Lecture 18: IO Psychology part 2

Question 1

Three sources of work-family conflict

Answer 1

Time devoted to work, strain from participation in work, specific behaviours required by work.

Question 2

McGregor’s theory x and y

Answer 2

Theory x: manager assumes workers are inherently lazy, manager must have control and use punishment.
Theory y: Manager assumes workers are productive, worked find creative solutions.

Question 3

Transactional leadership

Answer 3

Focus on supervision, rewards, and punishment

Question 4

Organizational culture

Answer 4

Observable artifacts, espoused values, basic assumptions

Question 5

Quid pro quo

Answer 5

You give something you get something.