Question 1

If everyone who's faced with a similar situation responds in the same way, we can say the behavior shows ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  reliability 
B)  distinctiveness 
C)  consensus 
D)  internal attribution 
A)  reliability 
B)  distinctiveness 
C)  consensus 
D)  internal attribution

Question 2

Sarah, the floor supervisor, seems to be a different person depending on whom she is with and what the situation demands.She has the ability to adjust her behavior as and when required.This indicates that she ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  has low self-esteem 
B)  is low on Machiavellianism 
C)  has a high risk appetite 
D)  is high in self-monitoring 
A)  has low self-esteem 
B)  is low on Machiavellianism 
C)  has a high risk appetite 
D)  is high in self-monitoring

Question 3

In the Big Five Model, emotional security was found to be positively related to job performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

People who identify opportunities, show initiative, take action, and persevere until meaningful change occurs are said to have ________ personalities.

Accepted Answer

A)  proactive 
B)  self-aware 
C)  resilient 
D)  agreeable 
A)  proactive 
B)  self-aware 
C)  resilient 
D)  agreeable

Question 5

In the statement, "The highway is very busy at 5 p.m.and is scary to drive on, so I'll wait until 7 p.m.to go home," the phrase, "so I'll wait until 7 p.m.to go home," represents which component of an attitude?

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive 
B)  behavioral 
C)  emotive 
D)  affective 
A)  cognitive 
B)  behavioral 
C)  emotive 
D)  affective

Question 6

In the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), "sensing" personality types are those who ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  like solving new problems and dislike doing the same thing over and over again 
B)  use reason and logic to handle problems 
C)  have a high need for closure and show patience with routine details 
D)  are outgoing, social, and assertive 
A)  like solving new problems and dislike doing the same thing over and over again 
B)  use reason and logic to handle problems 
C)  have a high need for closure and show patience with routine details 
D)  are outgoing, social, and assertive

Question 7

Eliminating any reinforcement that's maintaining an undesirable behavior is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  penalizing 
B)  extinction 
C)  punishment 
D)  extraction 
A)  penalizing 
B)  extinction 
C)  punishment 
D)  extraction

Question 8

Kevin is a whirlwind as a research and development supervisor.His colleagues are surprised that even though he makes decisions very quickly and always with less information than others, his decisions are as good as anybody else's.This information implies that Kevin has ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  an external locus of control 
B)  low Machiavellianism 
C)  high risk-taking ability 
D)  low cognitive dissonance 
A)  an external locus of control 
B)  low Machiavellianism 
C)  high risk-taking ability 
D)  low cognitive dissonance

Question 9

Bridget prefers rule-regulated, orderly, and unambiguous activities.She doesn't have a lot of imagination but could be described as conforming and efficient.Which of the following describes Bridget's personality?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

George, one of Doug's researchers, gets along well with most people in the team.He is good at his job but needs to be reassured once in a while.Another trait Doug notices is that George is always trying to keep everyone happy.George can be described as a(n) ________ personality.

Accepted Answer

A)  sensing 
B)  feeling 
C)  introverted 
D)  intuitive 
A)  sensing 
B)  feeling 
C)  introverted 
D)  intuitive

Question 11

Explain cognitive dissonance theory in brief.

Accepted Answer

Cognitive dissonance theory sought to ex

Question 12

A person who believes that what happens to him is due to luck or chance is said to have a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  internal locus of control 
B)  Machiavellian personality 
C)  external locus of control 
D)  self-monitoring personality 
A)  internal locus of control 
B)  Machiavellian personality 
C)  external locus of control 
D)  self-monitoring personality

Question 13

If you believe that you control your own destiny, which of the following personality traits are you likely to possess?

Accepted Answer

A)  external locus of control 
B)  risk aversion 
C)  high self-esteem 
D)  internal locus of control 
A)  external locus of control 
B)  risk aversion 
C)  high self-esteem 
D)  internal locus of control

Question 14

The ability to sense how others are feeling is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional stability 
B)  empathy 
C)  resilience 
D)  self-awareness 
A)  emotional stability 
B)  empathy 
C)  resilience 
D)  self-awareness

Question 15

Which of the following managerial styles will Gen Y workers approve of and respond to?

Accepted Answer

A)  authoritarian 
B)  paternal 
C)  flexible 
D)  dictatorial 
A)  authoritarian 
B)  paternal 
C)  flexible 
D)  dictatorial

Question 16

Underestimating the influence of external factors and overestimating the influence of internal factors when making judgments about others is known as the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  fundamental attribution error 
B)  self-serving bias 
C)  assumption of similarity 
D)  halo effect 
A)  fundamental attribution error 
B)  self-serving bias 
C)  assumption of similarity 
D)  halo effect

Question 17

The study of group behavior includes the study of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  perception, motivation, and learning 
B)  attitudes and personality 
C)  norms, roles, and leadership 
D)  organization structure and culture 
A)  perception, motivation, and learning 
B)  attitudes and personality 
C)  norms, roles, and leadership 
D)  organization structure and culture

Question 18

Define attitudes.List and discuss the three components of attitudes and include an example of a statement that describes each component to support your answer.

Accepted Answer

Attitudes are evaluative statements-eith

Question 19

In the Big Five Model of personality, ________ refers to the degree to which someone is good-natured, cooperative, and trusting.

Accepted Answer

A)  extraversion 
B)  agreeableness 
C)  conscientiousness 
D)  emotional stability 
A)  extraversion 
B)  agreeableness 
C)  conscientiousness 
D)  emotional stability

Question 20

The component of attitude that includes beliefs and opinions is the ________ component.

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive 
B)  behavioral 
C)  affective 
D)  practical 
A)  cognitive 
B)  behavioral 
C)  affective 
D)  practical

If everyone who's faced with a similar situation responds in the same way, we can say the behavior shows ________.

Sarah, the floor supervisor, seems to be a different person depending on whom she is with and what the situation demands.She has the ability to adjust her behavior as and when required.This indicates that she ________.

In the Big Five Model, emotional security was found to be positively related to job performance.

People who identify opportunities, show initiative, take action, and persevere until meaningful change occurs are said to have ________ personalities.

In the statement, "The highway is very busy at 5 p.m.and is scary to drive on, so I'll wait until 7 p.m.to go home," the phrase, "so I'll wait until 7 p.m.to go home," represents which component of an attitude?

In the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), "sensing" personality types are those who ________.

Eliminating any reinforcement that's maintaining an undesirable behavior is called ________.

Kevin is a whirlwind as a research and development supervisor.His colleagues are surprised that even though he makes decisions very quickly and always with less information than others, his decisions are as good as anybody else's.This information implies that Kevin has ________.

Bridget prefers rule-regulated, orderly, and unambiguous activities.She doesn't have a lot of imagination but could be described as conforming and efficient.Which of the following describes Bridget's personality?

George, one of Doug's researchers, gets along well with most people in the team.He is good at his job but needs to be reassured once in a while.Another trait Doug notices is that George is always trying to keep everyone happy.George can be described as a(n) ________ personality.

Explain cognitive dissonance theory in brief.

A person who believes that what happens to him is due to luck or chance is said to have a(n) ________.

If you believe that you control your own destiny, which of the following personality traits are you likely to possess?

The ability to sense how others are feeling is known as ________.

Which of the following managerial styles will Gen Y workers approve of and respond to?

Underestimating the influence of external factors and overestimating the influence of internal factors when making judgments about others is known as the ________.

The study of group behavior includes the study of ________.

Define attitudes.List and discuss the three components of attitudes and include an example of a statement that describes each component to support your answer.

In the Big Five Model of personality, ________ refers to the degree to which someone is good-natured, cooperative, and trusting.

The component of attitude that includes beliefs and opinions is the ________ component.

Management and Organizations

Understanding Management: Constraints and Challenges

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Diversity

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managers As Decision Makers

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Planning

Strategic Management

Managerial Controls

Basic Organizational Design

Adaptive Organizational Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Teams

Managers and Communication

Motivating Employees

Managers As Leaders

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Exam 15: Understanding Individual Behavior

If everyone who's faced with a similar situation responds in the same way, we can say the behavior shows ________.

Sarah, the floor supervisor, seems to be a different person depending on whom she is with and what the situation demands.She has the ability to adjust her behavior as and when required.This indicates that she ________.

In the Big Five Model, emotional security was found to be positively related to job performance.

People who identify opportunities, show initiative, take action, and persevere until meaningful change occurs are said to have ________ personalities.

In the statement, "The highway is very busy at 5 p.m.and is scary to drive on, so I'll wait until 7 p.m.to go home," the phrase, "so I'll wait until 7 p.m.to go home," represents which component of an attitude?

In the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), "sensing" personality types are those who ________.

Eliminating any reinforcement that's maintaining an undesirable behavior is called ________.

Kevin is a whirlwind as a research and development supervisor.His colleagues are surprised that even though he makes decisions very quickly and always with less information than others, his decisions are as good as anybody else's.This information implies that Kevin has ________.

Bridget prefers rule-regulated, orderly, and unambiguous activities.She doesn't have a lot of imagination but could be described as conforming and efficient.Which of the following describes Bridget's personality?

George, one of Doug's researchers, gets along well with most people in the team.He is good at his job but needs to be reassured once in a while.Another trait Doug notices is that George is always trying to keep everyone happy.George can be described as a(n) ________ personality.

Explain cognitive dissonance theory in brief.

A person who believes that what happens to him is due to luck or chance is said to have a(n) ________.

If you believe that you control your own destiny, which of the following personality traits are you likely to possess?

The ability to sense how others are feeling is known as ________.

Which of the following managerial styles will Gen Y workers approve of and respond to?

Underestimating the influence of external factors and overestimating the influence of internal factors when making judgments about others is known as the ________.

The study of group behavior includes the study of ________.

Define attitudes.List and discuss the three components of attitudes and include an example of a statement that describes each component to support your answer.

In the Big Five Model of personality, ________ refers to the degree to which someone is good-natured, cooperative, and trusting.

The component of attitude that includes beliefs and opinions is the ________ component.

Management and Organizations

Understanding Management: Constraints and Challenges

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Diversity

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managers As Decision Makers

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Planning

Strategic Management

Managerial Controls

Basic Organizational Design

Adaptive Organizational Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Teams

Managers and Communication

Motivating Employees

Managers As Leaders

Filters