Questions
1. Research conducted by Luthans supports the belief that promotions are base on performance. True or false
2. Tenure is negatively related to turnover. True or False.
3. Age and avoidable absences are negatively related. True or False.
4. Which of the following is not a type of discrimination?
A. Sexual harassment.
B. Interaction.
C. Intimidation.
D. Exclusion
E. Mockery
5. At the individual level, satisfaction general leads to productivity. True or False
6. Member of which of the following groups are least likely to turn over in a job.
A. Women in a predominantly male work group.
B. Non-whites in a predominantly non-white work group.
C. Men in a predominantly female work group.
D. Non-white in a predominantly white work group.
E. Whites in a predominantly non-white work group.
7. Which of the following is the major challenge to managers in a fully networked organization?
A. eliminating the need for paper communication by relying entirely on email, file transfer and the like.
B. retaining team members who easily move to another employer when demand for their services changes.
C. managing contract and temporary workers.
D. maintaining a "virtual office" through the use of computers, interoffice networks and the Internet.
E. managing people who work together but are geographically separated.
8. Cameron loves her job as a data programmer, but her co-worker Blake, is very challenging. Blake often loses his temper over aspects of shared projects that neither of them can control. When discussing projects in Cameron’s work station, Blake plays with her office supplies, rearranges her desk, and leaves snack and food crumbs. Worst of all, Blake always takes the portion of a project that is the easiest, leaving Cameron to work harder and longer hours.
Which of the following is not an effective method for handling Cameron’s problems with Blake?
A. Cameron should invite Blake to lunch and directly confront him with her feelings.
B. Cameron should invite Blake to coffee to clarify if there are any misunderstandings.
C. Cameron should simply ignore Blake and his behavior
D. Cameron should make a point of going to Blake’s work station and leaving a mess
E. Cameron should ask a manager to help divide the work load for the next project
9. Jo is a courier, delivering parcels throughout the metropolitan area. Although she considers herself law abiding, she often breaks the speed limit while making her deliveries. Which of the following statements does not reflect a likely response to conflict between her attitude and her behavior?
A. “It’s not a problem that I speed a little bit; it’s not much over the limit, and everyone else speeds some.”
B. “The speed limits are just low around here; anyone driving at a reasonable speed will break them.”
C. “This speeding is irresponsible. From now on I am observing the speed limits.”
D. “I’ve got to drive fast sometimes, otherwise I will not make all my deliveries and I’ll lose clients.
E. “It’s wrong to break even minor laws, but I’ll probably keep speeding anyway.
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"Leadership Development within Groups: Managing Conflict." Identify a conflict that has occurred recently within a group you are a part of. List the reason(s) for the conflict. Was the conflict resolved the same day? If so, what conflict style(s) were used and were they appropriate? Why? If the conflict style used in this situation was not appropriate, which conflict style would you use? Why? If the same situation happened again, what would you do differently?
. In the following sentence, the comma is used correctly with an introductory clause: “Training for the upcoming ten-mile marathon, Lizette includes more protein and complex carbohydrates in her diet.”
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False
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nonwhites in a predominantly non white work group
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Research conducted by Luthans supports the belief that promotions are based on performance.
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FALSE
1. Research conducted by Luthans supports the belief that promotions are base on performance. True or false
1. To determine if promotions are based on performance, you would first need to access the research conducted by Luthans. Look for the specific study conducted by Luthans and review the findings and methodology. Based on the information provided in the research, you will be able to determine if promotions are indeed based on performance or not. The answer cannot be determined without referring to the actual research.
2. To determine if tenure is negatively related to turnover, you would need to review relevant studies or research on the topic. Look for studies that examine the relationship between length of tenure and turnover rates in organizations. Analyze the findings and conclusions from these studies to determine if there is a negative relationship between tenure and turnover.
3. To determine if age and avoidable absences are negatively related, you would need to review research or studies that have explored this relationship. Look for studies that examine the impact of age on absences and analyze their findings. Based on the available research, you will be able to determine if age and avoidable absences are indeed negatively related.
4. To determine which of the options is not a type of discrimination, you would need to understand the definitions and characteristics of each type of discrimination. Review the concepts of sexual harassment, interaction, intimidation, exclusion, and mockery. Identify the elements that distinguish each type of discrimination. Compare these definitions to the options provided and determine which one does not meet the criteria for discrimination.
5. To determine if satisfaction generally leads to productivity at the individual level, you would need to review studies or research that explores the relationship between satisfaction and productivity. Look for studies that analyze the impact of job satisfaction on individual productivity and assess the findings. Based on the available research, you will be able to determine if satisfaction generally leads to productivity at the individual level.
6. To determine which group is least likely to turn over in a job, you would need to consider the characteristics and dynamics of each group mentioned. Analyze the potential factors that may influence turnover in each situation, such as gender composition or racial composition of the work group. Based on these factors, make an assessment of which group is least likely to turn over in a job.
7. To determine the major challenge to managers in a fully networked organization, you would need to consider the potential challenges and issues that arise in such an environment. Review the characteristics and implications of a fully networked organization and identify the specific challenges that managers may face. Compare these challenges to the options provided and determine which one represents the major challenge.
8. To determine which method is not effective for handling Cameron's problems with Blake, you would need to assess the potential impact and outcomes of each method. Consider the consequences of confronting Blake directly, inviting him for coffee, ignoring his behavior, making a mess on Blake's work station, or involving a manager. Evaluate the effectiveness of each method in addressing the issues and choose the method that is least likely to resolve Cameron's problems.
9. To determine which statement does not reflect a likely response to the conflict between Jo's attitude and behavior, you would need to evaluate the statements and their consistency with cognitive dissonance theory. Consider the different attitudes and justifications presented in each statement and assess their likelihood of resolving the conflict between Jo's attitude of being law-abiding and her behavior of breaking the speed limit. Choose the statement that does not effectively address the conflict.