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What is the primary focus of ethics as defined in the content?
What is the primary focus of ethics as defined in the content?
Which term refers to the degree to which people prioritize individual rights over group membership?
Which term refers to the degree to which people prioritize individual rights over group membership?
In Hofstede's framework, what does a high rating on power distance indicate?
In Hofstede's framework, what does a high rating on power distance indicate?
What describes a culture with high uncertainty avoidance?
What describes a culture with high uncertainty avoidance?
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Which of the following is NOT an instrumental value in achieving terminal values?
Which of the following is NOT an instrumental value in achieving terminal values?
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What characterizes a masculine culture according to Hofstede's framework?
What characterizes a masculine culture according to Hofstede's framework?
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Which aspect represents collective values in Hofstede’s framework?
Which aspect represents collective values in Hofstede’s framework?
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Which value would most likely be associated with a country low in masculinity?
Which value would most likely be associated with a country low in masculinity?
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Which factor significantly influences a perceiver's interpretation of a target?
Which factor significantly influences a perceiver's interpretation of a target?
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What does the fundamental attribution error refer to?
What does the fundamental attribution error refer to?
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Which personality model includes five basic dimensions?
Which personality model includes five basic dimensions?
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What is selective perception?
What is selective perception?
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What is the primary focus of attribution theory?
What is the primary focus of attribution theory?
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Which personality type is associated with the acronym ENTP according to the MBTI?
Which personality type is associated with the acronym ENTP according to the MBTI?
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What does cognitive reappraisal entail in emotional regulation?
What does cognitive reappraisal entail in emotional regulation?
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What does emotional intelligence encompass?
What does emotional intelligence encompass?
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In the context of attribution theory, what does consensus refer to?
In the context of attribution theory, what does consensus refer to?
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What is the self-serving bias?
What is the self-serving bias?
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Which of the following best describes moral emotions?
Which of the following best describes moral emotions?
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How is personality primarily measured in an organizational context?
How is personality primarily measured in an organizational context?
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What does the halo effect indicate?
What does the halo effect indicate?
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How do strong workplace relationships affect employee turnover?
How do strong workplace relationships affect employee turnover?
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What is the primary focus of organizational behavior (OB)?
What is the primary focus of organizational behavior (OB)?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the disciplines that contributes to the OB field?
Which of the following is NOT one of the disciplines that contributes to the OB field?
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What does the contingency approach in OB emphasize?
What does the contingency approach in OB emphasize?
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What does evidence-based management involve?
What does evidence-based management involve?
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Which of the following is a focus area of social psychology in the context of OB?
Which of the following is a focus area of social psychology in the context of OB?
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Which aspect does anthropology study that contributes to OB?
Which aspect does anthropology study that contributes to OB?
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What is a key outcome of implementing systematic study in OB?
What is a key outcome of implementing systematic study in OB?
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Which of the following describes the term 'organization' in OB?
Which of the following describes the term 'organization' in OB?
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Which psychological factor is particularly studied to improve work performance?
Which psychological factor is particularly studied to improve work performance?
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Which outcome is associated with positive interpersonal skills in the workplace?
Which outcome is associated with positive interpersonal skills in the workplace?
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How does organizational culture relate to OB?
How does organizational culture relate to OB?
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What aspect of OB does sociology examine?
What aspect of OB does sociology examine?
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Which of the following is a potential benefit of focusing on interpersonal skills in an organization?
Which of the following is a potential benefit of focusing on interpersonal skills in an organization?
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What does deep-level diversity primarily focus on?
What does deep-level diversity primarily focus on?
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Which of the following is a key aspect of Cultural Intelligence (CQ)?
Which of the following is a key aspect of Cultural Intelligence (CQ)?
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How does McGregor's Theory Y depict individuals in the workplace?
How does McGregor's Theory Y depict individuals in the workplace?
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What is an intrinsic motivator according to the content?
What is an intrinsic motivator according to the content?
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What is 'expectancy' in the context of expectancy theory?
What is 'expectancy' in the context of expectancy theory?
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Which method is NOT a way to increase self-efficacy?
Which method is NOT a way to increase self-efficacy?
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According to reinforcement theory, behavior is influenced primarily by:
According to reinforcement theory, behavior is influenced primarily by:
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What does Equity Theory focus on in the workplace?
What does Equity Theory focus on in the workplace?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding cognitive evaluation theory?
Which of the following statements is true regarding cognitive evaluation theory?
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Which form of reinforcement provides desired behavior every time it is exhibited?
Which form of reinforcement provides desired behavior every time it is exhibited?
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What does the need for affiliation emphasize?
What does the need for affiliation emphasize?
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What is vicarious modeling in the context of increasing self-efficacy?
What is vicarious modeling in the context of increasing self-efficacy?
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Which of the following is a likely result of cognitive evaluation theory?
Which of the following is a likely result of cognitive evaluation theory?
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What aspect of reinforcement schedules makes variable reinforcement distinct?
What aspect of reinforcement schedules makes variable reinforcement distinct?
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What is job engagement primarily concerned with?
What is job engagement primarily concerned with?
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Which of the following best describes a piece-rate pay plan?
Which of the following best describes a piece-rate pay plan?
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Which of the following factors is NOT a part of the Job Characteristics Model?
Which of the following factors is NOT a part of the Job Characteristics Model?
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How should rewards be perceived according to the principles of equity?
How should rewards be perceived according to the principles of equity?
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Which type of incentive plan bases employee compensation on performance appraisal ratings?
Which type of incentive plan bases employee compensation on performance appraisal ratings?
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What is the primary purpose of allowing employees to participate in decision-making?
What is the primary purpose of allowing employees to participate in decision-making?
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What does a flexible benefits plan allow employees to do?
What does a flexible benefits plan allow employees to do?
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Which option is an example of an organizational-based incentive?
Which option is an example of an organizational-based incentive?
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Which characteristic of a job measures the degree to which an employee has freedom and discretion in their work?
Which characteristic of a job measures the degree to which an employee has freedom and discretion in their work?
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What role does feedback play in job design?
What role does feedback play in job design?
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What is the focus of job redesign according to the Job Characteristics Model?
What is the focus of job redesign according to the Job Characteristics Model?
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What is a significant component of total compensation that is more vulnerable to cuts?
What is a significant component of total compensation that is more vulnerable to cuts?
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Which of the following describes the principle behind a profit-sharing plan?
Which of the following describes the principle behind a profit-sharing plan?
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Study Notes
Workplace Diversity
- Deep-level Diversity refers to differences in values, personality, and work preferences that become increasingly important in determining similarity as people get to know each other better.
- Cultural intelligence (CQ) is the ability to understand someone's unfamiliar and ambiguous gestures in the same way as would people from that person's culture.
- Cultural code-switching is the ability to modify behavior in specific situations to accommodate varying cultural norms.
Motivation
- Motivation accounts for an individual's intensity, direction, and persistence of effort towards reaching a goal.
- McGregor's Theory X assumes people dislike work and avoid it, while Theory Y suggests people are intrinsically motivated and exercise self-direction and self-control.
- Intrinsic motivators stem from a person's internal desire to do something due to interest, enjoyment, and satisfaction.
Needs Theories
- Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: Individuals are motivated by a hierarchy of needs, starting with basic physiological needs and progressing towards self-actualization.
- Alderfer's ERG Theory: Individuals are motivated by three categories of needs: Existence, Relatedness, and Growth.
- Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory: Job satisfaction and dissatisfaction are influenced by different factors. Hygiene factors prevent dissatisfaction, but do not motivate, while motivators lead to satisfaction.
- McClelland's Theory of Needs: Individuals are motivated by three needs: Achievement, Affiliation, and Power.
Relationship of Various Needs Theories
- Some theories overlap and complement each other.
- For example, Maslow's need for esteem may align with McClelland's need for achievement.
- Alderfer's theory provides a more simplified approach compared to Maslow's model with its three overarching categories.
Summary of Motivation Theories
- Expectancy Theory: Effort will lead to good performance, which will result in organizational rewards that meet personal goals.
- Goal-Setting Theory: Setting specific, challenging, and achievable goals can increase motivation and performance.
- Reinforcement Theory: Behavior is a function of its consequences. Behaviorism argues that behavior follows stimuli in a relatively unthinking manner.
- Equity Theory: Individuals compare their job inputs and outcomes with those of others, and respond to eliminate any perceived inequity.
- Cognitive Evaluation Theory: Offering extrinsic rewards for intrinsically rewarding work can decrease overall motivation.
Reinforcement Theory
- Schedules of Reinforcement:
- Continuous reinforcement reinforces desired behavior each time it is demonstrated.
- Intermittent reinforcement reinforces desired behavior often enough to make it worth repeating, but not every time.
- Fixed vs. Variable: Reinforcements can be fixed, meaning they occur at predictable intervals, or variable, meaning they occur at unpredictable intervals.
Social Cognitive Theory
- Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory: Individuals learn by observing the behavior of others and through self-regulation processes.
- Self-efficacy: Belief in one's capabilities to perform a specific task.
- Four Ways to Increase Self-Efficacy:
- Enactive mastery: Gaining relevant experience with the task.
- Vicarious modeling: Observing someone else successfully completing the task.
- Verbal persuasion: Being convinced by others that you have the skills for success.
- Arousal: Energizing yourself to perform better.
Job Design
- Job Design: Organizing job elements to influence employee effort.
- Job Characteristics Model:
- Skill Variety: The degree to which the job requires a variety of different activities.
- Task Identity: The degree to which the job requires completion of a whole and identifiable piece of work.
- Task Significance: The degree to which the job has an impact on the lives or work of others.
- Autonomy: The degree to which the job provides freedom, independence, and discretion in scheduling work and determining procedures.
- Feedback: The degree to which carrying out work activities provides direct and clear information about performance.
Motivating by Job Redesign
- Job Rotation: Moving employees from one task to another.
- Job Enrichment: Increasing the responsibility and autonomy of a job.
- Job Enlargement: Adding more tasks to a job at the same level of responsibility.
Rewarding Individuals with Variable-Pay Programs
- Variable-pay programs are based on individual or organizational performance measures.
- Individual-based incentives:
- Piece-rate pay: Employees are paid a fixed sum for each unit of production completed.
- Merit-based pay: Rewards are based on performance appraisal ratings.
- Bonuses: Significant compensation component for certain jobs.
- Organizational-based incentives:
- Profit-sharing plan: Compensation is distributed based on company profitability.
- Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP): Employees acquire company stock as part of benefits.
Flexible Benefits
- Flexible benefits allow employees to tailor benefits packages to their individual needs.
- Aligns with expectancy theory by linking organizational rewards to personal goals.
Motivating for Whom?
- Job engagement refers to an employee's investment of physical, cognitive, and emotional energies into job performance.
- Managers should recognize individual differences in needs and align goals, involvement, and rewards accordingly.
- Provide specific, challenging goals and feedback.
- Involve employees in decisions that affect them.
- Ensure that rewards are linked to desired performance.
- Check for equity in the rewards system.
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Test your understanding of deep-level diversity, cultural intelligence, and motivation theories such as McGregor's Theory X and Y. Additionally, delve into Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and explore different intrinsic and extrinsic motivators. This quiz will help you grasp essential concepts related to workplace dynamics and motivation.
