MOB - Topic 6

Which of the following best defines job satisfaction?

• The level of salary an employee receives

• The level of contentment and positive feeling a person has toward their job

• The number of tasks completed by an employee

• The degree of supervision an employee receives

Which of the following is NOT listed as a consequence of low job satisfaction?

• Poor performance

• High staff turnover

• Increased creativity

• Absenteeism

Work stress can be caused by which of the following?

• Clear job roles and good communication

• Supportive managers and fair workloads

• Heavy workloads, tight deadlines, and job insecurity

• Regular feedback and recognition

According to the Job Characteristics Model, which element refers to completing a whole piece of work from start to finish?

• Skill variety

• Autonomy

• Task significance

• Task identity

Which dimension of job satisfaction involves giving employees more responsibility and control over their work?

• Job rotation

• Job enlargement

• Job enrichment

• Job specification

What does job rotation involve?

• Adding more tasks to an existing job

• Moving employees between different tasks or departments

• Giving employees more decision-making authority

• Reducing the number of tasks in a job

Which of the following is identified as one of the strongest predictors of job satisfaction?

• High salary

• Physically demanding work

• Mentally challenging work

• Strict supervision

Personality–Job Fit refers to:

• Matching an employee's salary to their job level

• Ensuring employees work in teams that suit their personality

• How well an individual's personality traits match the requirements of a particular job

• Assigning employees to shifts based on their preferences

Goal Setting Theory was developed by:

• Peter Drucker and Abraham Maslow

• Edwin Locke and Gary Latham

• Frederick Herzberg and Douglas McGregor

• Henri Fayol and Max Weber

According to Goal Setting Theory, which of the following types of goals leads to the highest performance?

• Vague and open-ended goals

• Easy and comfortable goals

• Specific and challenging goals

• Short-term and flexible goals