Joe and Pete have both been employed as electricians at Top Notch Manufacturing for two years. Joe ...

Joe and Pete have both been employed as electricians at Top Notch Manufacturing for two years. Joe belongs to a union and pays dues.
 
  Pete neither belongs to a union nor pays union dues. Which of the following most likely describes the union arrangement at Top Notch Manufacturing?
  A) closed shop
  B) agency shop
  C) open shop
  D) union shop

Question 2

Conscientiousness and openness to experience are two personality dimensions of the Big Five personality model that predict better performance in teams.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 3

Brian Grazer found, good communication makes organizations successful. Communication is powerful: no group or organization can exist without sharing meaning among its members.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 4

At Benson Enterprises, union membership is a prerequisite for employment. Which type of union security is most likely in place at Benson Enterprises?
 
  A) closed shop
  B) agency shop
  C) union shop
  D) open shop

Question 5

People who have a stressful day at work also have trouble relaxing after they get off work.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 6

At Coffman Manufacturing, all employees are required to become members of the union after 60 days of employment. Which type of union security most likely exists at Coffman Manufacturing?
 
  A) closed shop
  B) union shop
  C) agency shop
  D) open shop

Question 7

Exsell is a popular consumer goods company known for hiring the best resources and using the best technology to produce an extensive range of goods.
 
  The manufacturing units consider productivity to be the only criterion; targets are upgraded, supervised, and rewarded amply. The groups with the highest productivity in each manufacturing unit owned by Exsell are incentivized using a substantial monthly monetary reward program. Of late, there have been some rumors about the company not doing very well in the market. Many claims of defective quality, declining market share, and employee unrest have been doing the rounds. However, the CEO of Exsell recently held a conference with the organization and the media to share its expansion plans for the coming year. He ended the conference with a discussion of how the profit margin of the company had grown substantially but many employees were left in doubt. Which of the following, if true, would indicate the need for Exsell to replace gainsharing with profit sharing as a variable pay program for its employees?
  A) The company used a merit-based pay plan for decades to reward the employees who deserved recognition for good performance.
  B) The company has opened multiple product categories and is experiencing brand dilution.
  C) Executives who receive and evaluate client feedback have found a lot of quality concerns with the products dispatched in recent times.
  D) The economy is showing signs of robust growth after last year's recession and losses.
  E) The consumer goods industry has traditionally had higher barriers to entry than other industries of similar size and reach.

Question 8

The low self-monitor is more sensitive to social cues, exhibits higher levels of social conformity, and is more likely to be skilled in political behavior than the high self-monitor.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false