Exam 15: Individual Behavior

What is a technology personality? Researchers have identified seven technology personality types. List and describe these seven types. Evaluate yourself: which technology personality type (or types) most closely identifies you?

The profile of characteristics making an individual unique from others is referred to as _____.

Which of the following refers to organizational citizenship?

_____ involves the assignment of personal attributes to other individuals.

Which of the following is a difference between an emotion and a mood?

Which of the following refers to attribution?

Steven was ordered by his boss, Michael, to shred some incriminating documents that might have led to a lawsuit against their company. Steven obeyed Michael and shredded the documents. From the given information, it is likely that Steven has a (n) _____ personality.

Which of the following would result in job satisfaction?

__________ is the process through which people receive, organize, and interpret information from the environment.

Wilson has found that his "gut reaction" to a problem is always right. Wilson most likely has a(n) ____ personality from the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator approach.

A strong positive feeling about one's job and employer is referred to as _____.

The affective component of an attitude reflects an intention to behave in a manner consistent with a belief or feeling.

The degree to which someone is outgoing, sociable, and assertive is referred to as _____.

Vincent is a project manager at a software development firm. One of Vincent's best employees, Brian, is considering leaving the company because he wants to pursue his passion of photography. Vincent's bosses want him to manipulate Brian into staying, but Vincent refuses to do so and allows Brian to make his own decisions. From this information, it can be said that Vincent has a (n) _____ personality.

The revenues of Venus Media Inc. were low for the past few months. The marketing department of the firm believed that the financial meltdown in the nation was the primary reason for the poor performance of the firm. It failed to consider any other reason put forth by the other departments. Which of the following perceptual tendencies is displayed in this case?

Which of the following is true of openness to experience?

____ is antisocial behavior in the forms of disrespectful acts, social exclusion, and use of hurtful language.

Perceiving work style refers to:

Ronald is a senior executive at Brown Inc. He is well-mannered and has the ability to cooperate with all his colleagues. When employees have work-related or personal issues, they approach him for support because they trust him. Which of the following personality traits does Ronald most likely possess that enables him to be so approachable?

Wilson likes knowing exactly what to expect each day. Each morning, he plans his day and ensures he has carefully allotted his time. Wilson most likely has a(n) ____ personality from the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator approach.