Question 1

The most effective way organizations can support ethical conduct is to have a set of shared values that reinforce ethical conduct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Egalitarianism is one of three types of ethical principles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

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  False

Question 4

Some managerial issues involve no moral intensity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The main explanation why personality becomes more stable over time is that:

Accepted Answer

A) as we age we form a clearer and more rigid,self-concept. 
B) life experiences cause personality to become more hidden from view. 
C) people become less open to new experiences. 
D) people become less adaptable to change as they get older. 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) as we age we form a clearer and more rigid,self-concept. 
B) life experiences cause personality to become more hidden from view. 
C) people become less open to new experiences. 
D) people become less adaptable to change as they get older. 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Question 6

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)measures psychological types first proposed by ___________.

Accepted Answer

A) Victor Vroom 
B) Carl Jung 
C) Sigmund Freud 
D) The "Big Five" personality trait model 
E) Milton Rokeach 
A) Victor Vroom 
B) Carl Jung 
C) Sigmund Freud 
D) The "Big Five" personality trait model 
E) Milton Rokeach

Question 7

Employees are more likely to engage in organizational citizenship behaviours if these are outlined in their formal job duties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is an ethical principle stating that people have entitlements allowing them to act in a certain way?

Accepted Answer

A) Utilitarianism. 
B) Individual rights. 
C) Moral intensity. 
D) Distributive justice. 
E) Ethical sensitivity. 
A) Utilitarianism. 
B) Individual rights. 
C) Moral intensity. 
D) Distributive justice. 
E) Ethical sensitivity.

Question 9

The MARS model identifies the four main factors that influence individual behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is identified in the textbook as an ethical principle?

Accepted Answer

A) Utilitarianism. 
B) Environmentalism. 
C) Moralism. 
D) Humanitarianism. 
E) Egalitarianism. 
A) Utilitarianism. 
B) Environmentalism. 
C) Moralism. 
D) Humanitarianism. 
E) Egalitarianism.

Question 11

Sensing,thinking,and judging represent three dimensions of:

Accepted Answer

A) Schwartz's values model. 
B) the MARS model. 
C) Holland's model of occupational choice. 
D) the ''Big Five'' personality dimensions. 
E) the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator 
A) Schwartz's values model. 
B) the MARS model. 
C) Holland's model of occupational choice. 
D) the ''Big Five'' personality dimensions. 
E) the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a concern about personality testing discussed in your text?

Accepted Answer

A) Most personality tests are self-reported scales. 
B) Depending on how the results are used,the tests could unfairly discriminate against a specific group of people. 
C) Personality testing might convey an unfavourable image of the company. 
D) Some experts maintain there are better predictors of job performance than tests. 
E) Such tests have the potential to violate one's right to privacy. 
A) Most personality tests are self-reported scales. 
B) Depending on how the results are used,the tests could unfairly discriminate against a specific group of people. 
C) Personality testing might convey an unfavourable image of the company. 
D) Some experts maintain there are better predictors of job performance than tests. 
E) Such tests have the potential to violate one's right to privacy.

Question 13

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 14

Which of the following statements about personality is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) One's personality becomes more hidden over time. 
B) Personality is heavily influenced by heredity. 
C) Personality is influenced by both nature and nurture. 
D) On average,when people reach the age of 30 personality stabilizes. 
E) Some personality development and change occurs when people are young. 
A) One's personality becomes more hidden over time. 
B) Personality is heavily influenced by heredity. 
C) Personality is influenced by both nature and nurture. 
D) On average,when people reach the age of 30 personality stabilizes. 
E) Some personality development and change occurs when people are young.

Question 15

Morally sensitive people tend to have more empathy and knowledge about the situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Utilitarianism judges morality by the consequences of our actions,not the means to attaining those consequences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

IdaCorp.gives simple accounts to newly hired employees,then adds more challenging accounts as employees master the simple tasks.This practice mainly:

Accepted Answer

A) improves role perceptions. 
B) increases person-job matching. 
C) reduces employee motivation. 
D) provides more resources to accomplish the assigned task. 
E) improves employee aptitudes. 
A) improves role perceptions. 
B) increases person-job matching. 
C) reduces employee motivation. 
D) provides more resources to accomplish the assigned task. 
E) improves employee aptitudes.

Question 18

Competencies relate most closely to which element in the MARS model of behaviour and performance?

Accepted Answer

A) Motivation 
B) Situational factors 
C) Role perceptions 
D) Ability 
E) Competencies are not related at all to any element of the MARS model 
A) Motivation 
B) Situational factors 
C) Role perceptions 
D) Ability 
E) Competencies are not related at all to any element of the MARS model

Question 19

All of these are "Big Five" personality dimensions EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) openness to experience. 
B) agreeableness. 
C) locus of control. 
D) emotional stability. 
E) extraversion. 
A) openness to experience. 
B) agreeableness. 
C) locus of control. 
D) emotional stability. 
E) extraversion.

Question 20

Motivation is an external force on the person that causes him or her to engage in specific behaviours.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The most effective way organizations can support ethical conduct is to have a set of shared values that reinforce ethical conduct.

Egalitarianism is one of three types of ethical principles.

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

Some managerial issues involve no moral intensity.

The main explanation why personality becomes more stable over time is that:

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)measures psychological types first proposed by ___________.

Employees are more likely to engage in organizational citizenship behaviours if these are outlined in their formal job duties.

Which of the following is an ethical principle stating that people have entitlements allowing them to act in a certain way?

The MARS model identifies the four main factors that influence individual behaviour.

Which of the following is identified in the textbook as an ethical principle?

Sensing,thinking,and judging represent three dimensions of:

Which of the following is NOT a concern about personality testing discussed in your text?

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:

Which of the following statements about personality is FALSE?

Morally sensitive people tend to have more empathy and knowledge about the situation.

Utilitarianism judges morality by the consequences of our actions,not the means to attaining those consequences.

IdaCorp.gives simple accounts to newly hired employees,then adds more challenging accounts as employees master the simple tasks.This practice mainly:

Competencies relate most closely to which element in the MARS model of behaviour and performance?

All of these are "Big Five" personality dimensions EXCEPT:

Motivation is an external force on the person that causes him or her to engage in specific behaviours.

Introduction to the Field of Organizational Behaviour

Perceiving Ourselves and Others in Organizations

Workplace Emotions, Attitudes, and Stress

Foundations of Employee Motivation

Applied Performance Practices

Decision Making and Creativity

Team Dynamics

Communicating in Organizations Revised

Power and Influence in the Workplace

Conflict and Negotiation in the Workplace Revised

Leadership in Organizational Settings

Designing Organizational Structures

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change

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Exam 2: Individual Behaviour, Personality, and Values

The most effective way organizations can support ethical conduct is to have a set of shared values that reinforce ethical conduct.

Egalitarianism is one of three types of ethical principles.

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

Some managerial issues involve no moral intensity.

The main explanation why personality becomes more stable over time is that:

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)measures psychological types first proposed by ___________.

Employees are more likely to engage in organizational citizenship behaviours if these are outlined in their formal job duties.

Which of the following is an ethical principle stating that people have entitlements allowing them to act in a certain way?

The MARS model identifies the four main factors that influence individual behaviour.

Which of the following is identified in the textbook as an ethical principle?

Sensing,thinking,and judging represent three dimensions of:

Which of the following is NOT a concern about personality testing discussed in your text?

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:

Which of the following statements about personality is FALSE?

Morally sensitive people tend to have more empathy and knowledge about the situation.

Utilitarianism judges morality by the consequences of our actions,not the means to attaining those consequences.

IdaCorp.gives simple accounts to newly hired employees,then adds more challenging accounts as employees master the simple tasks.This practice mainly:

Competencies relate most closely to which element in the MARS model of behaviour and performance?

All of these are "Big Five" personality dimensions EXCEPT:

Motivation is an external force on the person that causes him or her to engage in specific behaviours.

Introduction to the Field of Organizational Behaviour

Perceiving Ourselves and Others in Organizations

Workplace Emotions, Attitudes, and Stress

Foundations of Employee Motivation

Applied Performance Practices

Decision Making and Creativity

Team Dynamics

Communicating in Organizations Revised

Power and Influence in the Workplace

Conflict and Negotiation in the Workplace Revised

Leadership in Organizational Settings

Designing Organizational Structures

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change

Filters