Question 1

A(n) ______ is an evaluation that predisposes a person to act in a certain way.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ______ is an evaluation that predisposes...

Question 2

What are some of the ways enlightened companies are helping employees cope with stress.

Accepted Answer

Students answers may vary based on what

Question 3

Roy is a top executive at a cigarette manufacturing company who believes that cigarettes are dangerous products and they kill people. This condition can be described as:

Accepted Answer

A)  job involvement. 
B)  extroversion. 
C)  cognitive dissonance. 
D)  Machiavellianism. 
E)  job satisfaction. 
A)  job involvement. 
B)  extroversion. 
C)  cognitive dissonance. 
D)  Machiavellianism. 
E)  job satisfaction.

Question 4

_____refers to loyalty to the heavy involvement in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Organization citizenship 
B)  Job satisfaction 
C)  Dissonance 
D)  Organizational commitment 
E)  Job involvement 
A)  Organization citizenship 
B)  Job satisfaction 
C)  Dissonance 
D)  Organizational commitment 
E)  Job involvement

Question 5

The degree to which a person is able to get along with others by being good-natured, likable, cooperative, forgiving, understanding, and trusting is agreeableness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

An evaluation that predisposes a person to act in a certain way is called a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  attitude 
B)  authoritarianism 
C)  perception 
D)  projection 
E)  personality 
A)  attitude 
B)  authoritarianism 
C)  perception 
D)  projection 
E)  personality

Question 7

The degree to which a person is outgoing, sociable, assertive, and comfortable with interpersonal relationships is called extroversion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

______ is the cognitive process people use to make sense out of the environment by selecting, organizing, and interpreting information.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ is the cognitive process people use...

Question 9

Which of the following terms is the belief that power and status differences should exist within the organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Extroversion 
B)  Machiavellianism 
C)  Authoritarianism 
D)  Perceptual distortion 
E)  Locus of control 
A)  Extroversion 
B)  Machiavellianism 
C)  Authoritarianism 
D)  Perceptual distortion 
E)  Locus of control

Question 10

Seeking positions of power and responsibility, Chandra has rapidly moved up the ranks within her organization. Colleagues describe her as someone with a tremendous amount of energy, and a powerful force for leadership within the organization. Based on this description, Chandra has what type of personality?

Accepted Answer

A)  Type A 
B)  Type B 
C)  Type C 
D)  Type X 
E)  Type Y 
A)  Type A 
B)  Type B 
C)  Type C 
D)  Type X 
E)  Type Y

Question 11

Explain the Big Five personality factors. Are these applicable in an international context?

Accepted Answer

The Big Five personality factors describ

Question 12

Errors in perceptual judgment that arise from inaccuracies in any part of the perception process are called ______.

Accepted Answer

perceptual

Question 13

The tendency to place the primary responsibility for one's success or failure either within oneself (internally) or on outside forces (externally) is called the ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The tendency to place the primary responsibility...

Question 14

Bernice is a talkative, assertive, and sociable individual who is very comfortable with interpersonal relationships. Which of the following is applicable to Bernice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Machiavellianism 
B)  Conscientiousness 
C)  Agreeableness 
D)  Emotional stability 
E)  Extroversion 
A)  Machiavellianism 
B)  Conscientiousness 
C)  Agreeableness 
D)  Emotional stability 
E)  Extroversion

Question 15

The last step in getting organized is to empty your head.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

______ is a behavior pattern characterized by extreme competitiveness, impatience, aggressiveness, and devotion to work.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ is a behavior pattern characterized by...

Question 17

_____conflict occurs when an individual perceives incompatible demands from others.

Accepted Answer

A)  Attitude 
B)  Role 
C)  Personality 
D)  Perception 
E)  Ability 
A)  Attitude 
B)  Role 
C)  Personality 
D)  Perception 
E)  Ability

Question 18

Organizing the selected data into patterns for interpretation and response is the last step in the perception process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A widely used personality test that measures how people differ on all four of Jung's sets of paired opposites is the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  Keirsey personality test 
B)  Myers-Briggs Type Indicator 
C)  Eysenck Personality Test 
D)  Enneagram Personality Type Detector 
E)  Oxford Capacity Analysis 
A)  Keirsey personality test 
B)  Myers-Briggs Type Indicator 
C)  Eysenck Personality Test 
D)  Enneagram Personality Type Detector 
E)  Oxford Capacity Analysis

Question 20

Type A behavior pattern is characterized by all of these EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  impatience. 
B)  devotion to work. 
C)  aggressiveness. 
D)  relaxed lifestyle. 
E)  extreme competitiveness. 
A)  impatience. 
B)  devotion to work. 
C)  aggressiveness. 
D)  relaxed lifestyle. 
E)  extreme competitiveness.

A(n) ______ is an evaluation that predisposes a person to act in a certain way.

What are some of the ways enlightened companies are helping employees cope with stress.

Roy is a top executive at a cigarette manufacturing company who believes that cigarettes are dangerous products and they kill people. This condition can be described as:

_____refers to loyalty to the heavy involvement in the organization.

The degree to which a person is able to get along with others by being good-natured, likable, cooperative, forgiving, understanding, and trusting is agreeableness.

An evaluation that predisposes a person to act in a certain way is called a(n) _____.

The degree to which a person is outgoing, sociable, assertive, and comfortable with interpersonal relationships is called extroversion.

______ is the cognitive process people use to make sense out of the environment by selecting, organizing, and interpreting information.

Which of the following terms is the belief that power and status differences should exist within the organization?

Explain the Big Five personality factors. Are these applicable in an international context?

Errors in perceptual judgment that arise from inaccuracies in any part of the perception process are called ______.

The tendency to place the primary responsibility for one's success or failure either within oneself (internally) or on outside forces (externally) is called the ______.

Bernice is a talkative, assertive, and sociable individual who is very comfortable with interpersonal relationships. Which of the following is applicable to Bernice?

The last step in getting organized is to empty your head.

______ is a behavior pattern characterized by extreme competitiveness, impatience, aggressiveness, and devotion to work.

_____conflict occurs when an individual perceives incompatible demands from others.

Organizing the selected data into patterns for interpretation and response is the last step in the perception process.

A widely used personality test that measures how people differ on all four of Jung's sets of paired opposites is the ______.

Type A behavior pattern is characterized by all of these EXCEPT:

Innovative Management for a Changing World

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Small Business Start Ups

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Managing Diversity

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

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Exam 14: Understanding Individual Behavior

A(n) ______ is an evaluation that predisposes a person to act in a certain way.

What are some of the ways enlightened companies are helping employees cope with stress.

Roy is a top executive at a cigarette manufacturing company who believes that cigarettes are dangerous products and they kill people. This condition can be described as:

_____refers to loyalty to the heavy involvement in the organization.

The degree to which a person is able to get along with others by being good-natured, likable, cooperative, forgiving, understanding, and trusting is agreeableness.

An evaluation that predisposes a person to act in a certain way is called a(n) _____.

The degree to which a person is outgoing, sociable, assertive, and comfortable with interpersonal relationships is called extroversion.

______ is the cognitive process people use to make sense out of the environment by selecting, organizing, and interpreting information.

Which of the following terms is the belief that power and status differences should exist within the organization?

Explain the Big Five personality factors. Are these applicable in an international context?

Errors in perceptual judgment that arise from inaccuracies in any part of the perception process are called ______.

The tendency to place the primary responsibility for one's success or failure either within oneself (internally) or on outside forces (externally) is called the ______.

Bernice is a talkative, assertive, and sociable individual who is very comfortable with interpersonal relationships. Which of the following is applicable to Bernice?

The last step in getting organized is to empty your head.

______ is a behavior pattern characterized by extreme competitiveness, impatience, aggressiveness, and devotion to work.

_____conflict occurs when an individual perceives incompatible demands from others.

Organizing the selected data into patterns for interpretation and response is the last step in the perception process.

A widely used personality test that measures how people differ on all four of Jung's sets of paired opposites is the ______.

Type A behavior pattern is characterized by all of these EXCEPT:

Innovative Management for a Changing World

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Small Business Start Ups

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Managing Diversity

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Filters