Man320F Midterm Exam Questions and
Answers
Which of the following characteristics are considered when looking at the formal
component of an organization? - Answer-culture of the organization
networks and communication flow within organization
power structure and internal politics
Emotions matter in the workplace because they: - Answer-all of the above are correct
Process theories are focused on how behavior is driven by individual's cognition and
calculations they perform when choosing to engage in a behavior. The most popular
process theories of motivation are: - Answer-expectancy, equity, reinforcement, and
goal setting theory
the following are examples of coping skills: select all that apply - Answer-time pressures
such as deadlines
asking for help or reprioritizing tasks
attempting to reframe a problem
which of the following is a direct application of goal setting theory? - Answer-
management by objectives (MBO)
the prescriptive model assumes the decision maker possesses certain information and
is aware of their preferences and constraints before beginning the decision-making
process. What other assumption does the prescriptive make? - Answer-all answers are
correct
a person's past experiences, needs, or motives, personality, values and attitudes may
influence the law of effect - Answer-false
Halo effects are particularly important in the performance appraisal process because
they can influence a manager's evaluations of subordinates' work performance. -
Answer-true
which of the following is false regarding impression management in social networks? -
Answer-you should choose a username so that your future employers cannot find you
online
rather than assuming that there is one "best" or universal way to manage people in
organizations, which approach do researchers use to try to identify how different
situations can be best understood and handled - Answer-contingency
Answers
Which of the following characteristics are considered when looking at the formal
component of an organization? - Answer-culture of the organization
networks and communication flow within organization
power structure and internal politics
Emotions matter in the workplace because they: - Answer-all of the above are correct
Process theories are focused on how behavior is driven by individual's cognition and
calculations they perform when choosing to engage in a behavior. The most popular
process theories of motivation are: - Answer-expectancy, equity, reinforcement, and
goal setting theory
the following are examples of coping skills: select all that apply - Answer-time pressures
such as deadlines
asking for help or reprioritizing tasks
attempting to reframe a problem
which of the following is a direct application of goal setting theory? - Answer-
management by objectives (MBO)
the prescriptive model assumes the decision maker possesses certain information and
is aware of their preferences and constraints before beginning the decision-making
process. What other assumption does the prescriptive make? - Answer-all answers are
correct
a person's past experiences, needs, or motives, personality, values and attitudes may
influence the law of effect - Answer-false
Halo effects are particularly important in the performance appraisal process because
they can influence a manager's evaluations of subordinates' work performance. -
Answer-true
which of the following is false regarding impression management in social networks? -
Answer-you should choose a username so that your future employers cannot find you
online
rather than assuming that there is one "best" or universal way to manage people in
organizations, which approach do researchers use to try to identify how different
situations can be best understood and handled - Answer-contingency
