Exam 9: Basic Elements of Individual Behavior in Organizations

Match the following numbered items with the most correct response letter. A response may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -Richard's favorite activity is meeting new people

Theresa gets her energy from solitude, prefers detail-oriented concrete projects, and bases her decisions on logical reasoning. Based on the Myers-Briggs framework, Theresa can be differentiated as a(n) _____.

Lucy's work is above average as far as quality and quantity of production goes; however, she refuses to do anything beyond the strict performance of her required job tasks. This is an example of

Steve Perez, a senior manager at Lanset Inc., is satisfied to contribute to his organization in spite of receiving a lower salary than what other organizations might offer him. Steve's attitude reflects his _____.

The _____ stage of the creativity process determines the validity or truthfulness of an insight.

Identify the contribution made by an individual to a psychological contract.

Match the following numbered items with the most correct response letter. A response may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -General Adaptation Syndrome

Match the following numbered items with the most correct response letter. A response may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -Lance achieves power by controlling and manipulating others

When Amy is in a room full of strangers she becomes energized to interact with them. Which of the following personality traits does Amy portray?

Jill observes that relationships are very important to Christine and that she will go out of her way to help others. Christine is late for a meeting with Jill, and Jill thinks the delay is due to Christine's generous spirit. Jill's judgement of the cause for Christine's delay is an example of _____.

Annika is excited about her new job. She thinks it will be exciting, fulfilling, rewarding, and allow her the standard of living she is looking for. She has made a(n) _____ with her new employer.

Complexes of beliefs and feelings that people have about specific ideas, situations, or other people are known as _____.

Explain the process of selective perception with an example.

_____ is a pattern of action by the members of an organization that directly or indirectly influences organizational effectiveness.

Simon thinks all Asians are smart. This process of categorizing people is an example of _____.

Identify the personality trait that a creative individual would most likely posses.

Differentiate between Type A and Type B personalities.

_____ is a spontaneous breakthrough that occurs after the preparation and incubation phases of the creative process.

_____ is the first stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome.

Some smokers block out negative information about the health effects of smoking because they do not want to change their behavior. This is an example of _____.