Which of the following topics is NOT included in studies of
organizational psychology?
- ANSWERS Job Analysis
One main difference between Maslow's hierarchy and Alderfer's ERG
theory is that:
- ANSWERS ERG need categories can operate simultaneously rather than
sequentially like Maslow's hierarchy.
Job contexts such as pay is an example of ___ under the two-factor
theory.
- ANSWERS Hygiene factors
Daisy tries to motivate her research assistants by ensuring that their
tasks are important and require different skills. Doing so is likely
to increase motivation through:
- ANSWERS Increased meaningfulness of work
Angie frequently volunteers to work many more hours than Sally, but
does not receive the same bonuses that Sally receives. According to
equity theory, one way Angie can reduce her perceived inequity is to:
- ANSWERS Stop volunteering to work extra hours.
Daisy emphasizes that reading the textbook before coming to class is
strongly related to being able to answer the clicker questions
correctly. According to VIE theory, this link reflects:
- ANSWERS Expectancy
Which one of the following statements is NOT a criticism of VIE
theory?
, - ANSWERS VIE theory doesn't predict how people would react to
inequity.
Mary is most concerned with getting her fair share of the rewards.
Based on equity sensitivity categorization, Mary is ___.
- ANSWERS Equity sensitive
According to the goal-setting theory, which of the following goal for
the volunteers is likely to result in the SPCA to raise more money via
calling donors?
- ANSWERS Make five people that you called donate.
Daisy has been training for a 5K race and she perceives her ability to
successfully complete a 5K run to be quite good. According to Bandura,
Daisy's perceptions reflect her ___.
- ANSWERS Self-efficacy
When Daisy is babysitting her friend's three-year-old, she tries very
hard to not swear in front of the boy. This is an example of ___.
- ANSWERS Avoidance goal
According to control theory, after individuals fail to achieve the
goal, they may: ___.
- ANSWERS Increase their efforts towards the goal, Reduce the
difficulty of the goal & Try alternative ways to achieve the goal
Because Daisy has a positive feeling about cats, she volunteers at the
shelter that specializes in caring for homeless cats. Volunteering
indicates ___ component of her attitude towards the cats.
- ANSWERS Behavioral
According to the theory of planned behavior, ___ can influence