WGU D576 INDUSTRIAL
ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY OA
PRACTICE EXAMINATION 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Which perspective describes organization-based self-esteem?.
Answer: An employee's feeling about competence and self-worth as a
member of an organization.
◍ Which comparison about larger groups and smaller groups is correct?.
Answer: Larger groups have a greater level of innovation
◍ Which type of food helps reduce stress?.
Answer: Nonfat yogurt
◍ What is a common affirmative action strategy that involves targeting
underrepresented groups for more extensive recruitment?.
Answer: Intentional selection of minority applicants
◍ What is the difference between an ombudsman and a union steward in an
organization?.
Answer: An ombudsman is typically neutral and works for compromise,
while a union steward may face challenges due to adversarial relationships.
◍ A company has decided to use integrity testing as part of its employee
selection process. What is a drawback of this type of testing?.
Answer: Failing this test can have a negative psychological impact.
◍ Which strategy would enhance employee satisfaction while addressing the
primary challenges of remote work, according to SHRM 2021 survey?.
Answer: Set up a hybrid working model where employees work from home
part-time and from the office part-time to balance collaboration and
, flexibility.
◍ Which type of periodical is the best source of unbiased or accurate,
peer-reviewed information about a topic?.
Answer: Journal articles
◍ At a software development company, Mia, a senior developer, has been
given the opportunity to oversee the design phase of a new software module.
This responsibility involves analyzing user requirements, collaborating with
the design team, and making critical decisions about the architecture and
functionalities of the module. Which scenario illustrates knowledge
enlargement, in the context of job enrichment strategies?.
Answer: Mia is responsible for making strategic decisions about the design
and architecture of a new software module.
◍ Which component is the focus when determining internal pay equity?.
Answer: Identifying the importance of job duties
◍ How do wellness programs differ from recognition programs for reducing
absenteeism?.
Answer: Wellness programs focus on reducing illness, but recognition
programs focus on praise.
◍ Which comparison about social-oriented roles and the individual role is
correct?.
Answer: Social-oriented roles encourage coordination, but the individual
role calls attention to oneself.
◍ Which situation encourages the employee to make conscious decisions
about attending work?.
Answer: A company using PTO program records to reward attendance
bonuses to employees each quarter.
◍ What is one legal reason for terminating an employee, given that the
employment-at-will doctrine does not apply?.
Answer: An inability to perform the job
, ◍ What is one difference in the advantages of flextime as compared to
compressed workweeks?.
Answer: Flextime offers better work-life balance, but compressed
workweeks offer lower childcare expenses.
◍ A firm is seeking to hire a new graphic designer. In addition to other
methods of evaluation, the firm wants to use an instrument to ensure that
applicants have adequate spatial reasoning skills. What is the appropriate
test for this purpose?.
Answer: Perceptual ability
◍ What is the difference between an "open door" policy and the MUM effect
in organizational communication?.
Answer: An "open door" policy encourages direct communication between
employees and management, while the MUM effect refers to the reluctance
to relay bad news in serial communication.
◍ A company observed a discrepancy in performance and job satisfaction
across different teams. One team, handling complex tasks, shows a high
correlation between job satisfaction and performance. Meanwhile, another
team, dealing with less complex tasks, shows a weaker correlation.Which
scenario would enhance overall job performance across different teams,
based on affective-cognitive consistency?.
Answer: Requiring employees to commit to more complex projects and
participate in personalized engagement initiatives.
◍ An HR manager at a mid-sized tech company is facing a high turnover rate
among the experienced software engineers. Many of these employees are
leaving for higher pay or better career advancement opportunities at larger
firms. The company has limited promotion opportunities due to its flat
organizational structure and financial constraints. Which strategy can
effectively reduce the turnover among the experienced software engineers?.
Answer: Create a "Senior Engineer" designation with a significant pay
increase, recognizing experience and skills without adding supervisory
responsibilities
ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY OA
PRACTICE EXAMINATION 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ Which perspective describes organization-based self-esteem?.
Answer: An employee's feeling about competence and self-worth as a
member of an organization.
◍ Which comparison about larger groups and smaller groups is correct?.
Answer: Larger groups have a greater level of innovation
◍ Which type of food helps reduce stress?.
Answer: Nonfat yogurt
◍ What is a common affirmative action strategy that involves targeting
underrepresented groups for more extensive recruitment?.
Answer: Intentional selection of minority applicants
◍ What is the difference between an ombudsman and a union steward in an
organization?.
Answer: An ombudsman is typically neutral and works for compromise,
while a union steward may face challenges due to adversarial relationships.
◍ A company has decided to use integrity testing as part of its employee
selection process. What is a drawback of this type of testing?.
Answer: Failing this test can have a negative psychological impact.
◍ Which strategy would enhance employee satisfaction while addressing the
primary challenges of remote work, according to SHRM 2021 survey?.
Answer: Set up a hybrid working model where employees work from home
part-time and from the office part-time to balance collaboration and
, flexibility.
◍ Which type of periodical is the best source of unbiased or accurate,
peer-reviewed information about a topic?.
Answer: Journal articles
◍ At a software development company, Mia, a senior developer, has been
given the opportunity to oversee the design phase of a new software module.
This responsibility involves analyzing user requirements, collaborating with
the design team, and making critical decisions about the architecture and
functionalities of the module. Which scenario illustrates knowledge
enlargement, in the context of job enrichment strategies?.
Answer: Mia is responsible for making strategic decisions about the design
and architecture of a new software module.
◍ Which component is the focus when determining internal pay equity?.
Answer: Identifying the importance of job duties
◍ How do wellness programs differ from recognition programs for reducing
absenteeism?.
Answer: Wellness programs focus on reducing illness, but recognition
programs focus on praise.
◍ Which comparison about social-oriented roles and the individual role is
correct?.
Answer: Social-oriented roles encourage coordination, but the individual
role calls attention to oneself.
◍ Which situation encourages the employee to make conscious decisions
about attending work?.
Answer: A company using PTO program records to reward attendance
bonuses to employees each quarter.
◍ What is one legal reason for terminating an employee, given that the
employment-at-will doctrine does not apply?.
Answer: An inability to perform the job
, ◍ What is one difference in the advantages of flextime as compared to
compressed workweeks?.
Answer: Flextime offers better work-life balance, but compressed
workweeks offer lower childcare expenses.
◍ A firm is seeking to hire a new graphic designer. In addition to other
methods of evaluation, the firm wants to use an instrument to ensure that
applicants have adequate spatial reasoning skills. What is the appropriate
test for this purpose?.
Answer: Perceptual ability
◍ What is the difference between an "open door" policy and the MUM effect
in organizational communication?.
Answer: An "open door" policy encourages direct communication between
employees and management, while the MUM effect refers to the reluctance
to relay bad news in serial communication.
◍ A company observed a discrepancy in performance and job satisfaction
across different teams. One team, handling complex tasks, shows a high
correlation between job satisfaction and performance. Meanwhile, another
team, dealing with less complex tasks, shows a weaker correlation.Which
scenario would enhance overall job performance across different teams,
based on affective-cognitive consistency?.
Answer: Requiring employees to commit to more complex projects and
participate in personalized engagement initiatives.
◍ An HR manager at a mid-sized tech company is facing a high turnover rate
among the experienced software engineers. Many of these employees are
leaving for higher pay or better career advancement opportunities at larger
firms. The company has limited promotion opportunities due to its flat
organizational structure and financial constraints. Which strategy can
effectively reduce the turnover among the experienced software engineers?.
Answer: Create a "Senior Engineer" designation with a significant pay
increase, recognizing experience and skills without adding supervisory
responsibilities
