1. Job dissatisfaction and antagonistic relationships with coworkers predict a variety of behaviors organizations find undesirable, including unionization attempts, substance abuse, undue socializing, and tardiness. These behaviors are indicators of a broader syndrome called
• Positivity offset.
• Employee withdrawal.
• Cognitive dissonance.
• Rotten apple syndrome.
2. Organizational momentum ________________.
• is not promoted by stability within the organization
• can benefit or inhibit an organization
• is always an advantage in seeking organizational change
• increases with the implementation of new programs
3. Some studies indicate the best approach for transformational change may have the chief executive officer create an atmosphere for change
• And establish a reward system.
• But carefully set limits for the program.
• But let others decide how to initiate change.
• And begin establishing a vision.
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4. Which of the following actions best represents Kelly’s high job involvement?
• Kelly wants to continue working for the organization because many of her college friends are working there.
• Kelly actively takes part in team activities and proactively takes up additional job responsibilities.
• Kelly always complains about her work to her colleagues.
• Kelly shares the organization’s vision of supporting renewable energy.
5. The concept that some leadership attributes will work in some situations but not in others can be described by the
• Contingency theory.
• Tactical theory.
• Leadership effectiveness theory.
• Behavioral theory.
6. You manage a department of four employees. You have identified that Joe has a high need for achievement. Mary has a high need for power, and Tim has a high need for affiliation. Sarah scored high on the need for...