Question 1

A person who believes that "the ends justify the means" would be likely to have a high level of which personality trait?

Accepted Answer

A) empathy 
B) Machiavellianism 
C) self-awareness 
D) social skills 
A) empathy 
B) Machiavellianism 
C) self-awareness 
D) social skills

Question 2

Cognitive dissonance arises when people feel that their behavior and attitudes are consistent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A NASCAR race car driver would be a good occupational match for which personality type?

Accepted Answer

A) risk averse 
B) risk taker 
C) low Mach 
D) low self-esteem 
A) risk averse 
B) risk taker 
C) low Mach 
D) low self-esteem

Question 4

A person who is being hypocritical about something that has high importance in her life would be likely to experience ________ discomfort from cognitive dissonance.

Accepted Answer

A) low 
B) no 
C) high 
D) minimal 
A) low 
B) no 
C) high 
D) minimal

Question 5

In a short essay, define learning and then explain operant conditioning.

Accepted Answer

Learning is any relatively permanent cha

Question 6

The judging versus perceiving scale on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® determines whether a person is oriented ________.

Accepted Answer

A) outwardly or inwardly 
B) toward gathering data or the big picture 
C) toward planning or flexibility 
D) logically or emotionally 
A) outwardly or inwardly 
B) toward gathering data or the big picture 
C) toward planning or flexibility 
D) logically or emotionally

Question 7

When managers influence employee behavior, they ________.

Accepted Answer

A) predict what employees will do 
B) steer it in a particular direction 
C) understand why a behavior occurs 
D) try not to change a behavior 
A) predict what employees will do 
B) steer it in a particular direction 
C) understand why a behavior occurs 
D) try not to change a behavior

Question 8

When a young basketball player copies the free throw style of an NBA player, he or she is using his or her ________.

Accepted Answer

A) retention processes 
B) motor reproduction processes 
C) attentional processes 
D) reinforcement processes 
A) retention processes 
B) motor reproduction processes 
C) attentional processes 
D) reinforcement processes

Question 9

In attribution theory, the behavior of an individual who shows low distinctiveness and low consensus is likely to be attributed as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) internally caused 
B) externally caused 
C) beyond his or her control 
D) not his or her fault 
A) internally caused 
B) externally caused 
C) beyond his or her control 
D) not his or her fault

Question 10

________ individuals tend to be dependent on positive evaluation from others.

Accepted Answer

A) High self-esteem 
B) High Mach 
C) Low self-esteem 
D) Internal locus of control 
A) High self-esteem 
B) High Mach 
C) Low self-esteem 
D) Internal locus of control

Question 11

John Holland's theory assumes all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) different types of jobs are suited to different personalities 
B) people in jobs that suit their personality are likely to be more satisfied 
C) there are intrinsic personality differences in people 
D) people in jobs that suit their personality make more money 
A) different types of jobs are suited to different personalities 
B) people in jobs that suit their personality are likely to be more satisfied 
C) there are intrinsic personality differences in people 
D) people in jobs that suit their personality make more money

Question 12

In an attempt to get employees to stop congregating, a manager decides to remove free bagels from the company snack bar.Which behavior-shaping method is she using?

Accepted Answer

A) positive reinforcement 
B) negative reinforcement 
C) punishment 
D) extinction 
A) positive reinforcement 
B) negative reinforcement 
C) punishment 
D) extinction

Question 13

When people judge someone on the basis of the perception of a group they are a part of, they are using the shortcut called ________.

Accepted Answer

A) stereotyping 
B) selectivity 
C) assumed similarity 
D) the halo effect 
A) stereotyping 
B) selectivity 
C) assumed similarity 
D) the halo effect

Question 14

The extroversion versus introversion scale on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® determines whether a person is oriented ________.

Accepted Answer

A) outwardly or inwardly 
B) toward gathering data or the big picture 
C) logically or emotionally 
D) toward planning or flexibility 
A) outwardly or inwardly 
B) toward gathering data or the big picture 
C) logically or emotionally 
D) toward planning or flexibility

Question 15

One of the challenges in understanding organizational behavior is that it addresses issues that aren't obvious.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following best defines organizational behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) the actions of organizations in the workplace 
B) the study of the workplace 
C) the study of organizations 
D) the study of the actions of people at work 
A) the actions of organizations in the workplace 
B) the study of the workplace 
C) the study of organizations 
D) the study of the actions of people at work

Question 17

When a manager gives an employee a bonus for a job well done, which behavior-shaping method is the manager using?

Accepted Answer

A) positive reinforcement 
B) negative reinforcement 
C) punishment 
D) extinction 
A) positive reinforcement 
B) negative reinforcement 
C) punishment 
D) extinction

Question 18

Attitudes are evaluative statements concerning objects, people, or events.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

If a person who is always late for work is late once again and blames it on a traffic jam, coworkers would probably attribute that person's lateness to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) traffic 
B) an external source 
C) an internal source 
D) his or her car 
A) traffic 
B) an external source 
C) an internal source 
D) his or her car

Question 20

In a short essay, list and discuss three shortcuts frequently used in judging others.

Accepted Answer

In assumed similarity, the observer's pe

A person who believes that "the ends justify the means" would be likely to have a high level of which personality trait?

Cognitive dissonance arises when people feel that their behavior and attitudes are consistent.

A NASCAR race car driver would be a good occupational match for which personality type?

A person who is being hypocritical about something that has high importance in her life would be likely to experience ________ discomfort from cognitive dissonance.

In a short essay, define learning and then explain operant conditioning.

The judging versus perceiving scale on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® determines whether a person is oriented ________.

When managers influence employee behavior, they ________.

When a young basketball player copies the free throw style of an NBA player, he or she is using his or her ________.

In attribution theory, the behavior of an individual who shows low distinctiveness and low consensus is likely to be attributed as ________.

________ individuals tend to be dependent on positive evaluation from others.

John Holland's theory assumes all of the following EXCEPT ________.

In an attempt to get employees to stop congregating, a manager decides to remove free bagels from the company snack bar.Which behavior-shaping method is she using?

When people judge someone on the basis of the perception of a group they are a part of, they are using the shortcut called ________.

The extroversion versus introversion scale on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® determines whether a person is oriented ________.

One of the challenges in understanding organizational behavior is that it addresses issues that aren't obvious.

Which of the following best defines organizational behavior?

When a manager gives an employee a bonus for a job well done, which behavior-shaping method is the manager using?

Attitudes are evaluative statements concerning objects, people, or events.

If a person who is always late for work is late once again and blames it on a traffic jam, coworkers would probably attribute that person's lateness to ________.

In a short essay, list and discuss three shortcuts frequently used in judging others.

Managers and Management

The Management Environment

Integrative Managerial Issues

Foundations of Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Organizational Structure and Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Change and Innovation

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

Operations Management

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Appendix: Entrepreneurship Module

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Exam 9: Foundations of Individual Behavior

A person who believes that "the ends justify the means" would be likely to have a high level of which personality trait?

Cognitive dissonance arises when people feel that their behavior and attitudes are consistent.

A NASCAR race car driver would be a good occupational match for which personality type?

A person who is being hypocritical about something that has high importance in her life would be likely to experience ________ discomfort from cognitive dissonance.

In a short essay, define learning and then explain operant conditioning.

The judging versus perceiving scale on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® determines whether a person is oriented ________.

When managers influence employee behavior, they ________.

When a young basketball player copies the free throw style of an NBA player, he or she is using his or her ________.

In attribution theory, the behavior of an individual who shows low distinctiveness and low consensus is likely to be attributed as ________.

________ individuals tend to be dependent on positive evaluation from others.

John Holland's theory assumes all of the following EXCEPT ________.

In an attempt to get employees to stop congregating, a manager decides to remove free bagels from the company snack bar.Which behavior-shaping method is she using?

When people judge someone on the basis of the perception of a group they are a part of, they are using the shortcut called ________.

The extroversion versus introversion scale on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® determines whether a person is oriented ________.

One of the challenges in understanding organizational behavior is that it addresses issues that aren't obvious.

Which of the following best defines organizational behavior?

When a manager gives an employee a bonus for a job well done, which behavior-shaping method is the manager using?

Attitudes are evaluative statements concerning objects, people, or events.

If a person who is always late for work is late once again and blames it on a traffic jam, coworkers would probably attribute that person's lateness to ________.

In a short essay, list and discuss three shortcuts frequently used in judging others.

Managers and Management

The Management Environment

Integrative Managerial Issues

Foundations of Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Organizational Structure and Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Change and Innovation

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

Operations Management

Appendix: History Module

Appendix: Entrepreneurship Module

Appendix: Quantitative Module

Appendix: Career Module

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