Question 1

One of the most widely used and effective methods of training is

Accepted Answer

A) organizational behaviour modification. 
B) self-regulation training. 
C) behaviour modelling training. 
D) self-efficacy training. 
E) social cognitive training. 
A) organizational behaviour modification. 
B) self-regulation training. 
C) behaviour modelling training. 
D) self-efficacy training. 
E) social cognitive training.

Question 2

Each of the Big Five dimensions is related to job performance but not organizational citizenship behaviours.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Personality characteristics influence people's behaviour when the situation calls for a particular personality characteristic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Learning skills such as communicating,teamwork,and conflict resolution is known as

Accepted Answer

A) cultural awareness skills. 
B) team skills. 
C) interpersonal skills. 
D) soft skills. 
E) intrapersonal skills. 
A) cultural awareness skills. 
B) team skills. 
C) interpersonal skills. 
D) soft skills. 
E) intrapersonal skills.

Question 5

What is behaviour modelling training and what are the steps involved?

Accepted Answer

BMT is a training method based on the mo

Question 6

Which of the following statements represents bad advice on administering punishment?

Accepted Answer

A) Punishment should start off with a very mild warning, gradually proceeding to stronger punishment if the offense continues. 
B) The chosen punishment should be truly aversive to the individual being punished. 
C) Punishment should be coupled with an indication of the correct behaviour in the situation. 
D) Do not reward unwanted behaviours before or after punishment. 
E) Do not inadvertently punish desirable behaviour. 
A) Punishment should start off with a very mild warning, gradually proceeding to stronger punishment if the offense continues. 
B) The chosen punishment should be truly aversive to the individual being punished. 
C) Punishment should be coupled with an indication of the correct behaviour in the situation. 
D) Do not reward unwanted behaviours before or after punishment. 
E) Do not inadvertently punish desirable behaviour.

Question 7

A financial reward for good performance will not qualify as an employee recognition program if it is not accompanied by ________.

Accepted Answer

public pra

Question 8

The concepts of observational learning and self-regulation both assume

Accepted Answer

A) that cognitive learning cannot occur. 
B) that extinction is superior to punishment. 
C) that people can reinforce themselves. 
D) that learning can occur without reinforcement. 
E) that all workers prefer the same reinforcers. 
A) that cognitive learning cannot occur. 
B) that extinction is superior to punishment. 
C) that people can reinforce themselves. 
D) that learning can occur without reinforcement. 
E) that all workers prefer the same reinforcers.

Question 9

Which personality trait is considered to be a motivational trait?

Accepted Answer

A) Negative affect 
B) Self-esteem 
C) Self-monitoring 
D) General self-efficacy 
E) Positive affect 
A) Negative affect 
B) Self-esteem 
C) Self-monitoring 
D) General self-efficacy 
E) Positive affect

Question 10

Performance feedback is most effective when it is represented verbally in written form.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In social cognitive theory,the process of imitating the behaviour of others is called ________.

Accepted Answer

observatio

Question 12

According to research on organizational behaviour modification,which combination of factors has the strongest effect on task performance?

Accepted Answer

A) Money, social recognition, and formal recognition 
B) Money, formal recognition, and performance feedback 
C) Money, social recognition, and performance feedback 
D) Formal recognition, social recognition, and performance feedback 
E) Money, peer recognition, and performance feedback 
A) Money, social recognition, and formal recognition 
B) Money, formal recognition, and performance feedback 
C) Money, social recognition, and performance feedback 
D) Formal recognition, social recognition, and performance feedback 
E) Money, peer recognition, and performance feedback

Question 13

A good indication of whether or not an individual believes he or she can succeed at a variety of tasks is their general self-efficacy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

It is probably easier for managers to learn to use positive reinforcement effectively than to use punishment effectively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

An individual's personality encompasses

Accepted Answer

A) a relatively stable set of psychological characteristics. 
B) a constantly shifting set of personal characteristics. 
C) all aspects of the individual's consciousness. 
D) behaviours which are mostly learned through childhood experience. 
E) all aspects of the individual's physical and emotional response to their environment. 
A) a relatively stable set of psychological characteristics. 
B) a constantly shifting set of personal characteristics. 
C) all aspects of the individual's consciousness. 
D) behaviours which are mostly learned through childhood experience. 
E) all aspects of the individual's physical and emotional response to their environment.

Question 16

Positive affect is a key factor that links happiness to success in life and at work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Stan believes that his boss is responsible for all the stuff that happens to him (Stan).Stan is exhibiting an external ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Stan believes that his boss is responsible...

Question 18

A manager who scolds her employees for being late with the hope that this will stop them from being late is using

Accepted Answer

A) punishment. 
B) negative reinforcement. 
C) extinction. 
D) positive reinforcement. 
E) modelling. 
A) punishment. 
B) negative reinforcement. 
C) extinction. 
D) positive reinforcement. 
E) modelling.

Question 19

________ reinforcement occurs in the modelling process.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ reinforcement occurs in the modelling process....

Question 20

High levels of conscientiousness,agreeableness,and emotional stability are associated with lower levels of workplace deviance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

One of the most widely used and effective methods of training is

Each of the Big Five dimensions is related to job performance but not organizational citizenship behaviours.

Personality characteristics influence people's behaviour when the situation calls for a particular personality characteristic.

Learning skills such as communicating,teamwork,and conflict resolution is known as

What is behaviour modelling training and what are the steps involved?

Which of the following statements represents bad advice on administering punishment?

A financial reward for good performance will not qualify as an employee recognition program if it is not accompanied by ________.

The concepts of observational learning and self-regulation both assume

Which personality trait is considered to be a motivational trait?

Performance feedback is most effective when it is represented verbally in written form.

In social cognitive theory,the process of imitating the behaviour of others is called ________.

According to research on organizational behaviour modification,which combination of factors has the strongest effect on task performance?

A good indication of whether or not an individual believes he or she can succeed at a variety of tasks is their general self-efficacy.

It is probably easier for managers to learn to use positive reinforcement effectively than to use punishment effectively.

An individual's personality encompasses

Positive affect is a key factor that links happiness to success in life and at work.

Stan believes that his boss is responsible for all the stuff that happens to him (Stan).Stan is exhibiting an external ________.

A manager who scolds her employees for being late with the hope that this will stop them from being late is using

________ reinforcement occurs in the modelling process.

High levels of conscientiousness,agreeableness,and emotional stability are associated with lower levels of workplace deviance.

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values,Attitudes,and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, Socialization, and Organizational Culture

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Organizational Change,Development,and Innovation

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Exam 2: Personality and Learning

One of the most widely used and effective methods of training is

Each of the Big Five dimensions is related to job performance but not organizational citizenship behaviours.

Personality characteristics influence people's behaviour when the situation calls for a particular personality characteristic.

Learning skills such as communicating,teamwork,and conflict resolution is known as

What is behaviour modelling training and what are the steps involved?

Which of the following statements represents bad advice on administering punishment?

A financial reward for good performance will not qualify as an employee recognition program if it is not accompanied by ________.

The concepts of observational learning and self-regulation both assume

Which personality trait is considered to be a motivational trait?

Performance feedback is most effective when it is represented verbally in written form.

In social cognitive theory,the process of imitating the behaviour of others is called ________.

According to research on organizational behaviour modification,which combination of factors has the strongest effect on task performance?

A good indication of whether or not an individual believes he or she can succeed at a variety of tasks is their general self-efficacy.

It is probably easier for managers to learn to use positive reinforcement effectively than to use punishment effectively.

An individual's personality encompasses

Positive affect is a key factor that links happiness to success in life and at work.

Stan believes that his boss is responsible for all the stuff that happens to him (Stan).Stan is exhibiting an external ________.

A manager who scolds her employees for being late with the hope that this will stop them from being late is using

________ reinforcement occurs in the modelling process.

High levels of conscientiousness,agreeableness,and emotional stability are associated with lower levels of workplace deviance.

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values,Attitudes,and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, Socialization, and Organizational Culture

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Organizational Change,Development,and Innovation

Filters