Exam 1 Prep

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Of the following, which is a primary individual outcome according to the integrative model? A. Job Satisfaction, B. Culture, C. Team Processes, D. Personality, E. Organizational Commitment

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Organizational Commitment

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Which of the following statements about the resource-based view of organizations is false? A. It suggests that resources are valuable because they are rare B. It describes what makes resources capable of creating long-term profits for the firm. C. It suggests that inimitable resources are of greater value to an organization D. A firm’s resources include resources related to organizational behavior. E. It suggests that the value of resources depends on a single factor

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It suggests that the value of resources depends on a single factor

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Frank, an HR manager, believes that his implementation of HR practices in the company is impeccable, because he received the inputs for these practices from the CEO himself. Which of the following philosophies is he relying on? A. Method of Intuition, B. Method of Behavior, C. Method of Science, D. Method of Experience, E. Method of Authority

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Method of Authority

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Which of the following is one of the two primary goals managers have for their employees? A. Maximization of job performance. B. Optimization of stock price. C. Rationalization of job structure. D. Utilization of rational decision making techniques. E. Obedience to organizational rules and regulations.

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Maximization of job performance.

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The management technique that assesses an employee's performance by directly assessing job performance behaviors is known as _____

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Behaviorally anchored rating scales.

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The ______ method of performance evaluation can encourage hypercompetition among workers, behavior that is the opposite of what is needed in today's team-based organizations.

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Forced ranking methods

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Employees who feel a sense of continuance commitment identify with the organization, accept that organization's goals and values, and are more willing to exert extra effort on behalf of the organization.

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False, Affective Commitment

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Employees who feel a sense of _____ commitment tend to engage in more interpersonal and organizational citizenship behaviors, such as helping, sportsmanship, and boosterism.

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Affective

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Mike is a child psychologist who is passionate about helping children through difficult situations. He also volunteers at a free clinic during the weekend. Which of the following work value categories would be important for him? A. Status, B. Environment, C. Pay, D. Altruism, E. Supervision

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Altruism

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Which work value category is important to Alice, a cartoonist who enjoys intellectual stimulation, independence, and using her creativity and artistic skills?

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Work itself