Question 1

Joining the organization is a type of work-related behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following values represents people who value duty to groups to which they belong,and to group harmony?

Accepted Answer

A) High individualism. 
B) High uncertainty avoidance. 
C) Low uncertainty avoidance. 
D) High nurturing orientation. 
E) High collectivism. 
A) High individualism. 
B) High uncertainty avoidance. 
C) Low uncertainty avoidance. 
D) High nurturing orientation. 
E) High collectivism.

Question 3

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 4

The relationship between personality and workplace behaviour is weak,because so much about behaviour is dependent on situational factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Sabotage,threatening harm,and insulting others represent:

Accepted Answer

A) three forms of counterproductive work behaviours. 
B) the most common forms of organizational citizenship. 
C) three dimensions of Schwartz's values model. 
D) evidence of people with an introverted personality. 
E) behaviours that are no longer found in organizations. 
A) three forms of counterproductive work behaviours. 
B) the most common forms of organizational citizenship. 
C) three dimensions of Schwartz's values model. 
D) evidence of people with an introverted personality. 
E) behaviours that are no longer found in organizations.

Question 7

Learned capabilities are skills and knowledge that you possess.Therefore,they do not diminish over time when not in use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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 9

One ongoing dispute among psychologists is whether personality:

Accepted Answer

A) is formed completely from genetic code or is partly influenced by socialization and environmental conditions. 
B) is stable over several years or changes a few times each year. 
C) is evident in all situations or is less constrained in some situations. 
D) is evident through a person's behaviours or is only evident through blood tests. 
E) really exists or is just a myth. 
A) is formed completely from genetic code or is partly influenced by socialization and environmental conditions. 
B) is stable over several years or changes a few times each year. 
C) is evident in all situations or is less constrained in some situations. 
D) is evident through a person's behaviours or is only evident through blood tests. 
E) really exists or is just a myth.

Question 10

According to your text,the most effective way for organizations to establish a foundation that supports ethical conduct is by

Accepted Answer

A) providing ethics training. 
B) writing codes of ethics. 
C) communicating ethical codes of conduct to employees. 
D) punishing wrongdoers. 
E) establishing a set of shared values that reinforce ethical conduct. 
A) providing ethics training. 
B) writing codes of ethics. 
C) communicating ethical codes of conduct to employees. 
D) punishing wrongdoers. 
E) establishing a set of shared values that reinforce ethical conduct.

Question 11

People with high collectivism:

Accepted Answer

A) accept unequal distribution of power. 
B) also have low individualism. 
C) value harmonious relationships in the groups to which they belong. 
D) value thrift,savings,and persistence. 
E) also have low individualism and value harmonious relationships in the groups to which they belong. 
A) accept unequal distribution of power. 
B) also have low individualism. 
C) value harmonious relationships in the groups to which they belong. 
D) value thrift,savings,and persistence. 
E) also have low individualism and value harmonious relationships in the groups to which they belong.

Question 12

Which of these statements about the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) The MBTI measures the personality traits in Jung's psychological types. 
B) The MBTI is one of the most widely used personality tests in organizations. 
C) Research has concluded that the MBTI does a poor job of measuring Jung's psychological types. 
D) Research suggests that the MBTI is more useful for career development and self-awareness than for selecting job applicants. 
E) The MBTI combines four pairs of traits. 
A) The MBTI measures the personality traits in Jung's psychological types. 
B) The MBTI is one of the most widely used personality tests in organizations. 
C) Research has concluded that the MBTI does a poor job of measuring Jung's psychological types. 
D) Research suggests that the MBTI is more useful for career development and self-awareness than for selecting job applicants. 
E) The MBTI combines four pairs of traits.

Question 13

Which of the following statements about ethical codes of conducts is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) They establish the organization's ethical standards and inform employees. 
B) They signal how seriously the organization views the issue of ethics. 
C) Written ethical codes prevent unethical behaviour. 
D) Most large and medium-size organizations in Canada have such codes. 
E) Many organizations provide ethics training. 
A) They establish the organization's ethical standards and inform employees. 
B) They signal how seriously the organization views the issue of ethics. 
C) Written ethical codes prevent unethical behaviour. 
D) Most large and medium-size organizations in Canada have such codes. 
E) Many organizations provide ethics training.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Aptitudes,skills,and competencies all fall under which of the following concepts?

Accepted Answer

A) Motivation 
B) Personality 
C) Values 
D) Ethics 
E) Ability 
A) Motivation 
B) Personality 
C) Values 
D) Ethics 
E) Ability

Question 16

Those who engage in counterproductive work behaviours do so voluntarily.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Moral sensitivity is the degree to which an issue demands the application of ethical principles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

An ongoing debate in organizational behaviour 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

Students should be evaluated not only on

Question 19

Personality is a relatively stable pattern of behaviours and internal states that help explain a person's behavioural tendencies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Explain the three distinct types of ethical principles and discuss the limitations of each:

Accepted Answer

The three distinct types of ethical prin

Joining the organization is a type of work-related behaviour.

Which of the following values represents people who value duty to groups to which they belong,and to group harmony?

Ability includes which of these?

The relationship between personality and workplace behaviour is weak,because so much about behaviour is dependent on situational factors.

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

Sabotage,threatening harm,and insulting others represent:

Learned capabilities are skills and knowledge that you possess.Therefore,they do not diminish over time when not in use.

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

One ongoing dispute among psychologists is whether personality:

According to your text,the most effective way for organizations to establish a foundation that supports ethical conduct is by

People with high collectivism:

Which of these statements about the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)is FALSE?

Which of the following statements about ethical codes of conducts is FALSE?

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

Aptitudes,skills,and competencies all fall under which of the following concepts?

Those who engage in counterproductive work behaviours do so voluntarily.

Moral sensitivity is the degree to which an issue demands the application of ethical principles.

An ongoing debate in organizational behaviour 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.

Personality is a relatively stable pattern of behaviours and internal states that help explain a person's behavioural tendencies.

Explain the three distinct types of ethical principles and discuss the limitations of each:

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

Joining the organization is a type of work-related behaviour.

Which of the following values represents people who value duty to groups to which they belong,and to group harmony?

Ability includes which of these?

The relationship between personality and workplace behaviour is weak,because so much about behaviour is dependent on situational factors.

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

Sabotage,threatening harm,and insulting others represent:

Learned capabilities are skills and knowledge that you possess.Therefore,they do not diminish over time when not in use.

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

One ongoing dispute among psychologists is whether personality:

According to your text,the most effective way for organizations to establish a foundation that supports ethical conduct is by

People with high collectivism:

Which of these statements about the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)is FALSE?

Which of the following statements about ethical codes of conducts is FALSE?

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

Aptitudes,skills,and competencies all fall under which of the following concepts?

Those who engage in counterproductive work behaviours do so voluntarily.

Moral sensitivity is the degree to which an issue demands the application of ethical principles.

An ongoing debate in organizational behaviour 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.

Personality is a relatively stable pattern of behaviours and internal states that help explain a person's behavioural tendencies.

Explain the three distinct types of ethical principles and discuss the limitations of each:

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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