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Correct answer question 1
Those with a ________ personality identify opportunities, show initiative, take action, and persevere until meaningful ch
passively react to situations.
type A
high Mach
proactive
high self-monitoring
Correct answer question 2
Milton Rokeach created the Rokeach Value Survey (RVS) which consisted of two sets of values, namely ________ valu
fluid; stable
flexible; enduring
flexible; essential
instrumental; terminal
Correct answer question 3
With reference to the job characteristics model, which of the following defines skill variety?
The degree to which a job provides the worker freedom in scheduling and procedure
The degree to which work activities generate direct and clear information about performance
The degree to which a job requires a variety of different activities tapping different abilities
, The degree to which a job requires completion of a whole and identifiable piece of work
Correct answer question 4
Alex was sent to Beijing to help local managers solve the problem of growing worker dissatisfaction at their manufactur
visit, he decided to have a town hall meeting with the workers to understand the problems that they were facing and the
the meeting was substantial; however, when asked for their opinions and suggestions, the crowd fell silent. As a result,
employee dissatisfaction. Which of the following, if true, best explains this situation?
Alex was sent to Beijing as he was one of the few employees conversant in the local language.
The employees are genuinely concerned about improving their lot.
A small portion of the workers at the facility belong to the Baby Boomers generation.
There is an unequal distribution of power in the company.
Correct answer question 5
Adam Sears is an assembly-line employee with Swenson Motors. Though Adam is popular among his supervisors and
lack of motivation. He feels frustrated that his job is restricted to fixing nuts and bolts on the car parts. He fears that he h
he cannot completely assemble a car. Which of the following is true with regard to Adam?
Adam’s job has high task complexity.
Adam’s job has low role definition.
Adam’s job has a high span of control.
Adam’s job has low task identity.
Correct answer question 6
Which of the following is Theory X consistent with?
The vertical enhancement of jobs to enhance autonomy
, The autocratic style of managing people
The use of recognition and achievements to motivate employees
The principles of participative management
Correct answer question 7
Which of the following is an instrumental value according to the Rokeach value survey?
Meaning in life
Social recognition
Personal discipline
Economic success
Correct answer question 8
With reference to John Holland’s personality-job fit theory, people belonging to the investigative type prefer
activities that involve helping and developing others
physical activities that require skill, strength, and coordination
activities that involve thinking, organizing, and understanding
ambiguous and imaginative activities that allow creative expression
Correct answer question 9
Which of the following personality traits indicates the degree to which a person is unemotional and pragmatic and believ
Extraversion
, Narcissism
Machiavellianism
Agreeableness
Correct answer question 10
________ is an extrinsic means of motivation.
Recognition
Flexibility
Responsibility
Salary
Correct answer question 11
Which of the following terms describes basic convictions that “a specific mode of conduct or end-state of existence is pe
mode of conduct”?
Attitudes
Feelings
Emotions
Values
Correct answer question 12
According to Blake and Mouton, effective leaders are most likely to facilitate subordinate growth and development by ha
a high concern for the task and a moderate concern for relationships
Correct answer question 1
Those with a ________ personality identify opportunities, show initiative, take action, and persevere until meaningful ch
passively react to situations.
type A
high Mach
proactive
high self-monitoring
Correct answer question 2
Milton Rokeach created the Rokeach Value Survey (RVS) which consisted of two sets of values, namely ________ valu
fluid; stable
flexible; enduring
flexible; essential
instrumental; terminal
Correct answer question 3
With reference to the job characteristics model, which of the following defines skill variety?
The degree to which a job provides the worker freedom in scheduling and procedure
The degree to which work activities generate direct and clear information about performance
The degree to which a job requires a variety of different activities tapping different abilities
, The degree to which a job requires completion of a whole and identifiable piece of work
Correct answer question 4
Alex was sent to Beijing to help local managers solve the problem of growing worker dissatisfaction at their manufactur
visit, he decided to have a town hall meeting with the workers to understand the problems that they were facing and the
the meeting was substantial; however, when asked for their opinions and suggestions, the crowd fell silent. As a result,
employee dissatisfaction. Which of the following, if true, best explains this situation?
Alex was sent to Beijing as he was one of the few employees conversant in the local language.
The employees are genuinely concerned about improving their lot.
A small portion of the workers at the facility belong to the Baby Boomers generation.
There is an unequal distribution of power in the company.
Correct answer question 5
Adam Sears is an assembly-line employee with Swenson Motors. Though Adam is popular among his supervisors and
lack of motivation. He feels frustrated that his job is restricted to fixing nuts and bolts on the car parts. He fears that he h
he cannot completely assemble a car. Which of the following is true with regard to Adam?
Adam’s job has high task complexity.
Adam’s job has low role definition.
Adam’s job has a high span of control.
Adam’s job has low task identity.
Correct answer question 6
Which of the following is Theory X consistent with?
The vertical enhancement of jobs to enhance autonomy
, The autocratic style of managing people
The use of recognition and achievements to motivate employees
The principles of participative management
Correct answer question 7
Which of the following is an instrumental value according to the Rokeach value survey?
Meaning in life
Social recognition
Personal discipline
Economic success
Correct answer question 8
With reference to John Holland’s personality-job fit theory, people belonging to the investigative type prefer
activities that involve helping and developing others
physical activities that require skill, strength, and coordination
activities that involve thinking, organizing, and understanding
ambiguous and imaginative activities that allow creative expression
Correct answer question 9
Which of the following personality traits indicates the degree to which a person is unemotional and pragmatic and believ
Extraversion
, Narcissism
Machiavellianism
Agreeableness
Correct answer question 10
________ is an extrinsic means of motivation.
Recognition
Flexibility
Responsibility
Salary
Correct answer question 11
Which of the following terms describes basic convictions that “a specific mode of conduct or end-state of existence is pe
mode of conduct”?
Attitudes
Feelings
Emotions
Values
Correct answer question 12
According to Blake and Mouton, effective leaders are most likely to facilitate subordinate growth and development by ha
a high concern for the task and a moderate concern for relationships
