Question 1

If a manager wants to reinforce organizational behaviour but is unable to use formal means such as pay and promotions, describe what he/she might use instead?

Accepted Answer

Performance feedback and social recognit

Question 2

Social cognitive theory emphasizes the role of ________ processes in regulating people's behaviour.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Social cognitive theory emphasizes the role of...

Question 3

Each of the Big Five dimensions is related to job performance but not organizational citizenship behaviours.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

________ is the degree to which a person has a positive self-evaluation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the degree to which a...

Question 5

________ is the strongest predictor of all of the "Big Five" dimensions of overall job performance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the strongest predictor of all...

Question 6

________ increase or maintain the probability of some response by their ________ the situation in question.

Accepted Answer

A) Positive reinforcers; removal from 
B) Negative reinforcers; application or addition to 
C) Positive reinforcers; application or addition to 
D) Negative reinforcers; modelling of 
E) Rewards; removal from 
A) Positive reinforcers; removal from 
B) Negative reinforcers; application or addition to 
C) Positive reinforcers; application or addition to 
D) Negative reinforcers; modelling of 
E) Rewards; removal from

Question 7

According to social cognitive theory, human behaviour can best be explained through a system of ________ reciprocal causation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to social cognitive theory, human behaviour...

Question 8

In social cognitive theory, a(n)________ is a person whose behaviour is imitated.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In social cognitive theory, a(n)________ is a...

Question 9

Which of the following is related to lower unemployment throughout adulthood?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Research on organizational behaviour modification has found that ________ has stronger effects on performance than other forms of positive reinforcement.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research on organizational behaviour modification has found...

Question 11

Self-efficacy beliefs are influenced by positive reinforcement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a determinant of self-efficacy beliefs?

Accepted Answer

A) Performance mastery 
B) Observation 
C) Social recognition 
D) Verbal persuasion 
E) Physiological state 
A) Performance mastery 
B) Observation 
C) Social recognition 
D) Verbal persuasion 
E) Physiological state

Question 13

Punishment stops unwanted behaviours most effectively when it is mild and accompanied by presents or rewards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of a motivational trait?

Accepted Answer

A) Positive affectivity 
B) Self-esteem 
C) Core self-evaluations 
D) Emotional stability 
E) General self-efficacy 
A) Positive affectivity 
B) Self-esteem 
C) Core self-evaluations 
D) Emotional stability 
E) General self-efficacy

Question 15

What is behaviour modelling training and what are the steps involved?

Accepted Answer

BMT is a training method based on the ob

Question 16

What is the most sensible strategy for administering punishment, as long as conditions permit?

Accepted Answer

A) Partially and immediately 
B) Partially with delay 
C) Continuously with delay 
D) Continuously and immediately 
E) Intermittently and cautiously 
A) Partially and immediately 
B) Partially with delay 
C) Continuously with delay 
D) Continuously and immediately 
E) Intermittently and cautiously

Question 17

In technical terms, to extinguish some behaviour, just stop reinforcement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Personality is most commonly thought to consist of ________ general dimensions.

Accepted Answer

A) four 
B) five 
C) three 
D) seven 
E) six 
A) four 
B) five 
C) three 
D) seven 
E) six

Question 19

The Big Chunk Candy Company has experienced problems with employees engaging in deviant workplace behaviours.As a result, they are going to begin to use personality tests to hire employees who are less likely to be deviant.What should they be looking for?

Accepted Answer

A) High conscientiousness and high openness to experience 
B) High conscientiousness and high self-monitoring 
C) High extraversion and high emotional stability 
D) High conscientiousness and high extraversion 
E) High conscientiousness and high agreeableness 
A) High conscientiousness and high openness to experience 
B) High conscientiousness and high self-monitoring 
C) High extraversion and high emotional stability 
D) High conscientiousness and high extraversion 
E) High conscientiousness and high agreeableness

Question 20

Recent studies suggest that extraversion is related to absenteeism in a positive direction.This means that

Accepted Answer

A) extraverts tend to be absent less often than introverts. 
B) the more extraverted a person is, the less absent they are. 
C) extraverts tend to be absent more often than introverts. 
D) the more introverted a person is, the more absent they are. 
E) people become more extraverted through higher absenteeism. 
A) extraverts tend to be absent less often than introverts. 
B) the more extraverted a person is, the less absent they are. 
C) extraverts tend to be absent more often than introverts. 
D) the more introverted a person is, the more absent they are. 
E) people become more extraverted through higher absenteeism.

If a manager wants to reinforce organizational behaviour but is unable to use formal means such as pay and promotions, describe what he/she might use instead?

Social cognitive theory emphasizes the role of ________ processes in regulating people's behaviour.

Each of the Big Five dimensions is related to job performance but not organizational citizenship behaviours.

________ is the degree to which a person has a positive self-evaluation.

________ is the strongest predictor of all of the "Big Five" dimensions of overall job performance.

increase or maintain the probability of some response by their the situation in question.

According to social cognitive theory, human behaviour can best be explained through a system of ________ reciprocal causation.

In social cognitive theory, a(n)________ is a person whose behaviour is imitated.

Which of the following is related to lower unemployment throughout adulthood?

Research on organizational behaviour modification has found that ________ has stronger effects on performance than other forms of positive reinforcement.

Self-efficacy beliefs are influenced by positive reinforcement.

Which of the following is NOT a determinant of self-efficacy beliefs?

Punishment stops unwanted behaviours most effectively when it is mild and accompanied by presents or rewards.

Which of the following is an example of a motivational trait?

What is behaviour modelling training and what are the steps involved?

What is the most sensible strategy for administering punishment, as long as conditions permit?

In technical terms, to extinguish some behaviour, just stop reinforcement.

Personality is most commonly thought to consist of ________ general dimensions.

The Big Chunk Candy Company has experienced problems with employees engaging in deviant workplace behaviours.As a result, they are going to begin to use personality tests to hire employees who are less likely to be deviant.What should they be looking for?

Recent studies suggest that extraversion is related to absenteeism in a positive direction.This means that

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

If a manager wants to reinforce organizational behaviour but is unable to use formal means such as pay and promotions, describe what he/she might use instead?

Social cognitive theory emphasizes the role of ________ processes in regulating people's behaviour.

Each of the Big Five dimensions is related to job performance but not organizational citizenship behaviours.

________ is the degree to which a person has a positive self-evaluation.

________ is the strongest predictor of all of the "Big Five" dimensions of overall job performance.

________ increase or maintain the probability of some response by their ________ the situation in question.

According to social cognitive theory, human behaviour can best be explained through a system of ________ reciprocal causation.

In social cognitive theory, a(n)________ is a person whose behaviour is imitated.

Which of the following is related to lower unemployment throughout adulthood?

Research on organizational behaviour modification has found that ________ has stronger effects on performance than other forms of positive reinforcement.

Self-efficacy beliefs are influenced by positive reinforcement.

Which of the following is NOT a determinant of self-efficacy beliefs?

Punishment stops unwanted behaviours most effectively when it is mild and accompanied by presents or rewards.

Which of the following is an example of a motivational trait?

What is behaviour modelling training and what are the steps involved?

What is the most sensible strategy for administering punishment, as long as conditions permit?

In technical terms, to extinguish some behaviour, just stop reinforcement.

Personality is most commonly thought to consist of ________ general dimensions.

The Big Chunk Candy Company has experienced problems with employees engaging in deviant workplace behaviours.As a result, they are going to begin to use personality tests to hire employees who are less likely to be deviant.What should they be looking for?

Recent studies suggest that extraversion is related to absenteeism in a positive direction.This means that

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

increase or maintain the probability of some response by their the situation in question.