Question 1

A supervisor who experiments with new ideas, takes a chance with new products, and leads his or her department in new directions has high

Accepted Answer

A)  locus of control. 
B)  risk propensity. 
C)  self-monitoring. 
D)  self-esteem. 
E)  competencies. 
A)  locus of control. 
B)  risk propensity. 
C)  self-monitoring. 
D)  self-esteem. 
E)  competencies.

Question 2

Which of the "Big Five" personality dimensions is associated with being careful, thorough, responsible, organized, hardworking, achievement-oriented, and persistent?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

____________ people are detail oriented and want facts.

Accepted Answer

A)  Intuitive 
B)  Sensing 
C)  Extroverted 
D)  Introverted 
E)  Judging 
A)  Intuitive 
B)  Sensing 
C)  Extroverted 
D)  Introverted 
E)  Judging

Question 4

The ____ is among the most popular personality selection instruments used today in business.

Accepted Answer

A)  MBO 
B)  MBTI 
C)  TQMI 
D)  JDI 
E)  PAQ 
A)  MBO 
B)  MBTI 
C)  TQMI 
D)  JDI 
E)  PAQ

Question 5

What term refers to a repeated mistreatment of another employee through verbal abuse, conduct that is threatening, humiliating, or intimidating, or sabotage that interferes with the other person's work?

Accepted Answer

A)  workplace bullying 
B)  ​sexual harassment 
C)  organizational politics 
D)  Machiavellianism 
E)  none of these 
A)  workplace bullying 
B)  ​sexual harassment 
C)  organizational politics 
D)  Machiavellianism 
E)  none of these

Question 6

Bullying costs employers through which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  higher turnover 
B)  higher workers' compensation costs 
C)  higher disability insurance rates 
D)  a tarnished reputation 
E)  all of these 
A)  higher turnover 
B)  higher workers' compensation costs 
C)  higher disability insurance rates 
D)  a tarnished reputation 
E)  all of these

Question 7

Managers with high emotional intelligence are expected to perform well in jobs that require a high degree of interpersonal interaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

_________depend on abstract conceptualization and active experimentation in order to learn.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

People with an internal locus of control, as compared to those with an external locus of control, tend to be ______ socially integrated at work and report ______ favorable relationships with their supervisors.

Accepted Answer

A)  less, less 
B)  more, more 
C)  more, less 
D)  less, more 
E)  equally, equally 
A)  less, less 
B)  more, more 
C)  more, less 
D)  less, more 
E)  equally, equally

Question 10

If you are proud of your accomplishments yet look forward to achieving higher levels of performance and are confident in your abilities, you have high

Accepted Answer

A)  risk propensity. 
B)  locus of control. 
C)  conformity. 
D)  self-esteem. 
E)  self-monitoring. 
A)  risk propensity. 
B)  locus of control. 
C)  conformity. 
D)  self-esteem. 
E)  self-monitoring.

Question 11

The concept of Machiavellianism is based on what publication?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Princess Diaries 
B)  The Prince 
C)  The Frog Prince 
D)  The Little Prince 
E)  The Princess and the Pea 
A)  The Princess Diaries 
B)  The Prince 
C)  The Frog Prince 
D)  The Little Prince 
E)  The Princess and the Pea

Question 12

Match each scenario with the component of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator it exemplifies.
-thinking

Accepted Answer

A) Alf prides himself on his objectivity and on his ability not to let his emotions get in his way when making decisions. 
B) ​Amelia is less interested in facts than in the patterns and relationships among them. 
C) ​Lenny prides himself on his adaptability.He hates making final decisions and, as a result, often misses his deadlines. 
D) ​Olga often criticizes others for being "too logical." She believes that logic is a lie people tell themselves to justify making cold, cruel, or outright immoral decisions.When asked to make hard choices, Olga bases her decisions on what is best for the people she cares about. 
E) ​Liang is uncomfortable making an important decision unless he feels that he has all of the facts.
F)Hosanna is decisive.In a group, she's usually the first person to take stock of the essential information and formulate a plan. 
A) Alf prides himself on his objectivity and on his ability not to let his emotions get in his way when making decisions. 
B) ​Amelia is less interested in facts than in the patterns and relationships among them. 
C) ​Lenny prides himself on his adaptability.He hates making final decisions and, as a result, often misses his deadlines. 
D) ​Olga often criticizes others for being "too logical." She believes that logic is a lie people tell themselves to justify making cold, cruel, or outright immoral decisions.When asked to make hard choices, Olga bases her decisions on what is best for the people she cares about. 
E) ​Liang is uncomfortable making an important decision unless he feels that he has all of the facts.
F)Hosanna is decisive.In a group, she's usually the first person to take stock of the essential information and formulate a plan.

Question 13

A manager with strong emotional intelligence is able to overcome his or her empathy when dealing with others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Managers with a low tolerance for ambiguity tend to be more ________ with their staff and don't empower them to make their own decisions at work.

Accepted Answer

A)  flexible 
B)  directive 
C)  passive 
D)  open 
E)  none of these 
A)  flexible 
B)  directive 
C)  passive 
D)  open 
E)  none of these

Question 15

Emotional intelligence includes all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  self-awareness 
B)  emotion management 
C)  locus of control 
D)  self-motivation 
E)  social skills 
A)  self-awareness 
B)  emotion management 
C)  locus of control 
D)  self-motivation 
E)  social skills

Question 16

Which of the following statements regarding assessing employees' "Big Five" personality traits is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The "Big Five" personality traits are based primarily on research conducted in the United States. 
B)  Managers are basically uninterested in the "Big Five" personality traits. 
C)  Rigorous and valid measures of personality allow for their accurate assessment. 
D)  Managers should be very confident about their assessment of employees' personality traits. 
E)  Personality traits are poor predictors of virtually all employee behaviors. 
A)  The "Big Five" personality traits are based primarily on research conducted in the United States. 
B)  Managers are basically uninterested in the "Big Five" personality traits. 
C)  Rigorous and valid measures of personality allow for their accurate assessment. 
D)  Managers should be very confident about their assessment of employees' personality traits. 
E)  Personality traits are poor predictors of virtually all employee behaviors.

Question 17

_________ tend to deal with people easily and specialize in action-oriented jobs, such as marketing and sales.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

John truly believes that he can achieve his goal of selling 10 cars each month.This belief reflects John's

Accepted Answer

A)  self-efficacy. 
B)  risk propensity. 
C)  attitude. 
D)  self-esteem. 
E)  Machiavellianism. 
A)  self-efficacy. 
B)  risk propensity. 
C)  attitude. 
D)  self-esteem. 
E)  Machiavellianism.

Question 19

What term refers to an interpersonal capability that includes the ability to perceive and express emotions, to understand and use them, and to manage emotions in oneself and other people?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

The extent to which people are self-aware, can manage their emotions, motivate themselves, and express empathy for others is called their _______________________.

Accepted Answer

emotional

A supervisor who experiments with new ideas, takes a chance with new products, and leads his or her department in new directions has high

Which of the "Big Five" personality dimensions is associated with being careful, thorough, responsible, organized, hardworking, achievement-oriented, and persistent?

____________ people are detail oriented and want facts.

The ____ is among the most popular personality selection instruments used today in business.

What term refers to a repeated mistreatment of another employee through verbal abuse, conduct that is threatening, humiliating, or intimidating, or sabotage that interferes with the other person's work?

Bullying costs employers through which of the following?

Managers with high emotional intelligence are expected to perform well in jobs that require a high degree of interpersonal interaction.

_________depend on abstract conceptualization and active experimentation in order to learn.

People with an internal locus of control, as compared to those with an external locus of control, tend to be socially integrated at work and report favorable relationships with their supervisors.

If you are proud of your accomplishments yet look forward to achieving higher levels of performance and are confident in your abilities, you have high

The concept of Machiavellianism is based on what publication?

Match each scenario with the component of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator it exemplifies. -thinking

A manager with strong emotional intelligence is able to overcome his or her empathy when dealing with others.

Managers with a low tolerance for ambiguity tend to be more ________ with their staff and don't empower them to make their own decisions at work.

Emotional intelligence includes all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following statements regarding assessing employees' "Big Five" personality traits is true?

_________ tend to deal with people easily and specialize in action-oriented jobs, such as marketing and sales.

John truly believes that he can achieve his goal of selling 10 cars each month.This belief reflects John's

What term refers to an interpersonal capability that includes the ability to perceive and express emotions, to understand and use them, and to manage emotions in oneself and other people?

The extent to which people are self-aware, can manage their emotions, motivate themselves, and express empathy for others is called their _______________________.

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

A supervisor who experiments with new ideas, takes a chance with new products, and leads his or her department in new directions has high

Which of the "Big Five" personality dimensions is associated with being careful, thorough, responsible, organized, hardworking, achievement-oriented, and persistent?

____________ people are detail oriented and want facts.

The ____ is among the most popular personality selection instruments used today in business.

What term refers to a repeated mistreatment of another employee through verbal abuse, conduct that is threatening, humiliating, or intimidating, or sabotage that interferes with the other person's work?

Bullying costs employers through which of the following?

Managers with high emotional intelligence are expected to perform well in jobs that require a high degree of interpersonal interaction.

_________depend on abstract conceptualization and active experimentation in order to learn.

People with an internal locus of control, as compared to those with an external locus of control, tend to be ______ socially integrated at work and report ______ favorable relationships with their supervisors.

If you are proud of your accomplishments yet look forward to achieving higher levels of performance and are confident in your abilities, you have high

The concept of Machiavellianism is based on what publication?

Match each scenario with the component of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator it exemplifies. -thinking

A manager with strong emotional intelligence is able to overcome his or her empathy when dealing with others.

Managers with a low tolerance for ambiguity tend to be more ________ with their staff and don't empower them to make their own decisions at work.

Emotional intelligence includes all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following statements regarding assessing employees' "Big Five" personality traits is true?

_________ tend to deal with people easily and specialize in action-oriented jobs, such as marketing and sales.

John truly believes that he can achieve his goal of selling 10 cars each month.This belief reflects John's

What term refers to an interpersonal capability that includes the ability to perceive and express emotions, to understand and use them, and to manage emotions in oneself and other people?

The extent to which people are self-aware, can manage their emotions, motivate themselves, and express empathy for others is called their _______________________.

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

People with an internal locus of control, as compared to those with an external locus of control, tend to be socially integrated at work and report favorable relationships with their supervisors.