Question 1

If you are cheating on this test,you are violating an instrumental value.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which best describes core self-evaluation?

Accepted Answer

A) The extent to which people accurately evaluate how others think about them 
B) The extent to which people are able to diagnose their own emotions 
C) The extent to which people value themselves and feel proficient as individuals 
D) The extent to which people want affection 
A) The extent to which people accurately evaluate how others think about them 
B) The extent to which people are able to diagnose their own emotions 
C) The extent to which people value themselves and feel proficient as individuals 
D) The extent to which people want affection

Question 3

Emotional intelligence can be developed and improved.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

It is obvious that Talia values her privacy as she rarely talks about her husband and children in conversations with her co-workers.Based on Trompenaars' dimensions of national culture,which cultural dimension does Talia's behavior in the workplace most closely relate to?

Accepted Answer

A) Specific vs.diffuse 
B) Achievement vs.ascription 
C) Universalism vs.particularism 
D) Individualism vs.collectivism 
E) Affective vs.neutral 
A) Specific vs.diffuse 
B) Achievement vs.ascription 
C) Universalism vs.particularism 
D) Individualism vs.collectivism 
E) Affective vs.neutral

Question 5

If your goal in life is to live a stimulating and active life,what is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

A) Terminal value 
B) Instrumental value 
C) Attitudinal value 
D) Interpersonal need value 
A) Terminal value 
B) Instrumental value 
C) Attitudinal value 
D) Interpersonal need value

Question 6

The value dimension about how people manage time relates to the emphasis people place on the past,present,or future.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Your co-worker Sandy plans her vacations 12 months in advance and is the first to volunteer to create agendas for team meetings.Which cognitive style does Sandy's behavior exhibit?

Accepted Answer

A) Creating cognitive style 
B) Obsessive cognitive style 
C) Planning cognitive style 
D) None of the above 
A) Creating cognitive style 
B) Obsessive cognitive style 
C) Planning cognitive style 
D) None of the above

Question 8

According to research cited by the textbook authors,the general competency of emotional intelligence of individuals has increased over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Self-awareness can be managed by exercising minimal control over when and what kind of information one receives about oneself and by not involving others in the pursuit of self-understanding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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?

Accepted Answer

A) Universalism vs.particularism 
B) Individualism vs.collectivism 
C) Affective vs.neutral 
D) Achievement vs.ascription 
E) Internal vs.external 
A) Universalism vs.particularism 
B) Individualism vs.collectivism 
C) Affective vs.neutral 
D) Achievement vs.ascription 
E) Internal vs.external

Question 11

To become a better manager,what is one of the first things one should do?

Accepted Answer

A) Improve one's communication skills 
B) Seek knowledge of oneself 
C) Manage one's time better 
D) Empower one's employees 
A) Improve one's communication skills 
B) Seek knowledge of oneself 
C) Manage one's time better 
D) Empower one's employees

Question 12

Using Trompenaars' dimensions of national culture,identify and explain the cultural dimension that best relates to the behavior displayed by Virginia,the customer service manager.

Accepted Answer

The cultural dimension of affective vs.n

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Kohlberg's model focuses on the kind of

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) Components 1 and 2 contribute. 
B) Components 1 and 4 contribute. 
C) Components 1,2,and 3 contribute 
D) Components 1,2,and 4 contribute. 
A) Components 1 and 2 contribute. 
B) Components 1 and 4 contribute. 
C) Components 1,2,and 3 contribute 
D) Components 1,2,and 4 contribute.

Question 15

Based on the Locus of Control Scale you determine you are an external.This means that you have always been an external and will always be an external,because locus of control is a fixed trait.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Javier was getting a drink from the water cooler when Hartman approached excitedly and exclaimed,"Guess what,Javier? I got the deal ...I got the big contract ...we finally closed the sale with that giant computer company.I am so excited." Javier responded in a soft voice,"That's nice." Which emotional intelligence ability does Javier most likely need to develop?

Accepted Answer

A) Ability to diagnose and recognize your own emotions 
B) Ability to control your emotions 
C) Ability to recognize and diagnose emotions displayed by others 
D) Ability to respond appropriately to others' emotional cues 
A) Ability to diagnose and recognize your own emotions 
B) Ability to control your emotions 
C) Ability to recognize and diagnose emotions displayed by others 
D) Ability to respond appropriately to others' emotional cues

Question 17

What is self-efficacy?

Accepted Answer

A) The extent to which people see themselves as capable and successful 
B) The tendency to have a negative outlook 
C) The belief that one can control his or her experiences 
D) The generalized sense of one's ability to perform capably across a variety of circumstances 
A) The extent to which people see themselves as capable and successful 
B) The tendency to have a negative outlook 
C) The belief that one can control his or her experiences 
D) The generalized sense of one's ability to perform capably across a variety of circumstances

Question 18

Research suggests that internals (1)ask fewer questions(2)are achievement oriented,and (3)remember more information than externals.Which statements are correct?

Accepted Answer

A) All three statements are correct. 
B) Only statements 1 and 2 are correct. 
C) Only statements 1 and 3 are correct. 
D) Only statements 2 and 3 are correct. 
A) All three statements are correct. 
B) Only statements 1 and 2 are correct. 
C) Only statements 1 and 3 are correct. 
D) Only statements 2 and 3 are correct.

Question 19

During the 1992 riots in Los Angeles where many individuals took merchandise,some argued that looters took only what they needed,like food and diapers,whereas others argued looters took only what they had been denied by the system,like TVs and stereos.If these looters were focusing on their own needs,what was their level of values maturity?

Accepted Answer

A) First level of maturity 
B) Second level of maturity 
C) Third level of maturity 
A) First level of maturity 
B) Second level of maturity 
C) Third level of maturity

If you are cheating on this test,you are violating an instrumental value.

Which best describes core self-evaluation?

Emotional intelligence can be developed and improved.

It is obvious that Talia values her privacy as she rarely talks about her husband and children in conversations with her co-workers.Based on Trompenaars' dimensions of national culture,which cultural dimension does Talia's behavior in the workplace most closely relate to?

If your goal in life is to live a stimulating and active life,what is this an example of?

The value dimension about how people manage time relates to the emphasis people place on the past,present,or future.

Your co-worker Sandy plans her vacations 12 months in advance and is the first to volunteer to create agendas for team meetings.Which cognitive style does Sandy's behavior exhibit?

According to research cited by the textbook authors,the general competency of emotional intelligence of individuals has increased over time.

Self-awareness can be managed by exercising minimal control over when and what kind of information one receives about oneself and by not involving others in the pursuit of self-understanding.

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?

To become a better manager,what is one of the first things one should do?

Using Trompenaars' dimensions of national culture,identify and explain the cultural dimension that best relates to the behavior displayed by Virginia,the customer service manager.

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

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

Based on the Locus of Control Scale you determine you are an external.This means that you have always been an external and will always be an external,because locus of control is a fixed trait.

What is self-efficacy?

Research suggests that internals (1)ask fewer questions(2)are achievement oriented,and (3)remember more information than externals.Which statements are correct?

Managing Personal Stress

Solving Problems Analytically and Creatively

Building Relationships by Communicating Supportively

Gaining Power and Influence

Motivating Others

Managing Conflict

Empowering and Delegating

Building Effective Teams and Teamwork

Leading Positive Change

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Exam 1: Developing Self-Awareness

If you are cheating on this test,you are violating an instrumental value.

Which best describes core self-evaluation?

Emotional intelligence can be developed and improved.

It is obvious that Talia values her privacy as she rarely talks about her husband and children in conversations with her co-workers.Based on Trompenaars' dimensions of national culture,which cultural dimension does Talia's behavior in the workplace most closely relate to?

If your goal in life is to live a stimulating and active life,what is this an example of?

The value dimension about how people manage time relates to the emphasis people place on the past,present,or future.

Your co-worker Sandy plans her vacations 12 months in advance and is the first to volunteer to create agendas for team meetings.Which cognitive style does Sandy's behavior exhibit?

According to research cited by the textbook authors,the general competency of emotional intelligence of individuals has increased over time.

Self-awareness can be managed by exercising minimal control over when and what kind of information one receives about oneself and by not involving others in the pursuit of self-understanding.

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?

To become a better manager,what is one of the first things one should do?

Using Trompenaars' dimensions of national culture,identify and explain the cultural dimension that best relates to the behavior displayed by Virginia,the customer service manager.

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

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

Based on the Locus of Control Scale you determine you are an external.This means that you have always been an external and will always be an external,because locus of control is a fixed trait.

What is self-efficacy?

Research suggests that internals (1)ask fewer questions(2)are achievement oriented,and (3)remember more information than externals.Which statements are correct?

Managing Personal Stress

Solving Problems Analytically and Creatively

Building Relationships by Communicating Supportively

Gaining Power and Influence

Motivating Others

Managing Conflict

Empowering and Delegating

Building Effective Teams and Teamwork

Leading Positive Change

Filters