1. Samuel Bacharach (1980) noted that descriptions of a single phenomenon (or mono-variate), its features or qualities of an individual thing, act, or event, are not a theory.
A)True

B)False

2. Experimental studies must be conducted at a laboratory.
A)True

B)False

3. Globalization has a positive effect on labor conditions: it increases job opportunities in some countries.
A)True

B)False

4. Mintzberg (1996) presents data to support that the manager is a reflective, systematic planner.
A)True

B)False

5. Artifacts are words, gestures, pictures, or objects that carry a particular meaning, which is recognized only by those who share the culture.
A)True

B)False

6. Job simplification is closely associated with modern human resources management theory.
A)True

B)False

7. Goal setting theory suggest that an abstract but lofty goal like 'will-do-best-I-can' is most effective in accomplishing the goal.
A)True

B)False

8. Equity theory suggests that perception of inequality over inputs and outputs motivates employees.
A)True

B)False

9. Which of the following statements is true about leadership?

A) Leaders exist in some, but not all organizations.

B) Leaders may be found in formal, but not informal groups.

C) Leaders may be found in informal, but not

formal groups.

D) Leaders in organizations may be managers or non managers.

E) Leadership in organizations usually refers only to the activities of managers.

10. Socialization programs and practice intended to_____ and ______ new employees can be used separately or in combination.

A) Retain and develop

B) Role management and realistic job interview for

C) Time management and role definition

D) Recruit and orient

E) None of the above

11. Accurate and supportive performance feedback is essential to the effective implementation of which socialization stage?

A) anticipatory

B) accommodation

C_ role management

D) cultivation

12. Which of the following statements about self-efficacy is false?

A) Self-efficacy refers to personal beliefs regarding competencies and abilities.

B) Magnitude refers to the amount of work a person can do in a given time.

C) Strength refers to whether the belief regarding magnitude is strong or weak.

D) Generality indicates how generalized across situations the belief in capability is.

E) Beliefs regarding self-efficacy are learned.

13. Which of the following statements about attitudes is false?

A) Attitudes are organized.

B) Attitudes can be changed.

C) Some attitudes are instinctive.

D) Attitudes are closely linked to personality.

E) All of the above statements are true.

14. In applying behavior modification, a manager would take all except which of the following steps?

A. pinpointing specific behaviors

B. investigating the psychological (internal) causes of the behaviors

C. formulating the baseline point for critical behaviors

D. performing the Reward-Response analysis

E. developing a plan for positive, negative, extinction and punishment reinforcements

15. In considering how difficult a goal should be to optimize performance,

A. need theory suggests relatively hard goals

B. expectancy theory suggests difficult goals

C. goal-setting theory suggests moderate level goals

D. all of the above

E. none of the above

16. Withholding a reward from an individual to eliminate a bad habit is equivalent to

A. positive reinforcement

B. negative reinforcement

C. withdrawal

D. punishment

E. extinction

17. The first intervention point for a manager to use in changing/influencing an organizational culture is

A. hiring members who fit the desired culture.

B. removing members who deviate from the desired culture.

C. getting employees to see the inherent worth of the change.

D. change employees' behavior patterns.

E. send out announcements and memos of the desired changes.

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