Work Characteristics and Managerial Control Theories Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a key organizational attribute or core capability according to the resource-based view?

Organizational structure

What is the main focus of a commitment-based HR strategy?

Treating human resources as an organizational asset

Which of the following is NOT one of the 7 areas of people management mentioned in the text?

Job rotation

According to the resource-based view, which of the following organizational attributes or capabilities is most likely to generate sustained competitive advantage?

Employee knowledge and skill Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the 'best fit' approach to HR strategy formation?

Closely aligning HR and business strategy Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key element of the process of strategy formation according to the text?

Monitoring and evaluating strategy effectiveness Signup and view all the answers

What are the two 'logic of control' for the management of people at work according to Friedman (1977)?

Direct control and Responsible Autonomy Signup and view all the answers

According to Handy (1976), which type of psychological contract emphasizes a relationship based on high trust and commitment?

Cooperative Signup and view all the answers

In the equation P=f(AMO), what does 'O' stand for?

Opportunity Signup and view all the answers

What is Motivation understood as?

The individual's choice to perform a task and the effort put into it Signup and view all the answers

What is Responsible Autonomy associated with in the management of people at work?

High trust, high commitment relationships Signup and view all the answers

What is Coercive in Handy's (1976) types of psychological contracts related to?

Strict rules enforcement Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the psychological contract between an employee and an organization?

To define the unwritten reciprocal expectations between the employee and the organization Signup and view all the answers

Which movement introduced the idea of the 'self-actualizing person' as an alternative to scientific management?

Neo-Human Relations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an element of the employment relationship as described in the text?

Organizational Culture Signup and view all the answers

Which perspective views organizations as being made up of various interest groups?

Pluralism Signup and view all the answers

What is the main principle of scientific management as described in the text?

Establishing a clear division of tasks and responsibilities between management and workers Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with the 'HARD' employment practices described in the text?

High pay Signup and view all the answers