Question 1

Research shows that the link between ____ and ____ is small and is influenced by other factors.

Accepted Answer

A) satisfaction;performance 
B) stress;work 
C) stress;home 
D) stress;performance 
E) satisfaction;personality 
A) satisfaction;performance 
B) stress;work 
C) stress;home 
D) stress;performance 
E) satisfaction;personality

Question 2

The Big Five personality factors includes all of these EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) extroversion. 
B) conscientiousness. 
C) emotional stability. 
D) locus of control. 
E) agreeableness. 
A) extroversion. 
B) conscientiousness. 
C) emotional stability. 
D) locus of control. 
E) agreeableness.

Question 3

Henry,an easy-going and laid back individual,just accepted an attorney position at an elite law firm that is known for its formal and authoritarian culture.What is the fit mismatch that Henry should be concerned about?

Accepted Answer

A) Person-job fit 
B) Task-role fit 
C) Job-environment fit 
D) Person-environment fit 
E) Role-person fit 
A) Person-job fit 
B) Task-role fit 
C) Job-environment fit 
D) Person-environment fit 
E) Role-person fit

Question 4

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is a personality test that measures a person's preference for introversion vs.extroversion,sensation vs.intuition,thinking vs.feeling,and judging vs.perceiving.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The process by which individuals screen and select the various stimuli that vie for their attention refers to stimulus selectivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is the uncertainty about what behaviors are expected of a person in a particular role?

Accepted Answer

A) Role conflict 
B) Task overload 
C) Nonprogrammed decisions 
D) Role ambiguity 
E) Task underload 
A) Role conflict 
B) Task overload 
C) Nonprogrammed decisions 
D) Role ambiguity 
E) Task underload

Question 7

Organizational commitment refers to a positive attitude toward one's job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The link between satisfaction and performance,according to research,is generally small and is affected by other factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Briefly describe the perception process.

Accepted Answer

First we observe information (sensory da

Question 10

Scenario - Layla Fox
Layla Fox is a creative,imaginative,artistically sensitive individual who loves to take on new opportunities.She is a successful manager who believes that she makes her own destiny through hard work and listening to people.Her personal problem solving style is intuitive-thinking.
-Being a hard worker and a perfectionist,Layla believes that all her employees should be hard working and perfectionists as well.This appears to be an error in which of these perceptual judgements?

Accepted Answer

A) Stereotyping 
B) The halo effect 
C) Dissonance 
D) Perceptual defense 
E) Projection 
A) Stereotyping 
B) The halo effect 
C) Dissonance 
D) Perceptual defense 
E) Projection

Question 11

The extent to which a person will fit into the overall organization is called:

Accepted Answer

A) person-environment fit 
B) person-requirement fit 
C) person-job fit 
D) employee-organization fit 
E) employee-environment fit 
A) person-environment fit 
B) person-requirement fit 
C) person-job fit 
D) employee-organization fit 
E) employee-environment fit

Question 12

____________________ is the process by which individuals screen and select the various objects and stimuli that vie for their attention.

Accepted Answer

Perceptual

Question 13

Explain the Big Five personality factors.Are these applicable in an international context?

Accepted Answer

The Big Five personality factors describ

Question 14

Proximity is the tendency to group sensory data because they are alike in some way.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

People have a high external locus of control when they feel in control of their own fate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What are some of the ways enlightened companies are helping employees cope with stress.

Accepted Answer

Students answers may vary based on what

Question 17

____________________ are stressors associated with relationships in the organization.

Accepted Answer

Interperso

Question 18

Doug wants to look his best when he goes for interviewing.He is focusing on which of these perceiver's characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A) Contrast 
B) Personality 
C) Needs and motivation 
D) Primacy 
E) Recency 
A) Contrast 
B) Personality 
C) Needs and motivation 
D) Primacy 
E) Recency

Question 19

Studies have found that the characteristic most common to top executives is:

Accepted Answer

A) A Type A personality 
B) A workaholic mentality 
C) An unsatisfied worker 
D) An optimistic attitude 
E) An introverted personality 
A) A Type A personality 
B) A workaholic mentality 
C) An unsatisfied worker 
D) An optimistic attitude 
E) An introverted personality

Question 20

Rachel is described by her colleagues as pragmatic,super-competitive,and more likely to persuade than be persuaded.She fits which personality category most closely?

Accepted Answer

A) High Mach 
B) Low Mach 
C) High Feeling 
D) Low Feeling 
E) Moderate Thinking 
A) High Mach 
B) Low Mach 
C) High Feeling 
D) Low Feeling 
E) Moderate Thinking

Research shows that the link between and is small and is influenced by other factors.

The Big Five personality factors includes all of these EXCEPT

Henry,an easy-going and laid back individual,just accepted an attorney position at an elite law firm that is known for its formal and authoritarian culture.What is the fit mismatch that Henry should be concerned about?

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is a personality test that measures a person's preference for introversion vs.extroversion,sensation vs.intuition,thinking vs.feeling,and judging vs.perceiving.

The process by which individuals screen and select the various stimuli that vie for their attention refers to stimulus selectivity.

Which of the following is the uncertainty about what behaviors are expected of a person in a particular role?

Organizational commitment refers to a positive attitude toward one's job.

The link between satisfaction and performance,according to research,is generally small and is affected by other factors.

Briefly describe the perception process.

The extent to which a person will fit into the overall organization is called:

____________________ is the process by which individuals screen and select the various objects and stimuli that vie for their attention.

Explain the Big Five personality factors.Are these applicable in an international context?

Proximity is the tendency to group sensory data because they are alike in some way.

People have a high external locus of control when they feel in control of their own fate.

What are some of the ways enlightened companies are helping employees cope with stress.

____________________ are stressors associated with relationships in the organization.

Doug wants to look his best when he goes for interviewing.He is focusing on which of these perceiver's characteristics?

Studies have found that the characteristic most common to top executives is:

Rachel is described by her colleagues as pragmatic,super-competitive,and more likely to persuade than be persuaded.She fits which personality category most closely?

Innovative Management for a Changing World

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Managing Diversity

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Managing the Value Chain, Web 20, and E-Business

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Exam 14: Understanding Individual Behavior

Research shows that the link between ____ and ____ is small and is influenced by other factors.

The Big Five personality factors includes all of these EXCEPT

Henry,an easy-going and laid back individual,just accepted an attorney position at an elite law firm that is known for its formal and authoritarian culture.What is the fit mismatch that Henry should be concerned about?

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is a personality test that measures a person's preference for introversion vs.extroversion,sensation vs.intuition,thinking vs.feeling,and judging vs.perceiving.

The process by which individuals screen and select the various stimuli that vie for their attention refers to stimulus selectivity.

Which of the following is the uncertainty about what behaviors are expected of a person in a particular role?

Organizational commitment refers to a positive attitude toward one's job.

The link between satisfaction and performance,according to research,is generally small and is affected by other factors.

Briefly describe the perception process.

The extent to which a person will fit into the overall organization is called:

____________________ is the process by which individuals screen and select the various objects and stimuli that vie for their attention.

Explain the Big Five personality factors.Are these applicable in an international context?

Proximity is the tendency to group sensory data because they are alike in some way.

People have a high external locus of control when they feel in control of their own fate.

What are some of the ways enlightened companies are helping employees cope with stress.

____________________ are stressors associated with relationships in the organization.

Doug wants to look his best when he goes for interviewing.He is focusing on which of these perceiver's characteristics?

Studies have found that the characteristic most common to top executives is:

Rachel is described by her colleagues as pragmatic,super-competitive,and more likely to persuade than be persuaded.She fits which personality category most closely?

Innovative Management for a Changing World

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Managing Diversity

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Managing the Value Chain, Web 20, and E-Business

Filters

Research shows that the link between and is small and is influenced by other factors.