Question 1

All of the following statements regarding personality testing in employee selection are correct EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) job interviewers are very adept at assessing conscientiousness in candidates, so the personality test is not really needed in employee selection. 
B) there are mixed feelings as to whether candidates' faking responses on personality tests is a serious problem. 
C) self-reporting measures of personality may not be the best way to measure personality. 
D) personality is a better predictor of job satisfaction than job performance. 
A) job interviewers are very adept at assessing conscientiousness in candidates, so the personality test is not really needed in employee selection. 
B) there are mixed feelings as to whether candidates' faking responses on personality tests is a serious problem. 
C) self-reporting measures of personality may not be the best way to measure personality. 
D) personality is a better predictor of job satisfaction than job performance.

Question 2

Mary said, "I am quite confident in the plan I developed, as I worked quite diligently on it and I have implemented similar programs in similar settings." Mary seems to have high self-efficacy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

You are a manager who believes that all young employees "goof off at work." You therefore limit the number of assignments you give to your young employees.Lately you have noticed that the young employees in your department are texting on their cell phones, playing computer games and just talking to each other quite a bit.This situation is an example of a ____________________.

Accepted Answer

self-fulfi

Question 4

In the preceding story, both Bill and the other players expressed concern about the referee's call.This demonstrates

Accepted Answer

A) low distinctiveness. 
B) low consistency. 
C) high consistency. 
D) high consensus. 
A) low distinctiveness. 
B) low consistency. 
C) high consistency. 
D) high consensus.

Question 5

________ are stable life goals that people have, reflecting what is most important to them.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ are stable life goals that people...

Question 6

*Which of these is one of the "Big Five" personality traits?

Accepted Answer

A) Amicability 
B) Acceptability 
C) Application 
D) Agreeableness 
A) Amicability 
B) Acceptability 
C) Application 
D) Agreeableness

Question 7

You are asked to predict how quickly you will run a mile track.You run on a regular basis to stay in shape.You say you will run the track in five minutes.It takes you eight minutes.Your prediction was an example of ___________________ bias.

Accepted Answer

The answer of You are asked to predict how quickly...

Question 8

People who are labeled as high social monitors can experience high levels of stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The basketball coach says, "This team has to control its own destiny.You cannot be looking to other teams to lose so you can get into the play-offs.Only we can get ourselves into the tournament.We have to take care of our own house." The coach likely has ________________________.

Accepted Answer

internal l

Question 10

When people believe that things happen to them because of luck, other people or a higher being, they are classified as high in _____________________________.

Accepted Answer

external l

Question 11

Early experiences are important influences over dominant values.If Sharon was raised by an aunt because her parents had both died when she was ten, she most likely would see what value as central to her life?

Accepted Answer

A) an exciting life 
B) security 
C) self-respect 
D) forgiveness 
A) an exciting life 
B) security 
C) self-respect 
D) forgiveness

Question 12

Mike went to his friend Abe's house with Nick.When the pair returned to Mike's house, Nick said, "Mike, isn't Abe's cat the brightest orange cat you've ever seen?" Mike replied, "Nick to be honest, I didn't notice anything but Abe's dog.I'm afraid of dogs and wasn't sure if he would bother me or not." Mike exhibited

Accepted Answer

A) selective visual perception at Abe's house. 
B) visual extrapolation at Abe's house. 
C) focal contrast at Abe's house. 
D) visual objectivity at Abe's house. 
A) selective visual perception at Abe's house. 
B) visual extrapolation at Abe's house. 
C) focal contrast at Abe's house. 
D) visual objectivity at Abe's house.

Question 13

Individuals with an economic value orientation tend to make more unethical choices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

*Masoud applies for a promotion.While he doesn't meet the exact qualifications he is sure he will interview well if he gets the chance and he has done a good job in his current position.He does obtain an interview but doesn't get the promotion.Masoud is sure that the only reason he didn't get the job is because Deena, the person who did get the promotion, is good friends with the manager.This is an example of _____

Accepted Answer

The answer of *Masoud applies for a promotion.While he doesn't...

Question 15

A risk-averse individual is generally a poor fit for a high-tech firm in a dynamic environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Negative affective people

Accepted Answer

A) see "the glass as half full." 
B) experience anxiety. 
C) are tolerant of others' opinions. 
D) have lower rates of absenteeism. 
A) see "the glass as half full." 
B) experience anxiety. 
C) are tolerant of others' opinions. 
D) have lower rates of absenteeism.

Question 17

Which of the following statements about positive and negative affectivity is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) Positive affective people see the "glass as half empty". 
B) Negative affective people in power tend to find mutually agreeable solutions to problems. 
C) Positive affective people experience nervousness. 
D) When negative affective people comprise a team, there tends to be less cooperation among members. 
A) Positive affective people see the "glass as half empty". 
B) Negative affective people in power tend to find mutually agreeable solutions to problems. 
C) Positive affective people experience nervousness. 
D) When negative affective people comprise a team, there tends to be less cooperation among members.

Question 18

__________ that are important to people affect the decisions they make, how they perceive their environment, and their actual behavior.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ that are important to people affect...

Question 19

*Which of these is unique to Netflix when looking at the skill set of new hires?

Accepted Answer

A) seeks an Ivy League degree 
B) looks for an extensive resume 
C) requires previous experience in a similar position 
D) seeks someone who shares the values and goals of the company 
A) seeks an Ivy League degree 
B) looks for an extensive resume 
C) requires previous experience in a similar position 
D) seeks someone who shares the values and goals of the company

Question 20

People who exhibit the Big 5 personality characteristic of openness would be most likely to work in which of the following firms?

Accepted Answer

A) an entrepreneurial start-up in the high tech industry 
B) a large discount retailer like Wal-Mart 
C) a large fast food franchise 
D) a small business that makes cardboard boxes 
A) an entrepreneurial start-up in the high tech industry 
B) a large discount retailer like Wal-Mart 
C) a large fast food franchise 
D) a small business that makes cardboard boxes

All of the following statements regarding personality testing in employee selection are correct EXCEPT:

Mary said, "I am quite confident in the plan I developed, as I worked quite diligently on it and I have implemented similar programs in similar settings." Mary seems to have high self-efficacy.

In the preceding story, both Bill and the other players expressed concern about the referee's call.This demonstrates

________ are stable life goals that people have, reflecting what is most important to them.

*Which of these is one of the "Big Five" personality traits?

You are asked to predict how quickly you will run a mile track.You run on a regular basis to stay in shape.You say you will run the track in five minutes.It takes you eight minutes.Your prediction was an example of ___________________ bias.

People who are labeled as high social monitors can experience high levels of stress.

The basketball coach says, "This team has to control its own destiny.You cannot be looking to other teams to lose so you can get into the play-offs.Only we can get ourselves into the tournament.We have to take care of our own house." The coach likely has ________________________.

When people believe that things happen to them because of luck, other people or a higher being, they are classified as high in _____________________________.

Early experiences are important influences over dominant values.If Sharon was raised by an aunt because her parents had both died when she was ten, she most likely would see what value as central to her life?

Individuals with an economic value orientation tend to make more unethical choices.

A risk-averse individual is generally a poor fit for a high-tech firm in a dynamic environment.

Negative affective people

Which of the following statements about positive and negative affectivity is correct?

__________ that are important to people affect the decisions they make, how they perceive their environment, and their actual behavior.

*Which of these is unique to Netflix when looking at the skill set of new hires?

People who exhibit the Big 5 personality characteristic of openness would be most likely to work in which of the following firms?

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

All of the following statements regarding personality testing in employee selection are correct EXCEPT:

Mary said, "I am quite confident in the plan I developed, as I worked quite diligently on it and I have implemented similar programs in similar settings." Mary seems to have high self-efficacy.

In the preceding story, both Bill and the other players expressed concern about the referee's call.This demonstrates

________ are stable life goals that people have, reflecting what is most important to them.

*Which of these is one of the "Big Five" personality traits?

You are asked to predict how quickly you will run a mile track.You run on a regular basis to stay in shape.You say you will run the track in five minutes.It takes you eight minutes.Your prediction was an example of ___________________ bias.

People who are labeled as high social monitors can experience high levels of stress.

The basketball coach says, "This team has to control its own destiny.You cannot be looking to other teams to lose so you can get into the play-offs.Only we can get ourselves into the tournament.We have to take care of our own house." The coach likely has ________________________.

When people believe that things happen to them because of luck, other people or a higher being, they are classified as high in _____________________________.

Early experiences are important influences over dominant values.If Sharon was raised by an aunt because her parents had both died when she was ten, she most likely would see what value as central to her life?

Individuals with an economic value orientation tend to make more unethical choices.

A risk-averse individual is generally a poor fit for a high-tech firm in a dynamic environment.

Negative affective people

Which of the following statements about positive and negative affectivity is correct?

__________ that are important to people affect the decisions they make, how they perceive their environment, and their actual behavior.

*Which of these is unique to Netflix when looking at the skill set of new hires?

People who exhibit the Big 5 personality characteristic of openness would be most likely to work in which of the following firms?

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