Chapter 6 - 9 Review Quiz

​ (a)   is the relative set of psychological attributes that distinguish one person from another.

• Personality
• Height
• Favorite color
• Background

An individual's commitment to identification with an organization and its mission is called .......................... commitment.

• National

• Professional

• Organizational

• Brand

Match the following descriptions with their corresponding 'big five' trait.

• Extraversion

• A person's level of comfort with relationships

• Openness

• The number of thing a person tries to accomplish

• Agreeableness

• The degree to which a person tends to be positive or negative in their outlook toward others

• Emotionality

• A person's ability to get along with others

• Conscientiousness

• How open or closed a person is in terms of their belief

Emotional intelligence includes social skills, self-awareness, ability to manage emotions, motivate others and show empathy?

• True

• False

A ​ ​ (a)   contract is the employee's expectations concerning his contributions to an organization and what an employee will give in return.

• psychological
• legal
• employement
• engagement

The matching of an employee's contribution, needs, and job-related behaviour to the needs of the job is called ​ (a)  

• person-job fit
• employee alignment
• skill integration
• company-match

Which of the following motivational theories claims that workers are motivated primarily by money?

• Expectancy theory

• Early behaviour theory

• Scientific management

• Classical theory

The expectancy theory claims people are motivated to work towards rewards they want and believe they have a reasonable chance of obtaining?

• True

• False

Under which theory do individuals compare theory perception of what they contribute and receive to what other's contribute and receive?

• Theory X and Y

• Hertzberg two-factor theory

• Expectancy theory

• Equity theory

Angelica a new employee, is a fitness enthusiast and likes spending time at the gym. Commuting to and from work daily will make it difficult for her to continue her gym sessions. As an HR personnel, what strategies can you use to keep her motivated?

• Goal setting theory

• Reinforcement

• Modified work schedule

• Team management