Question 1

Dispositional attributions emphasize the environment's effect on behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Define locus of control and self-efficacy.What are the organizational ramifications of these concepts?

Accepted Answer

The locus of control of individuals dete

Question 3

Which of the following would be considered a "projective" personality test?

Accepted Answer

A) The Myers-Briggs test 
B) Asking an individual to respond to an inkblot 
C) Observing the response of the individual when asked to solve a specific work problem 
D) Rodger's Humanistic Inventory 
A) The Myers-Briggs test 
B) Asking an individual to respond to an inkblot 
C) Observing the response of the individual when asked to solve a specific work problem 
D) Rodger's Humanistic Inventory

Question 4

Responses to psychological contract violations typically follow a sequential pattern.Describe these steps.

Accepted Answer

Rousseau believes that violation of a re

Question 5

Affect is the emotional,or "feeling," component of an attitude.It is learned from parents,teachers,and peer group members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Generalizing research findings from a dominant group (white males)to other groups ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) is an appropriate extension of our knowledge 
B) is needed to face the growing diversity of today's workforce 
C) isn't sound 
D) None of the above 
A) is an appropriate extension of our knowledge 
B) is needed to face the growing diversity of today's workforce 
C) isn't sound 
D) None of the above

Question 7

Jan stereotypes people from a particular region as lazy.While she fails to notice that three of the best students in her class are from that region she is quick to make the association for the students from the region that are doing poorly.This is an example of how stereotypes are ________.

Accepted Answer

A) self-perpetuating 
B) formed 
C) weakened 
D) self-fashioned 
A) self-perpetuating 
B) formed 
C) weakened 
D) self-fashioned

Question 8

Research has suggested a correlation between job satisfaction and ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) the quantity of work 
B) the quality of performance 
C) turnover 
D) None of the above 
A) the quantity of work 
B) the quality of performance 
C) turnover 
D) None of the above

Dispositional attributions emphasize the environment's effect on behavior.

Define locus of control and self-efficacy.What are the organizational ramifications of these concepts?

Which of the following would be considered a "projective" personality test?

Responses to psychological contract violations typically follow a sequential pattern.Describe these steps.

Affect is the emotional,or "feeling," component of an attitude.It is learned from parents,teachers,and peer group members.

Generalizing research findings from a dominant group (white males)to other groups ____________.

Jan stereotypes people from a particular region as lazy.While she fails to notice that three of the best students in her class are from that region she is quick to make the association for the students from the region that are doing poorly.This is an example of how stereotypes are ________.

Research has suggested a correlation between job satisfaction and ____________.

Managing Effective Organizations

Organizational Culture

Managing Globally

Motivation: Background and Theories

Motivation: Organizational Applications

Managing Workplace Stress

Group and Team Behavior

Conflict and Negotiation

Power and Politics

Leadership: Fundamentals

Leadership: Emerging Perspectives

Work Design

Organization Structure

Managing Communication

Decision Making

Managing Organizational Change and Learning

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Exam 4: Individual Behavior and Differences

Dispositional attributions emphasize the environment's effect on behavior.

Define locus of control and self-efficacy.What are the organizational ramifications of these concepts?

Which of the following would be considered a "projective" personality test?

Responses to psychological contract violations typically follow a sequential pattern.Describe these steps.

Affect is the emotional,or "feeling," component of an attitude.It is learned from parents,teachers,and peer group members.

Generalizing research findings from a dominant group (white males)to other groups ____________.

Jan stereotypes people from a particular region as lazy.While she fails to notice that three of the best students in her class are from that region she is quick to make the association for the students from the region that are doing poorly.This is an example of how stereotypes are ________.

Research has suggested a correlation between job satisfaction and ____________.

Managing Effective Organizations

Organizational Culture

Managing Globally

Motivation: Background and Theories

Motivation: Organizational Applications

Managing Workplace Stress

Group and Team Behavior

Conflict and Negotiation

Power and Politics

Leadership: Fundamentals

Leadership: Emerging Perspectives

Work Design

Organization Structure

Managing Communication

Decision Making

Managing Organizational Change and Learning

Filters