Question 1

People with a high level of ____ are willing to listen to new ideas and to change their own ideas, beliefs, and attitudes in response to new information.

Accepted Answer

A) agreeableness 
B) conscientiousness 
C) openness 
D) extraversion 
E) negative emotionality 
A) agreeableness 
B) conscientiousness 
C) openness 
D) extraversion 
E) negative emotionality

Question 2

Person-job fit is the extent to which the contributions made by the individual match the inducements offered by the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

________ is a personality trait that refers to a person's rigidity of beliefs and range of interests.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is a personality trait that refers...

Question 4

A person who generally sees things in a positive light and seems to be in a good mood most of the time has a high level of

Accepted Answer

A) locus of control. 
B) self-efficacy. 
C) conscientiousness. 
D) positive affectivity. 
E) Machiavellianism. 
A) locus of control. 
B) self-efficacy. 
C) conscientiousness. 
D) positive affectivity. 
E) Machiavellianism.

Question 5

Match the following:
-job satisfaction

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 6

Discuss four major factors contributing to emotional intelligence, including the basic factor that leads to the others.

Accepted Answer

Emotional intelligence is the ability to

Question 7

Lindsay really likes working for his company, and his feelings underscore the ________ component of attitudes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Lindsay really likes working for his company,...

Question 8

Which of these is characterized by a person's tendency to experience unpleasant emotions such as anger and depression?

Accepted Answer

A) Neuroticism 
B) Self-efficacy 
C) Extraversion 
D) Openness 
E) Conscientiousness 
A) Neuroticism 
B) Self-efficacy 
C) Extraversion 
D) Openness 
E) Conscientiousness

Question 9

Describe and give examples of performance and dysfunctional workplace behaviors. How do they affect the organization?

Accepted Answer

Performance workplace behaviors are thos

Question 10

Agreeableness includes being all of these EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) gentle. 
B) cooperative. 
C) understanding. 
D) forgiving. 
E) responsible. 
A) gentle. 
B) cooperative. 
C) understanding. 
D) forgiving. 
E) responsible.

Question 11

When a person does not show up for work it is called _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a person does not show up...

Question 12

If you accept orders from your supervisor solely because he or she is "the boss," you are highly

Accepted Answer

A) authoritarian. 
B) self-monitoring. 
C) perceptual. 
D) motivational. 
E) dogmatic. 
A) authoritarian. 
B) self-monitoring. 
C) perceptual. 
D) motivational. 
E) dogmatic.

Question 13

__________ describes behavior directed at gaining power and controlling the behavior of others.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ describes behavior directed at gaining power...

Question 14

_________ is the relatively stable set of psychological attributes or traits that distinguish one person from another.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________ is the relatively stable set of...

Question 15

The ____ component of an attitude guides a person's behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) cognition 
B) intellect 
C) expectation 
D) affect 
E) intention 
A) cognition 
B) intellect 
C) expectation 
D) affect 
E) intention

Question 16

Yashmi is relatively calm, poised, and secure. Yashmi's boss is more excitable, insecure, and reactive. Yashmi and her boss differ in their level of which personality trait described in the Big Five personality framework?

Accepted Answer

A) Self-efficacy 
B) Agreeableness 
C) Locus of control 
D) Neuroticism 
E) Openness 
A) Self-efficacy 
B) Agreeableness 
C) Locus of control 
D) Neuroticism 
E) Openness

Question 17

Openness involves the ability to get along with others on the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

If you have the ability to understand how others feel, even without being told, you have the ability to

Accepted Answer

A) manage your emotions. 
B) show empathy. 
C) motivate yourself. 
D) get along with others. 
E) be promoted at your job. 
A) manage your emotions. 
B) show empathy. 
C) motivate yourself. 
D) get along with others. 
E) be promoted at your job.

Question 19

Match the following:
-cognition

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 20

Match the following:
-stereotype

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

People with a high level of ____ are willing to listen to new ideas and to change their own ideas, beliefs, and attitudes in response to new information.

Person-job fit is the extent to which the contributions made by the individual match the inducements offered by the organization.

________ is a personality trait that refers to a person's rigidity of beliefs and range of interests.

A person who generally sees things in a positive light and seems to be in a good mood most of the time has a high level of

Match the following: -job satisfaction

Discuss four major factors contributing to emotional intelligence, including the basic factor that leads to the others.

Lindsay really likes working for his company, and his feelings underscore the ________ component of attitudes.

Which of these is characterized by a person's tendency to experience unpleasant emotions such as anger and depression?

Describe and give examples of performance and dysfunctional workplace behaviors. How do they affect the organization?

Agreeableness includes being all of these EXCEPT:

When a person does not show up for work it is called _______.

If you accept orders from your supervisor solely because he or she is "the boss," you are highly

__________ describes behavior directed at gaining power and controlling the behavior of others.

_________ is the relatively stable set of psychological attributes or traits that distinguish one person from another.

The ____ component of an attitude guides a person's behavior.

Yashmi is relatively calm, poised, and secure. Yashmi's boss is more excitable, insecure, and reactive. Yashmi and her boss differ in their level of which personality trait described in the Big Five personality framework?

Openness involves the ability to get along with others on the job.

If you have the ability to understand how others feel, even without being told, you have the ability to

Match the following: -cognition

Match the following: -stereotype

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People with a high level of ____ are willing to listen to new ideas and to change their own ideas, beliefs, and attitudes in response to new information.

Person-job fit is the extent to which the contributions made by the individual match the inducements offered by the organization.

________ is a personality trait that refers to a person's rigidity of beliefs and range of interests.

A person who generally sees things in a positive light and seems to be in a good mood most of the time has a high level of

Match the following: -job satisfaction

Discuss four major factors contributing to emotional intelligence, including the basic factor that leads to the others.

Lindsay really likes working for his company, and his feelings underscore the ________ component of attitudes.

Which of these is characterized by a person's tendency to experience unpleasant emotions such as anger and depression?

Describe and give examples of performance and dysfunctional workplace behaviors. How do they affect the organization?

Agreeableness includes being all of these EXCEPT:

When a person does not show up for work it is called _______.

If you accept orders from your supervisor solely because he or she is "the boss," you are highly

__________ describes behavior directed at gaining power and controlling the behavior of others.

_________ is the relatively stable set of psychological attributes or traits that distinguish one person from another.

The ____ component of an attitude guides a person's behavior.

Yashmi is relatively calm, poised, and secure. Yashmi's boss is more excitable, insecure, and reactive. Yashmi and her boss differ in their level of which personality trait described in the Big Five personality framework?

Openness involves the ability to get along with others on the job.

If you have the ability to understand how others feel, even without being told, you have the ability to

Match the following: -cognition

Match the following: -stereotype

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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