Question 1

People are born into a society that teaches them its culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The "Big Five" personality traits are extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, emotional stability, and assertiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

__________ means that someone is willing and able to communicate information and opinions in a calm, focused, and pleasant way, without being aggressive.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ego-drive 
B)  Conscientiousness 
C)  Assertiveness 
D)  Agreeableness 
E)  Extraversion 
A)  Ego-drive 
B)  Conscientiousness 
C)  Assertiveness 
D)  Agreeableness 
E)  Extraversion

Question 4

The __________ of individuals develop as a product of the learning and experience they encounter in the cultural setting in which they live.

Accepted Answer

A)  biological reflexes 
B)  instincts 
C)  secondary sex characteristics 
D)  physical traits 
E)  values 
A)  biological reflexes 
B)  instincts 
C)  secondary sex characteristics 
D)  physical traits 
E)  values

Question 5

Define and provide examples for each of the following: behavioral and social traits, personal conception traits, and emotional adjustment traits.

Accepted Answer

Hofstede's five dimensions of national c

Question 6

In the context of the "Big Five," a conscientious person is most likely to be:

Accepted Answer

A)  outgoing, sociable, and assertive. 
B)  good-natured, trusting, and cooperative. 
C)  responsible, dependable, and persistent. 
D)  carefree, secure, and relaxed. 
E)  imaginative, curious, and broad-minded. 
A)  outgoing, sociable, and assertive. 
B)  good-natured, trusting, and cooperative. 
C)  responsible, dependable, and persistent. 
D)  carefree, secure, and relaxed. 
E)  imaginative, curious, and broad-minded.

Question 7

A person high in authoritarianism tends to adhere rigidly to conventional values and to obey recognized authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In the context of the "Big Five," a person who has a high degree of extraversion is most likely to be:

Accepted Answer

A)  outgoing, sociable, and assertive. 
B)  good-natured, trusting, and cooperative. 
C)  responsible, dependable, and persistent. 
D)  carefree, secure, and relaxed. 
E)  imaginative, curious, and broad-minded. 
A)  outgoing, sociable, and assertive. 
B)  good-natured, trusting, and cooperative. 
C)  responsible, dependable, and persistent. 
D)  carefree, secure, and relaxed. 
E)  imaginative, curious, and broad-minded.

Question 9

__________ reflect a person's preferences concerning the "ends" to be achieved.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ reflect a person's preferences concerning the...

Question 10

Which of the following statements about problem-solving styles is NOT accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Information gathering involves getting and organizing data for use. 
B)  Styles of information gathering vary from sensation to intuitive. 
C)  Evaluation involves making judgments about how to deal with information once it has been collected. 
D)  Two styles of evaluation are feeling and thinking. 
E)  Problem-solving styles are most frequently measured by the Morrison-Bellarmine Type Index. 
A)  Information gathering involves getting and organizing data for use. 
B)  Styles of information gathering vary from sensation to intuitive. 
C)  Evaluation involves making judgments about how to deal with information once it has been collected. 
D)  Two styles of evaluation are feeling and thinking. 
E)  Problem-solving styles are most frequently measured by the Morrison-Bellarmine Type Index.

Question 11

The five dimensions of national culture identified by Geert Hofstede are __________, __________, __________, __________, and __________.

Accepted Answer

power distance; uncertainty av

Question 12

Given that Jason, a new employee at ABC Manufacturing, sees the world as a threatening place, he would be described as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a high self-monitor 
B)  being high in Machiavellianism 
C)  a highly authoritarian individual 
D)  having an internal locus of control 
E)  a dogmatic individual 
A)  a high self-monitor 
B)  being high in Machiavellianism 
C)  a highly authoritarian individual 
D)  having an internal locus of control 
E)  a dogmatic individual

Question 13

When values differ or are incongruent, conflicts over such things as goals and the means to achieve those goals may result.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following statements concerning the dimensions of national culture in Hofstede's framework is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  The United States is a long-term-oriented country. 
B)  Japan's culture is considered to be feminine. 
C)  The United States has a highly individualistic culture. 
D)  Hong Kong is considered to have a high-uncertainty-avoidance culture. 
E)  Mexico is considered to have an individualistic culture. 
A)  The United States is a long-term-oriented country. 
B)  Japan's culture is considered to be feminine. 
C)  The United States has a highly individualistic culture. 
D)  Hong Kong is considered to have a high-uncertainty-avoidance culture. 
E)  Mexico is considered to have an individualistic culture.

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true of a normative assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Items used in normative assessments are designed to have no obvious correct response. 
B)  It is seldom used in business settings to evaluate and compare job candidates. 
C)  Common normative assessments include the Rorschach Test and the Thematic Apperception Test. 
D)  It presents test takers with a series of ambiguous stimuli. 
E)  It relies on objective and standardized interpretation of responses. 
A)  Items used in normative assessments are designed to have no obvious correct response. 
B)  It is seldom used in business settings to evaluate and compare job candidates. 
C)  Common normative assessments include the Rorschach Test and the Thematic Apperception Test. 
D)  It presents test takers with a series of ambiguous stimuli. 
E)  It relies on objective and standardized interpretation of responses.

Question 16

__________ means being conscious of the behaviors, preferences, styles, biases, personalities, and so on of people besides oneself.

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-awareness 
B)  Awareness of others 
C)  Self-concept 
D)  Self-esteem 
E)  Self-efficacy 
A)  Self-awareness 
B)  Awareness of others 
C)  Self-concept 
D)  Self-esteem 
E)  Self-efficacy

Question 17

Research shows that when organizations try to make positive and innovative changes, proactive individuals are more receptive to and supportive of these changes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Individuals with a(n) __________ orientation are characterized by impatience, desire for achievement, and perfectionism.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Individuals with a(n) __________ orientation are characterized...

Question 19

In the context of Hofstede's framework for understanding value differences in national cultures, __________ reflects the degree to which organizations emphasize competition and assertiveness versus interpersonal sensitivity and concerns for relationships.

Accepted Answer

masculinit

Question 20

Culture is the learned, shared way of doing things in a particular society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

People are born into a society that teaches them its culture.

The "Big Five" personality traits are extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, emotional stability, and assertiveness.

__________ means that someone is willing and able to communicate information and opinions in a calm, focused, and pleasant way, without being aggressive.

The __________ of individuals develop as a product of the learning and experience they encounter in the cultural setting in which they live.

Define and provide examples for each of the following: behavioral and social traits, personal conception traits, and emotional adjustment traits.

In the context of the "Big Five," a conscientious person is most likely to be:

A person high in authoritarianism tends to adhere rigidly to conventional values and to obey recognized authority.

In the context of the "Big Five," a person who has a high degree of extraversion is most likely to be:

__________ reflect a person's preferences concerning the "ends" to be achieved.

Which of the following statements about problem-solving styles is NOT accurate?

The five dimensions of national culture identified by Geert Hofstede are , , , , and __.

Given that Jason, a new employee at ABC Manufacturing, sees the world as a threatening place, he would be described as __________.

When values differ or are incongruent, conflicts over such things as goals and the means to achieve those goals may result.

Which of the following statements concerning the dimensions of national culture in Hofstede's framework is correct?

Which of the following statements is true of a normative assessment?

__________ means being conscious of the behaviors, preferences, styles, biases, personalities, and so on of people besides oneself.

Research shows that when organizations try to make positive and innovative changes, proactive individuals are more receptive to and supportive of these changes.

Individuals with a(n) __________ orientation are characterized by impatience, desire for achievement, and perfectionism.

In the context of Hofstede's framework for understanding value differences in national cultures, __________ reflects the degree to which organizations emphasize competition and assertiveness versus interpersonal sensitivity and concerns for relationships.

Culture is the learned, shared way of doing things in a particular society.

Introducing Organizational Behavior

OB in Context

Perception and Emotion

Motivation

Work Well in Teams

Be an Effective Leader and Follower

Understand and Manage Power and Politics

Build Strong Relationships and Networks

Develop Communication Skills

Handle Conflict, Negotiation, and Decision Making

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Exam 3: Individual Differences

People are born into a society that teaches them its culture.

The "Big Five" personality traits are extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, emotional stability, and assertiveness.

__________ means that someone is willing and able to communicate information and opinions in a calm, focused, and pleasant way, without being aggressive.

The __________ of individuals develop as a product of the learning and experience they encounter in the cultural setting in which they live.

Define and provide examples for each of the following: behavioral and social traits, personal conception traits, and emotional adjustment traits.

In the context of the "Big Five," a conscientious person is most likely to be:

A person high in authoritarianism tends to adhere rigidly to conventional values and to obey recognized authority.

In the context of the "Big Five," a person who has a high degree of extraversion is most likely to be:

__________ reflect a person's preferences concerning the "ends" to be achieved.

Which of the following statements about problem-solving styles is NOT accurate?

The five dimensions of national culture identified by Geert Hofstede are __________, __________, __________, __________, and __________.

Given that Jason, a new employee at ABC Manufacturing, sees the world as a threatening place, he would be described as __________.

When values differ or are incongruent, conflicts over such things as goals and the means to achieve those goals may result.

Which of the following statements concerning the dimensions of national culture in Hofstede's framework is correct?

Which of the following statements is true of a normative assessment?

__________ means being conscious of the behaviors, preferences, styles, biases, personalities, and so on of people besides oneself.

Research shows that when organizations try to make positive and innovative changes, proactive individuals are more receptive to and supportive of these changes.

Individuals with a(n) __________ orientation are characterized by impatience, desire for achievement, and perfectionism.

In the context of Hofstede's framework for understanding value differences in national cultures, __________ reflects the degree to which organizations emphasize competition and assertiveness versus interpersonal sensitivity and concerns for relationships.

Culture is the learned, shared way of doing things in a particular society.

Introducing Organizational Behavior

OB in Context

Perception and Emotion

Motivation

Work Well in Teams

Be an Effective Leader and Follower

Understand and Manage Power and Politics

Build Strong Relationships and Networks

Develop Communication Skills

Handle Conflict, Negotiation, and Decision Making

Filters

The five dimensions of national culture identified by Geert Hofstede are , , , , and __.