Chapter 6 Practice Test: Socialization, Role Development, and Technology
Practice test on socialization phases, information seeking, LMX, cultural fit, and technology in Chapter 6.
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1 When does anticipatory socialization begin?
- After the first performance review
- Before an employee even interviews with an organization
- After an employee resigns
- Only after formal orientation
The slides define anticipatory socialization as beginning even before the interview.
2 What happens during organizational encounter socialization?
- Employees prepare retirement paperwork
- The employee begins a new position
- Managers conduct exit interviews
- Applicants complete college coursework
The slides state that organizational encounter socialization occurs when the employee begins a new position.
3 Asking questions is described as one of the quickest and most effective ways for new employees to become socialized.
- True
- False
The slides directly make this point in the discussion of information seeking.
4 According to the slides, who shares responsibility for learning during socialization?
- Only the employer
- Only the employee
- Both the employer and the employee
- Only the supervisor
The slides say the responsibility of learning lies with both the employer and the employee.
5 What does Leader-Member Exchange Theory suggest about leadership?
- Leadership is fixed at hiring
- Leadership is mainly about rules and punishments
- Leadership is a relationship of exchange that develops over time
- Leadership only matters in nonprofit organizations
The slides define LMX as a relationship of exchange that develops over time.
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