Question 1

Describe the focus and goals of organisational behaviour that are covered in this chapter.

Accepted Answer

Organisational behaviour is a field of s

Question 2

The Big Five model of personality includes all of the following EXCEPT _________.

Accepted Answer

A) conscientiousness 
B) agreeableness 
C) extroversion 
D) intuitiveness 
A) conscientiousness 
B) agreeableness 
C) extroversion 
D) intuitiveness

Question 3

Which of the following is a dimension of emotional intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A) Empathy 
B) Coordination 
C) Memory 
D) Introversion 
A) Empathy 
B) Coordination 
C) Memory 
D) Introversion

Question 4

When a football coach cancels a gruelling 'meat-grinder drill' because the team is performing well, he is using which behaviour-shaping method?

Accepted Answer

A) Negative reinforcement 
B) Punishment 
C) Extinction 
D) Positive reinforcement 
A) Negative reinforcement 
B) Punishment 
C) Extinction 
D) Positive reinforcement

Question 5

The authors compare OB to an iceberg because _________.

Accepted Answer

A) OB can be isolating for managers 
B) implementing OB can be a cold prospect 
C) OB has a small visible dimension and a much larger hidden portion 
D) there is little research on OB 
A) OB can be isolating for managers 
B) implementing OB can be a cold prospect 
C) OB has a small visible dimension and a much larger hidden portion 
D) there is little research on OB

Question 6

Individuals tend to attribute their own successes to external factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Question 8

The fundamental attribution error states that individuals tend to overestimate the influence of external factors in others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Negative reinforcement penalises an individual for an undesired behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is a visible aspect of an organisation?

Accepted Answer

A) Objectives 
B) Attitudes 
C) Personal preferences 
D) Prejudice 
A) Objectives 
B) Attitudes 
C) Personal preferences 
D) Prejudice

Question 11

_________ refers to an employee's general attitude towards his or her job.

Accepted Answer

A) Organisational citizenship behaviour 
B) Employee productivity 
C) Job satisfaction 
D) Turnover 
A) Organisational citizenship behaviour 
B) Employee productivity 
C) Job satisfaction 
D) Turnover

Describe the focus and goals of organisational behaviour that are covered in this chapter.

The Big Five model of personality includes all of the following EXCEPT _________.

Which of the following is a dimension of emotional intelligence?

When a football coach cancels a gruelling 'meat-grinder drill' because the team is performing well, he is using which behaviour-shaping method?

The authors compare OB to an iceberg because _________.

Individuals tend to attribute their own successes to external factors.

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 fundamental attribution error states that individuals tend to overestimate the influence of external factors in others.

Negative reinforcement penalises an individual for an undesired behaviour.

Which of the following is a visible aspect of an organisation?

_________ refers to an employee's general attitude towards his or her job.

Managers and Management

The Managerial Environment

Foundations of Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Organisational Structure and Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Change and Innovation

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Managing Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

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Exam 8: Foundations of Individual Behaviour

Describe the focus and goals of organisational behaviour that are covered in this chapter.

The Big Five model of personality includes all of the following EXCEPT _________.

Which of the following is a dimension of emotional intelligence?

When a football coach cancels a gruelling 'meat-grinder drill' because the team is performing well, he is using which behaviour-shaping method?

The authors compare OB to an iceberg because _________.

Individuals tend to attribute their own successes to external factors.

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 fundamental attribution error states that individuals tend to overestimate the influence of external factors in others.

Negative reinforcement penalises an individual for an undesired behaviour.

Which of the following is a visible aspect of an organisation?

_________ refers to an employee's general attitude towards his or her job.

Managers and Management

The Managerial Environment

Foundations of Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Organisational Structure and Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Change and Innovation

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Managing Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

Filters