Question : 11.              Which of the following an incorrect match of Holland’s : 1265029

11.              Which of the following is an incorrect match of Holland’s personality types and occupations?

a.artistic…………………music teacher

b.realistic………………..pro baseball player

c.social……………………social worker

d.enterprising……………insurance agent

12.              An assumption that drives Holland’s theory is that people choose occupations:

a.based on economic reasons

b.based on vocational inventory instruments

c.based on what they perceive their strengths have been

d.based on matches with their own personality

13.              Which of the following organizational choice and entry conflicts is most favorable to the individual seeking a job?

a.individual’s attempt to attract the firm and the individual’s choice of firm

b.individual’s choice of firm and organization’s selection of individuals

c.individual’s organizational choice and the firm’s efforts to attract individuals

d.organization’s efforts to attract individuals and organizational selection of individuals

14.              According to the expectancy view of organizational choice, individuals choose organizations:

a.that maximize positive outcomes and avoid negative outcomes

b.based on satisficing

c.that they perceive treat employees in an equitable manner

d.that satisfy their basic needs

15.              Entry into organizations is complicated by a variety of conflicts. Which of the following is not considered a conflict important to organizational entry?

a.the conflict between the organization’s effort to attract candidates and the individual’s choice of an organization

b.the conflict between the individual’s attempt to attract several organizations and the organization’s need to select the best candidate

c.the conflict between the individual’s desire for several job offers and the need to make a good choice

d.the conflict between the individual, the organization, and the individual’s closest social group with respect to expectations regarding job type, career opportunities, and monetary rewards

16.              A way of avoiding inherent conflicts between the individual and organization regarding job choice is:

a.conflict resolution

b.reality counseling

c.use of a mediator

d.realistic job preview

17.              Giving potential employees a realistic picture of the job they are applying for means:

a.providing prospective candidates with results of a job satisfaction survey

b.providing value clarification services in order to insure there is a culture/personality fit

c.giving both positive and negative information regarding the organization

d.providing the candidate with the strengths of the organization with respect to its position in the industry and its strategic capabilities

18.              RJPs result in all of the following except:

a.a more effective match

b.higher organizational commitment

c.higher job information

d.unrealistic expectations

19.              The best way to stay employed is to:

a.choose a major that will be in high demand well into the future

b.utilize the first six months of the socialization process to become thoroughly familiar with the organizations culture

c.identify future stars within the organization and attempt to develop a positive relationship with them

d.see yourself as being in business for yourself, even if you work for someone else

20.              The best attitude toward change in the new work environment is:

a.to develop change management skills

b.to think of organizational change not as a disruption to your work, but instead as the central focus of your work

c.to become a transformational leader

d.to appreciate that there are different models of change for different types of change