fotinueve Flashcards

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Research on satisfaction, emotions, and team processes found in OB draws heavily from studies in..

A

Social psychology.

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Many of the correlations between traits and leadership are strong in magnitude when leader effectiveness serves as the outcome.

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False.

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For complex jobs, it takes most employees anywhere from three months to a year to become an expert.

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False.

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Manuela, a writer of advertising copy, has been an overachiever throughout her career. She enjoys the intellectual stimulation she has at work. She feels her work allows her to use her creativity and artistic skills to their full potential. Which of the following work value categories is important to Manuela?

A

Work itself.

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Every year, 7 Days, a large retail chain, organizes a large annual function in which it gives an “Employee of the Year” award to a deserving employee, along with a $5,000 cash prize and an opportunity to launch the retail chain’s new product. This is an example of which of the following components of organizational culture?

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Ceremonies.

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Quality circles, which consist of individuals who normally perform core production tasks but also meet regularly to identify production-related problems and opportunities for improvement, are an example of ________ teams.

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Parallel.

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Decentralized organizational structures tend to concentrate power and authority within a
relatively tight group of individuals in the firm.

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False.

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