Organizational Behavior Midterm Exam 1
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According to equity theory:
Select one:
a. we compare ourselves with a comparison other only when we are certain that inequity exists.
b. our comparison other never exists in real life.
c. our comparison other is always someone in another organization.
d. we choose people as comparison others only when we know that they receive fewer
outcomes than we do.
e. none of these statements is true.
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The correct answer is: none of these statements is true.
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Prospect theory and closing costs are two reasons why people:
Select one:
a. engage in escalation of commitment.
b. define problems in terms of preferred solutions.
c. make non-programmed decisions rather than programmed decisions.
d. engage in satisficing.
e. encourage employee involvement.
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The correct answer is: engage in escalation of commitment.
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The correct answer is: OB is a self-contained discipline, independent of other disciplines.
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According to the EVLN model, people who are dissatisfied with their jobs might:
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a. quit.
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b. complain
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c. increase
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d. keep
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