Equity Theory and Organizational Behavior Quiz

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What does the state of equity signify in terms of ratios?

Unfairness

Tension

Fairness (correct)

Anger

What is the outcome of overrewarded states in the Self-Inside situation?

Guilt (correct)

Fairness

Tension

Anger

What is the primary factor that controls behavior, according to the text?

Consequences (correct)

Fear

Expectations

Motivation

Which situation involves an individual's experience in a different job in a different organization?

Self-Outside Signup and view all the answers

In which situation do tensions motivate people to act to achieve equity?

Self-Outside Signup and view all the answers

What determines the strength of a tendency to act in a certain way, as per the text?

Reinforcement and outcome attractiveness Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics of a challenge stressor?

Discarding old ways of thinking and viewing the organization as a system of relationships Signup and view all the answers

According to the Demands-Resources Model of Stress, what are 'resources'?

Things within an individual’s control that can be used to resolve demands Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a potential source of stress according to the text?

Increased productivity from some levels of stress Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the organizational approaches mentioned for managing stress?

Implementing time management Signup and view all the answers

Which factor determines that not all stress is bad according to the text?

Some level of stress can increase productivity Signup and view all the answers

What do idea champions do in an organization?

Promote innovation actively Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the characteristics of servant leadership mentioned in the text?

Focusing on spiritual growth of oneself and others Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a base of formal power as described in the text?

Referent Power Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of the mentor-protégé relationship described in the text?

The mentor should use personal appeals to influence the protégé Signup and view all the answers

Which tactic is NOT listed as one of the influence tactics based on the possession of desirable resources or personal traits?

Acting as a role model Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that determines an individual's power in a dependent relationship?

The individual's dependency on another person Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of formal power according to the text?

Capacity to influence behavior based on position in the hierarchy Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of task conflict?

Conflicts over content and goals of the work Signup and view all the answers

Which type of conflict is almost always dysfunctional?

Relationship Conflict Signup and view all the answers

According to the Traditional View of Conflict, what is believed about functional conflict?

Conflict that supports the goals of the group and improves its performance Signup and view all the answers

Human Relations View of Conflict prevailed during which time period?

Late 1940s through mid-1970s Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary belief in the Interactionist View of Conflict**?

Conflict is necessary for group effectiveness Signup and view all the answers

Process Conflict primarily involves conflicts about:

How work gets done Signup and view all the answers

Which statement describes Dysfunctional Conflict**?

Conflict that hinders group performance Signup and view all the answers

Functional Negotiation aims to:

Expand the pie Signup and view all the answers

BATNA in Integrative Bargaining stands for:

Best Alternative To Negotiated Agreement Signup and view all the answers

What are the key elements used to sustain organizational culture according to the text?

Stories, rituals, material symbols, and language Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a material symbol that conveys importance in an organization?

Acceptable attire Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of the socialization process involves the new employee adjusting to the work group and organization?

Metamorphosis Signup and view all the answers

What is a common form of resistance to change that may lead to increased absenteeism?

Loss of loyalty Signup and view all the answers

Which tactic for overcoming resistance to change involves showing individuals the logic behind the change?

Education and communication Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Lewin's Three-Step Change Model's 'Refreezing' step?

To stabilize a change intervention Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represents a driving force according to Lewin's model of change?

Accepting change Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason why positive organizational culture may have its limits?

'Not working for all organizations or everyone within them' Signup and view all the answers