HRM3704 Assignment 01 for Semester 1 2021
1. The work arrangement in which employees perform their regular work at a site other than the
ordinary workplace, supported by technological conventions is called:
1 Telecommuting
2 Compressed workweeks
3 Autonomy
4 Task interdependence
Telecommuting, also called remote working, future of work, telework, teleworking, working from
home, mobile work, remote job, work from anywhere, and flexible workplace, is a work arrangement
in which employees do not commute or travel to a central place of work, such as an office building,
warehouse, or store.
2. The new psychological contract advocates that___________________________.
1 the worker is personally responsible for finding ways to add value to the organisation
2 job security cannot be guaranteed
3 the worker will be employed as long as he /she adds value to the organisation
4 All the above.
3. Transformational leadership encompasses the following, except:
1 charisma
2 individual consideration
3 performance
4 intellectual stimulation
Transformational leadership is a theory of leadership where a leader works with teams to identify
needed change, creating a vision to guide the change through inspiration, and executing the change in
tandem with committed members of a group; it is an integral part of the Full Range Leadership
Model.
4. Intellectual stimulation, as a component of transformational leadership, entails ____________
1 being able to articulate a clear vision as a leader
2 encouraging employees to develop exchanges with management
3 encouraging followers to be creative in solving problems
4 the provision of support to followers
Intellectual stimulation is defined as having a leader who encourages innovation and creativity, as well
as critical thinking and problem-solving. Intellectual stimulation involves arousing followers' thoughts
and imagination, as well as stimulating their ability to identify and solve problems creatively.
5. Transactional leadership is characterised by
1 contingent reward leadership
2 management by exception leadership
3 behavioural-based leadership
4 1 and 2
1. The work arrangement in which employees perform their regular work at a site other than the
ordinary workplace, supported by technological conventions is called:
1 Telecommuting
2 Compressed workweeks
3 Autonomy
4 Task interdependence
Telecommuting, also called remote working, future of work, telework, teleworking, working from
home, mobile work, remote job, work from anywhere, and flexible workplace, is a work arrangement
in which employees do not commute or travel to a central place of work, such as an office building,
warehouse, or store.
2. The new psychological contract advocates that___________________________.
1 the worker is personally responsible for finding ways to add value to the organisation
2 job security cannot be guaranteed
3 the worker will be employed as long as he /she adds value to the organisation
4 All the above.
3. Transformational leadership encompasses the following, except:
1 charisma
2 individual consideration
3 performance
4 intellectual stimulation
Transformational leadership is a theory of leadership where a leader works with teams to identify
needed change, creating a vision to guide the change through inspiration, and executing the change in
tandem with committed members of a group; it is an integral part of the Full Range Leadership
Model.
4. Intellectual stimulation, as a component of transformational leadership, entails ____________
1 being able to articulate a clear vision as a leader
2 encouraging employees to develop exchanges with management
3 encouraging followers to be creative in solving problems
4 the provision of support to followers
Intellectual stimulation is defined as having a leader who encourages innovation and creativity, as well
as critical thinking and problem-solving. Intellectual stimulation involves arousing followers' thoughts
and imagination, as well as stimulating their ability to identify and solve problems creatively.
5. Transactional leadership is characterised by
1 contingent reward leadership
2 management by exception leadership
3 behavioural-based leadership
4 1 and 2
