D576 HLTH 4370
Industrial & Organizational
Psychology
OA READINESS EXAM
Q&S
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,1. Which of the following theories is most associated with
understanding employee motivation through the valuation of
worker expectations and outcomes?
A) Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
B) Expectancy Theory
C) Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory
D) Self-Determination Theory
Answer: B) Expectancy Theory
Rationale: Expectancy Theory emphasizes the role of
expectations in motivating behavior, assuming that
individuals will choose behaviors they believe will lead to
desired outcomes.
2. In the context of team dynamics, which model describes
the stages of forming, storming, norming, performing, and
adjourning?
A) Tuckman's Model
B) Belbin's Team Roles
C) The Big Five Model
D) Hackman’s Model
Answer: A) Tuckman's Model
Rationale: Tuckman's Model is a widely recognized
framework that outlines the stages of team development.
3. Which of the following is an example of an assessment
center method often used for managerial selection?
A) Self-Report Inventory
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, B) 360-Degree Feedback
C) In-Basket Exercise
D) Job Descriptive Index
Answer: C) In-Basket Exercise
Rationale: In-Basket Exercises are simulations used in
assessment centers to evaluate candidates’ decision-
making skills in a managerial context.
4. What is the major focus of "Job characteristics theory"?
A) External motivational factors
B) The alignment of values and culture
C) Psychological states that influence work outcomes
D) Power dynamics in organizational settings
Answer: C) Psychological states that influence work
outcomes
Rationale: Job Characteristics Theory, proposed by
Hackman and Oldham, emphasizes how specific job
features impact three psychological states, leading to
various work outcomes.
5. Which level of analysis is not usually considered in
Industrial and Organizational Psychology when evaluating
organizational behavior?
A) Individual
B) Group
C) Organizational
D) Industry-level
Answer: D) Industry-level
©2024/2025
Industrial & Organizational
Psychology
OA READINESS EXAM
Q&S
©2024/2025
,1. Which of the following theories is most associated with
understanding employee motivation through the valuation of
worker expectations and outcomes?
A) Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
B) Expectancy Theory
C) Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory
D) Self-Determination Theory
Answer: B) Expectancy Theory
Rationale: Expectancy Theory emphasizes the role of
expectations in motivating behavior, assuming that
individuals will choose behaviors they believe will lead to
desired outcomes.
2. In the context of team dynamics, which model describes
the stages of forming, storming, norming, performing, and
adjourning?
A) Tuckman's Model
B) Belbin's Team Roles
C) The Big Five Model
D) Hackman’s Model
Answer: A) Tuckman's Model
Rationale: Tuckman's Model is a widely recognized
framework that outlines the stages of team development.
3. Which of the following is an example of an assessment
center method often used for managerial selection?
A) Self-Report Inventory
©2024/2025
, B) 360-Degree Feedback
C) In-Basket Exercise
D) Job Descriptive Index
Answer: C) In-Basket Exercise
Rationale: In-Basket Exercises are simulations used in
assessment centers to evaluate candidates’ decision-
making skills in a managerial context.
4. What is the major focus of "Job characteristics theory"?
A) External motivational factors
B) The alignment of values and culture
C) Psychological states that influence work outcomes
D) Power dynamics in organizational settings
Answer: C) Psychological states that influence work
outcomes
Rationale: Job Characteristics Theory, proposed by
Hackman and Oldham, emphasizes how specific job
features impact three psychological states, leading to
various work outcomes.
5. Which level of analysis is not usually considered in
Industrial and Organizational Psychology when evaluating
organizational behavior?
A) Individual
B) Group
C) Organizational
D) Industry-level
Answer: D) Industry-level
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