Our perception of reality can be substantially different from objective reality. 5 points True False Our perception of a target is affected by the characteristics of the target and not by our personality and past experiences. 5 points True False The rational decision-making model takes into consideration the fact that all the information pertaining to the problem might not be available to the decision maker. 5 points True False We tend to accept at face value information that confirms our preconceived views, while we are critical and skeptical of information that challenges these views. 5 points True False People who carefully gather and consider information consistent with the rational decision-making model are more likely to engage in escalation of commitment than those who spend less time thinking about their choices. 5 points True False Motivation is defined as the processes that account for an individuals intensity, direction, and persistence of effort toward attaining a goal. 5 points True False According to Herzbergs two-factor theory, the factors that lead to job satisfaction are separate and distinct from those that lead to job dissatisfaction. 5 points True False People who pursue goals for extrinsic reasons are more likely to attain their goals and are happy even if they do not. 5 points True False Self-efficacy refers to an individuals belief that he or she is capable of performing a task. 5 points True False Workers around the world prefer rewards based on seniority over rewards based on performance and skills. 5 points True False The job characteristics model describes any job in terms of five core job dimensions. Task significance is one of these five dimensions and it represents the degree to which a job requires completion of a whole and identifiable piece of work. 5 points True False Job rotation tends to increase productivity and decrease supervisory workload. 5 points True False Flextime tends to reduce absenteeism and frequently improves worker productivity. 5 points True False A gainsharing pay plan pays for individual performance based on performance appraisal ratings. 5 points True False Some research suggests nonfinancial incentives may be more motivating in the short term, but in the long run financial incentives are more motivating. 5 points True False During the forming stage of group development, close relationships develop and the group demonstrates cohesiveness. 5 points True False During the group development process, when the storming stage is complete, there will be a relatively clear hierarchy of leadership within the group. 5 points True False A role indicates a set of expected behaviour patterns attributed to someone occupying a given position in a social unit. 5 points True False As compared to collectivist cultures, conformity to social norms is higher in individualistic cultures. 5 points True False High-status group members interrupt others more often than low-status members. 5 points True False