation and are always willing and able to help you.What is this called?

Accepted Answer

A) Mentoring 
B) Proactive socialization 
C) Collective socialization 
D) Serial socialization 
E) Informal socialization 
A) Mentoring 
B) Proactive socialization 
C) Collective socialization 
D) Serial socialization 
E) Informal socialization

Question 17

Exposing job applicants to the positive and negative features of a job so that they better understand it is called a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

realistic

Question 18

When HBC acquired 50 Towers department stores almost every Towers store manager quit because of differences in the way employees are treated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Two of the most important proactive behaviours are feedback seeking and relationship building.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Research on ROPES has found that it lowers participants' expectations and stress and improves job performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Female managers and professionals benefit the most from a senior female mentor in male-dominated industries.

Research on ROPES has found that it lowers expectations and stress and improves newcomers' ________ and retention.

There are generally three kinds of fit that are important for socialization.

What is the main content of most orientation programs?

Describe the three stages of socialization.Give an example of a type of conformity behaviour which would likely occur at each stage.

Two of the most important proactive behaviours are

Google Canada is a good example of the benefits of a strong culture in terms of coordination.

If a recruiter promises you more than an organization can provide,what might happen after you join the organization?

The Running Room is a good example of

Female protégés report receiving more psychosocial support than males.

New employees at the Stinky Cheese Company are having a difficult time coping with the job and are experiencing a great deal of stress.What would you think the organization should do to help new employees manage workplace stressors?

Inflated positive expectations are common among people before they begin a new job.

Having a mentor contributes to individual career success.

The extent to which an individual defines him or herself in terms of the organization and what it is perceived to represent is known as ________.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of compliance?

After beginning a new job following graduation,you are surprised to learn that there are so many experienced members of the organization who were once in your situation and are always willing and able to help you.What is this called?

Exposing job applicants to the positive and negative features of a job so that they better understand it is called a(n)________.

When HBC acquired 50 Towers department stores almost every Towers store manager quit because of differences in the way employees are treated.

Two of the most important proactive behaviours are feedback seeking and relationship building.

Research on ROPES has found that it lowers participants' expectations and stress and improves job performance.

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Personality and Learning

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values,Attitudes,and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Organizational Change,Development,and Innovation

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Exam 8: Social Influence, Socialization, and Organizational Culture

Female managers and professionals benefit the most from a senior female mentor in male-dominated industries.

Research on ROPES has found that it lowers expectations and stress and improves newcomers' ________ and retention.

There are generally three kinds of fit that are important for socialization.

What is the main content of most orientation programs?

Describe the three stages of socialization.Give an example of a type of conformity behaviour which would likely occur at each stage.

Two of the most important proactive behaviours are

Google Canada is a good example of the benefits of a strong culture in terms of coordination.

If a recruiter promises you more than an organization can provide,what might happen after you join the organization?

The Running Room is a good example of

Female protégés report receiving more psychosocial support than males.

New employees at the Stinky Cheese Company are having a difficult time coping with the job and are experiencing a great deal of stress.What would you think the organization should do to help new employees manage workplace stressors?

Inflated positive expectations are common among people before they begin a new job.

Having a mentor contributes to individual career success.

The extent to which an individual defines him or herself in terms of the organization and what it is perceived to represent is known as ________.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of compliance?

After beginning a new job following graduation,you are surprised to learn that there are so many experienced members of the organization who were once in your situation and are always willing and able to help you.What is this called?

Exposing job applicants to the positive and negative features of a job so that they better understand it is called a(n)________.

When HBC acquired 50 Towers department stores almost every Towers store manager quit because of differences in the way employees are treated.

Two of the most important proactive behaviours are feedback seeking and relationship building.

Research on ROPES has found that it lowers participants' expectations and stress and improves job performance.

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Personality and Learning

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values,Attitudes,and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Organizational Change,Development,and Innovation

Filters