The Science of Psychology: An Appreciative View, 1st Edition (King)

Chapter 13: Industrial and Organizational Psychology

True or False

1
Organizational psychology is more focused on increasing cost-effectiveness than is industrial psychology.
A)True
B)False
2
The best workplaces for employees are ones that are flexible and open.
A)True
B)False
3
A job evaluation is used to provide feedback to the employee about his or her performance.
A)True
B)False
4
Industrial psychology focuses on the ways in which employees' work can be meaningful and fulfilling in their lives.
A)True
B)False
5
Factors that are related to job satisfaction are quite consistent across cultures.
A)True
B)False
6
Good leaders tend to be low in neuroticism.
A)True
B)False
7
Despite the harm caused to employees, downsizing is usually economically profitable for companies.
A)True
B)False
8
Over a third of all women's injury-related deaths on the job were the result of homicide.
A)True
B)False
9
Taking a vacation from work is good for your health.
A)True
B)False
10
It is legal to discriminate against persons with disabilities if their disability prevents them from performing nonessential job functions.
A)True
B)False
11
The hallmark of a structured interview is that each person is asked the same set of questions.
A)True
B)False
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