Question 1

According to the Myers-Briggs type indicator (MBTI), which of the following personality characteristics is related to being practical or "idea people"?

Accepted Answer

A)  introversion/extraversion 
B)  sensing/intuition 
C)  thinking/feeling 
D)  judging/perceiving 
A)  introversion/extraversion 
B)  sensing/intuition 
C)  thinking/feeling 
D)  judging/perceiving B

Question 2

According to the Myers-Briggs type indicator (MBTI), which of the following personality characteristics is related to making quick decisions or being flexible?

Accepted Answer

A)  introversion/extraversion 
B)  sensing/intuition 
C)  thinking/feeling 
D)  judging/perceiving 
A)  introversion/extraversion 
B)  sensing/intuition 
C)  thinking/feeling 
D)  judging/perceiving D

Question 3

Trait-like implies that a personality characteristic is relatively ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  stable over time 
B)  malleable over time 
C)  high self-monitoring 
D)  state-like over time 
A)  stable over time 
B)  malleable over time 
C)  high self-monitoring 
D)  state-like over time A

Question 4

Victoria is a new sales manager and wants to know which Big 5 personality trait has been shown to be beneficial for sales performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  extraversion 
B)  agreeableness 
C)  neuroticism 
D)  openness 
A)  extraversion 
B)  agreeableness 
C)  neuroticism 
D)  openness

Question 5

Which of the following is the key component in explaining the positive outcomes of good PO fit ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  better communication among employees 
B)  increased predictability 
C)  interpersonal attraction 
D)  trust in the organization 
A)  better communication among employees 
B)  increased predictability 
C)  interpersonal attraction 
D)  trust in the organization

Question 6

Personality is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  constantly changing 
B)  relatively stable 
C)  unable to change at all 
D)  unimportant to organizational behavior 
A)  constantly changing 
B)  relatively stable 
C)  unable to change at all 
D)  unimportant to organizational behavior

Question 7

The best uses for Myers-Briggs type indicator (MBTI) in organizations seems to be for ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  judging which trait makes the best employee 
B)  conflict resolution and team building 
C)  providing leaders with the knowledge they need to pick the best team 
D)  labeling employees 
A)  judging which trait makes the best employee 
B)  conflict resolution and team building 
C)  providing leaders with the knowledge they need to pick the best team 
D)  labeling employees

Question 8

Which of the following characteristics of psychological capital refers to the will to succeed and the ability to identify and pursue the path to success?

Accepted Answer

A)  resiliency 
B)  hope 
C)  efficacy 
D)  optimism 
A)  resiliency 
B)  hope 
C)  efficacy 
D)  optimism

Question 9

According to the Myers-Briggs type indicator (MBTI), which of the following personality characteristics is related to whether individuals are outgoing or shy?

Accepted Answer

A)  introversion/extraversion 
B)  sensing/intuition 
C)  thinking/feeling 
D)  judging/perceiving 
A)  introversion/extraversion 
B)  sensing/intuition 
C)  thinking/feeling 
D)  judging/perceiving

Question 10

Which of the following Big 5 personality traits describes a person who follows through and gets things done?

Accepted Answer

A)  openness 
B)  conscientiousness 
C)  extraversion 
D)  agreeableness 
A)  openness 
B)  conscientiousness 
C)  extraversion 
D)  agreeableness

Question 11

Using the RIASEC model, if you want to hire an employee with imagination, you are probably looking for someone whose personality type is more ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  realistic 
B)  artistic 
C)  social 
D)  conventional 
A)  realistic 
B)  artistic 
C)  social 
D)  conventional

Question 12

Compare and contrast the characteristics of each part of the Dark Triad and their outcomes.

Accepted Answer

Varies but should include parts of the f

Question 13

If an individual's personal characteristics are described as state-like then they are generally unchangeable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Leaders choosing employees who may engage in bullying, explode at work, throw tantrums, and yell have probably chosen employees exhibiting personalities outlined in ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  RIASEC 
B)  The Big Five 
C)  The Dark Triad 
D)  The MBTI 
A)  RIASEC 
B)  The Big Five 
C)  The Dark Triad 
D)  The MBTI

Question 15

An excellent way to avoid difficult employee's outbursts in the future is to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  bond with that employee 
B)  try to change their personality 
C)  ask others in the office to not annoy that employee 
D)  ask questions and think critically about the answers 
A)  bond with that employee 
B)  try to change their personality 
C)  ask others in the office to not annoy that employee 
D)  ask questions and think critically about the answers

Question 16

Using the Myers-Briggs type indicator (MBTI) will put individuals into one of five dominant personality types.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Person-job fit includes needs-supplies (NS) fit, which refers to the extent to which the job supplies the employee a ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  sense of knowledge acquisition 
B)  sense of skill acquisition 
C)  sense of accomplishment 
D)  sense of meaning in their work 
A)  sense of knowledge acquisition 
B)  sense of skill acquisition 
C)  sense of accomplishment 
D)  sense of meaning in their work

Question 18

Which of the following is a limitation of the Myers-Briggs type indicator (MBTI)?

Accepted Answer

A)  research support for its reliability 
B)  hardly ever used in organizations 
C)  difficulty in analyzing the results 
D)  limited availability 
A)  research support for its reliability 
B)  hardly ever used in organizations 
C)  difficulty in analyzing the results 
D)  limited availability

Question 19

Sally wants to use a personality measure to assess the potential health consequences in her work group. Which measure has the most empirical support in this regard?

Accepted Answer

A)  Myers-Briggs type indicator 
B)  Type ABCD theory 
C)  Big 5 
D)  Psychological capital 
A)  Myers-Briggs type indicator 
B)  Type ABCD theory 
C)  Big 5 
D)  Psychological capital

Question 20

An essential characteristic for leadership effectiveness is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  understanding personality differences 
B)  getting to know all of the employees on a personal level 
C)  making each employee happy 
D)  reducing employee workload 
A)  understanding personality differences 
B)  getting to know all of the employees on a personal level 
C)  making each employee happy 
D)  reducing employee workload

According to the Myers-Briggs type indicator (MBTI), which of the following personality characteristics is related to being practical or "idea people"?

According to the Myers-Briggs type indicator (MBTI), which of the following personality characteristics is related to making quick decisions or being flexible?

Trait-like implies that a personality characteristic is relatively ______.

Victoria is a new sales manager and wants to know which Big 5 personality trait has been shown to be beneficial for sales performance?

Which of the following is the key component in explaining the positive outcomes of good PO fit ______.

Personality is ______.

The best uses for Myers-Briggs type indicator (MBTI) in organizations seems to be for ______.

Which of the following characteristics of psychological capital refers to the will to succeed and the ability to identify and pursue the path to success?

According to the Myers-Briggs type indicator (MBTI), which of the following personality characteristics is related to whether individuals are outgoing or shy?

Which of the following Big 5 personality traits describes a person who follows through and gets things done?

Using the RIASEC model, if you want to hire an employee with imagination, you are probably looking for someone whose personality type is more ______.

Compare and contrast the characteristics of each part of the Dark Triad and their outcomes.

If an individual's personal characteristics are described as state-like then they are generally unchangeable.

Leaders choosing employees who may engage in bullying, explode at work, throw tantrums, and yell have probably chosen employees exhibiting personalities outlined in ______.

An excellent way to avoid difficult employee's outbursts in the future is to ______.

Using the Myers-Briggs type indicator (MBTI) will put individuals into one of five dominant personality types.

Person-job fit includes needs-supplies (NS) fit, which refers to the extent to which the job supplies the employee a ______.

Which of the following is a limitation of the Myers-Briggs type indicator (MBTI)?

Sally wants to use a personality measure to assess the potential health consequences in her work group. Which measure has the most empirical support in this regard?

An essential characteristic for leadership effectiveness is ______.

What Is Organizational Behavior?

Emotions and Moods

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Perception, Decision Making, and Problem Solving

Leadership

Power and Politics

Motivation: Core Concepts

Motivation: Applications

Group Processes and Teams

Managing Conflict and Negotiation

Organizational Communication

Diversity and Cross-Cultural Adjustments

Organizational Culture

Leading Change and Stress Management

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Exam 2: Personality and Person–Environment Fit

According to the Myers-Briggs type indicator (MBTI), which of the following personality characteristics is related to being practical or "idea people"?

According to the Myers-Briggs type indicator (MBTI), which of the following personality characteristics is related to making quick decisions or being flexible?

Trait-like implies that a personality characteristic is relatively ______.

Victoria is a new sales manager and wants to know which Big 5 personality trait has been shown to be beneficial for sales performance?

Which of the following is the key component in explaining the positive outcomes of good PO fit ______.

Personality is ______.

The best uses for Myers-Briggs type indicator (MBTI) in organizations seems to be for ______.

Which of the following characteristics of psychological capital refers to the will to succeed and the ability to identify and pursue the path to success?

According to the Myers-Briggs type indicator (MBTI), which of the following personality characteristics is related to whether individuals are outgoing or shy?

Which of the following Big 5 personality traits describes a person who follows through and gets things done?

Using the RIASEC model, if you want to hire an employee with imagination, you are probably looking for someone whose personality type is more ______.

Compare and contrast the characteristics of each part of the Dark Triad and their outcomes.

If an individual's personal characteristics are described as state-like then they are generally unchangeable.

Leaders choosing employees who may engage in bullying, explode at work, throw tantrums, and yell have probably chosen employees exhibiting personalities outlined in ______.

An excellent way to avoid difficult employee's outbursts in the future is to ______.

Using the Myers-Briggs type indicator (MBTI) will put individuals into one of five dominant personality types.

Person-job fit includes needs-supplies (NS) fit, which refers to the extent to which the job supplies the employee a ______.

Which of the following is a limitation of the Myers-Briggs type indicator (MBTI)?

Sally wants to use a personality measure to assess the potential health consequences in her work group. Which measure has the most empirical support in this regard?

An essential characteristic for leadership effectiveness is ______.

What Is Organizational Behavior?

Emotions and Moods

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Perception, Decision Making, and Problem Solving

Leadership

Power and Politics

Motivation: Core Concepts

Motivation: Applications

Group Processes and Teams

Managing Conflict and Negotiation

Organizational Communication

Diversity and Cross-Cultural Adjustments

Organizational Culture

Leading Change and Stress Management

Filters