Question 1

Match the following:
-locus of control

Accepted Answer

A) willing to take chances 
B) effort and skill 
C) attitude that guides behavior 
D) pay and security 
E) comfortable with relationships
F)desire for power
G)incongruent cognitions
H)influences organizational effectiveness
I)knowledge
J)ability to get along with others
K)experience unpleasant emotions
L)downbeat and pessimistic
M)internal or external
N)information screening
O)blue-collar workers are unmotivated
P)emotions and feelings
Q)dysfunctional behavior
R)fulfilled by his or her work
S)acceptance of power and status
T)positive overall contribution 
A) willing to take chances 
B) effort and skill 
C) attitude that guides behavior 
D) pay and security 
E) comfortable with relationships
F)desire for power
G)incongruent cognitions
H)influences organizational effectiveness
I)knowledge
J)ability to get along with others
K)experience unpleasant emotions
L)downbeat and pessimistic
M)internal or external
N)information screening
O)blue-collar workers are unmotivated
P)emotions and feelings
Q)dysfunctional behavior
R)fulfilled by his or her work
S)acceptance of power and status
T)positive overall contribution M

Question 2

Managers with high emotional intelligence are expected to perform well in jobs that require a high degree of interpersonal interaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Match the following:
-intention

Accepted Answer

A) willing to take chances 
B) effort and skill 
C) attitude that guides behavior 
D) pay and security 
E) comfortable with relationships
F)desire for power
G)incongruent cognitions
H)influences organizational effectiveness
I)knowledge
J)ability to get along with others
K)experience unpleasant emotions
L)downbeat and pessimistic
M)internal or external
N)information screening
O)blue-collar workers are unmotivated
P)emotions and feelings
Q)dysfunctional behavior
R)fulfilled by his or her work
S)acceptance of power and status
T)positive overall contribution 
A) willing to take chances 
B) effort and skill 
C) attitude that guides behavior 
D) pay and security 
E) comfortable with relationships
F)desire for power
G)incongruent cognitions
H)influences organizational effectiveness
I)knowledge
J)ability to get along with others
K)experience unpleasant emotions
L)downbeat and pessimistic
M)internal or external
N)information screening
O)blue-collar workers are unmotivated
P)emotions and feelings
Q)dysfunctional behavior
R)fulfilled by his or her work
S)acceptance of power and status
T)positive overall contribution C

Question 4

Basic perceptual processes include selective perception and stereotyping.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Define perception. Describe two perceptual processes and explain how they affect behavior in organizations.

Accepted Answer

Perception refers to the way individuals

Question 6

Discuss and give examples of the challenges faced by international businesses with the management of psychological contracts for expatriate managers.

Accepted Answer

The management of psychological contract

Question 7

Which of these is the relatively stable set of psychological attributes or traits that distinguish one person from another?

Accepted Answer

A) Personality 
B) Self-efficacy 
C) Attitude 
D) Self-esteem 
E) Perception 
A) Personality 
B) Self-efficacy 
C) Attitude 
D) Self-esteem 
E) Perception

Question 8

Richard has a(n) ________ locus of control because he believes that luck has led to his personal success.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Richard has a(n) ________ locus of control...

Question 9

Define, discuss, and give examples of internal and external locus of control.

Accepted Answer

Locus of control refers to an individual

Question 10

Which of the following statements regarding assessing employees' "Big Five" personality traits is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The "Big Five" personality traits are based primarily on research conducted in the United States. 
B) Managers are basically uninterested in the "Big Five" personality traits. 
C) Rigorous and valid measures of personality allow for their accurate assessment. 
D) Managers should be very confident about their assessment of employees' personality traits. 
E) Personality traits are poor predictors of virtually all employee behaviors. 
A) The "Big Five" personality traits are based primarily on research conducted in the United States. 
B) Managers are basically uninterested in the "Big Five" personality traits. 
C) Rigorous and valid measures of personality allow for their accurate assessment. 
D) Managers should be very confident about their assessment of employees' personality traits. 
E) Personality traits are poor predictors of virtually all employee behaviors.

Question 11

A person with a high level of ________ is likely to perceive incongruence between attitudes and behaviors.

Accepted Answer

cognitive

Question 12

Jose, one of your coworkers, performs acceptable work in terms of quantity and quality and is always willing to work late. He is probably considered a good organizational citizen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Match the following:
-Machiavellianism

Accepted Answer

A) willing to take chances 
B) effort and skill 
C) attitude that guides behavior 
D) pay and security 
E) comfortable with relationships
F)desire for power
G)incongruent cognitions
H)influences organizational effectiveness
I)knowledge
J)ability to get along with others
K)experience unpleasant emotions
L)downbeat and pessimistic
M)internal or external
N)information screening
O)blue-collar workers are unmotivated
P)emotions and feelings
Q)dysfunctional behavior
R)fulfilled by his or her work
S)acceptance of power and status
T)positive overall contribution 
A) willing to take chances 
B) effort and skill 
C) attitude that guides behavior 
D) pay and security 
E) comfortable with relationships
F)desire for power
G)incongruent cognitions
H)influences organizational effectiveness
I)knowledge
J)ability to get along with others
K)experience unpleasant emotions
L)downbeat and pessimistic
M)internal or external
N)information screening
O)blue-collar workers are unmotivated
P)emotions and feelings
Q)dysfunctional behavior
R)fulfilled by his or her work
S)acceptance of power and status
T)positive overall contribution

Question 14

One of the primary differences between attitudes and personality is that

Accepted Answer

A) attitudes are more difficult to assess than personality attributes. 
B) attitudes are stronger than personality attributes. 
C) attitudes are more deeply rooted than personality attributes. 
D) attitudes are less important than personality attributes in predicting behavior. 
E) attitudes are not as stable as personality attributes. 
A) attitudes are more difficult to assess than personality attributes. 
B) attitudes are stronger than personality attributes. 
C) attitudes are more deeply rooted than personality attributes. 
D) attitudes are less important than personality attributes in predicting behavior. 
E) attitudes are not as stable as personality attributes.

Question 15

Gloria generally is pessimistic and usually sees things in a negative light. Gloria has a relatively high degree of

Accepted Answer

A) self-criticism. 
B) negative affectivity. 
C) locus of control. 
D) Machiavellianism. 
E) self-efficacy. 
A) self-criticism. 
B) negative affectivity. 
C) locus of control. 
D) Machiavellianism. 
E) self-efficacy.

Question 16

Match the following:
-agreeableness

Accepted Answer

A) willing to take chances 
B) effort and skill 
C) attitude that guides behavior 
D) pay and security 
E) comfortable with relationships
F)desire for power
G)incongruent cognitions
H)influences organizational effectiveness
I)knowledge
J)ability to get along with others
K)experience unpleasant emotions
L)downbeat and pessimistic
M)internal or external
N)information screening
O)blue-collar workers are unmotivated
P)emotions and feelings
Q)dysfunctional behavior
R)fulfilled by his or her work
S)acceptance of power and status
T)positive overall contribution 
A) willing to take chances 
B) effort and skill 
C) attitude that guides behavior 
D) pay and security 
E) comfortable with relationships
F)desire for power
G)incongruent cognitions
H)influences organizational effectiveness
I)knowledge
J)ability to get along with others
K)experience unpleasant emotions
L)downbeat and pessimistic
M)internal or external
N)information screening
O)blue-collar workers are unmotivated
P)emotions and feelings
Q)dysfunctional behavior
R)fulfilled by his or her work
S)acceptance of power and status
T)positive overall contribution

Question 17

Define, discuss, and give examples of affect and mood in organizations.

Accepted Answer

Affect and mood play important roles in

Question 18

If you accept a position with an organization that promises advancement opportunities, the organization is providing

Accepted Answer

A) inducements. 
B) tangibles. 
C) competencies. 
D) contributions. 
E) psychological contracts. 
A) inducements. 
B) tangibles. 
C) competencies. 
D) contributions. 
E) psychological contracts.

Question 19

The Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) measure of employees' "Big Five" personality traits. 
B) questionnaire used to assess employees' willingness to accept international assignments. 
C) instrument created to measure employees' productivity. 
D) survey to help managers understand employees' psychological contracts. 
E) useful method for determining employees' communication styles and interaction preferences. 
A) measure of employees' "Big Five" personality traits. 
B) questionnaire used to assess employees' willingness to accept international assignments. 
C) instrument created to measure employees' productivity. 
D) survey to help managers understand employees' psychological contracts. 
E) useful method for determining employees' communication styles and interaction preferences.

Question 20

Individual differences are personal attributes that vary from one person to another person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Match the following: -locus of control

Managers with high emotional intelligence are expected to perform well in jobs that require a high degree of interpersonal interaction.

Match the following: -intention

Basic perceptual processes include selective perception and stereotyping.

Define perception. Describe two perceptual processes and explain how they affect behavior in organizations.

Discuss and give examples of the challenges faced by international businesses with the management of psychological contracts for expatriate managers.

Which of these is the relatively stable set of psychological attributes or traits that distinguish one person from another?

Richard has a(n) ________ locus of control because he believes that luck has led to his personal success.

Define, discuss, and give examples of internal and external locus of control.

Which of the following statements regarding assessing employees' "Big Five" personality traits is true?

A person with a high level of ________ is likely to perceive incongruence between attitudes and behaviors.

Jose, one of your coworkers, performs acceptable work in terms of quantity and quality and is always willing to work late. He is probably considered a good organizational citizen.

Match the following: -Machiavellianism

One of the primary differences between attitudes and personality is that

Gloria generally is pessimistic and usually sees things in a negative light. Gloria has a relatively high degree of

Match the following: -agreeableness

Define, discuss, and give examples of affect and mood in organizations.

If you accept a position with an organization that promises advancement opportunities, the organization is providing

The Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a(n)

Individual differences are personal attributes that vary from one person to another person.

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

Using Teams in Organizations

Communication in Organizations

Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

Organization Design

Organization Culture

Organization Change and Development

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Exam 3: Foundations of Individual Behavior

Match the following: -locus of control

Managers with high emotional intelligence are expected to perform well in jobs that require a high degree of interpersonal interaction.

Match the following: -intention

Basic perceptual processes include selective perception and stereotyping.

Define perception. Describe two perceptual processes and explain how they affect behavior in organizations.

Discuss and give examples of the challenges faced by international businesses with the management of psychological contracts for expatriate managers.

Which of these is the relatively stable set of psychological attributes or traits that distinguish one person from another?

Richard has a(n) ________ locus of control because he believes that luck has led to his personal success.

Define, discuss, and give examples of internal and external locus of control.

Which of the following statements regarding assessing employees' "Big Five" personality traits is true?

A person with a high level of ________ is likely to perceive incongruence between attitudes and behaviors.

Jose, one of your coworkers, performs acceptable work in terms of quantity and quality and is always willing to work late. He is probably considered a good organizational citizen.

Match the following: -Machiavellianism

One of the primary differences between attitudes and personality is that

Gloria generally is pessimistic and usually sees things in a negative light. Gloria has a relatively high degree of

Match the following: -agreeableness

Define, discuss, and give examples of affect and mood in organizations.

If you accept a position with an organization that promises advancement opportunities, the organization is providing

The Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a(n)

Individual differences are personal attributes that vary from one person to another person.

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

Using Teams in Organizations

Communication in Organizations

Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

Organization Design

Organization Culture

Organization Change and Development

Filters