Question 1

Research suggests that Japanese workers are less satisfied with their jobs than are American workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Alan enjoys manipulating others to his own benefit. He sees telling lies as a gray area and is loyal only to himself. He is highly

Accepted Answer

A)  authoritative. 
B)  dogmatic. 
C)  Machiavellian. 
D)  effective. 
E)  risk adverse. 
A)  authoritative. 
B)  dogmatic. 
C)  Machiavellian. 
D)  effective. 
E)  risk adverse.

Question 3

People try to maintain ____________________ among the three components of their attitudes as well as among all their attitudes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of People try to maintain ____________________ among the...

Question 4

Which of the following is part of corporate wellness programs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Smoking cessation classes 
B)  Exercise-related activities 
C)  Weight reduction programs 
D)  Stress management workshops 
E)  All of these choices 
A)  Smoking cessation classes 
B)  Exercise-related activities 
C)  Weight reduction programs 
D)  Stress management workshops 
E)  All of these choices

Question 5

One consequence of organizational stress is burnout.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Herman believes he needs balance between work and his personal life. He will not work on weekends and frequently asks for deadline extensions. He exhibits

Accepted Answer

A)  Type A behavior. 
B)  Type B personality. 
C)  selective perception. 
D)  an internal locus of control. 
E)  cognitive dissonance. 
A)  Type A behavior. 
B)  Type B personality. 
C)  selective perception. 
D)  an internal locus of control. 
E)  cognitive dissonance.

Question 7

People want to flee or fight in the ____ stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome.

Accepted Answer

A)  alarm 
B)  panic 
C)  resistance 
D)  affective 
E)  emotional 
A)  alarm 
B)  panic 
C)  resistance 
D)  affective 
E)  emotional

Question 8

Attributions consistency is the extent to which other people in the same situation behave the same way.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Simon thinks all Asians are smart. This is an example of a(n) ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Simon thinks all Asians are smart. This...

Question 10

Ellie likes to make new friends. In terms of the "Big Five" personality traits, she has more

Accepted Answer

A)  locus of control. 
B)  positive affectivity. 
C)  agreeableness. 
D)  self-efficacy. 
E)  extraversion. 
A)  locus of control. 
B)  positive affectivity. 
C)  agreeableness. 
D)  self-efficacy. 
E)  extraversion.

Question 11

Lynn has two projects from which to choose. She knows the big one takes weeks and is important. The small one, she can finish by the end of the day, but it is not that important. Her decision to work on the small one illustrates her ____ dimension of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.

Accepted Answer

A)  judging 
B)  perceiving 
C)  thinking 
D)  feeling 
E)  sensing 
A)  judging 
B)  perceiving 
C)  thinking 
D)  feeling 
E)  sensing

Question 12

The beliefs and feelings that people have about specific ideas, situations, and people are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  personality attributes. 
B)  attitudes. 
C)  perceptions. 
D)  characteristics. 
E)  behaviors. 
A)  personality attributes. 
B)  attitudes. 
C)  perceptions. 
D)  characteristics. 
E)  behaviors.

Question 13

Psychological consequences of stress include

Accepted Answer

A)  sleep disturbances. 
B)  withdrawal. 
C)  alcoholism. 
D)  appetite disorders. 
E)  smoking. 
A)  sleep disturbances. 
B)  withdrawal. 
C)  alcoholism. 
D)  appetite disorders. 
E)  smoking.

Question 14

____ is the extent to which a person believes that power and status differences are appropriate within organizations.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dogmatism 
B)  Locus of control 
C)  Authoritarianism 
D)  Risk propensity 
E)  Self-efficiency 
A)  Dogmatism 
B)  Locus of control 
C)  Authoritarianism 
D)  Risk propensity 
E)  Self-efficiency

Question 15

A manager who is willing to lose it all on one product has high

Accepted Answer

A)  locus of control. 
B)  self-esteem. 
C)  Machiavellianism. 
D)  emotional intelligence. 
E)  risk propensity. 
A)  locus of control. 
B)  self-esteem. 
C)  Machiavellianism. 
D)  emotional intelligence. 
E)  risk propensity.

Question 16

Individuals form ____ for behavior by recognizing that the three types of patterns are consensus, consistency, and distinctiveness.

Accepted Answer

A)  perceptions 
B)  attitudes 
C)  stereotypes 
D)  attributions 
E)  personalities 
A)  perceptions 
B)  attitudes 
C)  stereotypes 
D)  attributions 
E)  personalities

Question 17

The overall set of expectations held by an individual about what he or she will contribute to the organization and what the organization will provide to the individual is a(n) ____________________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Which of the following is suggested as a way for individuals to manage stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exercise 
B)  Relaxation 
C)  Support groups 
D)  Time management 
E)  All of these choices 
A)  Exercise 
B)  Relaxation 
C)  Support groups 
D)  Time management 
E)  All of these choices

Question 19

Latisha loves to read. She reads a lot of business, history, and biography books. She often notices similarities in the situations in the books with what she is managing at work. ____ thinking is a skill that allows her to see similarities between situations, phenomena, and events.

Accepted Answer

A)  Congruent 
B)  Convergent 
C)  Digressive 
D)  Divergent 
E)  Constructive 
A)  Congruent 
B)  Convergent 
C)  Digressive 
D)  Divergent 
E)  Constructive

Question 20

Describe the worst job you ever had. What made it a bad person-job fit?

Accepted Answer

The worst job I ever had was working as

Research suggests that Japanese workers are less satisfied with their jobs than are American workers.

Alan enjoys manipulating others to his own benefit. He sees telling lies as a gray area and is loyal only to himself. He is highly

People try to maintain ____________________ among the three components of their attitudes as well as among all their attitudes.

Which of the following is part of corporate wellness programs?

One consequence of organizational stress is burnout.

Herman believes he needs balance between work and his personal life. He will not work on weekends and frequently asks for deadline extensions. He exhibits

People want to flee or fight in the ____ stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome.

Attributions consistency is the extent to which other people in the same situation behave the same way.

Simon thinks all Asians are smart. This is an example of a(n) ____________________.

Ellie likes to make new friends. In terms of the "Big Five" personality traits, she has more

Lynn has two projects from which to choose. She knows the big one takes weeks and is important. The small one, she can finish by the end of the day, but it is not that important. Her decision to work on the small one illustrates her ____ dimension of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.

The beliefs and feelings that people have about specific ideas, situations, and people are known as

Psychological consequences of stress include

____ is the extent to which a person believes that power and status differences are appropriate within organizations.

A manager who is willing to lose it all on one product has high

Individuals form ____ for behavior by recognizing that the three types of patterns are consensus, consistency, and distinctiveness.

The overall set of expectations held by an individual about what he or she will contribute to the organization and what the organization will provide to the individual is a(n) ____________________.

Which of the following is suggested as a way for individuals to manage stress?

Latisha loves to read. She reads a lot of business, history, and biography books. She often notices similarities in the situations in the books with what she is managing at work. ____ thinking is a skill that allows her to see similarities between situations, phenomena, and events.

Describe the worst job you ever had. What made it a bad person-job fit?

Managing and the Managers Job

Traditional and Contemporary Opportunitieschallenges

Understanding the Organizations Environment

Responding to the Ethical and Social Environment

Navigating the Global Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Organization Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Managing Leadership and Influence Process

Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, Quality and Productivity

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Exam 14: Basic Elements of Individual and Interpersonal Behavior

Research suggests that Japanese workers are less satisfied with their jobs than are American workers.

Alan enjoys manipulating others to his own benefit. He sees telling lies as a gray area and is loyal only to himself. He is highly

People try to maintain ____________________ among the three components of their attitudes as well as among all their attitudes.

Which of the following is part of corporate wellness programs?

One consequence of organizational stress is burnout.

Herman believes he needs balance between work and his personal life. He will not work on weekends and frequently asks for deadline extensions. He exhibits

People want to flee or fight in the ____ stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome.

Attributions consistency is the extent to which other people in the same situation behave the same way.

Simon thinks all Asians are smart. This is an example of a(n) ____________________.

Ellie likes to make new friends. In terms of the "Big Five" personality traits, she has more

Lynn has two projects from which to choose. She knows the big one takes weeks and is important. The small one, she can finish by the end of the day, but it is not that important. Her decision to work on the small one illustrates her ____ dimension of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.

The beliefs and feelings that people have about specific ideas, situations, and people are known as

Psychological consequences of stress include

____ is the extent to which a person believes that power and status differences are appropriate within organizations.

A manager who is willing to lose it all on one product has high

Individuals form ____ for behavior by recognizing that the three types of patterns are consensus, consistency, and distinctiveness.

The overall set of expectations held by an individual about what he or she will contribute to the organization and what the organization will provide to the individual is a(n) ____________________.

Which of the following is suggested as a way for individuals to manage stress?

Latisha loves to read. She reads a lot of business, history, and biography books. She often notices similarities in the situations in the books with what she is managing at work. ____ thinking is a skill that allows her to see similarities between situations, phenomena, and events.

Describe the worst job you ever had. What made it a bad person-job fit?

Managing and the Managers Job

Traditional and Contemporary Opportunitieschallenges

Understanding the Organizations Environment

Responding to the Ethical and Social Environment

Navigating the Global Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Organization Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Managing Leadership and Influence Process

Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, Quality and Productivity

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