Ob Ch. 4 Part 2

Front 1

The extent to which an unequal distribution of power is accepted by society member

Back 1

Power distance, it's one of the 5 basics dimensions along which work-related values differed across cultures

Front 2

The extent to which people are uncomfortable with uncertain and ambiguous situations

Back 2

Uncertainty avoidance

Front 3

Individualistics societies stress indépendance, individual initiative, and privacy. Collective cultures favour interdependence and loyalty to family or clan

Back 3

Individualism vs collectivism (it's one of the 5 basics dimensions along which work-related values differed across cultures )

Front 4

'' I love my work, but I dislike my boss'' represent what king of aspect in job satisfaction?

Back 4

Facet satisfaction

Front 5

'' On the whole' I really like my job, although a couple of aspects could stand some improvement'' represent what king of aspect in job satisfaction?

Back 5

Overall satisfaction

Front 6

What determines job satisfaction?

Back 6

Discrepency , fairness ( distributive, procedural and interactional fairness) , disposition, mood and emotions..

Front 7

1. My job is interfering with my family life
2. I in research for an other job
3. I dislike anything that hurts my family
4. I dislike my job

In this sequence of ideas from a same person, which one is a behaviour, a belief, a value and an attitude?

Back 7

1. belief
2. behaviour
3. value
4. attitude

Front 8

What are some of the conditions under which a person attitudes might not predict his or her work behaviour?

Back 8

You may dislike your job ( attitude) but not necessarily engage in action that will demonstrate it! ( behaviour)

Front 9

What's the difference between procedural and interacting fairness? Give an example of each.

Back 9

procedural fairness = when you see the process that determine you work outcomes. Ex: Nurses are dissatisfied with the system because they cut your hours without letting them know why they change hospital policies.

interactional fairness = ave received respectful info about some outcomes, you are not aware of the process of the reason of this outcome.Ex: you are dissatisfied with your boss because he didn't let you know the change in hours .. ? not sure of the answer at all!!