Question

1)Motivation is a hypothetical construct about a person’s internal characteristics.

True

False 2) Job satisfaction is positively correlated with absenteeism. True False 3) Groups always dissolve when they get to the adjourning stage of group development. True False 4) Group productivity is at its highest in the storming stage of group development. True False 5) Group process occurs mainly in the norming stage of group development. True False

Answer 1

1). Motivation is a hypothetical construct which describes the internal or external factors that intiates, directs or persists behavior in an individual. Motivation is the driving that causes behavior, hence, is not about person's internal characteristics.

Answer. False.

2. Job satisfaction will motivate the individuals for doing their work or job in a regular manner controlling the absenteeism in the employees. Hence, job satisfaction will decrease absenteeism, thus, is negativily correlated to absenteeism.

Answer. False.

3. Adjourning stage occurs when the group has achieved its aim. Most of the group dissolves at this stage. However, some groups do exist even after the aim is achieved but still the bonds continue to weaken and are not as strong as before this stage.

Answer. True.

4. Storming stage is stage where the conflicts within the group emerge and uncertainty regarding roles and duties prevail in the group. Those groups that able to solve their conflicts are successful in carrying out their tasks successfully and achieve their aims. The groups that fails in doing so are obstructed from achieving their aims.

Answer. False.

5. Answer. False.