Question 1

Albert Bandura outlines certain critical components required to learn through observation.The first of these components is:

Accepted Answer

A) suspension. 
B) attention. 
C) retention. 
D) reproduction. 
E) motivation. 
A) suspension. 
B) attention. 
C) retention. 
D) reproduction. 
E) motivation.

Question 2

What are the characteristics of best goals? What are the reasons that make goal-setting work?

Accepted Answer

The best goals are characterized by the

Question 3

_____ is the ability to function effectively in the context of differences.

Accepted Answer

A) Personality focus 
B) Cultural intelligence 
C) Personal value 
D) Career orientation 
E) Emotional intelligence 
A) Personality focus 
B) Cultural intelligence 
C) Personal value 
D) Career orientation 
E) Emotional intelligence

Question 4

By and large,managerial work,regardless of the occupation,is more the same than it is different.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator measures personal values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a good source of feedback on managerial ability and behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) Supervisors 
B) Subordinates 
C) Friends 
D) Customers 
E) Co-workers 
A) Supervisors 
B) Subordinates 
C) Friends 
D) Customers 
E) Co-workers

Question 7

When learning through observation,punishment and reinforcement work equally well.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT part of the personal quality checklist?

Accepted Answer

A) Set standards that are time savers. 
B) Set standards that are activity expanders. 
C) Tally daily defects. 
D) Find an expert coach. 
E) Review the action plan. 
A) Set standards that are time savers. 
B) Set standards that are activity expanders. 
C) Tally daily defects. 
D) Find an expert coach. 
E) Review the action plan.

Question 9

Your friend Janet wants to take some self-assessment measures to develop her managerial effectiveness.What advice would you give her?

Accepted Answer

A) "Don't take self-assessment measures;they contribute nothing to your success." 
B) "Take the free,easy-to-access measures;they are all about the same." 
C) "Look for measures that have an established norm base." 
D) "Any test more than a year old is neither relevant nor effective." 
E) "Understanding and analyzing self-assessment measures is difficult." 
A) "Don't take self-assessment measures;they contribute nothing to your success." 
B) "Take the free,easy-to-access measures;they are all about the same." 
C) "Look for measures that have an established norm base." 
D) "Any test more than a year old is neither relevant nor effective." 
E) "Understanding and analyzing self-assessment measures is difficult."

Question 10

Which of the following questions does the Wonderlic Personnel Test help in answering?

Accepted Answer

A) "What types of jobs and industries suit my analytical ability?" 
B) "Do I understand and use emotion to make effective decisions?" 
C) "Am I aware of important cultural differences?" 
D) "What are my dominant personality traits?" 
E) "What occupational elements are most important to me?" 
A) "What types of jobs and industries suit my analytical ability?" 
B) "Do I understand and use emotion to make effective decisions?" 
C) "Am I aware of important cultural differences?" 
D) "What are my dominant personality traits?" 
E) "What occupational elements are most important to me?"

Question 11

Most great managers learn to manage themselves only after they first learn to manage others effectively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is a commonly used assessment tool for assessing the self-awareness dimension of:

Accepted Answer

A) cultural intelligence. 
B) personality traits. 
C) emotional intelligence. 
D) personality preferences. 
E) career orientation. 
A) cultural intelligence. 
B) personality traits. 
C) emotional intelligence. 
D) personality preferences. 
E) career orientation.

Question 13

Which of the following is a good advice to follow when interpreting self-assessment measures?

Accepted Answer

A) Dwell deeply on assessed weaknesses and limitations. 
B) Do not get confused by feedback from multiple sources. 
C) Use only the latest and relevant self-assessment measures. 
D) Realize that some career choices cause behavior outside of preference ranges. 
E) Ignore self-assessment results if you really want to enter a certain career. 
A) Dwell deeply on assessed weaknesses and limitations. 
B) Do not get confused by feedback from multiple sources. 
C) Use only the latest and relevant self-assessment measures. 
D) Realize that some career choices cause behavior outside of preference ranges. 
E) Ignore self-assessment results if you really want to enter a certain career.

Question 14

High goals frustrate people,and loose deadlines lead to more rapid work pace than tight deadlines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A critical point with respect to ____________ is that the saying "practice makes perfect" is only a half-truth.

Accepted Answer

A) suspension 
B) attention 
C) retention 
D) reproduction 
E) motivation 
A) suspension 
B) attention 
C) retention 
D) reproduction 
E) motivation

Albert Bandura outlines certain critical components required to learn through observation.The first of these components is:

What are the characteristics of best goals? What are the reasons that make goal-setting work?

_____ is the ability to function effectively in the context of differences.

By and large,managerial work,regardless of the occupation,is more the same than it is different.

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator measures personal values.

Which of the following is NOT a good source of feedback on managerial ability and behavior?

When learning through observation,punishment and reinforcement work equally well.

Which of the following is NOT part of the personal quality checklist?

Your friend Janet wants to take some self-assessment measures to develop her managerial effectiveness.What advice would you give her?

Which of the following questions does the Wonderlic Personnel Test help in answering?

Most great managers learn to manage themselves only after they first learn to manage others effectively.

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is a commonly used assessment tool for assessing the self-awareness dimension of:

Which of the following is a good advice to follow when interpreting self-assessment measures?

High goals frustrate people,and loose deadlines lead to more rapid work pace than tight deadlines.

A critical point with respect to ____________ is that the saying "practice makes perfect" is only a half-truth.

Managing Stress and Time

Solving Problems

Making Ethical Decisions

Communication

Motivating Others

Managing Employee Performance

Using Power and Influence

Leading Others

Team Effectiveness

Resolving Conflict Through Negotiation and Mediation

Recruiting, Selecting, and Retaining Talent

Culture and Diversity

Making Change

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Exam 1: Organizational Behavior and Your Personal Effectiveness

Albert Bandura outlines certain critical components required to learn through observation.The first of these components is:

What are the characteristics of best goals? What are the reasons that make goal-setting work?

_____ is the ability to function effectively in the context of differences.

By and large,managerial work,regardless of the occupation,is more the same than it is different.

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator measures personal values.

Which of the following is NOT a good source of feedback on managerial ability and behavior?

When learning through observation,punishment and reinforcement work equally well.

Which of the following is NOT part of the personal quality checklist?

Your friend Janet wants to take some self-assessment measures to develop her managerial effectiveness.What advice would you give her?

Which of the following questions does the Wonderlic Personnel Test help in answering?

Most great managers learn to manage themselves only after they first learn to manage others effectively.

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is a commonly used assessment tool for assessing the self-awareness dimension of:

Which of the following is a good advice to follow when interpreting self-assessment measures?

High goals frustrate people,and loose deadlines lead to more rapid work pace than tight deadlines.

A critical point with respect to ____________ is that the saying "practice makes perfect" is only a half-truth.

Managing Stress and Time

Solving Problems

Making Ethical Decisions

Communication

Motivating Others

Managing Employee Performance

Using Power and Influence

Leading Others

Team Effectiveness

Resolving Conflict Through Negotiation and Mediation

Recruiting, Selecting, and Retaining Talent

Culture and Diversity

Making Change

Filters