Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ is the degree to which a...

Question 2

Which of these styles, according to Jung, avoids specifics, decentralizes decision-making and develops few rules and regulations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intuitive-feeling 
B)  Sensation-thinking 
C)  Intuitive-thinking 
D)  Sensation-feeling 
E)  None of these. 
A)  Intuitive-feeling 
B)  Sensation-thinking 
C)  Intuitive-thinking 
D)  Sensation-feeling 
E)  None of these.

Question 3

Loyalty to and heavy involvement in one's organization refers to organizational commitment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is the tendency to assign an individual to a group or broad category and then to attribute widely held generalizations about the group to the individual?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stereotyping 
B)  Projection 
C)  Figure-ground 
D)  The halo effect 
E)  Perceptual defense 
A)  Stereotyping 
B)  Projection 
C)  Figure-ground 
D)  The halo effect 
E)  Perceptual defense

Question 5

An emotion can be thought of as a mental state that arises spontaneously within a person based on interaction with the environment rather than through conscious effort and is often accompanied by physiological changes or sensations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

______ is the tendency to assign an individual to a group or broad category and then attribute generalizations about the group to the individual.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ is the tendency to assign an...

Question 7

The general assurance in one's own ideas, judgment, and capabilities is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  locus of control. 
B)  self-confidence. 
C)  self-efficacy. 
D)  perceptual selectivity. 
E)  cognitive dissonance. 
A)  locus of control. 
B)  self-confidence. 
C)  self-efficacy. 
D)  perceptual selectivity. 
E)  cognitive dissonance.

Question 8

An overall impression of a person or situation based on one attribute, either favorable or unfavorable, is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  projection. 
B)  the halo effect. 
C)  perceptual defense. 
D)  stereotyping. 
E)  attribution. 
A)  projection. 
B)  the halo effect. 
C)  perceptual defense. 
D)  stereotyping. 
E)  attribution.

Question 9

Self-management is being aware of what you are feeling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Recent surveys indicate that the majority of working individuals strongly trust in their top management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Machiavellianism is the tendency to direct much on one's behavior toward the acquisition of power and the manipulation of other people for purely personal gain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Frank regretfully missed an important deadline at work. His boss, George, thinks to himself, "Frank missed that deadline because he is lazy; I really need to crack down on him more." This is an example of what kind of attribution?

Accepted Answer

A)  External attribution 
B)  Internal attribution 
C)  Horizontal attribution 
D)  Vertical attribution 
E)  Skewed attribution 
A)  External attribution 
B)  Internal attribution 
C)  Horizontal attribution 
D)  Vertical attribution 
E)  Skewed attribution

Question 13

Describe any three common perceptual distortions that managers make. Give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

The common perceptual distorti

Question 14

All of the following are things bad bosses do to create stress for their subordinates EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Bully and harass people to keep them on their toes. 
B)  Create perpetual doubt about how well employees are performing. 
C)  Fail to give people credit for their contributions and achievements. 
D)  Impose unreasonable demands and overwhelming workloads. 
E)  Tell people exactly what is expected of them. 
A)  Bully and harass people to keep them on their toes. 
B)  Create perpetual doubt about how well employees are performing. 
C)  Fail to give people credit for their contributions and achievements. 
D)  Impose unreasonable demands and overwhelming workloads. 
E)  Tell people exactly what is expected of them.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Uncertainty about what behaviors are expected of a person in a particular role is referred to as ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Uncertainty about what behaviors are expected of...

Question 17

A physiological and emotional response to stimuli that place physical or psychological demands on an individual is called ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A physiological and emotional response to stimuli...

Question 18

The Big Five personality factors includes all of these EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  extroversion. 
B)  conscientiousness. 
C)  emotional stability. 
D)  locus of control. 
E)  agreeableness. 
A)  extroversion. 
B)  conscientiousness. 
C)  emotional stability. 
D)  locus of control. 
E)  agreeableness.

Question 19

Briefly describe the perception process.

Accepted Answer

First we observe information (sensory da

Question 20

Locus of control refers to an individual's belief that he or she can successfully accomplish a specific task or outcome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

Which of these styles, according to Jung, avoids specifics, decentralizes decision-making and develops few rules and regulations?

Loyalty to and heavy involvement in one's organization refers to organizational commitment.

Which of the following is the tendency to assign an individual to a group or broad category and then to attribute widely held generalizations about the group to the individual?

An emotion can be thought of as a mental state that arises spontaneously within a person based on interaction with the environment rather than through conscious effort and is often accompanied by physiological changes or sensations.

______ is the tendency to assign an individual to a group or broad category and then attribute generalizations about the group to the individual.

The general assurance in one's own ideas, judgment, and capabilities is referred to as:

An overall impression of a person or situation based on one attribute, either favorable or unfavorable, is an example of:

Self-management is being aware of what you are feeling.

Recent surveys indicate that the majority of working individuals strongly trust in their top management.

Machiavellianism is the tendency to direct much on one's behavior toward the acquisition of power and the manipulation of other people for purely personal gain.

Frank regretfully missed an important deadline at work. His boss, George, thinks to himself, "Frank missed that deadline because he is lazy; I really need to crack down on him more." This is an example of what kind of attribution?

Describe any three common perceptual distortions that managers make. Give an example of each.

All of the following are things bad bosses do to create stress for their subordinates EXCEPT:

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

Uncertainty about what behaviors are expected of a person in a particular role is referred to as ______.

A physiological and emotional response to stimuli that place physical or psychological demands on an individual is called ______.

The Big Five personality factors includes all of these EXCEPT:

Briefly describe the perception process.

Locus of control refers to an individual's belief that he or she can successfully accomplish a specific task or outcome.

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Exam 14: Understanding Individual Behavior

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

Which of these styles, according to Jung, avoids specifics, decentralizes decision-making and develops few rules and regulations?

Loyalty to and heavy involvement in one's organization refers to organizational commitment.

Which of the following is the tendency to assign an individual to a group or broad category and then to attribute widely held generalizations about the group to the individual?

An emotion can be thought of as a mental state that arises spontaneously within a person based on interaction with the environment rather than through conscious effort and is often accompanied by physiological changes or sensations.

______ is the tendency to assign an individual to a group or broad category and then attribute generalizations about the group to the individual.

The general assurance in one's own ideas, judgment, and capabilities is referred to as:

An overall impression of a person or situation based on one attribute, either favorable or unfavorable, is an example of:

Self-management is being aware of what you are feeling.

Recent surveys indicate that the majority of working individuals strongly trust in their top management.

Machiavellianism is the tendency to direct much on one's behavior toward the acquisition of power and the manipulation of other people for purely personal gain.

Frank regretfully missed an important deadline at work. His boss, George, thinks to himself, "Frank missed that deadline because he is lazy; I really need to crack down on him more." This is an example of what kind of attribution?

Describe any three common perceptual distortions that managers make. Give an example of each.

All of the following are things bad bosses do to create stress for their subordinates EXCEPT:

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

Uncertainty about what behaviors are expected of a person in a particular role is referred to as ______.

A physiological and emotional response to stimuli that place physical or psychological demands on an individual is called ______.

The Big Five personality factors includes all of these EXCEPT:

Briefly describe the perception process.

Locus of control refers to an individual's belief that he or she can successfully accomplish a specific task or outcome.

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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