Question 1

The relationship between strong core self-evaluations and positive work behaviour is stronger when individuals:

Accepted Answer

A) are sensitive to the concerns of others 
B) are entirely focused on themselves 
C) focus on evaluations of self as apart from a group 
D) prefer to be directed by others rather than assuming individual responsibility 
A) are sensitive to the concerns of others 
B) are entirely focused on themselves 
C) focus on evaluations of self as apart from a group 
D) prefer to be directed by others rather than assuming individual responsibility A

Question 2

Explain the importance of values in the context of organizational behaviour.

Accepted Answer

Values are particularly important in influencing which organization a person chooses to work for and whether he or she intends to stay in that organization.Also known as a value fit,it means individuals tend to be attracted to and feel comfortable in organizations that have the same values.Perceptions of value fit also come into play as recruiters make decisions about who they think might be a good fit for their organizations.People's values can also have a significant impact on the organizations they create and the way those organizations evolve as they grow.

Question 3

Which of the following is true of individuals with an external locus of control?

Accepted Answer

A) They are more likely to be self-starters. 
B) They exhibit a personal responsibility to improve. 
C) They are more likely to demonstrate determination. 
D) They attribute life outcomes to forces beyond their command. 
A) They are more likely to be self-starters. 
B) They exhibit a personal responsibility to improve. 
C) They are more likely to demonstrate determination. 
D) They attribute life outcomes to forces beyond their command. D

Question 4

Among the Big Five personality traits,which of the following is typically associated with an individual being good-natured and trustful?

Accepted Answer

A) Conscientiousness 
B) Emotional stability 
C) Agreeableness 
D) Extraversion 
A) Conscientiousness 
B) Emotional stability 
C) Agreeableness 
D) Extraversion

Question 5

Fred is a manager who believes in living in accordance with established norms and expectations set by his organization.He is a motivated individual who does not believe in pursuing self-gratification or exerting control for the sake of status.Based on these characteristics,which of the following values does Fred have?

Accepted Answer

A) Power 
B) Self-direction 
C) Hedonism 
D) Conformity 
A) Power 
B) Self-direction 
C) Hedonism 
D) Conformity

Question 6

_____ abilities refer to the characteristics of an individual's intellect and its functioning.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ abilities refer to the characteristics of...

Question 7

Which of the following two values are similar to each other and hence along the same value continuum?

Accepted Answer

A) Conformity and Hedonism 
B) Achievement and Benevolence 
C) Stimulation and Tradition 
D) Conformity and Benevolence 
A) Conformity and Hedonism 
B) Achievement and Benevolence 
C) Stimulation and Tradition 
D) Conformity and Benevolence

Question 8

Which of the following is true of abilities?

Accepted Answer

A) They tend to be similar to skills and can be learned. 
B) They are usually acquired and are less inherent in nature. 
C) They are usually unstable traits that become evident later in life. 
D) They tend to be significant predictors of important life outcomes. 
A) They tend to be similar to skills and can be learned. 
B) They are usually acquired and are less inherent in nature. 
C) They are usually unstable traits that become evident later in life. 
D) They tend to be significant predictors of important life outcomes.

Question 9

In terms of values and beliefs,which of the following is true of sustainable organizational behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A) It suggests that members of an organization are motivated only to contribute to the material output of the organization rather than its spiritual nature. 
B) It is less likely to favour positive beliefs about human nature in the future. 
C) It is likely to embrace the potential for change in other members of an organization. 
D) It supports McGregor's Theory X of human nature of workers. 
A) It suggests that members of an organization are motivated only to contribute to the material output of the organization rather than its spiritual nature. 
B) It is less likely to favour positive beliefs about human nature in the future. 
C) It is likely to embrace the potential for change in other members of an organization. 
D) It supports McGregor's Theory X of human nature of workers.

Question 10

Which of the following values works toward maintaining a status quo?

Accepted Answer

A) Self-direction 
B) Security 
C) Hedonism 
D) Achievement 
A) Self-direction 
B) Security 
C) Hedonism 
D) Achievement

Question 11

According to conventional organizational behaviour,which of the following is true of abilities and personality traits?

Accepted Answer

A) They are poor indicators of individual job productivity. 
B) They are less likely to predict an individual's behaviour. 
C) They can be useful only in addressing larger and broader organizational needs rather than individual goals. 
D) They can be helpful in explaining performance in individual jobs. 
A) They are poor indicators of individual job productivity. 
B) They are less likely to predict an individual's behaviour. 
C) They can be useful only in addressing larger and broader organizational needs rather than individual goals. 
D) They can be helpful in explaining performance in individual jobs.

Question 12

_____ is an example of cognitive ability.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is an example of cognitive ability....

Question 13

_____ refers to an assessment of a group's abilities and likelihood of succeeding.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ refers to an assessment of a...

Question 14

Which of the following is more likely to be pursued by an individual who values conserving the status quo in an organization?

Accepted Answer

A) Conformity 
B) Stimulation 
C) Self-direction 
D) Self-enhancement 
A) Conformity 
B) Stimulation 
C) Self-direction 
D) Self-enhancement

Question 15

Describe the importance of Douglas McGregor's theories of human nature in the work of evolutionary psychology and other research fields.

Accepted Answer

Douglas McGregor's ideas and subsequent

Question 16

Which of the following best defines organizational citizenship behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A) It refers to exhibiting behaviours of nationalism in the workplace that result in the formation of affinity groups. 
B) It refers to work behaviour that goes beyond job expectations to help others or aid the organization. 
C) It refers to the modifying organizational rules and norms to fit one's beliefs and expectations. 
D) It refers to a form of workplace deviance that seeks to correct perceived injustices. 
A) It refers to exhibiting behaviours of nationalism in the workplace that result in the formation of affinity groups. 
B) It refers to work behaviour that goes beyond job expectations to help others or aid the organization. 
C) It refers to the modifying organizational rules and norms to fit one's beliefs and expectations. 
D) It refers to a form of workplace deviance that seeks to correct perceived injustices.

Question 17

Which of the following values refers to seeking new and challenging experiences?

Accepted Answer

A) Conformity 
B) Tradition 
C) Stimulation 
D) Benevolence 
A) Conformity 
B) Tradition 
C) Stimulation 
D) Benevolence

Question 18

Identify the correct statement about higher cognitive abilities.

Accepted Answer

A) They are more visible than physical abilities. 
B) They are linked to lower counterproductive behaviours. 
C) They are weak predictors of job performance. 
D) They are generally less important than physical abilities in organizations. 
A) They are more visible than physical abilities. 
B) They are linked to lower counterproductive behaviours. 
C) They are weak predictors of job performance. 
D) They are generally less important than physical abilities in organizations.

Question 19

_____ refers to the unique and relatively stable pattern of behaviours,thoughts,and emotions shown by individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) Personality 
B) Attribution 
C) Behaviourism 
D) Ability 
A) Personality 
B) Attribution 
C) Behaviourism 
D) Ability

Question 20

_____ are a set of personal tenets that guide a person's actions in evaluating and adapting to his or her world.

Accepted Answer

A) Abilities 
B) Skills 
C) Assets 
D) Values 
A) Abilities 
B) Skills 
C) Assets 
D) Values

The relationship between strong core self-evaluations and positive work behaviour is stronger when individuals:

Explain the importance of values in the context of organizational behaviour.

Which of the following is true of individuals with an external locus of control?

Among the Big Five personality traits,which of the following is typically associated with an individual being good-natured and trustful?

_____ abilities refer to the characteristics of an individual's intellect and its functioning.

Which of the following two values are similar to each other and hence along the same value continuum?

Which of the following is true of abilities?

In terms of values and beliefs,which of the following is true of sustainable organizational behaviour?

Which of the following values works toward maintaining a status quo?

According to conventional organizational behaviour,which of the following is true of abilities and personality traits?

_____ is an example of cognitive ability.

_____ refers to an assessment of a group's abilities and likelihood of succeeding.

Which of the following is more likely to be pursued by an individual who values conserving the status quo in an organization?

Describe the importance of Douglas McGregor's theories of human nature in the work of evolutionary psychology and other research fields.

Which of the following best defines organizational citizenship behaviour?

Which of the following values refers to seeking new and challenging experiences?

Identify the correct statement about higher cognitive abilities.

_____ refers to the unique and relatively stable pattern of behaviours,thoughts,and emotions shown by individuals.

_____ are a set of personal tenets that guide a person's actions in evaluating and adapting to his or her world.

Organizational Behavior

Managing Demographic and Cultural Diversity

Individual Attitudes and Behaviors

Theories of Motivation

Designing a Motivating Work Environment

Managing Stress and Emotions

Communication

Managing Groups and Teams

Conflict and Negotiations

Making Decisions

Leading People Within Organizations

Power and Politics

Organizational Structure and Change

Organizational Culture

Understanding Organizational Culture

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Exam 3: Understanding People at Work: Individual Differences and Perception

The relationship between strong core self-evaluations and positive work behaviour is stronger when individuals:

Explain the importance of values in the context of organizational behaviour.

Which of the following is true of individuals with an external locus of control?

Among the Big Five personality traits,which of the following is typically associated with an individual being good-natured and trustful?

_____ abilities refer to the characteristics of an individual's intellect and its functioning.

Which of the following two values are similar to each other and hence along the same value continuum?

Which of the following is true of abilities?

In terms of values and beliefs,which of the following is true of sustainable organizational behaviour?

Which of the following values works toward maintaining a status quo?

According to conventional organizational behaviour,which of the following is true of abilities and personality traits?

_____ is an example of cognitive ability.

_____ refers to an assessment of a group's abilities and likelihood of succeeding.

Which of the following is more likely to be pursued by an individual who values conserving the status quo in an organization?

Describe the importance of Douglas McGregor's theories of human nature in the work of evolutionary psychology and other research fields.

Which of the following best defines organizational citizenship behaviour?

Which of the following values refers to seeking new and challenging experiences?

Identify the correct statement about higher cognitive abilities.

_____ refers to the unique and relatively stable pattern of behaviours,thoughts,and emotions shown by individuals.

_____ are a set of personal tenets that guide a person's actions in evaluating and adapting to his or her world.

Organizational Behavior

Managing Demographic and Cultural Diversity

Individual Attitudes and Behaviors

Theories of Motivation

Designing a Motivating Work Environment

Managing Stress and Emotions

Communication

Managing Groups and Teams

Conflict and Negotiations

Making Decisions

Leading People Within Organizations

Power and Politics

Organizational Structure and Change

Organizational Culture

Understanding Organizational Culture

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