Question 1

Michael is responsible for attaching lug nuts one and three on the passenger side front wheel on an auto assembly line.Michael's position involves _________.

Accepted Answer

A) low task identity 
B) low autonomy 
C) low variety 
D) All of the above 
A) low task identity 
B) low autonomy 
C) low variety 
D) All of the above

Question 2

The job characteristics model incorporates employee growth needs with job characteristics,psychological states and job outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Indicators of quality of work life include _________.

Accepted Answer

A) accident rates 
B) number of grievances filed 
C) employee turnover 
D) All of the above 
A) accident rates 
B) number of grievances filed 
C) employee turnover 
D) All of the above

Question 4

Use the job characteristics model to describe the elements and interrelationships that lead to job outcomes.

Accepted Answer

The job characteristics model attempts t

Question 5

As management span of control ______,group cohesiveness typically _________.

Accepted Answer

A) increases,increases 
B) decreases,decreases 
C) increases,decreases 
D) Both A and B 
A) increases,increases 
B) decreases,decreases 
C) increases,decreases 
D) Both A and B

Question 6

How may a job lead to intrinsic and extrinsic rewards? Do most jobs provide one of the other of theses?

Accepted Answer

Job outcomes include intrinsic and extri

Question 7

Jane has been tasked with reconsidering what employees are expected to do on the job.Jane's task can be best termed as _________.

Accepted Answer

A) job design 
B) task design 
C) process redesign 
D) job redesign 
A) job design 
B) task design 
C) process redesign 
D) job redesign

Question 8

Job enlargement typically leads to _________.

Accepted Answer

A) decreased employee boredom 
B) increased employee responsibility 
C) higher payroll costs 
D) Both A and B 
A) decreased employee boredom 
B) increased employee responsibility 
C) higher payroll costs 
D) Both A and B

Question 9

A job analysis is undertaken to determine the level of job satisfaction among current employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Rob and Vanya have arranged with their employer to jointly cover the responsibility of what had been a single position,splitting the pay between them.This is an example of _________.

Accepted Answer

A) job sharing 
B) job flexing 
C) responsibility dilution 
D) responsibility flex 
A) job sharing 
B) job flexing 
C) responsibility dilution 
D) responsibility flex

Question 11

Increasing employee autonomy is typically associated with _________.

Accepted Answer

A) job enlargement 
B) job enrichment 
C) job expansion 
D) Both A and B 
A) job enlargement 
B) job enrichment 
C) job expansion 
D) Both A and B

Question 12

"Job requirements" refer to specific job performance expectations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

While a college professor and instructor complete many of the same tasks,it is likely that the professor will be given greater discretion in regard to completing these tasks.The professor position has _________.

Accepted Answer

A) greater job range 
B) greater job depth 
C) greater job penetration 
D) both A and B 
A) greater job range 
B) greater job depth 
C) greater job penetration 
D) both A and B

Question 14

__________ increases job depth.

Accepted Answer

A) Job rotation 
B) Job enlargement 
C) Job enrichment 
D) None of the above 
A) Job rotation 
B) Job enlargement 
C) Job enrichment 
D) None of the above

Michael is responsible for attaching lug nuts one and three on the passenger side front wheel on an auto assembly line.Michael's position involves _________.

The job characteristics model incorporates employee growth needs with job characteristics,psychological states and job outcomes.

Indicators of quality of work life include _________.

Use the job characteristics model to describe the elements and interrelationships that lead to job outcomes.

As management span of control ,group cohesiveness typically ___.

How may a job lead to intrinsic and extrinsic rewards? Do most jobs provide one of the other of theses?

Jane has been tasked with reconsidering what employees are expected to do on the job.Jane's task can be best termed as _________.

Job enlargement typically leads to _________.

A job analysis is undertaken to determine the level of job satisfaction among current employees.

Rob and Vanya have arranged with their employer to jointly cover the responsibility of what had been a single position,splitting the pay between them.This is an example of _________.

Increasing employee autonomy is typically associated with _________.

"Job requirements" refer to specific job performance expectations.

While a college professor and instructor complete many of the same tasks,it is likely that the professor will be given greater discretion in regard to completing these tasks.The professor position has _________.

__________ increases job depth.

Managing Effective Organizations

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Managing Globally

Individual Behavior and Differences

Motivation: Background and Theories

Motivation: Organizational Applications

Managing Workplace Stress

Group and Team Behavior

Conflict and Negotiation

Power and Politics

Leadership: Fundamentals

Leadership: Emerging Perspectives

Organization Structure

Managing Communication

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Exam 13: Work Design

Michael is responsible for attaching lug nuts one and three on the passenger side front wheel on an auto assembly line.Michael's position involves _________.

The job characteristics model incorporates employee growth needs with job characteristics,psychological states and job outcomes.

Indicators of quality of work life include _________.

Use the job characteristics model to describe the elements and interrelationships that lead to job outcomes.

As management span of control ______,group cohesiveness typically _________.

How may a job lead to intrinsic and extrinsic rewards? Do most jobs provide one of the other of theses?

Jane has been tasked with reconsidering what employees are expected to do on the job.Jane's task can be best termed as _________.

Job enlargement typically leads to _________.

A job analysis is undertaken to determine the level of job satisfaction among current employees.

Rob and Vanya have arranged with their employer to jointly cover the responsibility of what had been a single position,splitting the pay between them.This is an example of _________.

Increasing employee autonomy is typically associated with _________.

"Job requirements" refer to specific job performance expectations.

While a college professor and instructor complete many of the same tasks,it is likely that the professor will be given greater discretion in regard to completing these tasks.The professor position has _________.

__________ increases job depth.

Managing Effective Organizations

Organizational Culture

Managing Globally

Individual Behavior and Differences

Motivation: Background and Theories

Motivation: Organizational Applications

Managing Workplace Stress

Group and Team Behavior

Conflict and Negotiation

Power and Politics

Leadership: Fundamentals

Leadership: Emerging Perspectives

Organization Structure

Managing Communication

Decision Making

Managing Organizational Change and Learning

Filters

As management span of control ,group cohesiveness typically ___.