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EPPP SAMPLE QUESTIONS - I/O
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1. The intervention known as organizational transformation
typically focuses on:
A. identifying and implementing specific target areas for
change.
B. increasing cohesiveness of the organization's
members.
C. group processes and dynamics within the organization.
D. the entire organization's vision. - correct answer - D.
Organizational transformation is a term for an intervention that
is one of the strategies in organizational development.
Organizational development (OD) refers to a planned,
organization-wide effort designed to improve the organization's
effectiveness and targets the organization as a whole rather
than an individual unit such as an employee or job.
Organizational transformation is a relatively newer method of
OD that was developed in response to challenges such as
layoffs, mergers, and rapidly changing markets in the corporate
world. In organizational transformation, the target of change is
the entire organization's vision of its beliefs, purpose, or
mission. It attempts to alter the viewpoints of the organization's
members. For example, it may involve mission statement
changes, consciousness raising, and training exercises
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designed to help employees shift to an entirely new way of
doing business, such as a chang
2. Equity theory suggests that the relationship between pay and
motivation:
A. is positive; the more one is paid, the more motivated
one is likely to be.
B. is negative; the more one is paid, the less motivated
one is likely to be.
C. is negligible; pay has little or nothing to do with
motivation.
D. is complex; the relationship between pay and
motivation is mediated by a variety of other factors. -
correct answer - D.
Equity theory holds that, in any work situation we assess both
our input (how much effort we are contributing to a work
situation) and our output (how much we get out of it). We then
compare our input/output ratio to what we perceive are the
ratios of our co-workers. A state of balance exists when we
perceive that our input/output ratios are equal to those of our
co-workers. An unbalanced situation is one in which these
ratios are not perceived as equal. For instance, underpayment
is an unbalanced situation in which outcomes are perceived to
be less than contributions, and overpayment occurs when we
perceive that our outcomes exceed contributions.
Equity theory holds that motivation is affected by these
perceived input/output ratios. For instance, if you perceive that
you are contributing more to a company than a co-worker who
is getting paid the same amount, you would take action to
correct this inequity, whethe
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3. The motivation theory that proposes a continuum of needs that
is comparable to Maslow's Need Hierarchy Theory but attempts
to overcome shortcomings of Maslow's theory is:
A. Equity theory.
B. ERG theory.
C. Expectancy theory.
D. Goal-Setting Theory. - correct answer - B.
The ERG theory of motivation proposes three categories of
needs: existence, relatedness, and growth needs. Existence
needs are material and are met by environmental factors such
as (in the workplace) pay and benefits. Relatedness needs are
met by relationships with superiors, co-workers, and
subordinates. Growth needs are met by opportunities for
personal development such as the chance to develop abilities
that are important to the person. These three categories exist
on a continuum from concrete to abstract; existence needs are
the most concrete and relatedness needs are the most
abstract. The theory is similar to Maslow's Need Hierarchy
Theory in that it proposes a continuum of needs, but differs in a
number of ways as well. For instance, in ERG theory, a person
can move back and forth on the needs continuum. Specifically,
according to ERG theory, difficulties in satisfying the more
abstract needs causes frustr
4. Within the context of Theory of Work Adjustment (TWA), job
tenure is related to an employee's:
A. organizational commitment.
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B. satisfaction and satisfactoriness.
C. career concept.
D. motivation and ability. - correct answer - B.
Dawis and Lofquist's (1964) model of career development,
Theory of Work Adjustment (TWA), centers on the connection
between a worker and his/her job and work environment. A key
element of the theory is that an individual is best suited for
positions that have matching demands and rewards to his/her
individual characteristics. According to the TWA, satisfaction
and satisfactoriness are factors related to job tenure.
Satisfaction, in this theory, refers to a worker's satisfaction with
the job. This is established by the degree to which the worker's
needs are satisfied by the provided rewards of the job.
Satisfactoriness, on the other hand, refers to the organization
or employer's satisfaction with the worker. For example, how
well the worker's skills fulfill the requirements of the job and is
able to perform the job
5. In the auto service department at a car dealership, managers
talk to customers, diagnose problems with the cars, and assign
repair tasks to mechanics. A new manager takes over so that
mechanics interact directly with customers and decide on their
own what work needs to be done. The new manager is using
which of the following motivational techniques?
A. job enrichment.
B. job enlargement.
C. quality circle.
D. assessment center. - correct answer - A.
Job enrichment is a motivational technique that involves giving
employees increased responsibility, decision-making authority,
EPPP SAMPLE QUESTIONS - I/O
PSYCHOLOGY 2025| BRAND NEW ACTUAL
EXAM WITH 100% VERIFIED QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT SOLUTIONS| GUARANTEED
VALUE PACK| ACE YOUR GRADES.
1. The intervention known as organizational transformation
typically focuses on:
A. identifying and implementing specific target areas for
change.
B. increasing cohesiveness of the organization's
members.
C. group processes and dynamics within the organization.
D. the entire organization's vision. - correct answer - D.
Organizational transformation is a term for an intervention that
is one of the strategies in organizational development.
Organizational development (OD) refers to a planned,
organization-wide effort designed to improve the organization's
effectiveness and targets the organization as a whole rather
than an individual unit such as an employee or job.
Organizational transformation is a relatively newer method of
OD that was developed in response to challenges such as
layoffs, mergers, and rapidly changing markets in the corporate
world. In organizational transformation, the target of change is
the entire organization's vision of its beliefs, purpose, or
mission. It attempts to alter the viewpoints of the organization's
members. For example, it may involve mission statement
changes, consciousness raising, and training exercises
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designed to help employees shift to an entirely new way of
doing business, such as a chang
2. Equity theory suggests that the relationship between pay and
motivation:
A. is positive; the more one is paid, the more motivated
one is likely to be.
B. is negative; the more one is paid, the less motivated
one is likely to be.
C. is negligible; pay has little or nothing to do with
motivation.
D. is complex; the relationship between pay and
motivation is mediated by a variety of other factors. -
correct answer - D.
Equity theory holds that, in any work situation we assess both
our input (how much effort we are contributing to a work
situation) and our output (how much we get out of it). We then
compare our input/output ratio to what we perceive are the
ratios of our co-workers. A state of balance exists when we
perceive that our input/output ratios are equal to those of our
co-workers. An unbalanced situation is one in which these
ratios are not perceived as equal. For instance, underpayment
is an unbalanced situation in which outcomes are perceived to
be less than contributions, and overpayment occurs when we
perceive that our outcomes exceed contributions.
Equity theory holds that motivation is affected by these
perceived input/output ratios. For instance, if you perceive that
you are contributing more to a company than a co-worker who
is getting paid the same amount, you would take action to
correct this inequity, whethe
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3. The motivation theory that proposes a continuum of needs that
is comparable to Maslow's Need Hierarchy Theory but attempts
to overcome shortcomings of Maslow's theory is:
A. Equity theory.
B. ERG theory.
C. Expectancy theory.
D. Goal-Setting Theory. - correct answer - B.
The ERG theory of motivation proposes three categories of
needs: existence, relatedness, and growth needs. Existence
needs are material and are met by environmental factors such
as (in the workplace) pay and benefits. Relatedness needs are
met by relationships with superiors, co-workers, and
subordinates. Growth needs are met by opportunities for
personal development such as the chance to develop abilities
that are important to the person. These three categories exist
on a continuum from concrete to abstract; existence needs are
the most concrete and relatedness needs are the most
abstract. The theory is similar to Maslow's Need Hierarchy
Theory in that it proposes a continuum of needs, but differs in a
number of ways as well. For instance, in ERG theory, a person
can move back and forth on the needs continuum. Specifically,
according to ERG theory, difficulties in satisfying the more
abstract needs causes frustr
4. Within the context of Theory of Work Adjustment (TWA), job
tenure is related to an employee's:
A. organizational commitment.
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B. satisfaction and satisfactoriness.
C. career concept.
D. motivation and ability. - correct answer - B.
Dawis and Lofquist's (1964) model of career development,
Theory of Work Adjustment (TWA), centers on the connection
between a worker and his/her job and work environment. A key
element of the theory is that an individual is best suited for
positions that have matching demands and rewards to his/her
individual characteristics. According to the TWA, satisfaction
and satisfactoriness are factors related to job tenure.
Satisfaction, in this theory, refers to a worker's satisfaction with
the job. This is established by the degree to which the worker's
needs are satisfied by the provided rewards of the job.
Satisfactoriness, on the other hand, refers to the organization
or employer's satisfaction with the worker. For example, how
well the worker's skills fulfill the requirements of the job and is
able to perform the job
5. In the auto service department at a car dealership, managers
talk to customers, diagnose problems with the cars, and assign
repair tasks to mechanics. A new manager takes over so that
mechanics interact directly with customers and decide on their
own what work needs to be done. The new manager is using
which of the following motivational techniques?
A. job enrichment.
B. job enlargement.
C. quality circle.
D. assessment center. - correct answer - A.
Job enrichment is a motivational technique that involves giving
employees increased responsibility, decision-making authority,
