Question 1

Which of the following best defines the value hedonism?

Accepted Answer

A) It refers to the practice of living in accordance with established norms. 
B) It refers to the act of pursuing self-gratification and pleasure. 
C) It pertains to the value of choosing autonomy over dependence. 
D) It pertains to the act of preserving the welfare of others. 
A) It refers to the practice of living in accordance with established norms. 
B) It refers to the act of pursuing self-gratification and pleasure. 
C) It pertains to the value of choosing autonomy over dependence. 
D) It pertains to the act of preserving the welfare of others.

Question 2

Which of the following is true of the McGregor's Theory Y of the human nature of workers?

Accepted Answer

A) It reflects the "classical" approach to management. 
B) Under this theory,workers are seen as sets of hired "hands." 
C) Under this theory,managers are not merely seen as "brains" of an organization. 
D) It is based on the assumption that workers prefer to be directed rather than shouldering responsibility. 
A) It reflects the "classical" approach to management. 
B) Under this theory,workers are seen as sets of hired "hands." 
C) Under this theory,managers are not merely seen as "brains" of an organization. 
D) It is based on the assumption that workers prefer to be directed rather than shouldering responsibility.

Question 3

Which of the following is a sustainable application of the Big Five personality trait of conscientiousness?

Accepted Answer

A) agreeing with the management on all terms 
B) helping others beyond what is required 
C) manipulating others to seek individual accomplishments 
D) adapting to change and profitable innovation 
A) agreeing with the management on all terms 
B) helping others beyond what is required 
C) manipulating others to seek individual accomplishments 
D) adapting to change and profitable innovation

Question 4

_____ refers to a person's belief that he or she will be able to complete a task successfully.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ refers to a person's belief that...

Question 5

_____ refers to an individual's self-evaluation of worth.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ refers to an individual's self-evaluation of...

Question 6

_____ typically looks beyond individuals' surface characteristics to discover what internal attributes might connect to needs within an organization.

Accepted Answer

Sustainabl

Question 7

With regard to beliefs about the human nature of workers,which of the following is true of Theory X managers?

Accepted Answer

A) They are inherently lazy. 
B) They avoid working hard unless forced to do so. 
C) They design structures and systems that will ensure people work hard. 
D) They adopt a relatively humanistic approach to management practice. 
A) They are inherently lazy. 
B) They avoid working hard unless forced to do so. 
C) They design structures and systems that will ensure people work hard. 
D) They adopt a relatively humanistic approach to management practice.

Question 8

Which of the following best defines locus of control?

Accepted Answer

A) It refers to an individual's consistent belief about the sources of success and failure. 
B) It refers to an individual's self-introspection of his abilities. 
C) It refers to an individual's inherent bias toward people with specific personality traits. 
D) It refers to an individual's motivational levels irrespective of the existing circumstances. 
A) It refers to an individual's consistent belief about the sources of success and failure. 
B) It refers to an individual's self-introspection of his abilities. 
C) It refers to an individual's inherent bias toward people with specific personality traits. 
D) It refers to an individual's motivational levels irrespective of the existing circumstances.

Question 9

Rex is an achievement-oriented individual.His firm always uses him during time crunches,as he is one of the most dependable members of his team.He sets goals that lead him to demonstrate high levels of performance.In this scenario,which of the following Big Five personality traits does Rex exhibit?

Accepted Answer

A) Extraversion 
B) Neuroticism 
C) Hedonism 
D) Conscientiousness 
A) Extraversion 
B) Neuroticism 
C) Hedonism 
D) Conscientiousness

Question 10

Which of the following corresponds to a conventional application of the Big Five personality trait of extraversion?

Accepted Answer

A) agreeing with top-down rules of management 
B) distancing oneself from group work 
C) being assertive and initiating action 
D) being inconsiderate in working with a diversity of people 
A) agreeing with top-down rules of management 
B) distancing oneself from group work 
C) being assertive and initiating action 
D) being inconsiderate in working with a diversity of people

Question 11

_____ states that managers assume people are inherently lazy,dislike work,and will avoid working hard unless forced to do so.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ states that managers assume people are...

Question 12

Which of the following is more likely to be pursued by an individual who values openness to change?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

According to Milton Rokeach's classification of values,which of the following values relates to desirable ends?

Accepted Answer

A) Rhetoric values 
B) Instrumental values 
C) Aesthetic values 
D) Terminal values 
A) Rhetoric values 
B) Instrumental values 
C) Aesthetic values 
D) Terminal values

Question 14

Vivian undertakes a core self-evaluation that assesses her personality traits effectively.Her results indicate high levels of generalized self-efficacy.This indicates that Vivian is more likely to:

Accepted Answer

A) exert less effort in completing a task 
B) persist in the face of difficulties 
C) set unrealistic goals 
D) manipulate others' behaviours instead of adapting to circumstances 
A) exert less effort in completing a task 
B) persist in the face of difficulties 
C) set unrealistic goals 
D) manipulate others' behaviours instead of adapting to circumstances

Which of the following best defines the value hedonism?

Which of the following is true of the McGregor's Theory Y of the human nature of workers?

Which of the following is a sustainable application of the Big Five personality trait of conscientiousness?

_____ refers to a person's belief that he or she will be able to complete a task successfully.

_____ refers to an individual's self-evaluation of worth.

_____ typically looks beyond individuals' surface characteristics to discover what internal attributes might connect to needs within an organization.

With regard to beliefs about the human nature of workers,which of the following is true of Theory X managers?

Which of the following best defines locus of control?

Rex is an achievement-oriented individual.His firm always uses him during time crunches,as he is one of the most dependable members of his team.He sets goals that lead him to demonstrate high levels of performance.In this scenario,which of the following Big Five personality traits does Rex exhibit?

Which of the following corresponds to a conventional application of the Big Five personality trait of extraversion?

_____ states that managers assume people are inherently lazy,dislike work,and will avoid working hard unless forced to do so.

Which of the following is more likely to be pursued by an individual who values openness to change?

According to Milton Rokeach's classification of values,which of the following values relates to desirable ends?

Vivian undertakes a core self-evaluation that assesses her personality traits effectively.Her results indicate high levels of generalized self-efficacy.This indicates that Vivian is more likely to:

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

Which of the following best defines the value hedonism?

Which of the following is true of the McGregor's Theory Y of the human nature of workers?

Which of the following is a sustainable application of the Big Five personality trait of conscientiousness?

_____ refers to a person's belief that he or she will be able to complete a task successfully.

_____ refers to an individual's self-evaluation of worth.

_____ typically looks beyond individuals' surface characteristics to discover what internal attributes might connect to needs within an organization.

With regard to beliefs about the human nature of workers,which of the following is true of Theory X managers?

Which of the following best defines locus of control?

Rex is an achievement-oriented individual.His firm always uses him during time crunches,as he is one of the most dependable members of his team.He sets goals that lead him to demonstrate high levels of performance.In this scenario,which of the following Big Five personality traits does Rex exhibit?

Which of the following corresponds to a conventional application of the Big Five personality trait of extraversion?

_____ states that managers assume people are inherently lazy,dislike work,and will avoid working hard unless forced to do so.

Which of the following is more likely to be pursued by an individual who values openness to change?

According to Milton Rokeach's classification of values,which of the following values relates to desirable ends?

Vivian undertakes a core self-evaluation that assesses her personality traits effectively.Her results indicate high levels of generalized self-efficacy.This indicates that Vivian is more likely to:

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

Filters