Q1 목적 다음 글의 목적으로 가장 적절한 것은?

• ① to explain the negative effects of exclusion
• ② to suggest ways to improve employee performance
• ③ to describe how to join new groups
• ④ to urge action against organizational social exclusion
• ⑤ to encourage employees to leave their jobs

정답 ④

해설 글의 마지막 문장인 'Precautions need to be taken regarding organizational exclusion'에서 알 수 있듯이, 조직 내 소외 문제에 대한 예방 조치의 필요성을 촉구하는 것이 글의 목적이므로 'to urge action against organizational social exclusion'이 정답이다.

Q5 제목 다음 글의 제목으로 가장 적절한 것은?

• ① The Hidden Costs of Organizational Social Exclusion
• ② How Positive Social Behaviors Help Belongingness Thrive
• ③ Why Employees Should Improve Their Social Skills
• ④ The Growing Problem of Workplace Communication Styles
• ⑤ A Guide to Building Better Office Relationships

정답 ①

해설 'The Hidden Costs of Organizational Social Exclusion'은 조직 내 배제 현상을 간과해서는 안 되며, 그것이 직원의 성과와 조직 전체에 미치는 부정적인 영향을 해결해야 한다는 글의 핵심 내용을 포괄적으로 담고 있다.

Q8 빈칸문장-객관식 다음 빈칸에 들어갈 말로 가장 적절한 것을 고르시오.

• ① Social activities outside of work hours can significantly enhance the bond between team members.
• ② Effective communication strategies are essential for leaders to manage diverse teams in modern corporate environments.
• ③ When excluded individuals grow away from communication and social activities, their contribution to the organization they are in may decrease.
• ④ Organizational psychologists must prioritize employee feedback to improve overall workplace culture and morale.
• ⑤ Employees often seek external opportunities when they feel that their professional growth is stagnant.

정답 ③

해설 앞 문장에서 개인이 집단에 적응하지 못할 때 발생하는 소외를 언급하고, 뒷 문장에서 이 상황이 방치될 경우의 악순환을 다루고 있으므로, 소외된 개인이 사회적 활동을 멀리하게 되어 조직 기여도가 낮아진다는 중간 과정이 논리적으로 가장 적절함.

Q10 순서배열 주어진 글 다음에 이어질 글의 순서로 가장 적절한 것을 고르시오.

[주어진 글]
Exclusion is a state that is ignored by organizational psychologists.

(A) However, individuals may be faced with more exclusion when they cannot adapt to a group. When excluded individuals grow away from communication and social activities, their contribution to the organization they are in may decrease.

(B) When this situation is not avoided, exclusion increases even more and strongly affects the performance of the employee in a negative way. Precautions need to be taken regarding organizational exclusion, which is very important for business.

(C) Therefore, it is possible that precautions regarding organizational exclusion are not taken. Individuals react to organizational exclusion by trying to strengthen their basic needs, which are threatened. Positive social behaviors develop belonging and self-respect. The likelihood that individuals who try to adapt to positive social behaviors will experience organizational exclusion decreases.

• ① (A) - (B) - (C)
• ② (A) - (C) - (B)
• ③ (B) - (C) - (A)
• ④ (C) - (A) - (B)
• ⑤ (C) - (B) - (A)

정답 ④

해설 정답 순서: (C) → (A) → (B)

Q11 요약문빈칸 다음 글을 아래와 같이 요약하고자 한다. 빈칸에 들어갈 알맞은 어휘를 주어진 철자로 시작하여 각 한 단어로 답안을 작성하시오.

Organizational (a)e____________ is a critical issue that often remains overlooked by psychologists, potentially harming employee (b)p____________. When individuals feel excluded, they may struggle to integrate, leading to reduced social engagement and diminished contributions to their workplace. To mitigate these negative impacts, (c)o____________ must implement proactive measures to foster belonging and self-respect. By encouraging positive social behaviors, companies can effectively decrease the likelihood of exclusion and ensure that employees remain productive and fully (d)i____________ within their professional environments.

정답
(a) exclusion [배척, 제외] - Organizational exclusion is a critical issue that often remains overlooked by psychologists, potentially harming employee performance.
(b) performance [공연] - Organizational exclusion is a critical issue that often remains overlooked by psychologists, potentially harming employee performance.
(c) organizations [기구] - To mitigate these negative impacts, organizations must implement proactive measures to foster belonging and self-respect.
(d) integrated [통합된; 일체형의] - By encouraging positive social behaviors, companies can effectively decrease the likelihood of exclusion and ensure that employees remain productive and fully integrated within their professional environments.