Question 1

The applied objective of I/O psychology involves

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A)  examining and describing human work behavior. 
B)  the application of psychological principles to work behavior. 
C)  the discovery of general laws of human behavior. 
D)  conducting research and publishing it in scientific journals. 
A)  examining and describing human work behavior. 
B)  the application of psychological principles to work behavior. 
C)  the discovery of general laws of human behavior. 
D)  conducting research and publishing it in scientific journals.

Question 2

Discuss the challenges and benefits associated with increasing workforce diversity.

Accepted Answer

Increasing workforce diversity comes wit

Question 3

Some I/O psychologists are involved in helping employees to deal more effectively with stress on the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a major trend that is influencing the course of I/O psychology?

Accepted Answer

A) Increasing diversity of the workforce 
B)  Increase in the world’s population 
C)  The changing nature of work 
D)  Expanding focus on human resources 
A) Increasing diversity of the workforce 
B)  Increase in the world’s population 
C)  The changing nature of work 
D)  Expanding focus on human resources

Question 5

Time-and-motion studies are part of the procedures known as the human relations movement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Taylor believed that there must be a match between the worker's skills and abilities and the type of work he or she performs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A major event in the "modern era" of I/O psychology (1960s-1990s) that had a major impact on employment decisions was

Accepted Answer

A)  the emergence of personality testing. 
B)  the human relations movement. 
C)  the cognitive explosion. 
D)  civil rights legislation. 
A)  the emergence of personality testing. 
B)  the human relations movement. 
C)  the cognitive explosion. 
D)  civil rights legislation.

Question 8

While diversity in the workforce has benefits, demographic and cultural differences can increase work team conflict, inhibit team cooperation, and harm performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to Mayo, which workers are most likely to turn to the social environment of the work setting for motivation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Workers who are highly satisfied with the work itself. 
B)  Workers in high-level management positions. 
C)  Workers in repetitive or low-level positions. 
D)  All workers are equally likely to seek motivation in social relationships on the job. 
A)  Workers who are highly satisfied with the work itself. 
B)  Workers in high-level management positions. 
C)  Workers in repetitive or low-level positions. 
D)  All workers are equally likely to seek motivation in social relationships on the job.

Question 10

The Hawthorne studies were conducted in laboratories at Harvard University in the mid-1920s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Research indicates that companies that value workplace diversity

Accepted Answer

A)  have higher levels of organizational conflict. 
B)  attract the most qualified workers. 
C)  are less innovative than other companies. 
D)  have organizational cultures that are very similar to those of less diverse companies. 
A)  have higher levels of organizational conflict. 
B)  attract the most qualified workers. 
C)  are less innovative than other companies. 
D)  have organizational cultures that are very similar to those of less diverse companies.

Question 12

The two World Wars contributed greatly to the growth of I/O psychology, particularly in the area of employee testing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

One principle of the human relations movement is that social factors will sometimes outweigh the effects of monetary incentives in motivating workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Time-and-motion studies may be most useful for examining simple jobs involving manual labor or repetitive action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In the famous Hawthorne studies, workers became more productive because

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A)  they knew they were being observed. 
B)  the lighting was increased. 
C)  they were given longer rest breaks. 
D)  they thought they would eventually be rewarded. 
A)  they knew they were being observed. 
B)  the lighting was increased. 
C)  they were given longer rest breaks. 
D)  they thought they would eventually be rewarded.

Question 16

Explain what is involved in organizational downsizing, and the consequences of downsizing.

Accepted Answer

Organizational downsizing involves reduc

Question 17

The two objectives of I/O psychology are

Accepted Answer

A)  conducting research and applying research knowledge to improving work behavior. 
B)  conducting research and establishing general laws of work behavior. 
C)  conducting research and training other psychologists. 
D)  training other psychologists and designing organizational structures. 
A)  conducting research and applying research knowledge to improving work behavior. 
B)  conducting research and establishing general laws of work behavior. 
C)  conducting research and training other psychologists. 
D)  training other psychologists and designing organizational structures.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a typical reason for organizational downsizing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technological advancements eliminate jobs for people 
B)  Reductions in the number of middle-level managers 
C)  Decreasing globalization of business 
D)  Fewer workers are required to do more work than before 
A)  Technological advancements eliminate jobs for people 
B)  Reductions in the number of middle-level managers 
C)  Decreasing globalization of business 
D)  Fewer workers are required to do more work than before

Question 19

Explain the expanding focus of organizations on human resources.

Accepted Answer

The expanding focus of organizations on

Question 20

Explain the basic principles of scientific management, and discuss the applicability of those principles to today's jobs.

Accepted Answer

Scientific management, also known as Tay

The applied objective of I/O psychology involves

Discuss the challenges and benefits associated with increasing workforce diversity.

Some I/O psychologists are involved in helping employees to deal more effectively with stress on the job.

Which of the following is NOT a major trend that is influencing the course of I/O psychology?

Time-and-motion studies are part of the procedures known as the human relations movement.

Taylor believed that there must be a match between the worker's skills and abilities and the type of work he or she performs.

A major event in the "modern era" of I/O psychology (1960s-1990s) that had a major impact on employment decisions was

While diversity in the workforce has benefits, demographic and cultural differences can increase work team conflict, inhibit team cooperation, and harm performance.

According to Mayo, which workers are most likely to turn to the social environment of the work setting for motivation?

The Hawthorne studies were conducted in laboratories at Harvard University in the mid-1920s.

Research indicates that companies that value workplace diversity

The two World Wars contributed greatly to the growth of I/O psychology, particularly in the area of employee testing.

One principle of the human relations movement is that social factors will sometimes outweigh the effects of monetary incentives in motivating workers.

Time-and-motion studies may be most useful for examining simple jobs involving manual labor or repetitive action.

In the famous Hawthorne studies, workers became more productive because

Explain what is involved in organizational downsizing, and the consequences of downsizing.

The two objectives of I/O psychology are

Which of the following is NOT a typical reason for organizational downsizing?

Explain the expanding focus of organizations on human resources.

Explain the basic principles of scientific management, and discuss the applicability of those principles to today's jobs.

Research Methods in Industrialorganizational Psychology

Job Analysis

Employee Recruitment, Selection, and Placement

Methods for Assessing and Selecting Employees

Evaluating Employee Performance

Employee Training and Development

Motivation

Positive Employee Attitudes and Behaviors

Worker Stress and Negative Employee Attitudes Behaviors

Communication in the Work Place

Group Processes in Work Organizations

Leadership

Influence, Power, and Politics

Organizational Structure, Culture, and Development

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Exam 1: Introduction: Definitions and History

The applied objective of I/O psychology involves

Discuss the challenges and benefits associated with increasing workforce diversity.

Some I/O psychologists are involved in helping employees to deal more effectively with stress on the job.

Which of the following is NOT a major trend that is influencing the course of I/O psychology?

Time-and-motion studies are part of the procedures known as the human relations movement.

Taylor believed that there must be a match between the worker's skills and abilities and the type of work he or she performs.

A major event in the "modern era" of I/O psychology (1960s-1990s) that had a major impact on employment decisions was

While diversity in the workforce has benefits, demographic and cultural differences can increase work team conflict, inhibit team cooperation, and harm performance.

According to Mayo, which workers are most likely to turn to the social environment of the work setting for motivation?

The Hawthorne studies were conducted in laboratories at Harvard University in the mid-1920s.

Research indicates that companies that value workplace diversity

The two World Wars contributed greatly to the growth of I/O psychology, particularly in the area of employee testing.

One principle of the human relations movement is that social factors will sometimes outweigh the effects of monetary incentives in motivating workers.

Time-and-motion studies may be most useful for examining simple jobs involving manual labor or repetitive action.

In the famous Hawthorne studies, workers became more productive because

Explain what is involved in organizational downsizing, and the consequences of downsizing.

The two objectives of I/O psychology are

Which of the following is NOT a typical reason for organizational downsizing?

Explain the expanding focus of organizations on human resources.

Explain the basic principles of scientific management, and discuss the applicability of those principles to today's jobs.

Research Methods in Industrialorganizational Psychology

Job Analysis

Employee Recruitment, Selection, and Placement

Methods for Assessing and Selecting Employees

Evaluating Employee Performance

Employee Training and Development

Motivation

Positive Employee Attitudes and Behaviors

Worker Stress and Negative Employee Attitudes Behaviors

Communication in the Work Place

Group Processes in Work Organizations

Leadership

Influence, Power, and Politics

Organizational Structure, Culture, and Development

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