Question 1

Who among the following is most likely to regard legitimate authority as absolute and accept or reject others according to how much they agree with accepted authority?

Accepted Answer

A)  A person high in dogmatism 
B)  A person high in neuroticism 
C)  A person with an external locus of control 
D)  A person high in Machiavellianism 
E)  A person with a Type A orientation 
A)  A person high in dogmatism 
B)  A person high in neuroticism 
C)  A person with an external locus of control 
D)  A person high in Machiavellianism 
E)  A person with a Type A orientation

Question 2

Terminal values include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  broad-mindedness. 
B)  an exciting life. 
C)  a world at peace. 
D)  family security. 
E)  pleasure. 
A)  broad-mindedness. 
B)  an exciting life. 
C)  a world at peace. 
D)  family security. 
E)  pleasure.

Question 3

People with an internal locus of control exhibit greater self-control, are more cautious, engage in less risky behavior, and are less anxious than people with an external locus of control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

__________ is NOT considered an instrumental value.

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-control 
B)  Self-respect 
C)  Honesty 
D)  Ambition 
E)  Imagination 
A)  Self-control 
B)  Self-respect 
C)  Honesty 
D)  Ambition 
E)  Imagination

Question 5

__________ is acting with the mistaken assumption that a generalized cultural value applies equally to all members of the culture.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is acting with the mistaken assumption...

Question 6

A problem-solving style reflects the way a person goes about __________ and evaluating information when solving problems and making decisions.

Accepted Answer

A)  managing 
B)  interpreting 
C)  expressing 
D)  using 
E)  gathering 
A)  managing 
B)  interpreting 
C)  expressing 
D)  using 
E)  gathering

Question 7

__________ describes someone's ability to work effectively across cultures.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ego-drive 
B)  Cultural relativism 
C)  Assertiveness 
D)  Cultural quotient 
E)  Ecological fallacy 
A)  Ego-drive 
B)  Cultural relativism 
C)  Assertiveness 
D)  Cultural quotient 
E)  Ecological fallacy

Question 8

Explain Rokeach's two categories of values and provide examples of each.

Accepted Answer

Michael Rokeach classified values into t

Question 9

People with an intuitive-thinking style of problem solving like solving new problems, dislike routine, and would rather look for possibilities than work with facts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

__________ refers to one's desire to persuade others and earn their commitment.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ego-drive 
B)  Uncertainty avoidance 
C)  Conscientiousness 
D)  Short-term orientation 
E)  Dogmatism 
A)  Ego-drive 
B)  Uncertainty avoidance 
C)  Conscientiousness 
D)  Short-term orientation 
E)  Dogmatism

Question 11

All of the following statements are true of Type A people EXCEPT that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Type A people tend to work fast. 
B)  Type A people tend to be abrupt. 
C)  Type A people tend to be laid back. 
D)  Type A people tend to be irritable. 
E)  Type A people tend to be aggressive. 
A)  Type A people tend to work fast. 
B)  Type A people tend to be abrupt. 
C)  Type A people tend to be laid back. 
D)  Type A people tend to be irritable. 
E)  Type A people tend to be aggressive.

Question 12

Someone who views and manipulates others purely for personal gain has a(n) __________ personality.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Someone who views and manipulates others purely...

Question 13

All of the following is true of people who are high in authoritarianism EXCEPT that they:

Accepted Answer

A)  support the use of subjective feelings. 
B)  are concerned with toughness and power. 
C)  may end up willing to behave unethically. 
D)  tend to obey recognized authority. 
E)  tend to adhere rigidly to conventional values. 
A)  support the use of subjective feelings. 
B)  are concerned with toughness and power. 
C)  may end up willing to behave unethically. 
D)  tend to obey recognized authority. 
E)  tend to adhere rigidly to conventional values.

Question 14

Sometimes called the effectance motive, __________ is an individual's confidence and belief about the likelihood of successfully completing a specific task.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sometimes called the effectance motive, __________ is...

Question 15

Carl Jung's work on problem-solving styles reflects the way a person __________ and __________ information.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Carl Jung's work on problem-solving styles reflects...

Question 16

Stereotyping represents the way individuals tend to think about their social and physical settings as well as their major beliefs and personal orientations concerning a range of issues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT an instrumental value?

Accepted Answer

A)  Courage 
B)  Love 
C)  Wisdom 
D)  Logic 
E)  Independence 
A)  Courage 
B)  Love 
C)  Wisdom 
D)  Logic 
E)  Independence

Question 18

In Rokeach's model of values, terminal values serve as a guide for telling individuals what they would like to attain; instrumental values tell them how to get there.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

__________ traits indicate how an individual displays unacceptable acts such as aggression or impatience.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cognitive strength 
B)  Statutory adjustment 
C)  Emotional adjustment 
D)  Extraversion 
E)  Machiavellian 
A)  Cognitive strength 
B)  Statutory adjustment 
C)  Emotional adjustment 
D)  Extraversion 
E)  Machiavellian

Question 20

In solving problems, sensation-type individuals prefer routine and order, whereas intuitive-type individuals prefer the "big picture."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Who among the following is most likely to regard legitimate authority as absolute and accept or reject others according to how much they agree with accepted authority?

Terminal values include all of the following EXCEPT:

People with an internal locus of control exhibit greater self-control, are more cautious, engage in less risky behavior, and are less anxious than people with an external locus of control.

__________ is NOT considered an instrumental value.

__________ is acting with the mistaken assumption that a generalized cultural value applies equally to all members of the culture.

A problem-solving style reflects the way a person goes about __________ and evaluating information when solving problems and making decisions.

__________ describes someone's ability to work effectively across cultures.

Explain Rokeach's two categories of values and provide examples of each.

People with an intuitive-thinking style of problem solving like solving new problems, dislike routine, and would rather look for possibilities than work with facts.

__________ refers to one's desire to persuade others and earn their commitment.

All of the following statements are true of Type A people EXCEPT that:

Someone who views and manipulates others purely for personal gain has a(n) __________ personality.

All of the following is true of people who are high in authoritarianism EXCEPT that they:

Sometimes called the effectance motive, __________ is an individual's confidence and belief about the likelihood of successfully completing a specific task.

Carl Jung's work on problem-solving styles reflects the way a person and information.

Stereotyping represents the way individuals tend to think about their social and physical settings as well as their major beliefs and personal orientations concerning a range of issues.

Which of the following is NOT an instrumental value?

In Rokeach's model of values, terminal values serve as a guide for telling individuals what they would like to attain; instrumental values tell them how to get there.

__________ traits indicate how an individual displays unacceptable acts such as aggression or impatience.

In solving problems, sensation-type individuals prefer routine and order, whereas intuitive-type individuals prefer the "big picture."

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

Exam 3: Individual Differences

Who among the following is most likely to regard legitimate authority as absolute and accept or reject others according to how much they agree with accepted authority?

Terminal values include all of the following EXCEPT:

People with an internal locus of control exhibit greater self-control, are more cautious, engage in less risky behavior, and are less anxious than people with an external locus of control.

__________ is NOT considered an instrumental value.

__________ is acting with the mistaken assumption that a generalized cultural value applies equally to all members of the culture.

A problem-solving style reflects the way a person goes about __________ and evaluating information when solving problems and making decisions.

__________ describes someone's ability to work effectively across cultures.

Explain Rokeach's two categories of values and provide examples of each.

People with an intuitive-thinking style of problem solving like solving new problems, dislike routine, and would rather look for possibilities than work with facts.

__________ refers to one's desire to persuade others and earn their commitment.

All of the following statements are true of Type A people EXCEPT that:

Someone who views and manipulates others purely for personal gain has a(n) __________ personality.

All of the following is true of people who are high in authoritarianism EXCEPT that they:

Sometimes called the effectance motive, __________ is an individual's confidence and belief about the likelihood of successfully completing a specific task.

Carl Jung's work on problem-solving styles reflects the way a person __________ and __________ information.

Stereotyping represents the way individuals tend to think about their social and physical settings as well as their major beliefs and personal orientations concerning a range of issues.

Which of the following is NOT an instrumental value?

In Rokeach's model of values, terminal values serve as a guide for telling individuals what they would like to attain; instrumental values tell them how to get there.

__________ traits indicate how an individual displays unacceptable acts such as aggression or impatience.

In solving problems, sensation-type individuals prefer routine and order, whereas intuitive-type individuals prefer the "big picture."

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

Carl Jung's work on problem-solving styles reflects the way a person and information.