Exam 8: Foundations of Individual and Group Behavior

After Marty worked in a fast- food restaurant for three years to pay for his college tuition, he vowed never to work in another restaurant. But after graduation, when he returned home, the only job offer Marty could get was managing the local Burger King. Marty's acceptance of this job is referred to as __________.

Which of the following is not a step that can be taken when there is inconsistency between attitudes and behaviors?

Leon Festinger proposed the Five- Factor model of personality.

An employee who blames his/her supervisor for a poor performance evaluation has a(n)__________.

The Big- Five factors are extroversion, cooperativeness, dependability, enthusiasm, and imagination.

Explain the concepts of fundamental attribution error and self- serving bias.

Which of the following is not one of the five dimensions of Emotional Intelligence?

What are the factors in the Big- Five model of personality?

__________is/are the combination of psychological traits that characterize a person.

John arrived ten minutes late for work, which is his usual routine. This is an example of

Rosemary Clooney sometimes volunteers for extra job activities at work and provides extra help for a new member on her committee. What do we call these additional efforts?

What is stereotyping? How does it impact behavior in organizations?

"I dislike making cold calls," said the insurance sales producer. This is an example of which of the following?

Explain the goals and importance of organizational behavior.

Self- esteem is the EI (Emotional Intelligence)factor that refers to the ability to handle one's feelings and emotions.

When Marvin tells his boss, "I am going to quit this company and look for another job, unless I get a raise," he is expressing the affective component of his attitude toward his work.

Compare and contrast the Big 5 personality dimensions and the four dimensions of the Myers- Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). How do these two sets of measures differ? Which would you use to assess personality in organizations? Why?

Large groups are good for taking action while smaller groups are good for gaining diverse input.

Jill has been teaching for 18 years. Each day she arrives at work smiling and ready to teach another room full of students. She loves her job. This describes which of the following?

Explain the three components of attitudes.