The Idea of Perceived Organizational Support Is That If Treated

question 77

Multiple Choice

The idea of perceived organizational support is that if treated well, employees are motivated by:

• A) The norm of reciprocity
• B) Cognitive dissonance
• C) Met expectations
• D) The psychological contract
• E) Dispositional factors

Comprehend the role of social information-processing and its premises in the job design process.

Understand the implications of ergonomics and the biological approach in designing jobs for health and efficiency.

Differentiate between various geographical and cultural approaches to job design, including American, German, and Japanese models.

Analyze the effects of job design approaches on employee satisfaction, involvement, and organizational outcomes.

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Definitions:

Referential Influence

The impact that the opinion of others has on an individual's choice or behavior, typically within a social context.

Informational Influence

The effect that the knowledge, opinions, or behaviors of others can have on one’s own responses, often leading to conformity due to the desire to be correct.

Expert Power

Expert Power is the ability to influence others' attitudes or behaviors based on the perception of one's knowledge, expertise, or experience in a specific area.

Information Power

The influence or control over others that is gained through access to or possession of information.