Question 1

Define the concept of stereotypes and give an example.

Accepted Answer

A stereotype is a generalization based u

Question 2

Should personality tests be used in the employee selection process?

Accepted Answer

Though turnover in the job is expensive,

Question 3

If Dan complains about his instructors being boring every time they lecture, he is demonstrating high consistency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Briefly discuss each of the five personality traits and the usefulness each has for personnel selection.

Accepted Answer

Openness is the degree to which a person

Question 5

The relatively stable feelings, thoughts, and behavioral patterns a person has is

Accepted Answer

A) values. 
B) personality. 
C) self-esteem. 
D) conscientiousness. 
A) values. 
B) personality. 
C) self-esteem. 
D) conscientiousness.

Question 6

Which of the following statements about the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) The original objective of the MBTI was to determine whether World War II veterans would successfully readjust to civilian life after the military. 
B) The MBTI relies on types, not traits. 
C) The MBTI is a very effective tool to use in making selection decisions. 
D) The MBTI classifies people based on observing their behavior. 
A) The original objective of the MBTI was to determine whether World War II veterans would successfully readjust to civilian life after the military. 
B) The MBTI relies on types, not traits. 
C) The MBTI is a very effective tool to use in making selection decisions. 
D) The MBTI classifies people based on observing their behavior.

Question 7

*Explain the difference between self-esteem and self -efficacy.

Accepted Answer

Self-esteem is the overall positive feel

Question 8

In the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, what dimension describes those who derive their energy from inside?

Accepted Answer

A) intuition 
B) perception 
C) introversion 
D) judgment 
A) intuition 
B) perception 
C) introversion 
D) judgment

Question 9

A person who is high in ____________ are anxious, irritable, aggressive, temperamental, and moody.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A person who is high in ____________...

Question 10

Jacqueline is a college freshman.She loves to sleep late on weekends and assumes that college students in general prefer to sleep late.Jacqueline is making a false consensus error.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

_______________ could be a serious problem when using personality tests in employee selection because it can change the rank ordering of candidates.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ could be a serious problem when...

Question 12

In this scenario, given what you know about the referee's call, you could explain Bill's behavior as

Accepted Answer

A) internal attribution. 
B) external attribution. 
C) self-serving bias. 
D) self-fulfilling prophecy. 
A) internal attribution. 
B) external attribution. 
C) self-serving bias. 
D) self-fulfilling prophecy.

Question 13

*Identify a list of at least 5 terminal values and 5 instrumental values.

Accepted Answer

Student answers may vary, but the textbo

Question 14

Values change over the generations, evolving in response to historical contexts.Which of the following statements is true regarding values of different generations?

Accepted Answer

A) Generation Xers (born between 1965 and 1979) are very group-oriented. 
B) Generation Xers (born between 1965 and 1979) see work as central in their lives. 
C) Generation Xers (born between 1965 and 1979) don't care what they do for work, they just want money. 
D) Generation Xers (born between 1965 and 1979) have to feel that their personal goals align with organizational ones before they work toward company goals. 
A) Generation Xers (born between 1965 and 1979) are very group-oriented. 
B) Generation Xers (born between 1965 and 1979) see work as central in their lives. 
C) Generation Xers (born between 1965 and 1979) don't care what they do for work, they just want money. 
D) Generation Xers (born between 1965 and 1979) have to feel that their personal goals align with organizational ones before they work toward company goals.

Question 15

The __________ perspective suggests behavior is a function of the person and the situation interacting with each other.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ perspective suggests behavior is a...

Question 16

Self-monitoring is

Accepted Answer

A) the degree to which a person has overall positive feelings about himself. 
B) the extent to which a person is capable of monitoring his/her actions and appearance in social situations. 
C) the belief that one can perform a specific task successfully. 
D) a person's inclination to fix what is perceived as wrong, change the status quo, and use initiative to solve problems. 
A) the degree to which a person has overall positive feelings about himself. 
B) the extent to which a person is capable of monitoring his/her actions and appearance in social situations. 
C) the belief that one can perform a specific task successfully. 
D) a person's inclination to fix what is perceived as wrong, change the status quo, and use initiative to solve problems.

Question 17

People high in openness are more likely to start their own business than those low in openness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Proactive people understand the political environment in organizations, so they adjust quickly to new jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Lauren takes a personality survey and finds she strongly exhibits the trait of agreeableness.She might be described as being

Accepted Answer

A) organized, punctual, systematic and dependable. 
B) nice, tolerant, sensitive and kind. 
C) outgoing, talkative, and sociable. 
D) curious, creative and original. 
A) organized, punctual, systematic and dependable. 
B) nice, tolerant, sensitive and kind. 
C) outgoing, talkative, and sociable. 
D) curious, creative and original.

Question 20

Which of the following statements about self-efficacy is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Self-efficacy is a global evaluation of one's self. 
B) People with high self-efficacy tend to procrastinate. 
C) Self-efficacy is negatively related to job performance. 
D) Training people to increase their self-efficacy can be effective. 
A) Self-efficacy is a global evaluation of one's self. 
B) People with high self-efficacy tend to procrastinate. 
C) Self-efficacy is negatively related to job performance. 
D) Training people to increase their self-efficacy can be effective.

Define the concept of stereotypes and give an example.

Should personality tests be used in the employee selection process?

If Dan complains about his instructors being boring every time they lecture, he is demonstrating high consistency.

Briefly discuss each of the five personality traits and the usefulness each has for personnel selection.

The relatively stable feelings, thoughts, and behavioral patterns a person has is

Which of the following statements about the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is accurate?

*Explain the difference between self-esteem and self -efficacy.

In the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, what dimension describes those who derive their energy from inside?

A person who is high in ____________ are anxious, irritable, aggressive, temperamental, and moody.

Jacqueline is a college freshman.She loves to sleep late on weekends and assumes that college students in general prefer to sleep late.Jacqueline is making a false consensus error.

_______________ could be a serious problem when using personality tests in employee selection because it can change the rank ordering of candidates.

In this scenario, given what you know about the referee's call, you could explain Bill's behavior as

*Identify a list of at least 5 terminal values and 5 instrumental values.

Values change over the generations, evolving in response to historical contexts.Which of the following statements is true regarding values of different generations?

The __________ perspective suggests behavior is a function of the person and the situation interacting with each other.

Self-monitoring is

People high in openness are more likely to start their own business than those low in openness.

Proactive people understand the political environment in organizations, so they adjust quickly to new jobs.

Lauren takes a personality survey and finds she strongly exhibits the trait of agreeableness.She might be described as being

Which of the following statements about self-efficacy is accurate?

Organizational Behavior

Diversity in the Workplace

Individual Attitudes and Behaviors

Theories of Motivation

Designing a Motivating Work Environment

Managing Stress and Emotions

Communication

Managing Groups and Teams

Conflict and Negotiations

Making Decisions

Leading People Within Organizations

Power and Politics

Organizational Structure and Change

Organizational Culture

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Exam 3: Understanding People at Work: Individual Differences and Perception

Define the concept of stereotypes and give an example.

Should personality tests be used in the employee selection process?

If Dan complains about his instructors being boring every time they lecture, he is demonstrating high consistency.

Briefly discuss each of the five personality traits and the usefulness each has for personnel selection.

The relatively stable feelings, thoughts, and behavioral patterns a person has is

Which of the following statements about the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is accurate?

*Explain the difference between self-esteem and self -efficacy.

In the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, what dimension describes those who derive their energy from inside?

A person who is high in ____________ are anxious, irritable, aggressive, temperamental, and moody.

Jacqueline is a college freshman.She loves to sleep late on weekends and assumes that college students in general prefer to sleep late.Jacqueline is making a false consensus error.

_______________ could be a serious problem when using personality tests in employee selection because it can change the rank ordering of candidates.

In this scenario, given what you know about the referee's call, you could explain Bill's behavior as

*Identify a list of at least 5 terminal values and 5 instrumental values.

Values change over the generations, evolving in response to historical contexts.Which of the following statements is true regarding values of different generations?

The __________ perspective suggests behavior is a function of the person and the situation interacting with each other.

Self-monitoring is

People high in openness are more likely to start their own business than those low in openness.

Proactive people understand the political environment in organizations, so they adjust quickly to new jobs.

Lauren takes a personality survey and finds she strongly exhibits the trait of agreeableness.She might be described as being

Which of the following statements about self-efficacy is accurate?

Organizational Behavior

Diversity in the Workplace

Individual Attitudes and Behaviors

Theories of Motivation

Designing a Motivating Work Environment

Managing Stress and Emotions

Communication

Managing Groups and Teams

Conflict and Negotiations

Making Decisions

Leading People Within Organizations

Power and Politics

Organizational Structure and Change

Organizational Culture

Filters