Question 1

Research shows that job satisfaction is one of the strongest predictors of life satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Variety is the degree to which the job provides freedom,independence,and discretion to the individual performing the work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Job satisfaction reflects what you think and feel about your job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

According to the job characteristics theory,the psychological state that reflects the extent to which employees know how well (or how poorly) they are doing is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  responsibility for outcomes
B)  identity
C)  meaningfulness of work
D)  variety
E)  Knowledge of resultsF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 5

Job characteristics theory argues that variety,identity,significance,autonomy,and feedback,result in high levels of the three psychological states,making work tasks more satisfying.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to the job characteristics theory,the degree to which carrying out the activities required by the job provides the worker with clear information about how well he or she is performing is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  feedback
B)  significance
C)  meaningfulness of work
D)  autonomy
E)  identityF) None of the above
G) B) and D) A

Question 7

In value-percept theory,the strongest sense of dissatisfaction is created when there are _______ differences between wants and haves and when the value in question is _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  minor;irrelevant
B)  major;cultural
C)  minor;important
D)  major;important
E)  subtle;personalF) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 8

Which of the following produces the greatest satisfaction at work?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eating lunch
B)  Answering e-mail
C)  Brainstorming a new project
D)  Funny conversations with friends
E)  Informal meetingsF) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 9

Sunita is getting established in her career and starting a family.Which of the following work value categories would be more important?

Accepted Answer

A)  Altruism
B)  Pay
C)  Status
D)  Supervision
E)  Co-workersF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

Which facet of job satisfaction brings more responsibility and increased work hours?

Accepted Answer

A)  Promotion
B)  Pay
C)  Co-worker
D)  Competition
E)  CultureF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 11

Meaningfulness of work captures the degree to which employees feel that they are key drivers of the quality of the unit's work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Ahmed is at a point in his career where he feels a need to help others.Which of the following work value categories would be more important?

Accepted Answer

A)  Status
B)  Environment
C)  Co-workers
D)  Altruism
E)  SupervisionF) D) and E)
G) C) and E) D

Question 13

Tanya is experiencing:

Accepted Answer

A)  high autonomy
B)  high variety
C)  high identity
D)  high significance
E)  high conformanceF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 14

According to the job characteristics theory,if employees have high levels of ______________,more variety and autonomy should increase their satisfaction very much.

Accepted Answer

A)  knowledge and skill along with agreeableness
B)  growth need strength along with agreeableness
C)  agreeableness and extra effort
D)  growth need strength along with knowledge and skill
E)  extroversionF) B) and E)
G) All of the above D

Question 15

The degree to which the job requires completing a whole,identifiable,piece of work from beginning to end with a visible outcome refers to significance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Carmela is at a point in her career where she feels a need to find an outlet for her creative expression.Which of the following work value categories would be more important?

Accepted Answer

A)  Environment
B)  Work itself
C)  Co-workers
D)  Altruism
E)  SupervisionF) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 17

Job satisfaction is the degree to which employees feel a sense of happiness with their lives in general.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When it comes to pay satisfaction,most employees base their desired pay on:

Accepted Answer

A)  their job duties and of the pay given to comparable colleagues
B)  the pay given to comparable colleagues and of the pay given to top managers
C)  needs but not wants
D)  wants but not needs
E)  the level of average national incomeF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 19

Satisfaction with the work itself is the single strongest driver of overall job satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Eric is a tax accountant who sets his own schedule with his clients.Eric is experiencing:

Accepted Answer

A)  low autonomy
B)  low significance
C)  high autonomy
D)  high significance
E)  high acceptanceF) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Exam 5: Job Satisfaction

Research shows that job satisfaction is one of the strongest predictors of life satisfaction.

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Variety is the degree to which the job provides freedom,independence,and discretion to the individual performing the work.

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Job satisfaction reflects what you think and feel about your job.

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According to the job characteristics theory,the psychological state that reflects the extent to which employees know how well (or how poorly) they are doing is called:

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Job characteristics theory argues that variety,identity,significance,autonomy,and feedback,result in high levels of the three psychological states,making work tasks more satisfying.

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According to the job characteristics theory,the degree to which carrying out the activities required by the job provides the worker with clear information about how well he or she is performing is called:

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In value-percept theory,the strongest sense of dissatisfaction is created when there are _______ differences between wants and haves and when the value in question is _______.

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Which of the following produces the greatest satisfaction at work?

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Sunita is getting established in her career and starting a family.Which of the following work value categories would be more important?

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Which facet of job satisfaction brings more responsibility and increased work hours?

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Meaningfulness of work captures the degree to which employees feel that they are key drivers of the quality of the unit's work.

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Ahmed is at a point in his career where he feels a need to help others.Which of the following work value categories would be more important?

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Tanya is experiencing:

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According to the job characteristics theory,if employees have high levels of ______________,more variety and autonomy should increase their satisfaction very much.

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The degree to which the job requires completing a whole,identifiable,piece of work from beginning to end with a visible outcome refers to significance.

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Carmela is at a point in her career where she feels a need to find an outlet for her creative expression.Which of the following work value categories would be more important?

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Job satisfaction is the degree to which employees feel a sense of happiness with their lives in general.

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When it comes to pay satisfaction,most employees base their desired pay on:

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Satisfaction with the work itself is the single strongest driver of overall job satisfaction.

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Eric is a tax accountant who sets his own schedule with his clients.Eric is experiencing:

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