Question 1

Which personality trait is considered to be a motivational trait?

Accepted Answer

A) Negative affect 
B) Self-esteem 
C) Self-monitoring 
D) General self-efficacy 
E) Positive affect 
A) Negative affect 
B) Self-esteem 
C) Self-monitoring 
D) General self-efficacy 
E) Positive affect

Question 2

Of all of the Big Five factors, conscientiousness is the most strongly related to organizational commitment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

When individuals attain their goals, they are likely to set even higher and more challenging goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is the most widely accepted perspective within organizational behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A) The five-factor approach 
B) The dispositional approach 
C) The situational approach 
D) The interactionist approach 
E) The personality approach 
A) The five-factor approach 
B) The dispositional approach 
C) The situational approach 
D) The interactionist approach 
E) The personality approach

Question 5

General self-efficacy is a stable personal disposition that reflects a tendency to effect positive change in one's environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Luke has just described to trainees a set of well-defined behaviours to be learned.What does he need to do next?

Accepted Answer

A) Provide feedback and social reinforcement to trainees 
B) Provide opportunities for trainees to practise using those behaviours 
C) Provide a model or models displaying the effective use of those behaviours 
D) Take steps to maximize the transfer of those behaviours to the job 
E) Take the steps that are required to achieve an individual's goals and career plans 
A) Provide feedback and social reinforcement to trainees 
B) Provide opportunities for trainees to practise using those behaviours 
C) Provide a model or models displaying the effective use of those behaviours 
D) Take steps to maximize the transfer of those behaviours to the job 
E) Take the steps that are required to achieve an individual's goals and career plans

Question 7

High agreeableness predicts performance in all jobs across occupations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Negative reinforcement is more effective than punishment in stopping unwanted behaviours.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Personality is a relatively new idea in organizational behaviour research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

High self-monitors experience less role stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following are associated with workplace deviance?

Accepted Answer

A) Conscientiousness, agreeableness, and emotional stability 
B) Conscientiousness, agreeableness, and openness to experience 
C) Extraversion, agreeableness, and emotional stability 
D) Conscientiousness, extraversion, and agreeableness 
E) Extraversion, agreeableness, and openness to experience 
A) Conscientiousness, agreeableness, and emotional stability 
B) Conscientiousness, agreeableness, and openness to experience 
C) Extraversion, agreeableness, and emotional stability 
D) Conscientiousness, extraversion, and agreeableness 
E) Extraversion, agreeableness, and openness to experience

Question 12

In social cognitive theory, a model is a person who imitates another person's behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Under self-regulation, employees in effect reinforce themselves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When there exists a discrepancy between one's goals and performance, this is known as

Accepted Answer

A) discrepancy production. 
B) discrepancy induction. 
C) discrepancy seduction. 
D) discrepancy reduction. 
E) discrepancy function. 
A) discrepancy production. 
B) discrepancy induction. 
C) discrepancy seduction. 
D) discrepancy reduction. 
E) discrepancy function.

Question 15

Define self-efficacy beliefs and describe its determinants and consequences.

Accepted Answer

Self-efficacy beliefs refer to beliefs p

Question 16

Performance feedback is most effective when it is

Accepted Answer

A) conveyed in a negative manner. 
B) delivered immediately after observing performance. 
C) represented verbally, such as a written description. 
D) delivered by several observers. 
E) delivered only after everyone has had a chance to think about the performance. 
A) conveyed in a negative manner. 
B) delivered immediately after observing performance. 
C) represented verbally, such as a written description. 
D) delivered by several observers. 
E) delivered only after everyone has had a chance to think about the performance.

Question 17

Learning skills such as problem solving, critical thinking, alternative work processes, and risk taking is known as

Accepted Answer

A) critical skills. 
B) thinking skills. 
C) cognitive skills. 
D) practical skills. 
E) intrapersonal skills. 
A) critical skills. 
B) thinking skills. 
C) cognitive skills. 
D) practical skills. 
E) intrapersonal skills.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Formal programs in which employees can publicly...

Question 19

________ is a multidimensional trait.

Accepted Answer

Core self-

Question 20

Managers should be especially careful in administering punishment because

Accepted Answer

A) over a long period of time, repeated punishment becomes positively reinforcing. 
B) punishment has a tendency to provoke a strong emotional reaction on the part of the punished individual. 
C) punishment usually has no impact on the behaviour they are trying to eliminate. 
D) punishment will always lead to the emergence of other undesirable behaviours. 
E) punishment must be administered in front of other employees, and this often results in lowered morale. 
A) over a long period of time, repeated punishment becomes positively reinforcing. 
B) punishment has a tendency to provoke a strong emotional reaction on the part of the punished individual. 
C) punishment usually has no impact on the behaviour they are trying to eliminate. 
D) punishment will always lead to the emergence of other undesirable behaviours. 
E) punishment must be administered in front of other employees, and this often results in lowered morale.

Which personality trait is considered to be a motivational trait?

Of all of the Big Five factors, conscientiousness is the most strongly related to organizational commitment.

When individuals attain their goals, they are likely to set even higher and more challenging goals.

Which of the following is the most widely accepted perspective within organizational behaviour?

General self-efficacy is a stable personal disposition that reflects a tendency to effect positive change in one's environment.

Luke has just described to trainees a set of well-defined behaviours to be learned.What does he need to do next?

High agreeableness predicts performance in all jobs across occupations.

Negative reinforcement is more effective than punishment in stopping unwanted behaviours.

Personality is a relatively new idea in organizational behaviour research.

High self-monitors experience less role stress.

Which of the following are associated with workplace deviance?

In social cognitive theory, a model is a person who imitates another person's behaviour.

Under self-regulation, employees in effect reinforce themselves.

When there exists a discrepancy between one's goals and performance, this is known as

Define self-efficacy beliefs and describe its determinants and consequences.

Performance feedback is most effective when it is

Learning skills such as problem solving, critical thinking, alternative work processes, and risk taking is known as

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

________ is a multidimensional trait.

Managers should be especially careful in administering punishment because

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

Which personality trait is considered to be a motivational trait?

Of all of the Big Five factors, conscientiousness is the most strongly related to organizational commitment.

When individuals attain their goals, they are likely to set even higher and more challenging goals.

Which of the following is the most widely accepted perspective within organizational behaviour?

General self-efficacy is a stable personal disposition that reflects a tendency to effect positive change in one's environment.

Luke has just described to trainees a set of well-defined behaviours to be learned.What does he need to do next?

High agreeableness predicts performance in all jobs across occupations.

Negative reinforcement is more effective than punishment in stopping unwanted behaviours.

Personality is a relatively new idea in organizational behaviour research.

High self-monitors experience less role stress.

Which of the following are associated with workplace deviance?

In social cognitive theory, a model is a person who imitates another person's behaviour.

Under self-regulation, employees in effect reinforce themselves.

When there exists a discrepancy between one's goals and performance, this is known as

Define self-efficacy beliefs and describe its determinants and consequences.

Performance feedback is most effective when it is

Learning skills such as problem solving, critical thinking, alternative work processes, and risk taking is known as

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

________ is a multidimensional trait.

Managers should be especially careful in administering punishment because

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