MGMT 311 UPDATED 2026 EXAM SCRIPT QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔Davit takes a personal location device with him whenever he goes hiking in the
woods because the park ranger said it saves lives when a hiker becomes lost. Davit is
exhibiting the method of
experience.
authority.
intuition.
science.
divination. - ✔✔authority
✔✔The scientific method begins with
existing data.
expected or required results.
a theory.
a hypothesis.
the verification of facts. - ✔✔a theory
✔✔________ are defined as a collection of assertions—both verbal and symbolic—that
specify how and why variables are related, as well as the conditions in which they
should (and should not) be related.
Theories
Hypotheses
Data
Verifications
Results - ✔✔theories
✔✔If a scatter plot comparing two variables results in a straight line, which of the
following best describes the correlation between the two variables?
They show a correlation greater than 0.50 but less than 1.00.
They show a strong correlation of 0.70 or less.
They show a negative correlation of −0.10.
They show a perfect correlation of 1.00.
They show a partial correlation of 0.50. - ✔✔They show a perfect correlation of 1.00.
✔✔Which of the following is a "hidden cost" of employee turnover?
retraining delays
decreased morale
reputation damage
administrative fees
recruitment expenses - ✔✔decreased morale
✔✔Which of the following statements is an expression of continuance commitment?
Some of my best friends work in my office. I'd miss them if I left.
, I really like the atmosphere at my current job. It is fun and relaxed.
My boss has invested so much time mentoring me, training me, showing me the ropes. I
owe loyalty in return.
My organization gave me my start. They hired me when others thought I was not
qualified.
My salary and benefits get us a nice house in our town. The cost of living would be
higher in a new area. - ✔✔My salary and benefits get us a nice house in our town. The
cost of living would be higher in a new area.
✔✔When an employee has a desire to remain a member of an organization because
they want to, they are exhibiting which type of commitment?
focus of commitment
normative
continuance
affective
effective - ✔✔affective
✔✔Spending money to train and develop employees is a means of fostering
social adherence.
affective commitment.
voluntary commitment.
normative commitment.
continuance commitment. - ✔✔normative commitment.
✔✔Which of the following answer options is not one of the four primary responses to
negative events at work?
exit
neglect
withdrawal
voice
loyalty - ✔✔withdrawal
✔✔What is moonlighting?
appearing to be working while actually being distracted by random thoughts and
concerns
verbally chatting about topics unrelated to work while at the workplace
the use of work time and resources to complete something other than job duties, such
as assignments for another job
an intentional desire on the part of employees to appear to be engaged in their jobs
even when they are not performing work-related tasks
the use of internet, e-mail, messaging, and social media for personal enjoyment rather
than work duties - ✔✔the use of work time and resources to complete something other
than job duties, such as assignments for another job
ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔Davit takes a personal location device with him whenever he goes hiking in the
woods because the park ranger said it saves lives when a hiker becomes lost. Davit is
exhibiting the method of
experience.
authority.
intuition.
science.
divination. - ✔✔authority
✔✔The scientific method begins with
existing data.
expected or required results.
a theory.
a hypothesis.
the verification of facts. - ✔✔a theory
✔✔________ are defined as a collection of assertions—both verbal and symbolic—that
specify how and why variables are related, as well as the conditions in which they
should (and should not) be related.
Theories
Hypotheses
Data
Verifications
Results - ✔✔theories
✔✔If a scatter plot comparing two variables results in a straight line, which of the
following best describes the correlation between the two variables?
They show a correlation greater than 0.50 but less than 1.00.
They show a strong correlation of 0.70 or less.
They show a negative correlation of −0.10.
They show a perfect correlation of 1.00.
They show a partial correlation of 0.50. - ✔✔They show a perfect correlation of 1.00.
✔✔Which of the following is a "hidden cost" of employee turnover?
retraining delays
decreased morale
reputation damage
administrative fees
recruitment expenses - ✔✔decreased morale
✔✔Which of the following statements is an expression of continuance commitment?
Some of my best friends work in my office. I'd miss them if I left.
, I really like the atmosphere at my current job. It is fun and relaxed.
My boss has invested so much time mentoring me, training me, showing me the ropes. I
owe loyalty in return.
My organization gave me my start. They hired me when others thought I was not
qualified.
My salary and benefits get us a nice house in our town. The cost of living would be
higher in a new area. - ✔✔My salary and benefits get us a nice house in our town. The
cost of living would be higher in a new area.
✔✔When an employee has a desire to remain a member of an organization because
they want to, they are exhibiting which type of commitment?
focus of commitment
normative
continuance
affective
effective - ✔✔affective
✔✔Spending money to train and develop employees is a means of fostering
social adherence.
affective commitment.
voluntary commitment.
normative commitment.
continuance commitment. - ✔✔normative commitment.
✔✔Which of the following answer options is not one of the four primary responses to
negative events at work?
exit
neglect
withdrawal
voice
loyalty - ✔✔withdrawal
✔✔What is moonlighting?
appearing to be working while actually being distracted by random thoughts and
concerns
verbally chatting about topics unrelated to work while at the workplace
the use of work time and resources to complete something other than job duties, such
as assignments for another job
an intentional desire on the part of employees to appear to be engaged in their jobs
even when they are not performing work-related tasks
the use of internet, e-mail, messaging, and social media for personal enjoyment rather
than work duties - ✔✔the use of work time and resources to complete something other
than job duties, such as assignments for another job
