Question 1

A person with the learning characteristics of being good at decisiveness and practical application of ideas is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  diverger 
B)  assimilator 
C)  converger 
D)  accommodator 
E)  none of these 
A)  diverger 
B)  assimilator 
C)  converger 
D)  accommodator 
E)  none of these

Question 2

Individuals who believe that they control their own destiny are described as having a

Accepted Answer

A)  high external locus of control. 
B)  high Mach personality. 
C)  low introversion characteristic. 
D)  high internal locus of control. 
E)  low Mach personality. 
A)  high external locus of control. 
B)  high Mach personality. 
C)  low introversion characteristic. 
D)  high internal locus of control. 
E)  low Mach personality.

Question 3

The tendency to overestimate the contribution of internal factors to one's successes and the contribution of external factors to one's failures is a result of

Accepted Answer

A)  self-serving bias. 
B)  openness to experience. 
C)  over stability. 
D)  emotional plateau. 
E)  Machiavellianism. 
A)  self-serving bias. 
B)  openness to experience. 
C)  over stability. 
D)  emotional plateau. 
E)  Machiavellianism.

Question 4

Explain the Big Five personality factors. Are these applicable in an international context?

Accepted Answer

The Big Five personality factors describ

Question 5

The ____________________ component of an attitude includes the beliefs, opinions, and information the person has about the object of the attitude, such as knowledge of what a job entails and opinions about personal abilities.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ component of an attitude includes...

Question 6

The process by which individuals screen and select the various stimuli that vie for their attention refers to stimulus selectivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

____ refers to a positive attitude towards one's job.

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizational citizenship 
B)  Job satisfaction 
C)  Cognitive dissonance 
D)  Organizational commitment 
E)  Job involvement 
A)  Organizational citizenship 
B)  Job satisfaction 
C)  Cognitive dissonance 
D)  Organizational commitment 
E)  Job involvement

Question 8

Social awareness is the ability to connect to others, build positive relationships, respond to the emotions of others, and influence others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The concepts and principles of OB are important to managers because in every organization human being ultimately make the decision that controls how the organization will acquire and use resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

People give themselves too much credit for what they do well and give external forces too much blame when they fail refers to the self-serving bias.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A physiological and emotional response to stimuli that place physical or psychological demands on an individual is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A physiological and emotional response to stimuli...

Question 12

____________________ is the tendency of perceivers to protect themselves against ideas, objects, or people that are threatening.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is the tendency of perceivers to...

Question 13

Managing emotion is a basic component of emotional intelligence. Which of the following best describes managing emotions?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the basis for all the other components; being aware of what you are feeling. 
B)  It is the ability to balance one's moods so that worry, anxiety, fear, or anger do not cloud thinking. 
C)  It is the ability to be hopeful and to persist in the face of obstacles. 
D)  It is the ability to be able to put yourself in someone else's shoes. 
E)  It is the ability to connect to others and build positive relationships. 
A)  It is the basis for all the other components; being aware of what you are feeling. 
B)  It is the ability to balance one's moods so that worry, anxiety, fear, or anger do not cloud thinking. 
C)  It is the ability to be hopeful and to persist in the face of obstacles. 
D)  It is the ability to be able to put yourself in someone else's shoes. 
E)  It is the ability to connect to others and build positive relationships.

Question 14

Errors in perceptual judgment that arise from inaccuracies in any part of the perception process are called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

perceptual

Question 15

The process people use to make sense of the environment by selecting, organizing, and interpreting information from the environment is referred to as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The process people use to make sense...

Question 16

People with an external locus of control are

Accepted Answer

A)  more achievement oriented. 
B)  better able to handle complex information and problem solving. 
C)  more independent. 
D)  easier to motivate. 
E)  easier to lead. 
A)  more achievement oriented. 
B)  better able to handle complex information and problem solving. 
C)  more independent. 
D)  easier to motivate. 
E)  easier to lead.

Question 17

Name the three basic leadership skills that are at the core of identifying and solving people problems.

Accepted Answer

(1) Diagnosing, or gaining insight into

Question 18

Which of the following is defined as the tendency to direct much of one's behavior toward the acquisition of power and the manipulation of others for personal gain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Authoritarianism 
B)  External locus of control 
C)  Introversion characteristic 
D)  Machiavellianism 
E)  Organizational citizenship 
A)  Authoritarianism 
B)  External locus of control 
C)  Introversion characteristic 
D)  Machiavellianism 
E)  Organizational citizenship

Question 19

A person with an accommodator learning style type is good at implementing decisions and carrying out plans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The degree to which a person is able to get along with others by being good-natured, likable, cooperative, forgiving, understanding, and trusting is agreeableness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A person with the learning characteristics of being good at decisiveness and practical application of ideas is a(n):

Individuals who believe that they control their own destiny are described as having a

The tendency to overestimate the contribution of internal factors to one's successes and the contribution of external factors to one's failures is a result of

Explain the Big Five personality factors. Are these applicable in an international context?

The ____________________ component of an attitude includes the beliefs, opinions, and information the person has about the object of the attitude, such as knowledge of what a job entails and opinions about personal abilities.

The process by which individuals screen and select the various stimuli that vie for their attention refers to stimulus selectivity.

____ refers to a positive attitude towards one's job.

Social awareness is the ability to connect to others, build positive relationships, respond to the emotions of others, and influence others.

The concepts and principles of OB are important to managers because in every organization human being ultimately make the decision that controls how the organization will acquire and use resources.

People give themselves too much credit for what they do well and give external forces too much blame when they fail refers to the self-serving bias.

A physiological and emotional response to stimuli that place physical or psychological demands on an individual is called ____________________.

____________________ is the tendency of perceivers to protect themselves against ideas, objects, or people that are threatening.

Managing emotion is a basic component of emotional intelligence. Which of the following best describes managing emotions?

Errors in perceptual judgment that arise from inaccuracies in any part of the perception process are called ____________________.

The process people use to make sense of the environment by selecting, organizing, and interpreting information from the environment is referred to as ____________________.

People with an external locus of control are

Name the three basic leadership skills that are at the core of identifying and solving people problems.

Which of the following is defined as the tendency to direct much of one's behavior toward the acquisition of power and the manipulation of others for personal gain?

A person with an accommodator learning style type is good at implementing decisions and carrying out plans.

The degree to which a person is able to get along with others by being good-natured, likable, cooperative, forgiving, understanding, and trusting is agreeableness.

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The Evolution of Management Thinking

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Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Managing Diversity

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Managing the Value Chain, Information Technology, and E-Business

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Exam 13: Dynamics of Behavior in Organizations

A person with the learning characteristics of being good at decisiveness and practical application of ideas is a(n):

Individuals who believe that they control their own destiny are described as having a

The tendency to overestimate the contribution of internal factors to one's successes and the contribution of external factors to one's failures is a result of

Explain the Big Five personality factors. Are these applicable in an international context?

The ____________________ component of an attitude includes the beliefs, opinions, and information the person has about the object of the attitude, such as knowledge of what a job entails and opinions about personal abilities.

The process by which individuals screen and select the various stimuli that vie for their attention refers to stimulus selectivity.

____ refers to a positive attitude towards one's job.

Social awareness is the ability to connect to others, build positive relationships, respond to the emotions of others, and influence others.

The concepts and principles of OB are important to managers because in every organization human being ultimately make the decision that controls how the organization will acquire and use resources.

People give themselves too much credit for what they do well and give external forces too much blame when they fail refers to the self-serving bias.

A physiological and emotional response to stimuli that place physical or psychological demands on an individual is called ____________________.

____________________ is the tendency of perceivers to protect themselves against ideas, objects, or people that are threatening.

Managing emotion is a basic component of emotional intelligence. Which of the following best describes managing emotions?

Errors in perceptual judgment that arise from inaccuracies in any part of the perception process are called ____________________.

The process people use to make sense of the environment by selecting, organizing, and interpreting information from the environment is referred to as ____________________.

People with an external locus of control are

Name the three basic leadership skills that are at the core of identifying and solving people problems.

Which of the following is defined as the tendency to direct much of one's behavior toward the acquisition of power and the manipulation of others for personal gain?

A person with an accommodator learning style type is good at implementing decisions and carrying out plans.

The degree to which a person is able to get along with others by being good-natured, likable, cooperative, forgiving, understanding, and trusting is agreeableness.

Innovative Management for Turbulent Times

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Managing Diversity

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Managing the Value Chain, Information Technology, and E-Business

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

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