39.
(p. 97)
Values are defined as:
40.
(p. 97)
Which of the following work value categories involve(s) helping others and working on
moral causes?
41.
(p. 97)
Having prestige, power over others, and fame are examples of work values related to
_____.
42.
(p. 97)
Which of the following is a specific value related to the work itself?
43.
(p. 97)
Mike is a child psychologist who is passionate about helping children through difficult
situations. He also volunteers at a free clinic during the weekend. Which of the following work
value categories would be important for him?
44.
(p. 97)
Alice, a cartoonist, has been an achiever throughout her career. She enjoys the intellectual
stimulation and independence she has at work. She feels her work allows her to use her creativity
and artistic skills to its full potential. Which of the following work value categories is important to
Alice?
Check All That Apply Questions
45. Which of the following contribute to overall job satisfaction as measured by the Value–
Percept Theory? (Check all that apply)
46.
(p. 98)
Which of the following theories argues that job satisfaction depends on whether an
employee perceives that his/her job supplies the things that he/she values?
47.
(p. 98)
According to the value-percept theory, the relation between Dissatisfaction, Value
(importance) and Value (want) is given by:
48.
(p. 98)
Which of the following is true regarding value-percept theory?
49.
(p. 98)
When it comes to pay satisfaction, most employees base their desired pay on their job
duties and ______:
50.
(p. 97)
Linda is well established as a financial analyst at the American Bank. She has recently
applied for a housing loan and has several financial responsibilities toward her family. Which of
the following work value categories would be her most important concern?
51.
(p. 99)
Which facet of job satisfaction bring(s) more responsibility and increased work hours?
52.
(p. 99)
According to the value-percept theory, for an employee to have high supervision
satisfaction, which of the following is NOT critical?
53.
(p. 100)
Which of the following statements is true regarding coworker satisfaction?
54.
(p. 100)
Satisfaction with ______ reflects employees’ feelings about their actual work tasks,
including whether those tasks are challenging, interesting, respected, and make use of key skills
rather than being dull, repetitive, and uncomfortable.
55. Kylie, Jake, and Sam have different ideas about what makes a job satisfying. They all work
for a non-profit organization and go to areas where disease epidemics have broken out. The pay
is not high, and there can be extreme health risks. Their coworkers are friendly, intelligent, and
generally nice. Most of them will never be world renowned, but there is a chance to engage in
interesting analyses and publish research done by their team. Jenna feels strongly that she wants
to be able to make a difference and help people when they are in trouble. Jake worries deeply
about expenses. He has a large load of student debt to pay off, and his wife is expecting their
second child. Sam likes teamwork but isn’t thrilled by it. She also has mild anxiety about germs.
Which of the following statements is most likely true?
56. Jake, Kylie, and Sam have different ideas about what makes a job satisfying. They all work
for a non-profit organization and go to areas where disease epidemics have broken out. The pay
is not high, and there can be extreme health risks. Their coworkers are friendly, intelligent, and
generally nice. Most of them will never be world renowned, but there is a chance to engage in
interesting analyses and publish research done by their team. Jenna feels strongly that she wants
to be able to make a difference and help people when they are in trouble. Jake worries deeply
about expenses. He has a large load of student debt to pay off, and his wife is expecting their
second child. Sam likes teamwork but isn’t thrilled by it. She also has mild anxiety about germs.
Which of the following statements is most likely true?
57.
(p. 100)
Of the five facets of value-percept theory, if job satisfaction had to increase to a large
extent, which facet should be given high priority for improvement?
58.
(p. 100)
According to research, of the five facets of value-percept theory which two facets have
moderately strong influences on overall job satisfaction?
59.
(p. 101)
The psychological state that reflects the degree to which work tasks are viewed as
something that “counts” in the employee’s system of philosophies and beliefs is known as: