Exam 1: Developing Self-Awareness

Results of research studies indicate that cognitive intelligence is twice as important in contributing to excellence as emotional intelligence.

Which best defines core self-evaluation?

If you judge right and wrong on the basis of a set of core values developed from personal experience, you are at the principled level of maturity.

How can the enigma of self-awareness be managed?

Which components contribute to the attribute of core self-evaluation? 1) self-esteem 2) self-efficacy 3) locus of control 4) extroversion

Employees at Turner, Inc. are engaged in a debate over the merits of an individual vs. a team-based compensation program. Based on Trompenaars' dimensions of national culture, which cultural dimension does this debate most closely relate to?

Share a story (either fictional or based on real life) that depicts two people on opposite extremes of locus of control. Clearly label which extreme each individual falls on.

During a meeting, Bruce turns to you and comments, "We really shouldn't be making a decision until we have got a better handle on the facts and data. New ideas are fine, but if we can't back them up with credible and precise analysis, we shouldn't be taking the risk." Based on this comment, you recognize that Bruce is probably strongest on which dimension of cognitive style?

Which best describes core self-evaluation?

Empirical evidence indicates that people who are more self-aware are healthier, perform better in leadership roles, and are more productive at work.

You are cheating on this test because you hold to the principle of "every man for himself" and principles supersede rules and laws for principled individuals. Your stage of values maturity is the highest (level 6).

Most ethical trade-offs are conflicts between two desirable ends: economic performance versus social performance.

George made the following comment to Sarah, one of his co-workers: "Gene's recommendation to cut costs by eliminating travel to training seminars just shows he really isn't aware of how important training is. His lack of insight shows that people of his background aren't savvy enough to figure out the business world." George's comment is

The three dimensions of tolerance of ambiguity are novelty, insolubility, and control.

Core self-evaluation is the fundamental evaluation each person has developed about him- or herself.

Compare and contrast the key differences in the major levels of Kohlberg's model of values maturity.

Share a story (either fictional or based on real life) that depicts all three elements of tolerance for ambiguity. Clearly label each element in the story.

Which of the five core aspects of self-concept were the prison camps structured to change? Provide justification for your answer.

If a job requires someone to be able to focus on only one element of information in order to not become distracted, which of the following would best match those requirements?

Emotional intelligence has been identified as a moderately unimportant factor in accounting for success in leaders and managers.