94.
(p. 75)
Which model of withdrawal has received the most scientific support?
Check All That Apply Questions
95. Research shows that it may be difficult to foster organizational commitment in global
organizations because _____. (Check all that apply)
96. ______ adjustment, the extent to which expatriates have difficulty socializing and
interacting with member of the host culture, can affect the level of organizational commitment in
global organizations.
97.
(p. 79)
The “_____ syndrome” is characterized by anger, depression, fear, distrust, and guilt that
affects the employees who remain with an organization after a downsizing.
98.
(p. 79)
“_____” contracts reflect employees’ beliefs about what they owe the organization and
what the organization owes them.
99.
(p. 79)
_____ psychological contracts are based on a narrow set of specific monetary obligations.
100.
(p. 79)
EuroOne, a mutual fund company, is cutting its human resource in large numbers because
of the recession. The employees who still have their jobs are angered and depressed by the
happenings. They have lost the trust they had in the management and are not sure if their future
is secure with EuroOne. The employees are facing the “_____ syndrome.”
101. Many companies pay all or part of an employee’s tuition for master’s degree programs.
This can increase the employee’s level of ______ commitment.
102.
(p. 80)
“_____ contracts” are based on a broader set of open-ended and subjective obligations.
103.
(p. 63–64)
Define organizational commitment. Briefly describe the three types of
organizational commitment.
104.
(p. 67)
Differentiate between the erosion model and the social influence model.
105.
(p. 68)
Describe the characteristics of continuance commitment.
106.
(p. 68)
Define embeddedness. Which type of commitment does it strengthen?
107.
(p. 69)
An organization can build an obligation-based sense of commitment by becoming a
charitable organization. Explain.
108.
(p. 71)
Describe the four general ways of responding to negative events at work.
109.
(p. 71–72)
Describe the four types of employees using the combination of two variables:
organizational commitment and task performance.
110.
(p. 71–72)
Vista Motors has issued a notice that it will not be giving bonuses and salary hikes
to employees within the next quarter due to recession. How do you think employees will react to
this sudden change of events? Support your answer with the exit-voice-loyalty-neglect framework
and the four employee types of stars, citizens, lone wolves, and apathetics.
111.
(p. 72)
Explain the different kinds of psychological withdrawals.
112.
(p. 73–75)
Describe the different forms of physical withdrawal.
113.
(p. 65,67,69,76)
At Zion Creations, the percentage of minorities in the workforce is expected to rise
to the following levels: African Americans (12 percent), Hispanics (15 percent), Asians (6 percent)
and individuals above the age of 60 (9 percent). How would this affect employees’ commitment
toward Zion Creations? What steps should be taken by Zion Creations to increase employees’
commitment toward the organization?