Question 1

What kind of information do newcomers tend to seek out the most?

Accepted Answer

A) Group information 
B) Realistic information 
C) Role information 
D) Task information 
E) Organization information 
A) Group information 
B) Realistic information 
C) Role information 
D) Task information 
E) Organization information

Question 2

Research on mentoring has found that mentored individuals have

Accepted Answer

A) higher objective outcomes but not higher subjective outcomes. 
B) higher objective and subjective outcomes. 
C) lower subjective and objective outcomes. 
D) higher objective outcomes but lower subjective outcomes. 
E) higher subjective outcomes but not higher objective outcomes. 
A) higher objective outcomes but not higher subjective outcomes. 
B) higher objective and subjective outcomes. 
C) lower subjective and objective outcomes. 
D) higher objective outcomes but lower subjective outcomes. 
E) higher subjective outcomes but not higher objective outcomes.

Question 3

Bill Gates's impact on Microsoft illustrates

Accepted Answer

A) the liability of a strong organizational culture. 
B) how the founder can shape an organizational culture. 
C) the dilemmas of organizational socialization. 
D) the limits of using socialization to mold the organizational culture. 
E) how the values of an organization rarely reflect those of its founder. 
A) the liability of a strong organizational culture. 
B) how the founder can shape an organizational culture. 
C) the dilemmas of organizational socialization. 
D) the limits of using socialization to mold the organizational culture. 
E) how the values of an organization rarely reflect those of its founder.

Question 4

Many organizations include mentoring and networking opportunities as part of their ________ strategy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many organizations include mentoring and networking opportunities...

Question 5

Psychological contract breach can occur for the all of the following reasons EXCEPT for

Accepted Answer

A) when recruiters promise more than the organization can provide. 
B) when newcomers lack sufficient information to form accurate perceptions. 
C) when downsizing occurs. 
D) when too many newcomers are hired at the same time. 
E) when restructuring occurs. 
A) when recruiters promise more than the organization can provide. 
B) when newcomers lack sufficient information to form accurate perceptions. 
C) when downsizing occurs. 
D) when too many newcomers are hired at the same time. 
E) when restructuring occurs.

Question 6

When HBC acquired 50 Towers department stores almost every Towers manager quit because of differences in the way the two companies ________ employees.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When HBC acquired 50 Towers department stores...

Question 7

The Rocky Mountain Soap Company is a good example of the use of rites,rituals,and ceremonies to communicate a company's culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The career function of mentoring is most strongly related to satisfaction with the mentoring relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A realistic orientation program for entry stress teaches newcomers how to improve their job performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The hardware division and the software division had rather different beliefs,values,and assumptions.This illustrates the operation of

Accepted Answer

A) symbolic cultures. 
B) ritual cultures. 
C) strong cultures. 
D) subcultures. 
E) pathological cultures. 
A) symbolic cultures. 
B) ritual cultures. 
C) strong cultures. 
D) subcultures. 
E) pathological cultures.

Question 11

Proactive behaviours are positively related to proximal socialization outcomes and ________ socialization outcomes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Proactive behaviours are positively related to proximal...

Question 12

Coast Capital Savings Credit Union is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) a step-by-step socialization process. 
B) the use of symbols to communicate a company's culture. 
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) a step-by-step socialization process. 
B) the use of symbols to communicate a company's culture. 
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 13

After beginning her new job,Mika wasn't sure how she should think,feel,and act around her co-workers.She felt very dependent on her co-workers.What is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

A) Socialization 
B) Information dependence 
C) Effect dependence 
D) Unrealistic expectations 
E) Psychological contract 
A) Socialization 
B) Information dependence 
C) Effect dependence 
D) Unrealistic expectations 
E) Psychological contract

Question 14

Describe the career and psychosocial functions of mentoring.

Accepted Answer

Career functions include sponsorship,exp

Question 15

Organizations that carefully select new members for certain attributes and characteristics are more likely to use the divestiture tactic than the investiture tactic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Research indicates that the expectations people have about organizations before they actually join them

Accepted Answer

A) are extremely vague. 
B) are amazingly accurate. 
C) are unrealistically low. 
D) are unbelievably poor. 
E) are unrealistically high. 
A) are extremely vague. 
B) are amazingly accurate. 
C) are unrealistically low. 
D) are unbelievably poor. 
E) are unrealistically high.

Question 17

Mario acts in accordance with group norms because he believes that the norms are truly right.He ________ the norms.

Accepted Answer

A) is complying with 
B) has internalized 
C) is identifying with 
D) is imitating 
E) is dissenting from 
A) is complying with 
B) has internalized 
C) is identifying with 
D) is imitating 
E) is dissenting from

Question 18

Anticipatory socialization occurs before a person actually joins an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Debasement or hazing is most likely to occur during the ________ stage of socialization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Debasement or hazing is most likely to...

Question 20

Which of the following is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Male protégés report receiving more psychosocial support. 
B) Female protégés report receiving more psychosocial support. 
C) Male protégés report receiving more career development mentoring. 
D) Female protégés report receiving more career development mentoring. 
E) Male protégés report receiving more psychosocial support and more career development mentoring. 
A) Male protégés report receiving more psychosocial support. 
B) Female protégés report receiving more psychosocial support. 
C) Male protégés report receiving more career development mentoring. 
D) Female protégés report receiving more career development mentoring. 
E) Male protégés report receiving more psychosocial support and more career development mentoring.

What kind of information do newcomers tend to seek out the most?

Research on mentoring has found that mentored individuals have

Bill Gates's impact on Microsoft illustrates

Many organizations include mentoring and networking opportunities as part of their ________ strategy.

Psychological contract breach can occur for the all of the following reasons EXCEPT for

When HBC acquired 50 Towers department stores almost every Towers manager quit because of differences in the way the two companies ________ employees.

The Rocky Mountain Soap Company is a good example of the use of rites,rituals,and ceremonies to communicate a company's culture.

The career function of mentoring is most strongly related to satisfaction with the mentoring relationship.

A realistic orientation program for entry stress teaches newcomers how to improve their job performance.

The hardware division and the software division had rather different beliefs,values,and assumptions.This illustrates the operation of

Proactive behaviours are positively related to proximal socialization outcomes and ________ socialization outcomes.

Coast Capital Savings Credit Union is an example of

After beginning her new job,Mika wasn't sure how she should think,feel,and act around her co-workers.She felt very dependent on her co-workers.What is this an example of?

Describe the career and psychosocial functions of mentoring.

Organizations that carefully select new members for certain attributes and characteristics are more likely to use the divestiture tactic than the investiture tactic.

Research indicates that the expectations people have about organizations before they actually join them

Mario acts in accordance with group norms because he believes that the norms are truly right.He ________ the norms.

Anticipatory socialization occurs before a person actually joins an organization.

Debasement or hazing is most likely to occur during the ________ stage of socialization.

Which of the following is most accurate?

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

What kind of information do newcomers tend to seek out the most?

Research on mentoring has found that mentored individuals have

Bill Gates's impact on Microsoft illustrates

Many organizations include mentoring and networking opportunities as part of their ________ strategy.

Psychological contract breach can occur for the all of the following reasons EXCEPT for

When HBC acquired 50 Towers department stores almost every Towers manager quit because of differences in the way the two companies ________ employees.

The Rocky Mountain Soap Company is a good example of the use of rites,rituals,and ceremonies to communicate a company's culture.

The career function of mentoring is most strongly related to satisfaction with the mentoring relationship.

A realistic orientation program for entry stress teaches newcomers how to improve their job performance.

The hardware division and the software division had rather different beliefs,values,and assumptions.This illustrates the operation of

Proactive behaviours are positively related to proximal socialization outcomes and ________ socialization outcomes.

Coast Capital Savings Credit Union is an example of

After beginning her new job,Mika wasn't sure how she should think,feel,and act around her co-workers.She felt very dependent on her co-workers.What is this an example of?

Describe the career and psychosocial functions of mentoring.

Organizations that carefully select new members for certain attributes and characteristics are more likely to use the divestiture tactic than the investiture tactic.

Research indicates that the expectations people have about organizations before they actually join them

Mario acts in accordance with group norms because he believes that the norms are truly right.He ________ the norms.

Anticipatory socialization occurs before a person actually joins an organization.

Debasement or hazing is most likely to occur during the ________ stage of socialization.

Which of the following is most accurate?

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