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PSY 718 M1

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In TWA Theory, the predictive model focuses on how the fit between the individuals and their environments is attained and maintained.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

A counselor used the predictive model of TWA and identified with the client which variables explain why the client is currently dissatisfied with her work. This is a correct application of the predictive model.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

The client felt that her work has not offered the flexibility and autonomy she had from her previous job. This state of misfit is described in the TWA theory as the ________.

a)

satisfactoriness

b)

correspondence

c)

discorrespondence

d)

satisfaction

4.

The employer found that Jane, despite being an exceptional rank-and-file, was not able to meet the expectations of the position of a supervisor. In TWA, this may be referred to as the extent of _____.

a)

satisfaction

b)

satisfactoriness

c)

correspondence

d)

discorrespondence

5.

According to the TWA, which of the following predicts work satisfaction?

a)

The adequacy of the salary

b)

The quality of work environment

c)

The fit between person and job

d)

The personal attributes of the employee

6.

According to TWA, the employers evaluation of the satisfactoriness of the work performance does not influence the employee's sense of satisfaction.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

According to the TWA, a person may still perform satisfactorily in his/her job even if he is dissatisfied with what he/she is doing.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

According to TWA, if a person is dissatisfied with her work, the best possible solution is to change the characteristics of the job or the work environment.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

All of the following are part of the six core values of TWA, EXCEPT:

a)

achievement

b)

autonomy

c)

altruism

d)

appreciation

10.

The boss describes Janet as a person who is quick to make decisions and is rarely caught surprised or paralyzed by sudden work situations. Janet can be described as _____.

a)

high in celerity

b)

high in pace

c)

high in endurance

d)

high in rhythm

11.

Josh is the project speed junky. He accomplishes tasks with high energy so much that he often misses some small important details. Josh can be described as _____.

a)

high in celerity

b)

high in pace

c)

high in rhythm

d)

high in endurance

12.

Jean complains a lot. Every time there are new policies or changes that may disrupt her work pattern, she is quick to point this out in social media. We may describe Jean as _____.

a)

high in celerity

b)

low in endurance

c)

high in endurance

d)

low in pace

13.

Despite having a small pay and a stressful environment, Jake remained with the organization for 5 years because, as the boss says about him, "his tolerance for frustration is very high". Jake can be described as _____.

a)

high in flexibility

b)

high in active adjustment

c)

high in reactive adjustment

d)

high in endurance

14.

Jelly keeps surprising her employer. Despite the many changes in the organization, she was able to adapt herself. From digitalization, automation, telework - Jelly all but merely adapted to this. She can be described as _____.

a)

high in flexibility

b)

high in active adjustment

c)

high in reactive adjustment

d)

high in endurance

15.

In the world of digital media, the industry has transformed very rapidly because of social and technological adjustments. As the CEO, Jared was quick to create processes and systems that would change the organization with the external pressures. He can be described as _____.

a)

high in flexibility

b)

high in active adjustment

c)

high in reactive adjustment

d)

high in perseverance

16.

Jess, despite trying to adapt herself and make some adaptations in her work, still felt high discorrespondence beyond her range of adjustment. In the predictive model of TWA, we could say that Jess will _____

a)

endure

b)

gain tenure

c)

quit

d)

be satisfied