Which of the following is an example of the affective component of an attitude?
A) believing that one achieved all objectives of a project
B) relying on the information of a company’s annual report
C) perceiving whistle-blowing as the right thing to do
D) feeling hurt at being unfairly accused of a wrongdoing
E) deciding to fire an employee because of underperformance
________ refers to actions that contribute to the psychological environment of the
organization, such as helping others when not required.
A) Citizenship
B) Counterproductivity
C) Satisficing
D) Social loafing
E) Groupthink
Which level of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs deals with satisfying one’s hunger, thirst,
and other bodily needs?
A) safety
B) physiological
C) social
D) esteem
E) psychological
Which of the following types of electronic communications is preferable for one- or
two-line messages?
A) blogs
B) video conferencing
C) instant messaging
D) grapevine
E) e-mails
Which of the following differentiates introverts from extraverts?
A) Introverts tend to be happier in their jobs in comparison to extraverts.
B) Introverts express feelings more freely compared to extraverts.
C) Introverts experience more positive emotions than extraverts.
D) Introverts are generally more assertive than extraverts.
E) Introverts are less impulsive than extraverts.
Which of the following statements is true regarding a virtual organization?
A) A virtual organization is sometimes called matrix organization.
B) A virtual organization is highly decentralized.
C) A virtual organization is characterized by a high degree of departmentalization.
D) A virtual organization tends to have unclear roles, goals, and responsibilities.
E) A virtual organization lacks flexibility.
________ has been found to be more important than other traits in the success of CEOs
of private equity companies.
A) Extraversion
B) Agreeableness
C) Conscientiousness
D) Emotional stability
E) Openness to experience
When attempting to communicate a written message persuasively, it is desirable that
________.
A) the receiver has an information overload
B) the sender has a high need for cognition
C) the sender has used phrases and jargon to clarify the meaning of the message
D) the receiver and the sender can view each other’s nonverbal cues
E) the receiver is in a positive mood
During an annual review, Michel Godfrey made the following assertion: “When I look
at myself and my performance, I see that what I have achieved is outstanding and
something no one in the organization has the capacity to undertake. Surprisingly, it has
not won me the admiration of my colleagues like it should have. I also believe that I do
not just deserve a raise, but need one, since without me, let’s face it, the place would
simply fall apart.”Which of the following personality traits best describes Michel’s
personality?
A) minimalism
B) monasticism
C) stoicism
D) narcissism
E) Machiavellianism
Ozu Tech offers employees 4 unpaid weeks sabbatical, or 3 to 6 partially paid weeks off
for family-related reasons. This work-life initiative offered by Ozu Tech is a type of
________.
A) time based strategy
B) information based strategy
C) money-based strategy
D) direct service
E) culture-change strategy
Which of the following is one of the six essentially universal emotions agreed on by a
majority of researchers?
A) anger
B) shame
C) apathy
D) indifference
E) distress
Which of the following is true about the correlation between salary and job satisfaction?
A) Pay is not related to job satisfaction for employees in underdeveloped countries.
B) Salary and perks do not have a role in overall happiness of employees from poor
countries.
C) Pay does not play a critical role in job satisfaction when an individual reaches a level
of comfortable living.
D) Financial perks and benefits always create job satisfaction irrespective of standards
of living.
E) High salary level always creates organizational commitment.
The exit-voice-loyalty-neglect framework expands employee response to include voice
and loyalty-constructive behaviors that allow individuals to ________.
A) revolt against the management
B) reject unionization and focus on team-building activities
C) identify psychologically with their jobs
D) tolerate unpleasant situations or revive satisfactory working conditions
E) decrease emotional contagion
Which of the following mood dimensions is a pure marker of high negative affect?
A) depression
B) relaxation
C) fatigue
D) boredom
E) nervousness