Industrial/Organizational Psychology

INDUSTRIAL/
ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

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1. The HR division must identify and eliminate practices that do not contribute to productivity and serve no useful purpose to facilitate the organization's development.

• A. Organization Detox

• B. Policy Filters

• C. Sacred Cow Hunt

• D. System Analysis

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2. According to the R.A No. 8187, or Paternity Leave Act of 1996, how many days can a father have his leave prior to the deliveries of his legitimate spouse?

• A. 1 month

• B. 3 months

• C. 7 days

• D. 14 days

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3. Wendel’s mother passed away due to a heart attack, he is wondering if he can file a leave with pay. If you are an HR staff, how many days will you grant Wendel with paid leave according to House Bill 2345, Advisory No. 7, Series of 2023?

• A. 2 days

• B. 4 days

• C. 7 days

• D. 40 days

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4. Shai, a solo mother is scheduled for her C-Section delivery on May 18, 2023, if she is going to file for her maternity leave, how many days of paid leave will she be granted with according to the newly approved law?

• A. 100 days

• B. 110 days

• C. 120 days

• D. None of the above

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5. According to the Labor Code, night differential pay is _____ percent of a person's regular pay for every hour they work between ___________________.

• A. 5% ; 6pm and 7am

• B. 5% ; 10pm and 6am

• C. 10% ; 6pm and 7am

• D. 10% ; 10pm and 6am

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6. It is a stage where a team has worked through the conflicts and tensions that arose during the previous stage and has established a clear sense of roles, goals, and expectations. For instance, the team members may have established a shared understanding of the project objectives and timeliness and agreed on specific tasks and responsibilities for each team member.

• A. Adjourning

• B. Forming

• C. Norming

• D. Storming

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7. This is the process of identifying how a job is performed, the conditions under which it is performed, and the personal requirements it takes to perform the job.

• A. Job Analysis

• B. Job Evaluation

• C. Job Needs

• D. Job Requirements

​Job analysis is the process of gathering and analyzing information about the content and the human requirements of jobs, as well as, the context in which jobs are performed.

​Job evaluation is the systematic process of determining the relative value of different jobs by comparing them to each other.

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8. An organization is undergoing a job analysis process to determine the requirements of a specific job role. What is the primary purpose of job analysis?

• A. To assess employee performance

• B. To determine the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for the job.

• C. To identify training needs

• D. To reduce employee turnover

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9. A company is hiring for a critical position that requires a high level of technical expertise. Which employee selection method is most appropriate to assess the candidate's technical skills and knowledge?

• A. Cognitive Ability Tests

• B. Reference Checks

• C. Structured Interviews

• D. Unstructured Interviews

​Cognitive ability tests assess abilities involved in thinking (e.g., reasoning, perception, memory, verbal and mathematical ability, and problem solving).

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10. Trina is waiting for her turn for an employment interview as a receptionist. She saw the previous applicant who seemed lousy, tired and does not look presentable, by how she looks, she seems to be in dismay with how her interview went. When it was Trina’s turn, she expected that she would gain favorable result from the interview because she looks more presentable than the previous applicant. Based on the terms below, why do you think Trina inferred this?

• A. Contrast Effect

• B. Halo Effect

• C. Hawthorne Effect

• D. Recency Effect

Contrast Effect is a type of bias that occurs when comparing a candidate or employee to another employee.

​This can cause some problems when it comes to the hiring process because certain candidates can seem better or worse than others solely based on who applied for the job around the same time.

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11. A manager is seeking ways to improve communication and teamwork among employees. What Neo-classical principle suggests that fostering social interactions in the workplace can lead to increased productivity?

• A. Contrast Effect

• B. Halo Effect

• C. Hawthorne Effect

• D. Recency Effect

​Hawthorne Effect is used to describe a change in the behavior of an individual that results from their awareness of being observed.

​The effect suggests that workers tend to change their behavior at work in response to the attention they receive from their supervisor.

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12. Some employees only work in their best behavior when the evaluation period is near because of the ________________, which occurs when recent behaviors overshadow past behaviors during appraisal.

• A. Contrast Effect

• B. Halo Effect

• C. Hawthorne Effect

• D. Recency Effect

​Recency effect can manifest during performance reviews.

​For instance, if an employee recently completed a high-profile project successfully, a manager might rate them more favorably than a colleague who has consistently performed well but hasn't had any standout achievements recently.

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13. Jojo is an IT programmer of GHI Company, he was given a task to present the new system they developed for automated customer transactions. However, Jojo is very nervous because he thinks that he is inferior and unworthy to stand in front of his office mates. At times, Jojo will be seen as being confident when inside his cubicle and is doing his job as a programmer, in front of his computer, Jojo thinks that he is the best programmer in their company. What does this scenario say about Jojo’s self-esteem according to Korman?

• A. Jojo’s self-esteem is chronic

• B. Jojo is inferior

• C. Jojo’s self-esteem is situational

• D. Jojo’s self-esteem is socially influenced

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14. Mara is receiving minimum wage salary from her job; she feels that it is inadequate. With this, she cannot afford things that she wants but she can still buy her necessities and pay her bills. Despite that, she remains loyal to her company since she is experiencing satisfaction due to the career growth and learning she acquires from her office mates and managers. She also finds her job meaningful. What can you infer with this scenario using Herzberg’s perspective?

• A. Mara is high on both hygiene and motivational factors.

• B. Mara is high in hygiene factor, but low in motivational factor.

• C. Mara is low on both hygiene and motivational factors.

• D. Mara is low in hygiene factor, but high in motivational factor.

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15. Lester is a manager in FGH Company, he is perceived as very motivated to achieve the goal and objectives of their department. Lester’s office wall is filled with the framed diplomas and certificates he received. Everyone in the office perceives him as a bossy manager and hates defeat. If you are to describe Lester’s characteristic as a leader based on David McClelland’s concept, you can infer that Lester is high in _________________.

• A. Need for Achievement

• B. Need for Affiliation

• C. Need for Existence

• D. Need for Power

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16. Sonny seems to have a positive relationship with his subordinates, he is showing genuine care for everyone’s wellbeing. Whenever a decision is needed for their department, he consults everyone and engages in more collaborative problem solving for them to produce a solution that will benefit everyone. He avoids conflict and promotes open communication to everyone to avoid misunderstanding that will affect the group cohesiveness. Based on David McClelland’s concept, you can infer that Sonny is high in _________________,

• A. Need for Achievement

• B. Need for Affiliation

• C. Need for Existence

• D. Need for Power

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17. Which is not a method of external recruitment?

• A. Campus Recruitment

• B. Headhunting

• C. Job Posting

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19. An organization is fostering a learning culture, encouraging employees to pursue continuous education and development. What function does this scenario align with?

• A. Human Resource Development (HRD)

• B. Human Resource Management (HRM)

• C. Both HRD and HRM.

• D. Neither HRD nor HRM.

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20. An organization is experiencing high turnover rates, and employees seem dissatisfied with the organizational structure. Which organizational theory suggests that dissatisfaction may arise from a lack of input into decision-making processes?

• A. Contingency Theory

• B. Human Relations Theory

• C. Organizational Culture Theory

• D. Systems Theory

• is primarily concerned with training employees and aligning their personal development goals with the broader goals of the organization or business

• has a broader focus on labor relations, compensation, benefits and compliance. HR managers also work on issues like diversity and inclusion