Understanding Attitudes: Fundamental Properties

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What is the main characteristic of people with negative core self-evaluations?

They are more likely to persist when facing difficulties

They set less ambitious goals and are more likely to give up when confronting difficulties (correct)

They set ambitious goals

They have high self-confidence

Which of the following best describes the relationship between core self-evaluations and goal setting?

Positive core self-evaluations lead to setting more ambitious goals (correct)

Negative core self-evaluations lead to setting more ambitious goals

Core self-evaluations have no impact on goal setting

Core self-evaluations are unrelated to goal setting

How do people with negative core self-evaluations tend to respond when facing difficulties?

They are more likely to persist

They are equally likely to persist or give up

They are more likely to set ambitious goals

They are more likely to give up (correct)

What is the relationship between core self-evaluations and self-confidence?

Positive core self-evaluations are associated with high self-confidence Signup and view all the answers

What is the main message conveyed in the given text?

Negative core self-evaluations lead to setting less ambitious goals and being more likely to give up when facing difficulties Signup and view all the answers

What must be considered to understand attitudes?

Their fundamental properties or components Signup and view all the answers

Attitudes are described as complex because they...

Reflect how we feel about something Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes attitudes?

They reflect our feelings about something Signup and view all the answers

Why are attitudes considered complex?

Due to their multiple fundamental properties or components Signup and view all the answers

What is essential to consider in order to grasp attitudes?

Their fundamental properties or components Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important factor in raising employee satisfaction according to the text?

Creating challenging and interesting work Signup and view all the answers

Why is paying employees poorly not recommended in the text?

It may not attract or retain high-quality employees Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT likely to create a satisfying work environment based on the text?

High pay alone Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what should managers focus on to retain high performers?

Creating a challenging work environment Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for managers to realize that high pay alone is not sufficient according to the text?

To ensure a satisfying work environment Signup and view all the answers

What does POS stand for?

Positive Organizational Support Signup and view all the answers

What does OCB refer to?

Organizational Citizenship Behaviors Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for measuring job attitudes according to the text?

To understand how employees are responding to their work environment Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes an engaged employee?

Passionate about their work and company Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between high POS and OCBs/performance?

High POS is related to higher OCBs and performance Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT suggested as a reason for measuring job attitudes?

To determine which employees should be promoted Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an engaged employee according to the text?

Complacent about the job Signup and view all the answers

Who is primarily responsible for measuring job attitudes?

Managers Signup and view all the answers

What is the likely goal of measuring job attitudes according to the text?

To improve employee productivity and satisfaction Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a reason for measuring job attitudes?

To assess the effectiveness of compensation policies Signup and view all the answers