Question 1

With the increasing use of technology,many organizations have begun use ________ recognition platforms for peer recognition.

Accepted Answer

The answer of With the increasing use of technology,many organizations...

Question 2

Behavioural plasticity theory has to do with what personality characteristic?

Accepted Answer

A) Locus of control 
B) Self-esteem 
C) Self-monitoring 
D) General self-efficacy 
E) Core self-evaluations 
A) Locus of control 
B) Self-esteem 
C) Self-monitoring 
D) General self-efficacy 
E) Core self-evaluations

Question 3

If an organization decides to change the characteristics of work tasks in order to improve employee satisfaction and performance,what approach to organizational behaviour are they following?

Accepted Answer

A) dispositional approach 
B) personality approach 
C) situational approach 
D) interactionist approach 
E) operant learning approach 
A) dispositional approach 
B) personality approach 
C) situational approach 
D) interactionist approach 
E) operant learning approach

Question 4

What is trait activation theory and what does it tell us about the role that personality plays in organizational behaviour?

Accepted Answer

According to trait activation theory,tra

Question 5

Conscientiousness is the strongest predictor of all of the "Big Five" dimensions of overall job performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When individuals attain their goals,they are likely to set even higher and more challenging goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

To extinguish some behaviour we ________ reinforcement.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To extinguish some behaviour we ________ reinforcement....

Question 8

Which of the following most accurately indicates the forms of positive reinforcement that have been found to be effective for organizational behaviour modification?

Accepted Answer

A) Money and feedback but not social recognition 
B) Money and social recognition but not feedback 
C) Social recognition and feedback but not money 
D) Only money 
E) Money, feedback, and social recognition 
A) Money and feedback but not social recognition 
B) Money and social recognition but not feedback 
C) Social recognition and feedback but not money 
D) Only money 
E) Money, feedback, and social recognition

Question 9

To make behaviour most resistant to extinction,it should be learned under ________ reinforcement.

Accepted Answer

A) continuous and delayed 
B) continuous and immediate 
C) partial and delayed 
D) partial and immediate 
E) negative 
A) continuous and delayed 
B) continuous and immediate 
C) partial and delayed 
D) partial and immediate 
E) negative

Question 10

High ________ predicts performance in all jobs across occupations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of High ________ predicts performance in all jobs...

Question 11

General self-efficacy is a stable personal disposition that reflects a tendency to effect positive change in one's environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A manager who wants to use performance feedback should provide quantitative but not qualitative information on past performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

There is some evidence that ________ is a key factor that links happiness to success in life and at work.

Accepted Answer

The answer of There is some evidence that ________ is...

Question 14

To obtain the best compromise between the speed of acquisition of a desired response and resistance to its extinction,which reinforcement strategy should be used in training? (In other words,how do we get the fastest learning combined with the strongest resistance to extinction?)

Accepted Answer

A) Continuous reinforcement 
B) Begin with self-management and then go to modeling. 
C) Begin with delayed and partial reinforcement and gradually go to immediate and continuous reinforcement. 
D) Begin with immediate and continuous reinforcement and gradually go to delayed and partial reinforcement. 
E) Begin with negative reinforcement and gradually change to continuous positive reinforcement. 
A) Continuous reinforcement 
B) Begin with self-management and then go to modeling. 
C) Begin with delayed and partial reinforcement and gradually go to immediate and continuous reinforcement. 
D) Begin with immediate and continuous reinforcement and gradually go to delayed and partial reinforcement. 
E) Begin with negative reinforcement and gradually change to continuous positive reinforcement.

Question 15

The personality dimension of emotional stability is defined as

Accepted Answer

A) the extent to which a person is outgoing and enjoys social situations. 
B) the degree to which a person has appropriate emotional control. 
C) the extent to which a person is friendly and approachable. 
D) the degree to which a person thinks flexibly and is receptive to new ideas. 
E) the degree to which a person is responsible and achievement oriented. 
A) the extent to which a person is outgoing and enjoys social situations. 
B) the degree to which a person has appropriate emotional control. 
C) the extent to which a person is friendly and approachable. 
D) the degree to which a person thinks flexibly and is receptive to new ideas. 
E) the degree to which a person is responsible and achievement oriented.

Question 16

Cultural awareness involves learning about the culture of different nations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Altruism is one of the "Big Five" personality dimensions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The modelling process is an example of social cognitive theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Employees who have higher ________ have been found to be more creative at work.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Employees who have higher ________ have been...

Question 20

According to operant learning theory,human behaviour can best be explained through a system of triadic reciprocal causation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

With the increasing use of technology,many organizations have begun use ________ recognition platforms for peer recognition.

Behavioural plasticity theory has to do with what personality characteristic?

If an organization decides to change the characteristics of work tasks in order to improve employee satisfaction and performance,what approach to organizational behaviour are they following?

What is trait activation theory and what does it tell us about the role that personality plays in organizational behaviour?

Conscientiousness is the strongest predictor of all of the "Big Five" dimensions of overall job performance.

When individuals attain their goals,they are likely to set even higher and more challenging goals.

To extinguish some behaviour we ________ reinforcement.

Which of the following most accurately indicates the forms of positive reinforcement that have been found to be effective for organizational behaviour modification?

To make behaviour most resistant to extinction,it should be learned under ________ reinforcement.

High ________ predicts performance in all jobs across occupations.

General self-efficacy is a stable personal disposition that reflects a tendency to effect positive change in one's environment.

A manager who wants to use performance feedback should provide quantitative but not qualitative information on past performance.

There is some evidence that ________ is a key factor that links happiness to success in life and at work.

To obtain the best compromise between the speed of acquisition of a desired response and resistance to its extinction,which reinforcement strategy should be used in training? (In other words,how do we get the fastest learning combined with the strongest resistance to extinction?)

The personality dimension of emotional stability is defined as

Cultural awareness involves learning about the culture of different nations.

Altruism is one of the "Big Five" personality dimensions.

The modelling process is an example of social cognitive theory.

Employees who have higher ________ have been found to be more creative at work.

According to operant learning theory,human behaviour can best be explained through a system of triadic reciprocal causation.

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

With the increasing use of technology,many organizations have begun use ________ recognition platforms for peer recognition.

Behavioural plasticity theory has to do with what personality characteristic?

If an organization decides to change the characteristics of work tasks in order to improve employee satisfaction and performance,what approach to organizational behaviour are they following?

What is trait activation theory and what does it tell us about the role that personality plays in organizational behaviour?

Conscientiousness is the strongest predictor of all of the "Big Five" dimensions of overall job performance.

When individuals attain their goals,they are likely to set even higher and more challenging goals.

To extinguish some behaviour we ________ reinforcement.

Which of the following most accurately indicates the forms of positive reinforcement that have been found to be effective for organizational behaviour modification?

To make behaviour most resistant to extinction,it should be learned under ________ reinforcement.

High ________ predicts performance in all jobs across occupations.

General self-efficacy is a stable personal disposition that reflects a tendency to effect positive change in one's environment.

A manager who wants to use performance feedback should provide quantitative but not qualitative information on past performance.

There is some evidence that ________ is a key factor that links happiness to success in life and at work.

To obtain the best compromise between the speed of acquisition of a desired response and resistance to its extinction,which reinforcement strategy should be used in training? (In other words,how do we get the fastest learning combined with the strongest resistance to extinction?)

The personality dimension of emotional stability is defined as

Cultural awareness involves learning about the culture of different nations.

Altruism is one of the "Big Five" personality dimensions.

The modelling process is an example of social cognitive theory.

Employees who have higher ________ have been found to be more creative at work.

According to operant learning theory,human behaviour can best be explained through a system of triadic reciprocal causation.

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