Question 1

____ refers to loyalty to the heavy involvement in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) Organization citizenship 
B) Job satisfaction 
C) Dissonance 
D) Organizational commitment 
E) Job involvement 
A) Organization citizenship 
B) Job satisfaction 
C) Dissonance 
D) Organizational commitment 
E) Job involvement

Question 2

An individual's strong belief that he or she can successfully accomplish a specific task or outcome is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) Locus of control 
B) Self-confidence 
C) Self-efficacy 
D) Perceptual selectivity 
E) Cognitive dissonance 
A) Locus of control 
B) Self-confidence 
C) Self-efficacy 
D) Perceptual selectivity 
E) Cognitive dissonance

Question 3

Loyalty to and heavy involvement in one's organization is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

organizati

Question 4

An interdisciplinary field dedicated to the study of how individuals and groups tend to act in organizations is called

Accepted Answer

A) sociology. 
B) vocational counseling. 
C) cultural anthropology. 
D) psychology. 
E) organizational behavior. 
A) sociology. 
B) vocational counseling. 
C) cultural anthropology. 
D) psychology. 
E) organizational behavior.

Question 5

Describe the different components of attitude using an example.

Accepted Answer

The three components

Question 6

A positive attitude toward one's job is called cognitive attitude.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

All of the following are tactics for promoting stronger organizational commitment EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Maintaining a secretive culture 
B) Being honest and trustworthy in business dealings 
C) Giving employees a say in business decisions 
D) Treating employees fairly 
E) Offering employees rewards that they value 
A) Maintaining a secretive culture 
B) Being honest and trustworthy in business dealings 
C) Giving employees a say in business decisions 
D) Treating employees fairly 
E) Offering employees rewards that they value

Question 8

Jason has been unemployed for three months.When his wife asked him why he was not looking for a job,Jason responded,"If I am lucky,I will get my old job back." Jason would be considered as having a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) external locus of control. 
B) high conscientiousness. 
C) sensation and intuition type personality. 
D) internal locus of control. 
E) high Mach attitude. 
A) external locus of control. 
B) high conscientiousness. 
C) sensation and intuition type personality. 
D) internal locus of control. 
E) high Mach attitude.

Question 9

Individuals high on authoritarianism have problems with

Accepted Answer

A) power and toughness. 
B) use of subjective feelings. 
C) sticking to conventional values. 
D) obeying recognized authority above them. 
E) critically judging others. 
A) power and toughness. 
B) use of subjective feelings. 
C) sticking to conventional values. 
D) obeying recognized authority above them. 
E) critically judging others.

Question 10

____________________ is the tendency of perceivers to see their own personal traits in other people.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is the tendency of perceivers to...

Question 11

The ____________________ refers to the extent to which a person's ability and personality match the requirement of a job.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ refers to the extent to...

Question 12

A person with the learning characteristics of being good at decisiveness and practical application of ideas is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) diverger 
B) assimilator 
C) converger 
D) accommodator 
E) none of these 
A) diverger 
B) assimilator 
C) converger 
D) accommodator 
E) none of these

Question 13

____ supports the old truism that first impressions are important.

Accepted Answer

A) Contrast 
B) Values and beliefs 
C) Primacy 
D) Personality 
E) Recency 
A) Contrast 
B) Values and beliefs 
C) Primacy 
D) Personality 
E) Recency

Question 14

____________________ is the tendency of perceivers to protect themselves against ideas,objects,or people that are threatening.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is the tendency of perceivers to...

Question 15

Seeking positions of power and responsibility,Chandra has rapidly moved up the ranks within her organization.Colleagues describe her as someone with a tremendous amount of energy,and a powerful force for leadership within the organization.Based on this description,Chandra has what type of personality?

Accepted Answer

A) Type A 
B) Type B 
C) Type C 
D) Type X 
E) Type Y 
A) Type A 
B) Type B 
C) Type C 
D) Type X 
E) Type Y

Question 16

Uncertainty about what behaviors are expected of a person in a particular role is referred to as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Uncertainty about what behaviors are expected of...

Question 17

____________________ means giving employees the freedom to vary their hours as needed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ means giving employees the freedom to...

Question 18

People with an external locus of control are

Accepted Answer

A) more achievement oriented. 
B) better able to handle complex information and problem solving. 
C) more independent. 
D) easier to motivate. 
E) easier to lead. 
A) more achievement oriented. 
B) better able to handle complex information and problem solving. 
C) more independent. 
D) easier to motivate. 
E) easier to lead.

Question 19

Which of the following refers to the degree to which a person is focused on a few goals,thus behaving in ways that are responsible,dependable,persistent,and achievement oriented?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

When Bonnie remarks that she loves the classes she is taking this semester,it refers to which component of attitude?

Accepted Answer

A) Knowledge 
B) Behavior 
C) Dissonance 
D) Affect 
E) Cognitions 
A) Knowledge 
B) Behavior 
C) Dissonance 
D) Affect 
E) Cognitions

____ refers to loyalty to the heavy involvement in the organization.

An individual's strong belief that he or she can successfully accomplish a specific task or outcome is referred to as:

Loyalty to and heavy involvement in one's organization is called ____________________.

An interdisciplinary field dedicated to the study of how individuals and groups tend to act in organizations is called

Describe the different components of attitude using an example.

A positive attitude toward one's job is called cognitive attitude.

All of the following are tactics for promoting stronger organizational commitment EXCEPT:

Jason has been unemployed for three months.When his wife asked him why he was not looking for a job,Jason responded,"If I am lucky,I will get my old job back." Jason would be considered as having a(n)

Individuals high on authoritarianism have problems with

____________________ is the tendency of perceivers to see their own personal traits in other people.

The ____________________ refers to the extent to which a person's ability and personality match the requirement of a job.

A person with the learning characteristics of being good at decisiveness and practical application of ideas is a(n):

____ supports the old truism that first impressions are important.

____________________ is the tendency of perceivers to protect themselves against ideas,objects,or people that are threatening.

Uncertainty about what behaviors are expected of a person in a particular role is referred to as ____________________.

____________________ means giving employees the freedom to vary their hours as needed.

People with an external locus of control are

Which of the following refers to the degree to which a person is focused on a few goals,thus behaving in ways that are responsible,dependable,persistent,and achievement oriented?

When Bonnie remarks that she loves the classes she is taking this semester,it refers to which component of attitude?

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

____ refers to loyalty to the heavy involvement in the organization.

An individual's strong belief that he or she can successfully accomplish a specific task or outcome is referred to as:

Loyalty to and heavy involvement in one's organization is called ____________________.

An interdisciplinary field dedicated to the study of how individuals and groups tend to act in organizations is called

Describe the different components of attitude using an example.

A positive attitude toward one's job is called cognitive attitude.

All of the following are tactics for promoting stronger organizational commitment EXCEPT:

Jason has been unemployed for three months.When his wife asked him why he was not looking for a job,Jason responded,"If I am lucky,I will get my old job back." Jason would be considered as having a(n)

Individuals high on authoritarianism have problems with

____________________ is the tendency of perceivers to see their own personal traits in other people.

The ____________________ refers to the extent to which a person's ability and personality match the requirement of a job.

A person with the learning characteristics of being good at decisiveness and practical application of ideas is a(n):

____ supports the old truism that first impressions are important.

____________________ is the tendency of perceivers to protect themselves against ideas,objects,or people that are threatening.

Uncertainty about what behaviors are expected of a person in a particular role is referred to as ____________________.

____________________ means giving employees the freedom to vary their hours as needed.

People with an external locus of control are

Which of the following refers to the degree to which a person is focused on a few goals,thus behaving in ways that are responsible,dependable,persistent,and achievement oriented?

When Bonnie remarks that she loves the classes she is taking this semester,it refers to which component of attitude?

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