D576 HLTH 4370
Industrial & Organizational Psychology
FA Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Multiple Choice
Question : Which of the following theories focuses on the
relationship between individuals’ perceptions of fairness and their
motivation?
a) Goal-Setting Theory
b) Equity Theory
c) Self-Determination Theory
d) Two-Factor Theory
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, ANS : b) Equity Theory
Rationale : Equity Theory, developed by Adams, emphasizes
how individuals assess fairness in their work environment and
how perceived inequity influences motivation.
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2. Fill-in-the-Blank
Question : The concept of __________ involves systematically
designing jobs to enhance employee satisfaction and performance
by incorporating elements such as skill variety and task
significance.
ANS : Job enrichment
Rationale : Job enrichment is a method to enhance job
satisfaction by making tasks more meaningful and challenging.
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3. True/False
Question : The Hawthorne studies demonstrated that employee
productivity improves solely due to changes in physical work
conditions.
ANS : False
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, Rationale : The Hawthorne studies revealed that employee
productivity improved due to the psychological effects of being
observed, a phenomenon known as the Hawthorne Effect.
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4. Multiple Response
Question : Which factors are commonly associated with
effective team performance in organizations?
a) Clear goals
b) Role ambiguity
c) Effective communication
d) Trust among team members
ANSs : a) Clear goals, c) Effective communication, d) Trust
among team members
Rationale : Effective teams benefit from clear objectives, open
communication, and mutual trust, while role ambiguity can hinder
team performance.
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, 5. Multiple Choice
Question : What is the primary focus of transformational
leadership?
a) Enforcing policies and procedures
b) Motivating and inspiring followers to achieve their full
potential
c) Delegating routine tasks to subordinates
d) Monitoring performance through transactional methods
ANS : b) Motivating and inspiring followers to achieve their
full potential
Rationale : Transformational leaders inspire employees to
exceed expectations by fostering vision, creativity, and personal
growth.
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6. Fill-in-the-Blank
Question : __________ validity refers to the extent to which a
selection test predicts future job performance.
ANS : Predictive
©2025
Industrial & Organizational Psychology
FA Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Multiple Choice
Question : Which of the following theories focuses on the
relationship between individuals’ perceptions of fairness and their
motivation?
a) Goal-Setting Theory
b) Equity Theory
c) Self-Determination Theory
d) Two-Factor Theory
©2025
, ANS : b) Equity Theory
Rationale : Equity Theory, developed by Adams, emphasizes
how individuals assess fairness in their work environment and
how perceived inequity influences motivation.
---
2. Fill-in-the-Blank
Question : The concept of __________ involves systematically
designing jobs to enhance employee satisfaction and performance
by incorporating elements such as skill variety and task
significance.
ANS : Job enrichment
Rationale : Job enrichment is a method to enhance job
satisfaction by making tasks more meaningful and challenging.
---
3. True/False
Question : The Hawthorne studies demonstrated that employee
productivity improves solely due to changes in physical work
conditions.
ANS : False
©2025
, Rationale : The Hawthorne studies revealed that employee
productivity improved due to the psychological effects of being
observed, a phenomenon known as the Hawthorne Effect.
---
4. Multiple Response
Question : Which factors are commonly associated with
effective team performance in organizations?
a) Clear goals
b) Role ambiguity
c) Effective communication
d) Trust among team members
ANSs : a) Clear goals, c) Effective communication, d) Trust
among team members
Rationale : Effective teams benefit from clear objectives, open
communication, and mutual trust, while role ambiguity can hinder
team performance.
---
©2025
, 5. Multiple Choice
Question : What is the primary focus of transformational
leadership?
a) Enforcing policies and procedures
b) Motivating and inspiring followers to achieve their full
potential
c) Delegating routine tasks to subordinates
d) Monitoring performance through transactional methods
ANS : b) Motivating and inspiring followers to achieve their
full potential
Rationale : Transformational leaders inspire employees to
exceed expectations by fostering vision, creativity, and personal
growth.
---
6. Fill-in-the-Blank
Question : __________ validity refers to the extent to which a
selection test predicts future job performance.
ANS : Predictive
©2025
