Question 1

The first step in developing a global mindset begins with:

Accepted Answer

A)  empathy. 
B)  self-awareness. 
C)  intellectualism. 
D)  sociability. 
E)  none of the above. 
A)  empathy. 
B)  self-awareness. 
C)  intellectualism. 
D)  sociability. 
E)  none of the above.

Question 2

In the Johari Window,feedback from others helps us to:

Accepted Answer

A)  increase our open area by reducing our blind area. 
B)  increase our unknown area by reducing our hidden area. 
C)  decrease our open area by increasing our amount of disclosure. 
D)  increase our open area by reducing our closed area. 
E)  increase our open area by reducing our hidden area. 
A)  increase our open area by reducing our blind area. 
B)  increase our unknown area by reducing our hidden area. 
C)  decrease our open area by increasing our amount of disclosure. 
D)  increase our open area by reducing our closed area. 
E)  increase our open area by reducing our hidden area.

Question 3

The greatest concern about stereotyping is that it can lead to:

Accepted Answer

A)  prejudice. 
B)  unbiased opinions. 
C)  just behaviour. 
D)  limited mental modelling. 
E)  none of the above. 
A)  prejudice. 
B)  unbiased opinions. 
C)  just behaviour. 
D)  limited mental modelling. 
E)  none of the above.

Question 4

Mental models cause us to:

Accepted Answer

A)  perceive events as though people are acting on a theatrical stage. 
B)  select and organize stimuli in ways that are consistent with our broad world views. 
C)  believe the behaviour of others is caused more by their ability or motivation than the situation. 
D)  perceive ourselves as members of several groups that are different from people in other groups. 
E)  change our personality whenever we develop new mental models. 
A)  perceive events as though people are acting on a theatrical stage. 
B)  select and organize stimuli in ways that are consistent with our broad world views. 
C)  believe the behaviour of others is caused more by their ability or motivation than the situation. 
D)  perceive ourselves as members of several groups that are different from people in other groups. 
E)  change our personality whenever we develop new mental models.

Question 5

Some Stereotypes can be fairly accurate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to the authors,the motivation to promote and protect a self-view of being competent,attractive,lucky,ethical,valued,and so forth is called

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-enhancement 
B)  Self-glorification 
C)  Narcissism 
D)  Self-esteem 
E)  Self-efficacy 
A)  Self-enhancement 
B)  Self-glorification 
C)  Narcissism 
D)  Self-esteem 
E)  Self-efficacy

Question 7

Which of the following is a fundamental component of self-concept and represents a global self-evaluation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-efficacy 
B)  Self-enhancement 
C)  Self-verification 
D)  Self-involvement 
E)  Self-esteem 
A)  Self-efficacy 
B)  Self-enhancement 
C)  Self-verification 
D)  Self-involvement 
E)  Self-esteem

Question 8

According to the Johari Window,the hidden area is reduced through disclosure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of these popular sayings best reflects the primacy effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Birds of a feather flock together. 
B)  First impressions are lasting impressions. 
C)  It takes one to know one. 
D)  If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. 
E)  You can't tell a book by its cover. 
A)  Birds of a feather flock together. 
B)  First impressions are lasting impressions. 
C)  It takes one to know one. 
D)  If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. 
E)  You can't tell a book by its cover.

Question 10

According to the halo effect,a supervisor's initial expectations of you influence your behaviour so that you are more likely to act consistently with those expectations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Social identity is also called external self-concept.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Social identity theory explains self-concept only in terms of personal identity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In the Johari Window,the open area gets smaller when we:

Accepted Answer

A)  provide disclosure. 
B)  receive feedback from others. 
C)  decrease the hidden area. 
D)  All of the answers are correct. 
E)  None of the answers apply. 
A)  provide disclosure. 
B)  receive feedback from others. 
C)  decrease the hidden area. 
D)  All of the answers are correct. 
E)  None of the answers apply.

Question 14

Mature adults tend to have a lower complexity that remains relatively stable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Developing a global mindset begins with self-awareness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Self-serving bias is associated with which perceptual process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Attribution theory 
B)  Halo effect 
C)  Social identity theory 
D)  Stereotyping 
E)  Self-fulfilling prophecy 
A)  Attribution theory 
B)  Halo effect 
C)  Social identity theory 
D)  Stereotyping 
E)  Self-fulfilling prophecy

Question 17

People tend to make an internal attribution about someone's behaviour if that person has rarely acted like this either in the past or in other situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Jim has just arrived late for work.This is the third time over the past five days that he has arrived more than 30 minutes late.However,you conclude that Jim's lateness is due to factors beyond his control because most other employees who also take Jim's route to work have also been late to work on these days.According to attribution theory,what attribution have you made of Jim's lateness and based on what attribution rule?

Accepted Answer

A)  Internal attribution due to high conscientiousness. 
B)  External attribution due to high consistency. 
C)  Internal attribution due to high distinctiveness. 
D)  External attribution due to high conscientiousness. 
E)  External attribution due to high consensus. 
A)  Internal attribution due to high conscientiousness. 
B)  External attribution due to high consistency. 
C)  Internal attribution due to high distinctiveness. 
D)  External attribution due to high conscientiousness. 
E)  External attribution due to high consensus.

Question 19

Homogenization and differentiation are two activities in the process of social identity and self-enhancement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In what way does self-verification differ from self-enhancement?

Accepted Answer

A)  It differs because we prefer feedback that is consistent with our self concept even when that feedback is unflattering. 
B)  Self-verification is used only to enhance our self-concept. 
C)  Self-verification is a process which suppresses counterproductive behaviour. 
D)  Self verification helps us find ways to justify our actions. 
E)  It does not allow for self-improvement 
A)  It differs because we prefer feedback that is consistent with our self concept even when that feedback is unflattering. 
B)  Self-verification is used only to enhance our self-concept. 
C)  Self-verification is a process which suppresses counterproductive behaviour. 
D)  Self verification helps us find ways to justify our actions. 
E)  It does not allow for self-improvement

The first step in developing a global mindset begins with:

In the Johari Window,feedback from others helps us to:

The greatest concern about stereotyping is that it can lead to:

Mental models cause us to:

Some Stereotypes can be fairly accurate.

According to the authors,the motivation to promote and protect a self-view of being competent,attractive,lucky,ethical,valued,and so forth is called

Which of the following is a fundamental component of self-concept and represents a global self-evaluation?

According to the Johari Window,the hidden area is reduced through disclosure.

Which of these popular sayings best reflects the primacy effect?

According to the halo effect,a supervisor's initial expectations of you influence your behaviour so that you are more likely to act consistently with those expectations.

Social identity is also called external self-concept.

Social identity theory explains self-concept only in terms of personal identity.

In the Johari Window,the open area gets smaller when we:

Mature adults tend to have a lower complexity that remains relatively stable.

Developing a global mindset begins with self-awareness.

Self-serving bias is associated with which perceptual process?

People tend to make an internal attribution about someone's behaviour if that person has rarely acted like this either in the past or in other situations.

Homogenization and differentiation are two activities in the process of social identity and self-enhancement.

In what way does self-verification differ from self-enhancement?

Introduction to the Field of Organizational Behaviour

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Foundations of Employee Motivation

Applied Performance Practices

Decision Making and Creativity

Team Dynamics

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Exam 3: Perceiving Ourselves and Others in Organizations

The first step in developing a global mindset begins with:

In the Johari Window,feedback from others helps us to:

The greatest concern about stereotyping is that it can lead to:

Mental models cause us to:

Some Stereotypes can be fairly accurate.

According to the authors,the motivation to promote and protect a self-view of being competent,attractive,lucky,ethical,valued,and so forth is called

Which of the following is a fundamental component of self-concept and represents a global self-evaluation?

According to the Johari Window,the hidden area is reduced through disclosure.

Which of these popular sayings best reflects the primacy effect?

According to the halo effect,a supervisor's initial expectations of you influence your behaviour so that you are more likely to act consistently with those expectations.

Social identity is also called external self-concept.

Social identity theory explains self-concept only in terms of personal identity.

In the Johari Window,the open area gets smaller when we:

Mature adults tend to have a lower complexity that remains relatively stable.

Developing a global mindset begins with self-awareness.

Self-serving bias is associated with which perceptual process?

People tend to make an internal attribution about someone's behaviour if that person has rarely acted like this either in the past or in other situations.

Homogenization and differentiation are two activities in the process of social identity and self-enhancement.

In what way does self-verification differ from self-enhancement?

Introduction to the Field of Organizational Behaviour

Individual Behaviour, Personality, and Values

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

Understanding and Managing Workplace Conflict

Leadership in Organizational Settings

Designing Organizational Structures

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change Additional Cases

Filters