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What does power distance in national culture refer to?
What does power distance in national culture refer to?
- The level of assertiveness valued in a culture
- The extent to which institutions in a society accept unequal distribution of power (correct)
- The degree of individualism within a society
- The collective expectation among group members for mutual support
Which statement best defines individualism in a national culture context?
Which statement best defines individualism in a national culture context?
- The culture encourages followers of authority and hierarchy
- People prefer to work in collectives and rely on each other
- The society values assertiveness and material success
- People act primarily as individuals rather than group members (correct)
How is masculinity characterized in national culture?
How is masculinity characterized in national culture?
- Desire for equal rights and social equity
- Preference for indirect communication and relationships
- A focus on nurturing and cooperation
- An emphasis on achievement, power, and control (correct)
What generational group is currently composed of individuals under 30 years old?
What generational group is currently composed of individuals under 30 years old?
What is a distinguishing value of Baby Boomers in the workplace?
What is a distinguishing value of Baby Boomers in the workplace?
What challenge is faced in the workplace due to the presence of both Baby Boomers and Millennials?
What challenge is faced in the workplace due to the presence of both Baby Boomers and Millennials?
What is the primary focus of the Young Rona Business Leaders group established by Robert Dutton?
What is the primary focus of the Young Rona Business Leaders group established by Robert Dutton?
What societal value contrasts with masculinity according to the national culture attributes?
What societal value contrasts with masculinity according to the national culture attributes?
What has been noted about the value placed on leisure across generations?
What has been noted about the value placed on leisure across generations?
What should one avoid when discussing generational characteristics?
What should one avoid when discussing generational characteristics?
How did Millennials impact the workforce by 2016 in Canada?
How did Millennials impact the workforce by 2016 in Canada?
What do generational classifications help us understand?
What do generational classifications help us understand?
What trend was not found in research regarding Millennials and work values?
What trend was not found in research regarding Millennials and work values?
What limitation is associated with early research on generational differences?
What limitation is associated with early research on generational differences?
What might the incoming Generation Z be expected to cause in workplaces?
What might the incoming Generation Z be expected to cause in workplaces?
What misconception about generational differences has been highlighted in the content?
What misconception about generational differences has been highlighted in the content?
What is the general sentiment associated with job satisfaction?
What is the general sentiment associated with job satisfaction?
Which factor is most commonly correlated with job satisfaction?
Which factor is most commonly correlated with job satisfaction?
Which of the following is considered an important factor influencing job satisfaction?
Which of the following is considered an important factor influencing job satisfaction?
According to the 2016 survey by Hays Canada, what percentage of Canadians reported being unhappy with their jobs?
According to the 2016 survey by Hays Canada, what percentage of Canadians reported being unhappy with their jobs?
Which job is indicated as having low job satisfaction based on physical demands and work environment?
Which job is indicated as having low job satisfaction based on physical demands and work environment?
What is one reason OB researchers prioritize the study of job satisfaction?
What is one reason OB researchers prioritize the study of job satisfaction?
What is one of the worst jobs for job satisfaction mentioned in the context?
What is one of the worst jobs for job satisfaction mentioned in the context?
Which aspect is NOT typically associated with high job satisfaction?
Which aspect is NOT typically associated with high job satisfaction?
Which facet of job satisfaction do employees typically report the highest levels of satisfaction with?
Which facet of job satisfaction do employees typically report the highest levels of satisfaction with?
What characteristic of job conditions is positively related to job satisfaction?
What characteristic of job conditions is positively related to job satisfaction?
How does a manager's behavior affect employee job satisfaction?
How does a manager's behavior affect employee job satisfaction?
Which personality trait correlates positively with job satisfaction according to core self-evaluations?
Which personality trait correlates positively with job satisfaction according to core self-evaluations?
What is considered the most important predictor of job satisfaction according to the intrinsic nature of work?
What is considered the most important predictor of job satisfaction according to the intrinsic nature of work?
What aspect do employees generally feel least satisfied with in their jobs?
What aspect do employees generally feel least satisfied with in their jobs?
Which factor does NOT significantly influence job satisfaction?
Which factor does NOT significantly influence job satisfaction?
Which combination of traits is likely to result in particularly high job satisfaction?
Which combination of traits is likely to result in particularly high job satisfaction?
What personality traits are associated with higher job satisfaction and increased organizational citizenship behavior (OCB)?
What personality traits are associated with higher job satisfaction and increased organizational citizenship behavior (OCB)?
How does employee satisfaction affect customer satisfaction in service organizations?
How does employee satisfaction affect customer satisfaction in service organizations?
What behavior do managers often reciprocate when employees exhibit organizational citizenship behavior (OCB)?
What behavior do managers often reciprocate when employees exhibit organizational citizenship behavior (OCB)?
What is one strategy used by Zappos to ensure that employee satisfaction is prioritized?
What is one strategy used by Zappos to ensure that employee satisfaction is prioritized?
Which of the following statements about co-worker relationships and OCB is true?
Which of the following statements about co-worker relationships and OCB is true?
What is one key finding regarding feedback on OCB among employees?
What is one key finding regarding feedback on OCB among employees?
What approach does Air Canada use to enhance customer interactions through employee satisfaction?
What approach does Air Canada use to enhance customer interactions through employee satisfaction?
What percentage of Zappos' more than 24 million customers are repeat buyers?
What percentage of Zappos' more than 24 million customers are repeat buyers?
Study Notes
Ethics
- The study of moral values and principles that guide behavior
- Helps determine whether actions are right or wrong
National Culture Attributes
- Power Distance: The extent to which a society accepts unequal power distribution in institutions and organizations.
- Individualism: Preference for individual action over group membership.
- Collectivism: A tight social framework where group members expect support and protection from each other.
- Masculinity: Emphasis on traditional masculine roles, achievement, power, and control. Societal values include assertiveness and materialism.
- Femininity: De-emphasis on traditional masculine roles, valuing cooperation and quality of life.
Generational Differences in the Workplace
- Baby Boomers (1965-1985): Value success, achievement, ambition, and loyalty to their careers. Tend to dislike authority.
- Generation X (1985-2000): Prioritize work-life balance, teamwork, and loyalty to relationships. Less tolerant of rules.
- Millennials (2000-Present): Confident, focused on financial success, self-reliant but team-oriented. Show loyalty to both themselves and their relationships.
Job Satisfaction
- A positive feeling about a job based on an evaluation of its characteristics.
- Influenced by factors like job conditions, personality, and pay.
- Job Conditions: Interesting work, training, variety, independence, control, interdependence, feedback, social support, and interaction with co-workers outside the workplace.
- Personality: Individuals with positive core self-evaluations (CSEs) tend to have higher job satisfaction.
- Pay: While pay is important, it's not the primary driver of job satisfaction.
Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB)
- Discretionary actions that contribute to organizational effectiveness but are not part of the employee's formal job description.
- Examples include helping co-workers, supporting organizational goals, and going the extra mile.
- Can be influenced by factors like personality, job satisfaction, and perceived support from co-workers.
The Link Between Job Satisfaction and Customer Satisfaction
- Satisfied employees are more likely to provide better customer service, leading to increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Companies can benefit from investing in employee satisfaction to improve customer outcomes.
- For example, companies like Air Canada and Zappos prioritize employee satisfaction as a strategy to boost customer satisfaction and loyalty.
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This quiz explores key concepts in ethics, including moral values that guide behavior. It also examines national culture attributes such as power distance, individualism, and generational differences in the workplace, highlighting the unique traits of various cohorts.
