Question 1

Modifying jobs to fit the abilities and traits of employees who are available is called ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  selection 
B)  placement 
C)  training 
D)  reengineering 
A)  selection 
B)  placement 
C)  training 
D)  reengineering

Question 2

All of the following are dimension of cognitive ability discussed in the textbook EXCEPT ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Verbal ability 
B)  Quantitative ability 
C)  Spatial ability 
D)  Creative ability 
A)  Verbal ability 
B)  Quantitative ability 
C)  Spatial ability 
D)  Creative ability

Question 3

Because of differences between individuals, organizations must carefully manage ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  selection processes 
B)  training programs 
C)  reengineering efforts 
D)  all of the above 
A)  selection processes 
B)  training programs 
C)  reengineering efforts 
D)  all of the above

Question 4

If a person is courteous and trusting, he/she is probably ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  extroverted 
B)  conscientious 
C)  agreeable 
D)  open to experience 
A)  extroverted 
B)  conscientious 
C)  agreeable 
D)  open to experience

Question 5

The "mirror image fallacy" is the belief that others ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  are just like me 
B)  mirror the stereotypes of their groups 
C)  mirror each other 
D)  are different from each other 
A)  are just like me 
B)  mirror the stereotypes of their groups 
C)  mirror each other 
D)  are different from each other

Question 6

In general, which of the following groups is most likely to perform poorly in a sales job?

Accepted Answer

A)  low skill, high emotional stability 
B)  low skill, low emotional stability 
C)  high skill, low emotional stability 
D)  Both b and c 
A)  low skill, high emotional stability 
B)  low skill, low emotional stability 
C)  high skill, low emotional stability 
D)  Both b and c

Question 7

The Americans with Disabilities Act requires most employers to make changes in jobs to accommodate disabled workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Turnover rates for minorities at the managerial level are often ___ those of white males.

Accepted Answer

A)  ten times 
B)  five times 
C)  two to three times 
D)  slightly higher 
A)  ten times 
B)  five times 
C)  two to three times 
D)  slightly higher

Question 9

In general, personality tests are __________ than ability tests are predicting job performance.

Accepted Answer

A)  better 
B)  the same as 
C)  worse 
D)  no one knows 
A)  better 
B)  the same as 
C)  worse 
D)  no one knows

Question 10

If a person is imaginative, artistic, and playful, he/she is probably ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  extroverted 
B)  conscientious 
C)  agreeable 
D)  open to experience 
A)  extroverted 
B)  conscientious 
C)  agreeable 
D)  open to experience

Question 11

The belief that people are all "just like me" is called ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  attribution bias 
B)  self-fulfilling prophecy 
C)  mirror image fallacy 
D)  diversity training 
A)  attribution bias 
B)  self-fulfilling prophecy 
C)  mirror image fallacy 
D)  diversity training

Question 12

Conscientiousness has been shown to be most closely related to job performance when ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ability of the individual is low 
B)  ability of the individual is medium 
C)  ability of the individual is high 
D)  both b and c 
A)  ability of the individual is low 
B)  ability of the individual is medium 
C)  ability of the individual is high 
D)  both b and c

Question 13

If a subordinate is emotionally adjusted, the best adjective to describe them would be ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  expressive 
B)  secure 
C)  good natured 
D)  persevering 
A)  expressive 
B)  secure 
C)  good natured 
D)  persevering

Question 14

Conscientiousness, even in the absence of ability, is a valuable asset in a worker.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Why is broadening the cultural experience of employees important? How can it be accomplished?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why is broadening the cultural experience of...

Question 16

For which of the following job is quantitative ability likely to be most important?

Accepted Answer

A)  executive 
B)  machinist 
C)  accountant 
D)  elementary school teacher 
A)  executive 
B)  machinist 
C)  accountant 
D)  elementary school teacher

Question 17

Using the Big Five framework, the strongest predictor of leadership is ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  extroversion 
B)  emotional stability 
C)  conscientiousness 
D)  openness to experience 
A)  extroversion 
B)  emotional stability 
C)  conscientiousness 
D)  openness to experience

Question 18

Which of the following types of programs should take individual differences into account?

Accepted Answer

A)  selection 
B)  training 
C)  reengineering 
D)  all of the above 
A)  selection 
B)  training 
C)  reengineering 
D)  all of the above

Question 19

Financial markets from around the globe believe that diversity management can ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  increase bottom line results 
B)  increase employee stock options 
C)  increase global profits 
D)  increase a firm's stock price 
A)  increase bottom line results 
B)  increase employee stock options 
C)  increase global profits 
D)  increase a firm's stock price

Question 20

Discuss "adaptability". Why is adaptability so important to organizations today?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss "adaptability". Why is adaptability so important...

Modifying jobs to fit the abilities and traits of employees who are available is called ____________.

All of the following are dimension of cognitive ability discussed in the textbook EXCEPT ____________.

Because of differences between individuals, organizations must carefully manage ____________.

If a person is courteous and trusting, he/she is probably ____________.

The "mirror image fallacy" is the belief that others ____________.

In general, which of the following groups is most likely to perform poorly in a sales job?

The Americans with Disabilities Act requires most employers to make changes in jobs to accommodate disabled workers.

Turnover rates for minorities at the managerial level are often ___ those of white males.

In general, personality tests are __________ than ability tests are predicting job performance.

If a person is imaginative, artistic, and playful, he/she is probably ____________.

The belief that people are all "just like me" is called ____________.

Conscientiousness has been shown to be most closely related to job performance when ____________.

If a subordinate is emotionally adjusted, the best adjective to describe them would be ____________.

Conscientiousness, even in the absence of ability, is a valuable asset in a worker.

Why is broadening the cultural experience of employees important? How can it be accomplished?

For which of the following job is quantitative ability likely to be most important?

Using the Big Five framework, the strongest predictor of leadership is ____________.

Which of the following types of programs should take individual differences into account?

Financial markets from around the globe believe that diversity management can ____________.

Discuss "adaptability". Why is adaptability so important to organizations today?

Organizational Behavior

Management and Managers

Perception, Decision Making and Creativity

Work Motivation and Performance

Satisfaction and Stress

Efficiency, Motivation and Quality in Work Design

Interdependence and Role Relationship

Group Dynamics and Team Effectiveness

Leadership of Groups and Organizations

Power, Politics, and Conflict

Structuring the Organization

Technology, Environment, and Organization Design

Culture, Change, and Organization Development

International Organizational Behavior

Critical Thinking and Continuous Learning

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Exam 3: Managing Diversity and Individual Differences

Modifying jobs to fit the abilities and traits of employees who are available is called ____________.

All of the following are dimension of cognitive ability discussed in the textbook EXCEPT ____________.

Because of differences between individuals, organizations must carefully manage ____________.

If a person is courteous and trusting, he/she is probably ____________.

The "mirror image fallacy" is the belief that others ____________.

In general, which of the following groups is most likely to perform poorly in a sales job?

The Americans with Disabilities Act requires most employers to make changes in jobs to accommodate disabled workers.

Turnover rates for minorities at the managerial level are often ___ those of white males.

In general, personality tests are __________ than ability tests are predicting job performance.

If a person is imaginative, artistic, and playful, he/she is probably ____________.

The belief that people are all "just like me" is called ____________.

Conscientiousness has been shown to be most closely related to job performance when ____________.

If a subordinate is emotionally adjusted, the best adjective to describe them would be ____________.

Conscientiousness, even in the absence of ability, is a valuable asset in a worker.

Why is broadening the cultural experience of employees important? How can it be accomplished?

For which of the following job is quantitative ability likely to be most important?

Using the Big Five framework, the strongest predictor of leadership is ____________.

Which of the following types of programs should take individual differences into account?

Financial markets from around the globe believe that diversity management can ____________.

Discuss "adaptability". Why is adaptability so important to organizations today?

Organizational Behavior

Management and Managers

Perception, Decision Making and Creativity

Work Motivation and Performance

Satisfaction and Stress

Efficiency, Motivation and Quality in Work Design

Interdependence and Role Relationship

Group Dynamics and Team Effectiveness

Leadership of Groups and Organizations

Power, Politics, and Conflict

Structuring the Organization

Technology, Environment, and Organization Design

Culture, Change, and Organization Development

International Organizational Behavior

Critical Thinking and Continuous Learning

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