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37.Equity theory an especially helpful tool for evaluating _____ justice.
a.distributive : 1303017
37.Equity theory is an especially helpful tool for evaluating _____ justice.
a.distributive (page 177, moderate)
b.procedural
c.retributive
d.ethical
38.In evaluating fairness or equity, _____ cultures view personal characteristics such as age, gender, and family background as relevant inputs.
a.egalitarian
b.ascriptive (page 177, moderate)
c.individualistic
d.achievement-oriented
39.Under which norm for allocating rewards should each employee receive outcomes according to his/her wants or requirements?
a.equality
b.equity
c.need (page 177, easy)
d.stress-value
40.Collectivist cultures tend to prefer that rewards be allocated according to the _____ norm.
a.equality (page 177, moderate)
b.equity
c.need
d.stress-value
41._____ justice, an aspect of procedural justice, refers to the virtually universal expectation across cultures that people should be treated with respect and dignity.
a.Structural
b.Relational
c.Compensatory
d.Interactional (page 178, moderate)
42.Retributive justice in _____ societies is more likely to be lenient.
a.collectivist (page 179, moderate)
b.high power distance
c.high uncertainty avoidance
d.individualistic
43.Although people in all or most cultures respond positively to voice, lack of voice is most likely to cause dissatisfaction and low commitment where _____.
a.uncertainty avoidance is higher
b.masculinity is lower
c.power distance is lower (page 179, difficult)
d.individualism is lower
44.For men and women, the source of work-family conflict tends to be opposite, in that _____.
a.men feel that work duties interfere with family obligations (page 180, difficult)
b.women feel that work duties interfere with family obligations
c.men believe that work and family do not create conflicts, but women believe they do
d.women believe that work and family do not create conflicts, but men believe they do
45.The _____ model tries to explain the connection between work and family by suggesting that dissatisfaction at work tends to carry over and cause problems at home.
a.compensatory
b.spillover (page 180, moderate)
c.facilitation
d.interactional
46.Which of the following is primarily a source of facilitation for work-family interaction?
a.time demands
b.expectations
c.job insecurity
d.opportunity to make decisions at work (pages 180-181, easy)
47.Research indicates that optimal mental health results from _____.
a.high facilitation with low work-family conflict (page 181, easy)
b.high facilitation with high work-family conflict
c.low facilitation with high work-family conflict
d.low facilitation with low work-family conflict
48.The two cultural dimensions that have the strongest influence on work-family interface are _____.
a.masculinity and femininity
b.masculinity and individualism (page 182, moderate)
c.individualism and power distance
d.power distance and uncertainty avoidance
49.In an individualistic society such as the US, people view overwork as _____, while in a collectivist country such as China, people view overwork as _____.
a.fun; exciting
b.exciting; fun
c.selfish; a sacrifice (page 183, moderate)
d.a sacrifice; a religious duty
50.One useful organizational response to reduce stress over the work-family interface is to _____.
a.simplify decision-making by applying a single set of benefits to everyone
b.develop a positive work environment where supervisors and peers are supportive (page 183, moderate)
c.offer more rewards for those who work more overtime
d.arrange more social gatherings where employees meet with customers
51.Flexible work practices and schedules, such as telecommuting, are especially well suited in cultures where _____.
a.power distance and uncertainty avoidance are both high
b.uncertainty avoidance and masculinity are both high
c.uncertainty avoidance and power distance are both low (page 183, difficult)
d.masculinity and individualism are both low
52.A study of the “100 Best Firms for Working Mothers” showed that helping employees deal with work and family issues _____.
a.resulted in significantly higher turnover than the average of other firms
b.caused such rapid increases in payroll expenses that firms were forced to cancel most of the programs within a year
c.was associated with significantly higher increases in the firm’s stock return (page 184, difficult)
d.made the female employees more satisfied, but made the men less satisfied, and had virtually no effect on company performance
