Question 1

What percent of the U.S.workforce reports either being bullied at work or witnessing bullying?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 
B)  30 
C)  50 
D)  80 
E)  90 
A)  20 
B)  30 
C)  50 
D)  80 
E)  90 C

Question 2

Spatial-visual intelligence is most important for whom?​

Accepted Answer

A)  lawyers 
B)  artists 
C)  accountants 
D)  salespeople 
E)  politicians 
A)  lawyers 
B)  artists 
C)  accountants 
D)  salespeople 
E)  politicians B

Question 3

Which term refers to the degree to which a person generally considers herself responsible for the things that happen to her?

Accepted Answer

A)  authoritarianism 
B)  neuroticism 
C)  extroversion 
D)  self-esteem 
E)  locus of control 
A)  authoritarianism 
B)  neuroticism 
C)  extroversion 
D)  self-esteem 
E)  locus of control E

Question 4

​Research has found that ____ people tend to be higher performers in a variety of jobs.Select ALL of the choices that would validly complete this sentence.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​neurotic 
B)  ​extroverted 
C)  ​open 
D)  ​introverted 
E)  ​conscientious 
A)  ​neurotic 
B)  ​extroverted 
C)  ​open 
D)  ​introverted 
E)  ​conscientious

Question 5

Person-job fit is the extent to which the contributions made by the individual match the inducements offered by the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Discuss the concept of emotional intelligence and define the five components.Relate emotional intelligence to work, using examples.

Accepted Answer

Emotional intelligence refers to the abi

Question 7

Agreeableness includes being

Accepted Answer

A)  gentle. 
B)  cooperative. 
C)  understanding. 
D)  forgiving. 
E)  all of these 
A)  gentle. 
B)  cooperative. 
C)  understanding. 
D)  forgiving. 
E)  all of these

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT one of the dimensions of emotional intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  empathy 
B)  social skills 
C)  self-motivation 
D)  self-management 
E)  self-preservation 
A)  empathy 
B)  social skills 
C)  self-motivation 
D)  self-management 
E)  self-preservation

Question 9

What term refers to the manner in which individuals process and organize information during learning?

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional intelligence 
B)  general mental ability 
C)  verbal ability 
D)  analytical ability 
E)  information processing capacity 
A)  emotional intelligence 
B)  general mental ability 
C)  verbal ability 
D)  analytical ability 
E)  information processing capacity

Question 10

_________ are superior in generating alternative hypotheses and ideas, and tend to be imaginative and people- or feeling-oriented.

Accepted Answer

A)  Convergers 
B)  Divergers 
C)  Accommodators 
D)  Assimilators 
E)  Investigators 
A)  Convergers 
B)  Divergers 
C)  Accommodators 
D)  Assimilators 
E)  Investigators

Question 11

Matching
​Match each scenario with the type of fit it illustrates.
-​person-vocation fit

Accepted Answer

A) ​Mariois one of the top salespeople at a BMW dealership.As a vegan, Mario doesn't like the fact that many of the BMW's he sells have leather seats.Still, he is good at this job and motivated by the opportunity to sell high quality vehicles. 
B) ​Googlehas a strong culture of innovation, which Leila really likes.She previously worked at Microsoft, and although her job there was almost identical, she's much happier now that she's in a less bureaucratic, more innovative environment that supports autonomy and smart risk taking. 
C) ​Hank has always been a social person, and he enjoys working with people.Pressured by his parents to pick a "real" major, he got a degree in chemistry and now spends every day at work alone in a dank lab.Peter is regretting his decision to go into science as a career because he has very little social contact. 
D) ​Jyotiis very happy with her work team.Everyone supports each other and is responsible about meeting both individual and team goals, making Jyoti enjoy coming to work even though she actually doesn't like many aspects of that job all that much. 
A) ​Mariois one of the top salespeople at a BMW dealership.As a vegan, Mario doesn't like the fact that many of the BMW's he sells have leather seats.Still, he is good at this job and motivated by the opportunity to sell high quality vehicles. 
B) ​Googlehas a strong culture of innovation, which Leila really likes.She previously worked at Microsoft, and although her job there was almost identical, she's much happier now that she's in a less bureaucratic, more innovative environment that supports autonomy and smart risk taking. 
C) ​Hank has always been a social person, and he enjoys working with people.Pressured by his parents to pick a "real" major, he got a degree in chemistry and now spends every day at work alone in a dank lab.Peter is regretting his decision to go into science as a career because he has very little social contact. 
D) ​Jyotiis very happy with her work team.Everyone supports each other and is responsible about meeting both individual and team goals, making Jyoti enjoy coming to work even though she actually doesn't like many aspects of that job all that much.

Question 12

A person who is upbeat and optimistic, has an overall sense of well-being, and can see things in a positive light is said to possess positive Machiavellianism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the "Big Five" personality dimensions is associated with being anxious, depressed, angry, and insecure?

Accepted Answer

A)  agreeableness 
B)  conscientiousness 
C)  openness 
D)  extroversion 
E)  neuroticism 
A)  agreeableness 
B)  conscientiousness 
C)  openness 
D)  extroversion 
E)  neuroticism

Question 14

​Personality affects which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​choice of career 
B)  ​how long we stay with an employer 
C)  ​job satisfaction 
D)  ​job performance 
E)  ​all of these 
A)  ​choice of career 
B)  ​how long we stay with an employer 
C)  ​job satisfaction 
D)  ​job performance 
E)  ​all of these

Question 15

Define, discuss, and give examples of internal and external locus of control.

Accepted Answer

Locus of control refers to an individual

Question 16

Research has found that ____ people tend to be higher performers in a variety of jobs.

Accepted Answer

A)  extroverted 
B)  introverted 
C)  conscientious 
D)  open 
E)  all of these 
A)  extroverted 
B)  introverted 
C)  conscientious 
D)  open 
E)  all of these

Question 17

​How many personality types are there according to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  8 
D)  16 
E)  32 
A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  8 
D)  16 
E)  32

Question 18

People with a high level of ____ are willing to listen to new ideas and to change their own ideas, beliefs, and attitudes in response to new information

Accepted Answer

A)  agreeableness 
B)  conscientiousness 
C)  openness 
D)  extroversion 
E)  negative emotionality 
A)  agreeableness 
B)  conscientiousness 
C)  openness 
D)  extroversion 
E)  negative emotionality

Question 19

Matching
​Match each scenario with the type of fit it illustrates.
-​person-group fit

Accepted Answer

A) ​Mariois one of the top salespeople at a BMW dealership.As a vegan, Mario doesn't like the fact that many of the BMW's he sells have leather seats.Still, he is good at this job and motivated by the opportunity to sell high quality vehicles. 
B) ​Googlehas a strong culture of innovation, which Leila really likes.She previously worked at Microsoft, and although her job there was almost identical, she's much happier now that she's in a less bureaucratic, more innovative environment that supports autonomy and smart risk taking. 
C) ​Hank has always been a social person, and he enjoys working with people.Pressured by his parents to pick a "real" major, he got a degree in chemistry and now spends every day at work alone in a dank lab.Peter is regretting his decision to go into science as a career because he has very little social contact. 
D) ​Jyotiis very happy with her work team.Everyone supports each other and is responsible about meeting both individual and team goals, making Jyoti enjoy coming to work even though she actually doesn't like many aspects of that job all that much. 
A) ​Mariois one of the top salespeople at a BMW dealership.As a vegan, Mario doesn't like the fact that many of the BMW's he sells have leather seats.Still, he is good at this job and motivated by the opportunity to sell high quality vehicles. 
B) ​Googlehas a strong culture of innovation, which Leila really likes.She previously worked at Microsoft, and although her job there was almost identical, she's much happier now that she's in a less bureaucratic, more innovative environment that supports autonomy and smart risk taking. 
C) ​Hank has always been a social person, and he enjoys working with people.Pressured by his parents to pick a "real" major, he got a degree in chemistry and now spends every day at work alone in a dank lab.Peter is regretting his decision to go into science as a career because he has very little social contact. 
D) ​Jyotiis very happy with her work team.Everyone supports each other and is responsible about meeting both individual and team goals, making Jyoti enjoy coming to work even though she actually doesn't like many aspects of that job all that much.

Question 20

____________________ is a personality trait that refers to a person's belief that he or she is a worthwhile and deserving individual.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is a personality trait that refers...

What percent of the U.S.workforce reports either being bullied at work or witnessing bullying?

Spatial-visual intelligence is most important for whom?

Which term refers to the degree to which a person generally considers herself responsible for the things that happen to her?

Research has found that ____ people tend to be higher performers in a variety of jobs.Select ALL of the choices that would validly complete this sentence.

Person-job fit is the extent to which the contributions made by the individual match the inducements offered by the organization.

Discuss the concept of emotional intelligence and define the five components.Relate emotional intelligence to work, using examples.

Agreeableness includes being

Which of the following is NOT one of the dimensions of emotional intelligence?

What term refers to the manner in which individuals process and organize information during learning?

_________ are superior in generating alternative hypotheses and ideas, and tend to be imaginative and people- or feeling-oriented.

Matching Match each scenario with the type of fit it illustrates. -person-vocation fit

A person who is upbeat and optimistic, has an overall sense of well-being, and can see things in a positive light is said to possess positive Machiavellianism.

Which of the "Big Five" personality dimensions is associated with being anxious, depressed, angry, and insecure?

Personality affects which of the following?

Define, discuss, and give examples of internal and external locus of control.

Research has found that ____ people tend to be higher performers in a variety of jobs.

How many personality types are there according to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator?

People with a high level of ____ are willing to listen to new ideas and to change their own ideas, beliefs, and attitudes in response to new information

Matching Match each scenario with the type of fit it illustrates. -person-group fit

____________________ is a personality trait that refers to a person's belief that he or she is a worthwhile and deserving individual.

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Individual Values, Perceptions, and Reactions

Motivating Behavior

Motivating Behavior with Work and Rewards

Groups and Teams

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Communication

Managing Conflict and Negotiating

Traditional Leadership Approaches

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Influence, and Politics

Organizational Structure and Design

Organizational Culture

Organization Change and Change Management

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Exam 3: Individual Differences

What percent of the U.S.workforce reports either being bullied at work or witnessing bullying?

Spatial-visual intelligence is most important for whom?​

Which term refers to the degree to which a person generally considers herself responsible for the things that happen to her?

​Research has found that ____ people tend to be higher performers in a variety of jobs.Select ALL of the choices that would validly complete this sentence.

Person-job fit is the extent to which the contributions made by the individual match the inducements offered by the organization.

Discuss the concept of emotional intelligence and define the five components.Relate emotional intelligence to work, using examples.

Agreeableness includes being

Which of the following is NOT one of the dimensions of emotional intelligence?

What term refers to the manner in which individuals process and organize information during learning?

_________ are superior in generating alternative hypotheses and ideas, and tend to be imaginative and people- or feeling-oriented.

Matching ​Match each scenario with the type of fit it illustrates. -​person-vocation fit

A person who is upbeat and optimistic, has an overall sense of well-being, and can see things in a positive light is said to possess positive Machiavellianism.

Which of the "Big Five" personality dimensions is associated with being anxious, depressed, angry, and insecure?

​Personality affects which of the following?

Define, discuss, and give examples of internal and external locus of control.

Research has found that ____ people tend to be higher performers in a variety of jobs.

​How many personality types are there according to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator?

People with a high level of ____ are willing to listen to new ideas and to change their own ideas, beliefs, and attitudes in response to new information

Matching ​Match each scenario with the type of fit it illustrates. -​person-group fit

____________________ is a personality trait that refers to a person's belief that he or she is a worthwhile and deserving individual.

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Individual Values, Perceptions, and Reactions

Motivating Behavior

Motivating Behavior with Work and Rewards

Groups and Teams

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Communication

Managing Conflict and Negotiating

Traditional Leadership Approaches

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Influence, and Politics

Organizational Structure and Design

Organizational Culture

Organization Change and Change Management

Filters

Spatial-visual intelligence is most important for whom?

Research has found that ____ people tend to be higher performers in a variety of jobs.Select ALL of the choices that would validly complete this sentence.

Matching Match each scenario with the type of fit it illustrates. -person-vocation fit

Personality affects which of the following?

How many personality types are there according to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator?

Matching Match each scenario with the type of fit it illustrates. -person-group fit