Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a motivational trait?

Accepted Answer

A) Positive affectivity 
B) Self-esteem 
C) Core self-evaluations 
D) Emotional stability 
E) General self-efficacy 
A) Positive affectivity 
B) Self-esteem 
C) Core self-evaluations 
D) Emotional stability 
E) General self-efficacy

Question 2

Bobby praises every good report his employee produces.This is an example of a partial reinforcement strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Locus of control is not a personality dimension.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Self-esteem,self-monitoring,locus of control,agreeableness,conscientiousness,and emotional stability are all examples of personality characteristics or dimensions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In order to obtain the fastest acquisition of some response,reinforcement should be used

Accepted Answer

A) immediately and continuously. 
B) immediately and partially. 
C) after a long delay and continuously. 
D) after a long delay and partially. 
E) intermittently and cautiously. 
A) immediately and continuously. 
B) immediately and partially. 
C) after a long delay and continuously. 
D) after a long delay and partially. 
E) intermittently and cautiously.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

________ skills include job-specific skills,knowledge,and technical competence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ skills include job-specific skills,knowledge,and technical competence....

Question 8

What are the implications of trait activation theory for a manager who has to assign employees to various tasks in different situations? How should the manager proceed and what will be most effective?

Accepted Answer

According to trait activation theory,tra

Question 9

Generation Y prefers non-monetary rewards to a greater extent than generation X and baby boomers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In theory,both punishment and extinction should have a similar impact on the probability of behaviour occurring.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

________ increase or maintain the probability of some response by their ________ the situation in question.

Accepted Answer

A) Positive reinforcers; removal from 
B) Negative reinforcers; application or addition to 
C) Positive reinforcers; application or addition to 
D) Negative reinforcers; modelling of 
E) Rewards; removal from 
A) Positive reinforcers; removal from 
B) Negative reinforcers; application or addition to 
C) Positive reinforcers; application or addition to 
D) Negative reinforcers; modelling of 
E) Rewards; removal from

Question 12

Money,feedback,and social recognition together have the strongest effect on task performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Behavioural plasticity theory has to do with the situations in which personality characteristics influence people's behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Positive and negative affectivity are opposite ends of a continuum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The ________ approach is the most widely accepted perspective within organizational behaviour.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ approach is the most widely...

Question 16

In learning terms,attractive,high status people are often effective models.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is the most widely accepted perspective within organizational behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A) The five-factor approach 
B) The dispositional approach 
C) The situational approach 
D) The interactionist approach 
E) The personality approach 
A) The five-factor approach 
B) The dispositional approach 
C) The situational approach 
D) The interactionist approach 
E) The personality approach

Question 18

When individuals attain their goals,they are likely to set even higher and more challenging goals,a process known as ________.

Accepted Answer

discrepanc

Question 19

Which of the Big Five dimensions predicts job performance in all jobs across occupations?

Accepted Answer

A) Extraversion 
B) Emotional stability 
C) Agreeableness 
D) Conscientiousness 
E) Openness to experience 
A) Extraversion 
B) Emotional stability 
C) Agreeableness 
D) Conscientiousness 
E) Openness to experience

Question 20

Gary Reynolds is the CEO of Reynolds Software Limited.He attributes his success to careful planning,hard work,and a good business education.In terms of locus of control,Gary is most likely a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) external. 
B) extravert. 
C) introvert. 
D) internal. 
E) high self-monitor. 
A) external. 
B) extravert. 
C) introvert. 
D) internal. 
E) high self-monitor.

Which of the following is an example of a motivational trait?

Bobby praises every good report his employee produces.This is an example of a partial reinforcement strategy.

Locus of control is not a personality dimension.

Self-esteem,self-monitoring,locus of control,agreeableness,conscientiousness,and emotional stability are all examples of personality characteristics or dimensions.

In order to obtain the fastest acquisition of some response,reinforcement should be used

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

________ skills include job-specific skills,knowledge,and technical competence.

What are the implications of trait activation theory for a manager who has to assign employees to various tasks in different situations? How should the manager proceed and what will be most effective?

Generation Y prefers non-monetary rewards to a greater extent than generation X and baby boomers.

In theory,both punishment and extinction should have a similar impact on the probability of behaviour occurring.

increase or maintain the probability of some response by their the situation in question.

Money,feedback,and social recognition together have the strongest effect on task performance.

Behavioural plasticity theory has to do with the situations in which personality characteristics influence people's behaviour.

Positive and negative affectivity are opposite ends of a continuum.

The ________ approach is the most widely accepted perspective within organizational behaviour.

In learning terms,attractive,high status people are often effective models.

Which of the following is the most widely accepted perspective within organizational behaviour?

When individuals attain their goals,they are likely to set even higher and more challenging goals,a process known as ________.

Which of the Big Five dimensions predicts job performance in all jobs across occupations?

Gary Reynolds is the CEO of Reynolds Software Limited.He attributes his success to careful planning,hard work,and a good business education.In terms of locus of control,Gary is most likely a(n)

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

Which of the following is an example of a motivational trait?

Bobby praises every good report his employee produces.This is an example of a partial reinforcement strategy.

Locus of control is not a personality dimension.

Self-esteem,self-monitoring,locus of control,agreeableness,conscientiousness,and emotional stability are all examples of personality characteristics or dimensions.

In order to obtain the fastest acquisition of some response,reinforcement should be used

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

________ skills include job-specific skills,knowledge,and technical competence.

What are the implications of trait activation theory for a manager who has to assign employees to various tasks in different situations? How should the manager proceed and what will be most effective?

Generation Y prefers non-monetary rewards to a greater extent than generation X and baby boomers.

In theory,both punishment and extinction should have a similar impact on the probability of behaviour occurring.

________ increase or maintain the probability of some response by their ________ the situation in question.

Money,feedback,and social recognition together have the strongest effect on task performance.

Behavioural plasticity theory has to do with the situations in which personality characteristics influence people's behaviour.

Positive and negative affectivity are opposite ends of a continuum.

The ________ approach is the most widely accepted perspective within organizational behaviour.

In learning terms,attractive,high status people are often effective models.

Which of the following is the most widely accepted perspective within organizational behaviour?

When individuals attain their goals,they are likely to set even higher and more challenging goals,a process known as ________.

Which of the Big Five dimensions predicts job performance in all jobs across occupations?

Gary Reynolds is the CEO of Reynolds Software Limited.He attributes his success to careful planning,hard work,and a good business education.In terms of locus of control,Gary is most likely a(n)

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

increase or maintain the probability of some response by their the situation in question.