Personality Tests Are Used by Many Companies to Predict Accidents

question 33

Multiple Choice

Personality tests are used by many companies to predict accidents, absenteeism, turnover and a variety of other issues that the textbook calls ________________ work behaviors.

• A) negative
• B) neurotic
• C) counterproductive
• D) costly

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Definitions:

Organizational Commitment

The psychological attachment or loyalty an employee feels toward their organization, often reflecting in their willingness to put in effort on behalf of the organization.

Leader-member Exchange Theory

A leadership theory that focuses on the quality of the relationship between leaders and followers, emphasizing that differing types of relationships within a team can affect its dynamics and productivity.

In-group Members

Individuals who belong to and identify with a particular group, often perceiving themselves as distinct or superior to out-group members.

Organizational Commitment

The psychological attachment and loyalty an employee feels towards their organization, often reflected in their willingness to remain with the organization and go above and beyond in their job roles.