Question 1

A substantial body of research supports the MBTI as a valid measure of personality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Identify the five key traits in the Big Five personality model and explain each trait.

Accepted Answer

The five key traits in the Big Five pers

Question 3

An impressive body of research supports that five basic personality dimensions underlie all others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Holland's "conventional" personality is congruent with the occupation of an accountant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

is the equivalent of low individualism.

Accepted Answer

A) Collectivism 
B) Uncertainty avoidance 
C) Power distance 
D) Long- term orientation 
A) Collectivism 
B) Uncertainty avoidance 
C) Power distance 
D) Long- term orientation

Question 6

Personality:

Accepted Answer

A) is always stable. 
B) is comprised of traits that cannot be measured. 
C) looks at the aggregate whole. 
D) is a part of a person's psychological system. 
A) is always stable. 
B) is comprised of traits that cannot be measured. 
C) looks at the aggregate whole. 
D) is a part of a person's psychological system.

Question 7

When we rank an individual's values in terms of his/her intensity,we obtain that person's value system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is the Myers- Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)and how might it be used by managers?

Accepted Answer

One of the most widely used personality

Question 9

Which of the following is not a true statement about the GLOBE framework for assessing cultures?

Accepted Answer

A) The GLOBE dimensions have replaced those outlined by Hofstede. 
B) The GLOBE research identifies nine dimensions and uses data from 62 countries 
C) The survey suggests that the United States has become somewhat less individualistic over time. 
D) The GLOBE project confirms that Hofstede's five dimensions are still valid. 
A) The GLOBE dimensions have replaced those outlined by Hofstede. 
B) The GLOBE research identifies nine dimensions and uses data from 62 countries 
C) The survey suggests that the United States has become somewhat less individualistic over time. 
D) The GLOBE project confirms that Hofstede's five dimensions are still valid.

Question 10

A recent study of contemporary businesspeople who created supersuccessful firms found that all of these individuals were NTs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Discuss Holland's personality- job fit theory and its importance.

Accepted Answer

John Holland's personality- job fit theo

Question 12

Self- monitoring refers to an individual's ability to adjust his or her behaviour to external,situational factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Compare Hofstede's cultural dimensions with the GLOBE framework.

Accepted Answer

Geert Hofstede's framework analyses vari

Question 14

According to the GLOBE team,encompasses the extent to which members of a society take pride in membership in small groups.

Accepted Answer

A) individualism/collectivism 
B) human orientation 
C) in- group collectivism 
D) performance orientation 
A) individualism/collectivism 
B) human orientation 
C) in- group collectivism 
D) performance orientation

Question 15

According to Hofstede,Australia ranks the highest of all countries on the dimension power distance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

is the degree to which people like or dislike themselves.

Accepted Answer

A) Machiavellianism 
B) Authoritarianism 
C) Locus of control 
D) Self- esteem 
A) Machiavellianism 
B) Authoritarianism 
C) Locus of control 
D) Self- esteem

Question 17

Generation X are more willing than previous generations to make personal sacrifices for their employers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The "enterprising" personality from Holland's typology of personality and congruent occupations would exhibit which of the following personality characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A) self- confident,ambitious,energetic 
B) imaginative,disorderly,idealistic 
C) sociable,friendly,cooperative 
D) shy,genuine,persistent 
A) self- confident,ambitious,energetic 
B) imaginative,disorderly,idealistic 
C) sociable,friendly,cooperative 
D) shy,genuine,persistent

Question 19

The five personality factors identified in the Big Five Model appear in almost all cross- cultural studies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Those individuals whose lives have been shaped by globalisation,MTV,AIDS,and computers; and tend to be team- oriented are referred to as the:

Accepted Answer

A) Veterans. 
B) Xers. 
C) Nexters. 
D) Boomers. 
A) Veterans. 
B) Xers. 
C) Nexters. 
D) Boomers.

A substantial body of research supports the MBTI as a valid measure of personality.

Identify the five key traits in the Big Five personality model and explain each trait.

An impressive body of research supports that five basic personality dimensions underlie all others.

Holland's "conventional" personality is congruent with the occupation of an accountant.

is the equivalent of low individualism.

Personality:

When we rank an individual's values in terms of his/her intensity,we obtain that person's value system.

What is the Myers- Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)and how might it be used by managers?

Which of the following is not a true statement about the GLOBE framework for assessing cultures?

A recent study of contemporary businesspeople who created supersuccessful firms found that all of these individuals were NTs.

Discuss Holland's personality- job fit theory and its importance.

Self- monitoring refers to an individual's ability to adjust his or her behaviour to external,situational factors.

Compare Hofstede's cultural dimensions with the GLOBE framework.

According to the GLOBE team,encompasses the extent to which members of a society take pride in membership in small groups.

According to Hofstede,Australia ranks the highest of all countries on the dimension power distance.

is the degree to which people like or dislike themselves.

Generation X are more willing than previous generations to make personal sacrifices for their employers.

The "enterprising" personality from Holland's typology of personality and congruent occupations would exhibit which of the following personality characteristics?

The five personality factors identified in the Big Five Model appear in almost all cross- cultural studies.

Those individuals whose lives have been shaped by globalisation,MTV,AIDS,and computers; and tend to be team- oriented are referred to as the:

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Exam 3: Personality and Values

A substantial body of research supports the MBTI as a valid measure of personality.

Identify the five key traits in the Big Five personality model and explain each trait.

An impressive body of research supports that five basic personality dimensions underlie all others.

Holland's "conventional" personality is congruent with the occupation of an accountant.

is the equivalent of low individualism.

Personality:

When we rank an individual's values in terms of his/her intensity,we obtain that person's value system.

What is the Myers- Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)and how might it be used by managers?

Which of the following is not a true statement about the GLOBE framework for assessing cultures?

A recent study of contemporary businesspeople who created supersuccessful firms found that all of these individuals were NTs.

Discuss Holland's personality- job fit theory and its importance.

Self- monitoring refers to an individual's ability to adjust his or her behaviour to external,situational factors.

Compare Hofstede's cultural dimensions with the GLOBE framework.

According to the GLOBE team,encompasses the extent to which members of a society take pride in membership in small groups.

According to Hofstede,Australia ranks the highest of all countries on the dimension power distance.

is the degree to which people like or dislike themselves.

Generation X are more willing than previous generations to make personal sacrifices for their employers.

The "enterprising" personality from Holland's typology of personality and congruent occupations would exhibit which of the following personality characteristics?

The five personality factors identified in the Big Five Model appear in almost all cross- cultural studies.

Those individuals whose lives have been shaped by globalisation,MTV,AIDS,and computers; and tend to be team- oriented are referred to as the:

The Significance of Organisational Behaviour

Learning and Job Satisfaction

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation

Emotions and Moods

Understanding Group and Team Behaviour

Leadership

Power and Politics

Communication and Conflict

Organisational Structure

Organisational Culture

Organisational Change and Development

Filters