HRM & OB 1: Part 2/2

The ________ is a theory stating that the strength of a tendency to act in a certain way depends on the strength of an expectation that the act will be followed by a given outcome and on the attractiveness of that outcome to the individual

The ________ is a theory stating that individuals compare their job inputs and outcomes with those of others and then respond to eliminate any inequities

Based on the equity theory, employees who perceive inequity will make one of six choices

The job characteristics model (JCM) describes jobs in terms of five core job dimensions

Motivating potential score (MPS) is a predictive index that sug-gests the motivating potential in a job. It can be calculated with the following formula:

High-level responsibilities are added to the job to increase a sense of purpose, direction, meaning, and intrinsic motivation.

Constructing jobs so employees see the positive difference they can make in the lives of others directly through their work (make jobs more prosocially motivating).

a plan to encourage specific employee behaviors by formally appreciating specific employee contributions. The contribution can range from a spontaneous and private thank-you to widely publicized formal programs. ("praise is free)"

What are the Contingency Theories?

The ________ focuses on the followers. It says that successful leadership depends on selecting the right leadership style contingent on the followers’ readiness, the extent to which followers are willing and able to accomplish a specific task.

The ________ is a theory stating that it is the leader’s job to assist followers in attaining their goals and to provide the necessary direction and/or support to ensure that their goals are compatible with the overall objectives of the group of organization

The ________ is a leadership theory that provides a set of rules to determine the form and amount of participative decision making in different situations

Contemporary theories of leadership are:

________ argues that, because of time pressures, leaders establish a special relationship with a small group of their followers. These individuals make up the ingroup – they are trusted, get a disproportionate amount of the leader’s attention, and are more likely to receive special privileges. Other followers fall into the outgroup

________ is a leadership theory stating that followers make attributions of heroic or extraordinary leadership abilities when they observe certain behaviors in others, and then give these leaders power

A good manager needs all of the following skills to become well-rounded and effective:

Managers engage in four managerial activities:

__________ complements systematic study by basing managerial decisions on the best available scientific evidence.

What is the current use of "Big Data"?

OB is an applied behavioral science built on contributions from four behavioral disciplines:

________ seeks to measure, explain, and sometimes change the behavior of humans and other animals.

________ blends concepts form both psychology and sociology to focus on people's influence on one another.

________ studies people in relation to their social environment or culture.

________ is the study of societies to learn about human beings and their activities.

Situational factors or variables that moderate the relationship between two or more variables.

What are key variables (outcomes) of a typical OB model?

Employability Skill: The following skills are important for managers or people that plan to start an own business:

________ are evaluative statements (favorable or unfavorable) about objects, people, or events. They reflect how we feel about something.

Basically, attitudes have three components: