Organizational Psychology Hypotheses Quiz
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According to the hypotheses, which one is negatively related to employees' job satisfaction?

  • Employees' trust in management (correct)
  • The extent of employees' social environment opposition to the change
  • The amount of information provided about the change
  • Employees' dispositional resistance to change

According to the hypotheses, what is positively associated with employees' cognitive resistance to change?

  • Perceived threats to intrinsic motivation
  • The amount of information provided about the change
  • Perceived threats to employees' power (correct)
  • Employees' trust in management

What is the essence of culture according to the text?

  • Day-to-day behavior
  • Professed ideals and values
  • Visible manifestations
  • Unconscious, taken-for-granted beliefs (correct)

Which level of culture consists of deeply embedded, nonnegotiable beliefs?

<p>Basic Underlying Assumptions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are visible manifestations of culture considered hard to interpret?

<p>They require knowledge of deeper cultural levels (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of uncovering shared basic assumptions in understanding a group's culture?

<p>To comprehensively understand culture's influence on behavior (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of culture may not align with deeper assumptions or observed behaviors?

<p>Espoused Beliefs and Values (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hypothesis was confirmed in the text?

<p>Providing learning opportunities does not mediate the relationship between leader expectations and employee engagement in learning activities. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the text state about Hypothesis 6?

<p>Hypothesis 6 was rejected, suggesting that the role of feedback is more complex and may depend on how it is delivered and perceived. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hypothesis was confirmed to have a mediating effect?

<p>Hypothesis 4, which proposed that goal difficulty mediates the relationship between leader expectations and employee engagement in learning activities. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the finding regarding Hypothesis 1?

<p>Hypothesis 1 was confirmed, indicating that leader expectations positively relate to employee engagement in learning activities. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the finding regarding Hypothesis 6?

<p>Hypothesis 6 was rejected, suggesting that the role of feedback is more complex and may depend on how it is delivered and perceived. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following hypotheses is NOT directly mentioned?

<p>The success of entrepreneurial ventures is determined by the entrepreneur's ability to execute and adapt. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the framework predict about entrepreneurship research?

<p>It will provide insights into the dynamics of innovation and the creation of new industries. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the outcome of the 'Discovery of Opportunities' hypothesis?

<p>Not all individuals will recognize the same opportunities, leading to diversity in entrepreneurial ventures. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the critical role of entrepreneurship in society?

<p>To transform technical information into practical applications, contributing to societal wealth and well-being. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the 'Exploitation of Opportunities' hypothesis, which of the following factors does NOT influence the decision to exploit a discovered opportunity?

<p>The level of competition in the market for the proposed product or service. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the hypotheses, which mediator suggests that goal-setting is a central mechanism through which leaders can influence employee learning engagement?

<p>Goal specificity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the hypotheses, which mediator suggests that the availability of learning resources is important for employee learning engagement?

<p>Providing learning opportunities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the hypotheses, which mediator suggests that challenging goals are important for employee learning engagement?

<p>Goal difficulty (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the hypotheses, which mediator suggests that explicit goals are important for employee learning engagement?

<p>Goal specificity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the main hypotheses, what is the expected relationship between leaders with performance goals and their reactions to radical creative ideas from subordinates?

<p>Leaders with performance goals are hypothesized to be positively related to opposing radical creative ideas from subordinates. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the hypothesized relationship between leaders with mastery goals and their reactions to radical creative ideas from subordinates?

<p>Leaders with mastery goals are hypothesized to be positively related to adopting radical creative ideas from subordinates. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the hypothesized role of explorative interest in the relationship between leaders' achievement goals and their reactions to subordinates' creative ideas?

<p>Explorative interest is hypothesized to mediate the relationship between leaders' achievement goals and their reactions to subordinates' creative ideas. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the hypotheses, which of the following statements is true regarding leaders with mastery goals and their reactions to radical creative ideas from subordinates?

<p>Leaders with mastery goals are hypothesized to be more likely to adopt radical creative ideas from subordinates, regardless of the mode of communication. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the hypotheses, which of the following statements accurately describes the expected relationship between leaders' achievement goals and their reactions to subordinates' creative ideas?

<p>Leaders with performance goals are hypothesized to be more likely to oppose radical creative ideas from subordinates, while leaders with mastery goals are hypothesized to be more likely to adopt such ideas. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their descriptions:

<p>Pygmalion effect = Leader expectations influencing employee engagement in learning activities LMX relationship = Mediates the relationship between leader expectations and employee engagement in learning activities Employee engagement = Discretionary behaviors in ongoing learning activities to master new knowledge, skills, and abilities Organizational effectiveness = Importance of employee learning for maintaining effectiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts with their roles:

<p>Leader behaviors = Mediators in the relationship between leader expectations and employee engagement in learning activities Learning resources = Availability important for employee learning engagement Explicit goals = Important for employee learning engagement Goal-setting = Central mechanism through which leaders can influence employee learning engagement</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statements with their descriptions:

<p>Performance goals = Expected relationship with reactions to radical creative ideas from subordinates Mastery goals = Expected relationship with reactions to radical creative ideas from subordinates Achievement goals = Expected relationship with reactions to subordinates' creative ideas Cognitive resistance to change = Positively associated factor</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their roles in culture:

<p>Basic assumptions = Underlying beliefs deeply embedded in culture Observed behaviors = Manifestations that may not align with deeper assumptions Nonnegotiable beliefs = Part of culture that deeply embedded and not open to negotiation Deeper assumptions = Aligning part of culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their corresponding meanings:

<p>Process consultation = Emphasizes empowering organizations to diagnose and solve their own problems Content consultation = Focuses on providing specific solutions and recommendations to organizations Management ideas = Critically examines the uncritical acceptance and promotion of management concepts in the business press Explorative interest = Mediates the relationship between leaders' achievement goals and their responses to creative ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts with their descriptions:

<p>Performance goal leaders = More receptive to ideas presented in a considerate manner Mastery goal leaders = Inclined to adopt radical creative ideas from subordinates Radical creative ideas = More likely to be opposed by performance goal leaders Explorative interest = Mediates the relationship between leaders' goals and their responses to creative ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statements with their correct implications:

<p>Subordinates' voice mode affects leaders' reactions = Performance goal leaders prefer considerate communication Mode of communication influences idea acceptance = Considerate communication enhances idea acceptance by leaders Achievement goals impact idea acceptance = Leaders with mastery goals are more likely to adopt radical creative ideas Interest in exploration fosters creativity = Leaders' interest in exploration mediates their responses to creative ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following authors with their central messages:

<p>Schein (Process Consultation) = Emphasizes empowering organizations to solve their own issues through collaboration Kieser (Management Ideas) = Highlights the repetitive nature of management fads in organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts with their descriptions:

<p>Market Failure = Leads to different opportunities in social vs. commercial entrepreneurship Mission = Fundamentally distinguishes social from commercial entrepreneurship Resource Mobilization = Challenges in mobilizing resources differentiate social from commercial entrepreneurship Outcomes = Highlights key similarities and differences between commercial and social entrepreneurship</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statements with the outcomes from the hypotheses:

<p>Confirmed: Social enterprises often emerge to address unmet needs, differentiating them from commercial ventures. = Market Failure Confirmed: Social entrepreneurship's focus on social value creation contrasts with the economic focus of commercial ventures. = Mission Confirmed: Social entrepreneurs face unique challenges in accessing capital and talent, requiring innovative approaches. = Resource Mobilization Highlights key similarities and differences between commercial and social entrepreneurship, emphasizing the unique challenges and strategies within social entrepreneurship. = Outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their implications:

<p>Performance Measurement = Fundamental differentiator for social entrepreneurship, complicating accountability and stakeholder relations Social Impact = Measurement remains a fundamental differentiator for social entrepreneurship, complicating accountability and stakeholder relations Stakeholder Relations = Complicating accountability and stakeholder relations Accountability = Fundamental differentiator for social entrepreneurship</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following challenges with their unique aspects in social entrepreneurship:

<p>Accessing capital and talent = Resource Mobilization Measuring impact and performance complexities = Performance Measurement Creating social value as a primary focus = Social Impact Addressing unmet needs through emergence = Market Failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their respective steps in the 'Change Implementation Process' described in the text:

<p>Mobilize Energy for Change = Planning change implementation across the organization Empower Action = Encouraging initiative and proactive change-related behaviors Develop Change-Related Knowledge and Ability = Facilitating learning of new skills and knowledge Generate Short-Term Wins = Reinforcing change progress with early successes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their emphasized aspects in driving successful change:

<p>Mobilize Energy for Change = Emphasizes learning new skills and the importance of readiness assessments Empower Action = Focuses on removing obstacles and supporting autonomy Develop Change-Related Knowledge and Ability = Stresses the need for resources and psychological readiness for skill development Generate Short-Term Wins = Underlines the importance of meaningful goals and clear communication of progress</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their highlighted areas for further research in change management strategies:

<p>Mobilize Energy for Change = Highlights the lack of systematic attention to change interventions' effectiveness Empower Action = Calls for research on empowerment strategies and their impact on change acceptance Develop Change-Related Knowledge and Ability = Suggests examining the relationship between learning opportunities and change success Generate Short-Term Wins = Points to the need for research on the effects of short-term wins on long-term change outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their focus on employee engagement and motivation during organizational change:

<p>Mobilize Energy for Change = Emphasizes learning new skills and the importance of readiness assessments Empower Action = Encouraging initiative and proactive change-related behaviors Develop Change-Related Knowledge and Ability = Stresses the need for resources and psychological readiness for skill development Generate Short-Term Wins = Reinforcing change progress with early successes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their advocacy for specific actions to drive successful change implementation:

<p>Mobilize Energy for Change = Planning change implementation across the organization Empower Action = Focuses on removing obstacles and supporting autonomy Develop Change-Related Knowledge and Ability = Facilitating learning of new skills and knowledge Generate Short-Term Wins = Underlines the importance of meaningful goals and clear communication of progress</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their call for a deeper understanding of specific aspects related to successful change initiatives:

<p>Mobilize Energy for Change = Highlights the lack of systematic attention to change interventions' effectiveness Empower Action = Calls for research on empowerment strategies and their impact on change acceptance Develop Change-Related Knowledge and Ability = Suggests examining the relationship between learning opportunities and change success Generate Short-Term Wins = Points to the need for research on the effects of short-term wins on long-term change outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their proposed strategies to overcome resistance to change within organizations:

<p>Mobilize Energy for Change = Emphasizes learning new skills and the importance of readiness assessments Empower Action = Focusing on removing obstacles and supporting autonomy Develop Change-Related Knowledge and Ability = Stresses the need for resources and psychological readiness for skill development Generate Short-Term Wins = Reinforcing change progress with early successes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match each step in 'Change Implementation Process' with its corresponding focus area:

<p>Mobilize Energy for Change = Planning change implementation across the organization Empower Action = Encouraging initiative and proactive change-related behaviors Develop Change-Related Knowledge and Ability = Facilitating learning of new skills and knowledge Generate Short-Term Wins = Reinforcing change progress with early successes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their corresponding main hypothesis from the article: Resource Mobilization

<p>Human and financial resource mobilization = Resource Mobilization Market failure creates different entrepreneurial opportunities for social and commercial entrepreneurship = Market Failure The mission is a fundamental distinguishing feature between social and commercial entrepreneurship = Mission Social enterprises often emerge to address needs that the market fails to meet = Market Failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their corresponding main hypothesis from the article: Entrepreneurship Opportunities

<p>Discovery of Opportunities = Mission Exploitation of Opportunities = Resource Mobilization Market failure creates different entrepreneurial opportunities for social and commercial entrepreneurship = Market Failure Social enterprises often emerge to address needs that the market fails to meet = Discovery of Opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their corresponding main hypothesis from the article: Entrepreneurial Goals

<p>Explorative interest in the relationship between leaders' achievement goals and their reactions to subordinates' creative ideas = Mission Leaders with mastery goals and their reactions to radical creative ideas from subordinates = Resource Mobilization Availability of learning resources important for employee learning engagement = Market Failure Challenging goals are important for employee learning engagement = Resource Mobilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their corresponding main hypothesis from the article: Cultural Elements

<p>Significance of uncovering shared basic assumptions in understanding a group's culture = Mission Critical role of entrepreneurship in society = Resource Mobilization Visible manifestations of culture considered hard to interpret = Market Failure Essence of culture according to the text = Mission</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their corresponding outcome from the comparative analysis: Enterprise Management

<p>Influencing enterprise management and personnel motivation = Mission Fundamentally different approaches in managing resources = Resource Mobilization Transferable elements applicable to business entrepreneurship to social entrepreneurship and vice versa = Market Failure Needs addressed that market fails to meet by social enterprises = Discovery of Opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their corresponding outcome from the comparative analysis: Market Dynamics

<p>Different entrepreneurial opportunities created by market failure for social and commercial entrepreneurship = Market Failure Fundamentally different approaches in managing resources based on human and financial resource mobilization = Resource Mobilization Mission as a fundamental distinguishing feature influencing enterprise management and personnel motivation = Mission Elements applicable to business entrepreneurship transferable to social entrepreneurship and vice versa = Discovery of Opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their corresponding outcome from the comparative analysis: Entrepreneurial Needs

<p>Addressing needs not met by the market through social enterprises = Market Failure Different resource management approaches based on human and financial resource mobilization = Resource Mobilization Transferable elements applicable to business entrepreneurship to social entrepreneurship and vice versa = Discovery of Opportunities Mission as a fundamental feature influencing enterprise management and personnel motivation = Mission</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their corresponding outcome from the comparative analysis: Resource Management

<p>'Different entrepreneurial opportunities created by market failure for social and commercial entrepreneurship' = 'Market Failure' 'Fundamentally different approaches in managing resources based on human and financial resource mobilization' = 'Resource Mobilization' 'Mission as a fundamental distinguishing feature influencing enterprise management and personnel motivation' = 'Mission' 'Elements applicable to business entrepreneurship transferable to social entrepreneurship and vice versa' = 'Discovery of Opportunities'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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