Question 1

The term 'attitude' usually refers to the affective component.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Violence is an example of workplace misbehaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The first dimension of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, which measures your degree of extraversion or introversion, concerns your ________.

Accepted Answer

A) style of decision making 
B) preference for decision making 
C) preference for gathering data 
D) social interaction 
E) internal or external orientation 
A) style of decision making 
B) preference for decision making 
C) preference for gathering data 
D) social interaction 
E) internal or external orientation D

Question 4

Perception is a process by which individuals give meaning to their environment by organising and interpreting their sensory impressions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Turnover is failure to report to work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A biologist would be a good occupational match for what personality type?

Accepted Answer

A) realistic 
B) investigative 
C) artistic 
D) social 
E) enterprising 
A) realistic 
B) investigative 
C) artistic 
D) social 
E) enterprising

Question 7

In attribution theory, if only six out of 20 managers completed their subordinate performance appraisals on time, we would probably attribute manager non-completion to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) an external source 
B) an internal source 
C) other managers 
D) one manager 
E) a personality flaw 
A) an external source 
B) an internal source 
C) other managers 
D) one manager 
E) a personality flaw

Question 8

Shaping behaviour is a managerial tool to guide individual learning in gradual steps.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Deviance is one of the drawbacks of Organisational Citizenship Behaviour (OCB).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Usually, the term attitude refers only to the ________ component.

Accepted Answer

A) judgmental 
B) behavioural 
C) cognitive 
D) emotive 
E) affective 
A) judgmental 
B) behavioural 
C) cognitive 
D) emotive 
E) affective

Question 11

According to Holland's Typology, enterprising types tend to be self-confident, ambitious, energetic and domineering.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The degree to which someone is calm, enthusiastic and secure (positive)or tense, nervous, depressed and insecure (negative)is described as which of the following Big Five personality traits?

Accepted Answer

A) extraversion 
B) openness to experience 
C) conscientiousness 
D) agreeableness 
E) emotional stability 
A) extraversion 
B) openness to experience 
C) conscientiousness 
D) agreeableness 
E) emotional stability

Question 13

In a short essay, describe what organisational behaviour is and what its goals are.

Accepted Answer

Organisational behaviour (OB)is concerne

Question 14

Which of the following is true about people with high self-esteem?

Accepted Answer

A) They are susceptible to external influence. 
B) They have low expectations for success but are happy with themselves. 
C) They take fewer risks than others. 
D) They choose more unconventional jobs. 
E) They change jobs more often. 
A) They are susceptible to external influence. 
B) They have low expectations for success but are happy with themselves. 
C) They take fewer risks than others. 
D) They choose more unconventional jobs. 
E) They change jobs more often.

Question 15

According to the textbook, a(n)________ locus of control is one in which people believe that they control their own destiny.

Accepted Answer

A) superficial 
B) internal 
C) imaginary 
D) external 
E) diagonal 
A) superficial 
B) internal 
C) imaginary 
D) external 
E) diagonal

Question 16

Attribution is a process by which individuals organise and interpret their sensory impressions in order to give meaning to their environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Issues including appearance, technology and management style may cause conflicts and resentment for ________.

Accepted Answer

A) baby boomers 
B) Gen X workers 
C) Gen Y workers 
D) guest workers 
E) centurions 
A) baby boomers 
B) Gen X workers 
C) Gen Y workers 
D) guest workers 
E) centurions

Question 18

In a short essay, explain the special attributes of the generation Y (Gen Y)workforce and why managers may need to provide particular attention to these attributes.

Accepted Answer

There is no consensus about the exact ti

Question 19

The Big Five Model of personality includes all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) emotional stability 
B) social interaction 
C) agreeableness 
D) extroversion 
E) conscientiousness 
A) emotional stability 
B) social interaction 
C) agreeableness 
D) extroversion 
E) conscientiousness

Question 20

Which of the following is associated with the study of individuals?

Accepted Answer

A) perception 
B) roles 
C) team building 
D) norms 
E) conflict 
A) perception 
B) roles 
C) team building 
D) norms 
E) conflict

The term 'attitude' usually refers to the affective component.

Violence is an example of workplace misbehaviour.

The first dimension of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, which measures your degree of extraversion or introversion, concerns your ________.

Perception is a process by which individuals give meaning to their environment by organising and interpreting their sensory impressions.

Turnover is failure to report to work.

A biologist would be a good occupational match for what personality type?

In attribution theory, if only six out of 20 managers completed their subordinate performance appraisals on time, we would probably attribute manager non-completion to which of the following?

Shaping behaviour is a managerial tool to guide individual learning in gradual steps.

Deviance is one of the drawbacks of Organisational Citizenship Behaviour (OCB).

Usually, the term attitude refers only to the ________ component.

According to Holland's Typology, enterprising types tend to be self-confident, ambitious, energetic and domineering.

The degree to which someone is calm, enthusiastic and secure (positive)or tense, nervous, depressed and insecure (negative)is described as which of the following Big Five personality traits?

In a short essay, describe what organisational behaviour is and what its goals are.

Which of the following is true about people with high self-esteem?

According to the textbook, a(n)________ locus of control is one in which people believe that they control their own destiny.

Attribution is a process by which individuals organise and interpret their sensory impressions in order to give meaning to their environment.

Issues including appearance, technology and management style may cause conflicts and resentment for ________.

In a short essay, explain the special attributes of the generation Y (Gen Y)workforce and why managers may need to provide particular attention to these attributes.

The Big Five Model of personality includes all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Which of the following is associated with the study of individuals?

Introduction to Organisations and Management

Management Yesterday and Today

Environment and Organisational Culture: the Constraints

Managing in a Global Environment

Social Responsibility and Managerial Ethics

Managers As Decision Makers

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Planning

Strategic Management

Managerial Controls

Managing Operations

Organisational Structure and Design

Managing Teams

Managing Human Resources

Managers and Communication

Motivating Employees

Managers As Leaders

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Exam 15: Understanding Individual Behaviour

The term 'attitude' usually refers to the affective component.

Violence is an example of workplace misbehaviour.

The first dimension of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, which measures your degree of extraversion or introversion, concerns your ________.

Perception is a process by which individuals give meaning to their environment by organising and interpreting their sensory impressions.

Turnover is failure to report to work.

A biologist would be a good occupational match for what personality type?

In attribution theory, if only six out of 20 managers completed their subordinate performance appraisals on time, we would probably attribute manager non-completion to which of the following?

Shaping behaviour is a managerial tool to guide individual learning in gradual steps.

Deviance is one of the drawbacks of Organisational Citizenship Behaviour (OCB).

Usually, the term attitude refers only to the ________ component.

According to Holland's Typology, enterprising types tend to be self-confident, ambitious, energetic and domineering.

The degree to which someone is calm, enthusiastic and secure (positive)or tense, nervous, depressed and insecure (negative)is described as which of the following Big Five personality traits?

In a short essay, describe what organisational behaviour is and what its goals are.

Which of the following is true about people with high self-esteem?

According to the textbook, a(n)________ locus of control is one in which people believe that they control their own destiny.

Attribution is a process by which individuals organise and interpret their sensory impressions in order to give meaning to their environment.

Issues including appearance, technology and management style may cause conflicts and resentment for ________.

In a short essay, explain the special attributes of the generation Y (Gen Y)workforce and why managers may need to provide particular attention to these attributes.

The Big Five Model of personality includes all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Which of the following is associated with the study of individuals?

Introduction to Organisations and Management

Management Yesterday and Today

Environment and Organisational Culture: the Constraints

Managing in a Global Environment

Social Responsibility and Managerial Ethics

Managers As Decision Makers

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Planning

Strategic Management

Managerial Controls

Managing Operations

Organisational Structure and Design

Managing Teams

Managing Human Resources

Managers and Communication

Motivating Employees

Managers As Leaders

Filters