Question 1

In terms of cross-cultural values, Americans tend to have relatively high individualism with an achievement orientation and low power distance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Corporate leaders have a strong influence on the moral conduct of employees in that organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

An ongoing debate in organizational behavior is whether we should consider the personality traits of job applicants when selecting them into the organization.Take the view that personality traits SHOULD be considered in the selection process and provide arguments for your position.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

Schwartz's values model includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Universalism. 
B) Hedonism. 
C) Security. 
D) Utilitarianism. 
E) Self-direction. 
A) Universalism. 
B) Hedonism. 
C) Security. 
D) Utilitarianism. 
E) Self-direction.

Question 5

Extroversion is one dimension of:

Accepted Answer

A) the MARS model. 
B) Schwartz's values model. 
C) the Venus theory. 
D) 'Big Five' personality dimensions. 
E) none of the above 
A) the MARS model. 
B) Schwartz's values model. 
C) the Venus theory. 
D) 'Big Five' personality dimensions. 
E) none of the above

Question 6

Ability includes which of these?

Accepted Answer

A) Aptitudes and learned skills 
B) Natural aptitude and intensity 
C) Persistence and direction 
D) Intensity and learned capabilities 
E) Direction and intensity 
A) Aptitudes and learned skills 
B) Natural aptitude and intensity 
C) Persistence and direction 
D) Intensity and learned capabilities 
E) Direction and intensity

Question 7

Self-verification stabilizes our self-concept.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

To reduce the amount of non-recyclable waste that employees throw out each day, a major computer company removed containers for non-recyclable rubbish from each office and workstation.This altered employee behavior mainly by:

Accepted Answer

A) increasing employee motivation to be less wasteful. 
B) helping employees to learn how to be less wasteful. 
C) altering situational factors so that employees have more difficulty practicing wasteful behavior. 
D) increasing aptitudes that make employees less wasteful. 
E) increasing organizational citizenship so that employees will be less wasteful. 
A) increasing employee motivation to be less wasteful. 
B) helping employees to learn how to be less wasteful. 
C) altering situational factors so that employees have more difficulty practicing wasteful behavior. 
D) increasing aptitudes that make employees less wasteful. 
E) increasing organizational citizenship so that employees will be less wasteful.

Question 9

All technical employees at a paper mill take a course on how to operate a new paper-rolling machine.This course will improve job performance mainly by altering employee:

Accepted Answer

A) aptitudes 
B) role perceptions 
C) motivation 
D) organizational citizenship 
E) learned capabilities 
A) aptitudes 
B) role perceptions 
C) motivation 
D) organizational citizenship 
E) learned capabilities

Question 10

Being good-natured, empathetic, caring, and courteous are characteristic of people with which personality trait?

Accepted Answer

A) Openness to experience 
B) Agreeableness 
C) Locus of control 
D) Emotional stability 
E) Extroversion 
A) Openness to experience 
B) Agreeableness 
C) Locus of control 
D) Emotional stability 
E) Extroversion

Question 11

Which of the following statements about cross-cultural values is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) People with a high achievement-orientation emphasize relationships and the well-being of others. 
B) People with high individualism can have any level (high or low) of collectivism. 
C) People with high power distance value independence and personal uniqueness 
D) People with low uncertainty avoidance must also have high power distance. 
E) People in almost all cultures have high uncertainty avoidance. 
A) People with a high achievement-orientation emphasize relationships and the well-being of others. 
B) People with high individualism can have any level (high or low) of collectivism. 
C) People with high power distance value independence and personal uniqueness 
D) People with low uncertainty avoidance must also have high power distance. 
E) People in almost all cultures have high uncertainty avoidance.

Question 12

According to the MARS model of individual behavior and performance, employee performance will remain high even if one of the four factors significantly weakens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following ensures that job incumbents have appropriate aptitudes to perform the job?

Accepted Answer

A) Hire applicants with appropriate aptitudes. 
B) Train employees so they develop appropriate aptitudes. 
C) Motivate employees to have appropriate aptitudes. 
D) Provide resources that allow employees to perform their jobs. 
E) All of the above. 
A) Hire applicants with appropriate aptitudes. 
B) Train employees so they develop appropriate aptitudes. 
C) Motivate employees to have appropriate aptitudes. 
D) Provide resources that allow employees to perform their jobs. 
E) All of the above.

Question 14

Our habitual behavior tends to be consistent with our values, but our everyday conscious decisions and actions apply our values much less consistently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Scenario: International Manufacturing & Trading
International Manufacturing & Trading (IMT) is a medium-sized, U.S.company rapidly expanding in the Asian and Far East markets.The company has decided to open a manufacturing plant in Taiwan and Malaysia.IMT will send top key managers from the U.S.office and will hire the lower level managers and employees from the local markets.IMT managers realize that there will be some cultural differences but are unsure of what and how much.
-IMT managers should make themselves aware that people in ____ tend to have high _______, whereas people in ______ tend to be ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the U.S.; achievement orientation; Taiwan; individualistic 
B) India; power distance; Taiwan; collectivist 
C) the U.S.; power distance; Malaysia; collectivist 
D) Taiwan; nurturing orientation; the U.S.; collectivist 
E) India; uncertainty avoidance; Taiwan; individualistic 
A) the U.S.; achievement orientation; Taiwan; individualistic 
B) India; power distance; Taiwan; collectivist 
C) the U.S.; power distance; Malaysia; collectivist 
D) Taiwan; nurturing orientation; the U.S.; collectivist 
E) India; uncertainty avoidance; Taiwan; individualistic

Question 16

Which 'Big Five' personality dimension is most valuable for predicting job performance?

Accepted Answer

A) Extroversion 
B) Openness to experience 
C) Conscientiousness 
D) Neuroticism 
E) None of the 'Big Five' traits predict job performance to any extent 
A) Extroversion 
B) Openness to experience 
C) Conscientiousness 
D) Neuroticism 
E) None of the 'Big Five' traits predict job performance to any extent

Question 17

The ideal situation in organizations is to have employees whose values are perfectly congruent with the organization's values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Personality traits are more evident in situations where social norms and reward systems constrain behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

All of the following are domains in Schwartz's values model EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) tradition. 
B) power. 
C) conscientiousness. 
D) conformity. 
E) stimulation. 
A) tradition. 
B) power. 
C) conscientiousness. 
D) conformity. 
E) stimulation.

Question 20

________ characterizes people who are quiet, shy, and cautious.

Accepted Answer

A) Introversion 
B) Openness to experience 
C) Conscientiousness 
D) Neuroticism 
E) Agreeableness 
A) Introversion 
B) Openness to experience 
C) Conscientiousness 
D) Neuroticism 
E) Agreeableness

In terms of cross-cultural values, Americans tend to have relatively high individualism with an achievement orientation and low power distance.

Corporate leaders have a strong influence on the moral conduct of employees in that organization.

An ongoing debate in organizational behavior is whether we should consider the personality traits of job applicants when selecting them into the organization.Take the view that personality traits SHOULD be considered in the selection process and provide arguments for your position.

Schwartz's values model includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Extroversion is one dimension of:

Ability includes which of these?

Self-verification stabilizes our self-concept.

To reduce the amount of non-recyclable waste that employees throw out each day, a major computer company removed containers for non-recyclable rubbish from each office and workstation.This altered employee behavior mainly by:

All technical employees at a paper mill take a course on how to operate a new paper-rolling machine.This course will improve job performance mainly by altering employee:

Being good-natured, empathetic, caring, and courteous are characteristic of people with which personality trait?

Which of the following statements about cross-cultural values is TRUE?

According to the MARS model of individual behavior and performance, employee performance will remain high even if one of the four factors significantly weakens.

Which of the following ensures that job incumbents have appropriate aptitudes to perform the job?

Our habitual behavior tends to be consistent with our values, but our everyday conscious decisions and actions apply our values much less consistently.

Which 'Big Five' personality dimension is most valuable for predicting job performance?

The ideal situation in organizations is to have employees whose values are perfectly congruent with the organization's values.

Personality traits are more evident in situations where social norms and reward systems constrain behavior.

All of the following are domains in Schwartz's values model EXCEPT:

________ characterizes people who are quiet, shy, and cautious.

Introduction to the Field of Organizational Behavior

Perception and Learning in Organizations

Workplace Emotions, Attitudes and Stress

Foundations of Employee Motivation

Applied Performance Practices

Decision Making and Creativity

Team Dynamics

Communicating in Teams and Organizations

Power and Influence in the Workplace

Conflict and Negotiation in the Workplace

Leadership in Organizational Settings

Organizational Structure

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change

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Exam 2: Individual Behavior, Personality, and Values

In terms of cross-cultural values, Americans tend to have relatively high individualism with an achievement orientation and low power distance.

Corporate leaders have a strong influence on the moral conduct of employees in that organization.

An ongoing debate in organizational behavior is whether we should consider the personality traits of job applicants when selecting them into the organization.Take the view that personality traits SHOULD be considered in the selection process and provide arguments for your position.

Schwartz's values model includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Extroversion is one dimension of:

Ability includes which of these?

Self-verification stabilizes our self-concept.

To reduce the amount of non-recyclable waste that employees throw out each day, a major computer company removed containers for non-recyclable rubbish from each office and workstation.This altered employee behavior mainly by:

All technical employees at a paper mill take a course on how to operate a new paper-rolling machine.This course will improve job performance mainly by altering employee:

Being good-natured, empathetic, caring, and courteous are characteristic of people with which personality trait?

Which of the following statements about cross-cultural values is TRUE?

According to the MARS model of individual behavior and performance, employee performance will remain high even if one of the four factors significantly weakens.

Which of the following ensures that job incumbents have appropriate aptitudes to perform the job?

Our habitual behavior tends to be consistent with our values, but our everyday conscious decisions and actions apply our values much less consistently.

Which 'Big Five' personality dimension is most valuable for predicting job performance?

The ideal situation in organizations is to have employees whose values are perfectly congruent with the organization's values.

Personality traits are more evident in situations where social norms and reward systems constrain behavior.

All of the following are domains in Schwartz's values model EXCEPT:

________ characterizes people who are quiet, shy, and cautious.

Introduction to the Field of Organizational Behavior

Perception and Learning in Organizations

Workplace Emotions, Attitudes and Stress

Foundations of Employee Motivation

Applied Performance Practices

Decision Making and Creativity

Team Dynamics

Communicating in Teams and Organizations

Power and Influence in the Workplace

Conflict and Negotiation in the Workplace

Leadership in Organizational Settings

Organizational Structure

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change

Filters