Question 1

The cognitive component of an attitude reflects a belief or an opinion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Personal wellness is taking responsibility for your own physical and mental health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

_____ describes the extent to which someone is emotionally detached and manipulative.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ describes the extent to which someone...

Question 4

Impression management is the ____ attempt to influence how others perceive us.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Impression management is the ____ attempt to...

Question 5

A person who lacks conscientiousness focuses on what can be accomplished and meets commitments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Stereotypes are always negative and ill-intended.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator assesses personalities based on a questionnaire that probes into how people act or feel in various situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Karen, the manager of a research organization, believes that women avoid arithmetic and statistics, whereas men prefer such topics. This assumption made by Karen is an example of a _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  stereotype 
B)  self-serving bias 
C)  projection 
D)  fundamental attribution error 
E)  halo effect 
A)  stereotype 
B)  self-serving bias 
C)  projection 
D)  fundamental attribution error 
E)  halo effect

Question 9

A person high in self-monitoring is predictable and tends to act in a consistent way regardless of circumstances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Leopold regularly gets into arguments with his colleagues due to excessive stress at work. He also engages in physical confrontations. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  constructive stress. 
B)  workplace rage. 
C)  eustress. 
D)  job burnout. 
E)  a low-Mach personality. 
A)  constructive stress. 
B)  workplace rage. 
C)  eustress. 
D)  job burnout. 
E)  a low-Mach personality.

Question 11

_____ behaviors include task performance, customer service, and productivity.

Accepted Answer

A)  Citizenship 
B)  Dysfunctional 
C)  Functional 
D)  Performance 
E)  Withdrawal 
A)  Citizenship 
B)  Dysfunctional 
C)  Functional 
D)  Performance 
E)  Withdrawal

Question 12

The sensing vs. intuitive dimension of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator assesses whether a person tends to rely on logic or emotions in dealing with problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is true of strain?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is sometimes called constructive stress. 
B)  It is dysfunctional. 
C)  It helps prevent job burnout among employees. 
D)  It acts in a positive way to increase effort and stimulate creativity. 
E)  It enhances diligence. 
A)  It is sometimes called constructive stress. 
B)  It is dysfunctional. 
C)  It helps prevent job burnout among employees. 
D)  It acts in a positive way to increase effort and stimulate creativity. 
E)  It enhances diligence.

Question 14

Julia, a manager at a logistics company, found that her subordinate, Olivia, frequently missed her deadlines for projects. When asked for an explanation, Olivia responded saying that she had to meet unrealistic deadlines. Olivia's co-workers have similar workloads and deadlines, but they always finish their work on time. Olivia has arrived at the conclusion that her deadlines are unrealistic mostly because of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  her mood contagion bias 
B)  the Machiavellian effect 
C)  the Halo effect 
D)  her fundamental attribution error 
E)  her self-serving bias 
A)  her mood contagion bias 
B)  the Machiavellian effect 
C)  the Halo effect 
D)  her fundamental attribution error 
E)  her self-serving bias

Question 15

Which of the following is true of locus of control?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the degree to which a person defers to authority and accepts status differences. 
B)  People with an internal locus of control are more prone to blame others for what happens to them. 
C)  Individuals with an external locus of control are more self-confident and accept responsibility for their own actions. 
D)  People with an internal locus of control tend to be more satisfied and less alienated from their work. 
E)  It describes the extent to which someone is emotionally detached and manipulative. 
A)  It is the degree to which a person defers to authority and accepts status differences. 
B)  People with an internal locus of control are more prone to blame others for what happens to them. 
C)  Individuals with an external locus of control are more self-confident and accept responsibility for their own actions. 
D)  People with an internal locus of control tend to be more satisfied and less alienated from their work. 
E)  It describes the extent to which someone is emotionally detached and manipulative.

Question 16

Employees at Fil-it-Up often purposefully miscount the customer's change, spill drinks on the counter, and lie about how much work other employees are doing. This is an example of ____ behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A)  Citizenship 
B)  Dysfunctional 
C)  Functional 
D)  Performance 
E)  Withdrawal 
A)  Citizenship 
B)  Dysfunctional 
C)  Functional 
D)  Performance 
E)  Withdrawal

Question 17

When Wilson encounters a problem with his consulting business, he wonders whether there is an over-arching issue causing the problem. He usually steps back and considers whether the entire project is the problem or if there is a larger problem with the company. Wilson most likely has a(n) ____ personality from the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator approach.

Accepted Answer

A)  Extraverted 
B)  Feeling 
C)  Intuitive 
D)  Perceiving 
E)  Sensing 
A)  Extraverted 
B)  Feeling 
C)  Intuitive 
D)  Perceiving 
E)  Sensing

Question 18

In a team meeting, Simon, the manager, was cheerful and happy. Everyone in the room felt good, and the meeting seemed to conclude in no time at all. Which of the following best describes the situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Halo effect 
B)  Constructive stress 
C)  Personal wellness 
D)  Job involvement 
E)  Mood contagion 
A)  Halo effect 
B)  Constructive stress 
C)  Personal wellness 
D)  Job involvement 
E)  Mood contagion

Question 19

Nadya feels that her job is challenging as she has many important responsibilities. She believes that she has been growing along with her organization and that she has been able to learn many new skills. She is happy that she receives fair pay and promotions on time. Which of the following is Nadya experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizational citizenship 
B)  Mood contagion 
C)  The Halo effect 
D)  Job satisfaction 
E)  Machiavellianism 
A)  Organizational citizenship 
B)  Mood contagion 
C)  The Halo effect 
D)  Job satisfaction 
E)  Machiavellianism

Question 20

Withdrawal behaviors occur as temporary absenteeism and actual job ____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Withdrawal behaviors occur as temporary absenteeism and...

The cognitive component of an attitude reflects a belief or an opinion.

Personal wellness is taking responsibility for your own physical and mental health.

_____ describes the extent to which someone is emotionally detached and manipulative.

Impression management is the ____ attempt to influence how others perceive us.

A person who lacks conscientiousness focuses on what can be accomplished and meets commitments.

Stereotypes are always negative and ill-intended.

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator assesses personalities based on a questionnaire that probes into how people act or feel in various situations.

Karen, the manager of a research organization, believes that women avoid arithmetic and statistics, whereas men prefer such topics. This assumption made by Karen is an example of a _____.

A person high in self-monitoring is predictable and tends to act in a consistent way regardless of circumstances.

Leopold regularly gets into arguments with his colleagues due to excessive stress at work. He also engages in physical confrontations. This is an example of:

_____ behaviors include task performance, customer service, and productivity.

The sensing vs. intuitive dimension of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator assesses whether a person tends to rely on logic or emotions in dealing with problems.

Which of the following is true of strain?

Which of the following is true of locus of control?

Employees at Fil-it-Up often purposefully miscount the customer's change, spill drinks on the counter, and lie about how much work other employees are doing. This is an example of ____ behaviors.

In a team meeting, Simon, the manager, was cheerful and happy. Everyone in the room felt good, and the meeting seemed to conclude in no time at all. Which of the following best describes the situation?

Withdrawal behaviors occur as temporary absenteeism and actual job ____.

Management, Managers, and Careers

Management Learning Past to Present

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Environment, Technology, and Sustainability

Global Management and Cultural Diversity

Entrepreneurship and New Ventures

Data and Decision Making

Planning Processes and Techniques

Control Processes and Systems

Strategy and Strategic Management

Organization Structures

Organizational Culture and Change

Human Resource Management

Leading and Leadership Development

Motivation Theory and Practice

Teams and Teamwork

Communication and Collaboration

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Exam 15: Individual Behavior

The cognitive component of an attitude reflects a belief or an opinion.

Personal wellness is taking responsibility for your own physical and mental health.

_____ describes the extent to which someone is emotionally detached and manipulative.

Impression management is the ____ attempt to influence how others perceive us.

A person who lacks conscientiousness focuses on what can be accomplished and meets commitments.

Stereotypes are always negative and ill-intended.

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator assesses personalities based on a questionnaire that probes into how people act or feel in various situations.

Karen, the manager of a research organization, believes that women avoid arithmetic and statistics, whereas men prefer such topics. This assumption made by Karen is an example of a _____.

A person high in self-monitoring is predictable and tends to act in a consistent way regardless of circumstances.

Leopold regularly gets into arguments with his colleagues due to excessive stress at work. He also engages in physical confrontations. This is an example of:

_____ behaviors include task performance, customer service, and productivity.

The sensing vs. intuitive dimension of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator assesses whether a person tends to rely on logic or emotions in dealing with problems.

Which of the following is true of strain?

Which of the following is true of locus of control?

Employees at Fil-it-Up often purposefully miscount the customer's change, spill drinks on the counter, and lie about how much work other employees are doing. This is an example of ____ behaviors.

In a team meeting, Simon, the manager, was cheerful and happy. Everyone in the room felt good, and the meeting seemed to conclude in no time at all. Which of the following best describes the situation?

Withdrawal behaviors occur as temporary absenteeism and actual job ____.

Management, Managers, and Careers

Management Learning Past to Present

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Environment, Technology, and Sustainability

Global Management and Cultural Diversity

Entrepreneurship and New Ventures

Data and Decision Making

Planning Processes and Techniques

Control Processes and Systems

Strategy and Strategic Management

Organization Structures

Organizational Culture and Change

Human Resource Management

Leading and Leadership Development

Motivation Theory and Practice

Teams and Teamwork

Communication and Collaboration

Filters