Question 1

Match the following:
-Locus of Control

Accepted Answer

A) A broad set of personality traits that refers to self-concept and is comprised of locus of control, self-esteem, generalized self-efficacy, and emotional stability. 
B) One's generalized belief about situational and self-control. 
C) When focusing on one's behavior the tendency to internal attributions for successes and external attributions for failures. 
D) The extent to which people base their behavior on cues from others and the situation. 
E) Positive and negative mood dispositions at work. 
A) A broad set of personality traits that refers to self-concept and is comprised of locus of control, self-esteem, generalized self-efficacy, and emotional stability. 
B) One's generalized belief about situational and self-control. 
C) When focusing on one's behavior the tendency to internal attributions for successes and external attributions for failures. 
D) The extent to which people base their behavior on cues from others and the situation. 
E) Positive and negative mood dispositions at work.

Question 2

The Pygmalion effect usually is associated with reduced output.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

As a manager that understands the implications of self-esteem on work behavior, you should:

Accepted Answer

A) clearly measure the results of employee tasks 
B) provide continual positive feedback 
C) clearly tie rewards to performance 
D) give them appropriate challenges and opportunities for success 
A) clearly measure the results of employee tasks 
B) provide continual positive feedback 
C) clearly tie rewards to performance 
D) give them appropriate challenges and opportunities for success

Question 4

Generalized self-efficacy is the:

Accepted Answer

A) feeling of one's self-worth 
B) extent to which people base their behavior on cues from other people and situations 
C) belief about one's own capabilities to deal with the events and challenges that make life demanding 
D) belief about self or situational control over what happens to them 
A) feeling of one's self-worth 
B) extent to which people base their behavior on cues from other people and situations 
C) belief about one's own capabilities to deal with the events and challenges that make life demanding 
D) belief about self or situational control over what happens to them

Question 5

According to MBTI research, artists and executives are extraverts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Assume you are an employment interviewer. An applicant's physical appearance could cause you to commit an incorrect hiring decision because of all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) stereotype 
B) selective perception 
C) first impression error 
D) self-fulfilling prophecy 
A) stereotype 
B) selective perception 
C) first impression error 
D) self-fulfilling prophecy

Question 7

The extent to which people base their behavior on cues from other people and situations refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) locus of control 
B) self-esteem 
C) self-efficacy 
D) self-monitoring 
A) locus of control 
B) self-esteem 
C) self-efficacy 
D) self-monitoring

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a component of CSE?

Accepted Answer

A) General Mental Ability 
B) Locus of Control 
C) Generalized Self-Efficacy 
D) Self-Esteem 
A) General Mental Ability 
B) Locus of Control 
C) Generalized Self-Efficacy 
D) Self-Esteem

Question 9

An achievement-oriented sales representative might attribute his failure to meet a monthly sales quota to:

Accepted Answer

A) changing economic conditions 
B) a short list of prospects provided by the company 
C) a lack of effort 
D) a cutback in product advertising 
A) changing economic conditions 
B) a short list of prospects provided by the company 
C) a lack of effort 
D) a cutback in product advertising

Match the following: -Locus of Control

The Pygmalion effect usually is associated with reduced output.

As a manager that understands the implications of self-esteem on work behavior, you should:

Generalized self-efficacy is the:

According to MBTI research, artists and executives are extraverts.

Assume you are an employment interviewer. An applicant's physical appearance could cause you to commit an incorrect hiring decision because of all of the following except:

The extent to which people base their behavior on cues from other people and situations refers to:

Which of the following is NOT a component of CSE?

An achievement-oriented sales representative might attribute his failure to meet a monthly sales quota to:

Organizational Behavior and Opportunity

Challenges for Managers

Attitudes, Emotions, and Ethics

Motivation at Work

Learning and Performance Management

Stress and Well-Being at Work

Communication

Work Teams and Groups

Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

Power and Political Behavior

Leadership and Followership

Conflict and Negotiation

Jobs and the Design of Work

Organizational Design and Structure

Organizational Culture

Career Management

Managing Change

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Exam 3: Personality, Perception, and Attribution

Match the following: -Locus of Control

The Pygmalion effect usually is associated with reduced output.

As a manager that understands the implications of self-esteem on work behavior, you should:

Generalized self-efficacy is the:

According to MBTI research, artists and executives are extraverts.

Assume you are an employment interviewer. An applicant's physical appearance could cause you to commit an incorrect hiring decision because of all of the following except:

The extent to which people base their behavior on cues from other people and situations refers to:

Which of the following is NOT a component of CSE?

An achievement-oriented sales representative might attribute his failure to meet a monthly sales quota to:

Organizational Behavior and Opportunity

Challenges for Managers

Attitudes, Emotions, and Ethics

Motivation at Work

Learning and Performance Management

Stress and Well-Being at Work

Communication

Work Teams and Groups

Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

Power and Political Behavior

Leadership and Followership

Conflict and Negotiation

Jobs and the Design of Work

Organizational Design and Structure

Organizational Culture

Career Management

Managing Change

Filters