Question 1

Formal programs in which employees can publicly acknowledge, recognize, and reward their co-workers for exceptional work and performance are called

Accepted Answer

A) employee recognition programs. 
B) co-worker recognition programs. 
C) colleague recognition programs. 
D) peer recognition programs. 
E) group recognition programs. 
A) employee recognition programs. 
B) co-worker recognition programs. 
C) colleague recognition programs. 
D) peer recognition programs. 
E) group recognition programs.

Question 2

The first step of behaviour modelling training is to provide a model or models displaying the effective use of behaviours to be learned.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is a multidimensional trait?

Accepted Answer

A) Negative affect 
B) Core self-evaluations 
C) Proactive personality 
D) General self-efficacy 
E) Positive affect 
A) Negative affect 
B) Core self-evaluations 
C) Proactive personality 
D) General self-efficacy 
E) Positive affect

Question 4

The Don't Break Your Back fitness company has a serious problem with the commitment of new employees.As a result, they are thinking about including personality measures in the selection process.If they want to hire employees who will be highly committed, what would be the best personality variable to include in the selection process?

Accepted Answer

A) Openness to experience 
B) Agreeableness 
C) Extraversion 
D) Emotional stability 
E) Conscientiousness 
A) Openness to experience 
B) Agreeableness 
C) Extraversion 
D) Emotional stability 
E) Conscientiousness

Question 5

Beliefs people have about their ability to successfully perform a specific task are called ________.

Accepted Answer

self-effic

Question 6

Susan is disliked by her sorority sisters because she is always able to act perfectly, regardless of the situation.Susan might be called a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Susan is disliked by her sorority sisters...

Question 7

Positive reinforcement ________ the probability of a behaviour by applying a ________ stimulus after that behaviour occurs.

Accepted Answer

A) increases; nasty 
B) increases; pleasant 
C) decreases; pleasant 
D) decreases; nasty 
E) increases; neutral 
A) increases; nasty 
B) increases; pleasant 
C) decreases; pleasant 
D) decreases; nasty 
E) increases; neutral

Question 8

By definition, all rewards that organizations provide for employees are reinforcers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The dispositional approach is the most widely accepted perspective within organizational behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to the ________ approach, organizational behaviour is a function of both dispositions and the situation.

Accepted Answer

A) personality 
B) interactionist 
C) operant learning 
D) social cognitive 
E) contingency 
A) personality 
B) interactionist 
C) operant learning 
D) social cognitive 
E) contingency

Question 11

Locus of control is not a personality dimension.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

________ increases the probability of a behaviour by the removal of a negative stimulus after that behaviour occurs.

Accepted Answer

A) Punishment 
B) Extinction 
C) Negative reinforcement 
D) Positive reinforcement 
E) Modelling 
A) Punishment 
B) Extinction 
C) Negative reinforcement 
D) Positive reinforcement 
E) Modelling

Question 13

Generation Y workers prefer non-monetary rewards to a greater extent than

Accepted Answer

A) traditionalists and baby boomers. 
B) generation X and traditionalists. 
C) traditionalists only. 
D) generation X and baby boomers. 
E) traditionalists, generation X, and baby boomers. 
A) traditionalists and baby boomers. 
B) generation X and traditionalists. 
C) traditionalists only. 
D) generation X and baby boomers. 
E) traditionalists, generation X, and baby boomers.

Question 14

If Nadia is susceptible to external and social influences, what can you say about her personality?

Accepted Answer

A) She has an internal locus of control. 
B) She has an external locus of control. 
C) She has high self-esteem. 
D) She has low self-esteem. 
E) She is a high self-monitor. 
A) She has an internal locus of control. 
B) She has an external locus of control. 
C) She has high self-esteem. 
D) She has low self-esteem. 
E) She is a high self-monitor.

Question 15

If you believe that you are being controlled by internal forces, you are an external locus of control person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

According to operant learning theory, human behaviour can best be explained through a system of triadic reciprocal causation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

There is some evidence that ________ is a key factor that links happiness to success in life and at work.

Accepted Answer

The answer of There is some evidence that ________ is...

Question 18

Generation Y prefers non-monetary rewards to a greater extent than ________ and baby boomers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Generation Y prefers non-monetary rewards to a...

Question 19

Behaviour modelling training is based on the ________ component of social cognitive theory.

Accepted Answer

observatio

Question 20

________ reinforcement occurs in the modelling process.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ reinforcement occurs in the modelling process....

Formal programs in which employees can publicly acknowledge, recognize, and reward their co-workers for exceptional work and performance are called

The first step of behaviour modelling training is to provide a model or models displaying the effective use of behaviours to be learned.

Which of the following is a multidimensional trait?

Beliefs people have about their ability to successfully perform a specific task are called ________.

Susan is disliked by her sorority sisters because she is always able to act perfectly, regardless of the situation.Susan might be called a(n)________.

Positive reinforcement the probability of a behaviour by applying a stimulus after that behaviour occurs.

By definition, all rewards that organizations provide for employees are reinforcers.

The dispositional approach is the most widely accepted perspective within organizational behaviour.

According to the ________ approach, organizational behaviour is a function of both dispositions and the situation.

Locus of control is not a personality dimension.

________ increases the probability of a behaviour by the removal of a negative stimulus after that behaviour occurs.

Generation Y workers prefer non-monetary rewards to a greater extent than

If Nadia is susceptible to external and social influences, what can you say about her personality?

If you believe that you are being controlled by internal forces, you are an external locus of control person.

According to operant learning theory, human behaviour can best be explained through a system of triadic reciprocal causation.

There is some evidence that ________ is a key factor that links happiness to success in life and at work.

Generation Y prefers non-monetary rewards to a greater extent than ________ and baby boomers.

Behaviour modelling training is based on the ________ component of social cognitive theory.

________ reinforcement occurs in the modelling process.

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values, Attitudes, and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, Socialization, and Organizational Culture

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Organizational Change, Development, and Innovation

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Exam 2: Personality and Learning

Formal programs in which employees can publicly acknowledge, recognize, and reward their co-workers for exceptional work and performance are called

The first step of behaviour modelling training is to provide a model or models displaying the effective use of behaviours to be learned.

Which of the following is a multidimensional trait?

Beliefs people have about their ability to successfully perform a specific task are called ________.

Susan is disliked by her sorority sisters because she is always able to act perfectly, regardless of the situation.Susan might be called a(n)________.

Positive reinforcement ________ the probability of a behaviour by applying a ________ stimulus after that behaviour occurs.

By definition, all rewards that organizations provide for employees are reinforcers.

The dispositional approach is the most widely accepted perspective within organizational behaviour.

According to the ________ approach, organizational behaviour is a function of both dispositions and the situation.

Locus of control is not a personality dimension.

________ increases the probability of a behaviour by the removal of a negative stimulus after that behaviour occurs.

Generation Y workers prefer non-monetary rewards to a greater extent than

If Nadia is susceptible to external and social influences, what can you say about her personality?

If you believe that you are being controlled by internal forces, you are an external locus of control person.

According to operant learning theory, human behaviour can best be explained through a system of triadic reciprocal causation.

There is some evidence that ________ is a key factor that links happiness to success in life and at work.

Generation Y prefers non-monetary rewards to a greater extent than ________ and baby boomers.

Behaviour modelling training is based on the ________ component of social cognitive theory.

________ reinforcement occurs in the modelling process.

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values, Attitudes, and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, Socialization, and Organizational Culture

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Organizational Change, Development, and Innovation

Filters

Positive reinforcement the probability of a behaviour by applying a stimulus after that behaviour occurs.