Question 1

Extraversion is the degree to which someone is sociable, talkative, assertive, and comfortable in relationships with others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When we make judgments about the behavior of other people, we tend to underestimate the influence of external factors and to overestimate the influence of internal factors.This tendency is called the self-serving bias.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is true for Gen Y workers?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are accepting of the prevailing order and style of working and easily fit into it. 
B)  They have a deep-seated need for boundaries and structure and dislike multitasking. 
C)  They are dedicated workers and follow office rules and dress codes strictly. 
D)  They are knowledgeable and willing workers, but do not compromise on their personal lives. 
A)  They are accepting of the prevailing order and style of working and easily fit into it. 
B)  They have a deep-seated need for boundaries and structure and dislike multitasking. 
C)  They are dedicated workers and follow office rules and dress codes strictly. 
D)  They are knowledgeable and willing workers, but do not compromise on their personal lives.

Question 4

________ is a personality trait that measures an individual's ability to adjust his or her behavior according to external situational factors.

Accepted Answer

A)  Machiavellianism 
B)  Self-esteem 
C)  Self-monitoring 
D)  Locus of control 
A)  Machiavellianism 
B)  Self-esteem 
C)  Self-monitoring 
D)  Locus of control

Extraversion is the degree to which someone is sociable, talkative, assertive, and comfortable in relationships with others.

When we make judgments about the behavior of other people, we tend to underestimate the influence of external factors and to overestimate the influence of internal factors.This tendency is called the self-serving bias.

Which of the following is true for Gen Y workers?

________ is a personality trait that measures an individual's ability to adjust his or her behavior according to external situational factors.

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Exam 15: Understanding Individual Behavior

Extraversion is the degree to which someone is sociable, talkative, assertive, and comfortable in relationships with others.

When we make judgments about the behavior of other people, we tend to underestimate the influence of external factors and to overestimate the influence of internal factors.This tendency is called the self-serving bias.

Which of the following is true for Gen Y workers?

________ is a personality trait that measures an individual's ability to adjust his or her behavior according to external situational factors.

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