Question 1

____________________ refers to the number of goals on which a manager focuses.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ refers to the number of goals...

Question 2

Individuals who are satisfied or productive workers in one context may prove to be dissatisfied or unproductive workers in another context.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

____ is the pattern of action by organization members that directly or indirectly influences organizational effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) Workplace behavior 
B) Workplace action 
C) Organizational behavior 
D) Performance behavior 
E) Withdrawal behavior 
A) Workplace behavior 
B) Workplace action 
C) Organizational behavior 
D) Performance behavior 
E) Withdrawal behavior

Question 4

Chick-fil-A is not open on Sundays.It gives all employees a day of rest.This is an effective way to manage ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Chick-fil-A is not open on Sundays.It gives...

Question 5

A basic challenge faced by organizations is to manage psychological contracts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

High agreeableness would seem to be common in people with ___________________________________.

Accepted Answer

positive a

Question 7

Describe the worst job you ever had.What made it a bad person-job fit?

Accepted Answer

The worst job I ever had was working as

Question 8

Which of the following statements BEST describes the general relationship between stress and performance?

Accepted Answer

A) As stress increases,performance will decrease. 
B) As performance increases,so does stress. 
C) As stress increases,performance will increase for a time. 
D) As stress increases,job satisfaction will decrease. 
E) As stress increases,job satisfaction will increase up to an optimal level. 
A) As stress increases,performance will decrease. 
B) As performance increases,so does stress. 
C) As stress increases,performance will increase for a time. 
D) As stress increases,job satisfaction will decrease. 
E) As stress increases,job satisfaction will increase up to an optimal level.

Question 9

Preliminary research suggests people with high emotional intelligence,EQ,perform better in interpersonal interactions.Managers direct and influence people so managers need high EQ.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When a person first encounters a stressor; the first stage is called resistance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Julia is very outgoing.She seems to lead the grapevine and have a lot of acquaintances.Julia thinks she is friendly and involved.Someone else thinks she is insecure and needy.Use attribution to explain the different perceptions.

Accepted Answer

The different perceptions of Julia's out

Question 12

Amelia loves to be outside.Nature gives her energy.She is studying park and recreation management in a classroom with textbooks and lectures.She is experiencing

Accepted Answer

A) job satisfaction. 
B) job dissatisfaction. 
C) organizational commitment. 
D) cognitive dissonance. 
E) positive affectivity. 
A) job satisfaction. 
B) job dissatisfaction. 
C) organizational commitment. 
D) cognitive dissonance. 
E) positive affectivity.

Question 13

The extent to which others in the same situation behave in the same way is known as

Accepted Answer

A) consistency. 
B) consensus. 
C) distinctiveness. 
D) stress. 
E) cognitive dissonance. 
A) consistency. 
B) consensus. 
C) distinctiveness. 
D) stress. 
E) cognitive dissonance.

Question 14

Research suggests that creative people have which of the following personality traits?

Accepted Answer

A) Openness 
B) Independence 
C) An attraction to complexity 
D) Strong self-confidence 
E) All of these 
A) Openness 
B) Independence 
C) An attraction to complexity 
D) Strong self-confidence 
E) All of these

Question 15

Charlie believes "let go and let God." Charlie has a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) self-esteem. 
B) empathy. 
C) an external locus of control. 
D) authoritarianism. 
E) risk propensity. 
A) self-esteem. 
B) empathy. 
C) an external locus of control. 
D) authoritarianism. 
E) risk propensity.

Question 16

Simon thinks all Asians are smart.This is an example of a(n)____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Simon thinks all Asians are smart.This is...

Question 17

A surgeon,who is responsible for life and death decisions,would be a likely candidate for stress caused by

Accepted Answer

A) task demands. 
B) physical demands. 
C) role demands. 
D) interpersonal demands. 
E) all of these choices 
A) task demands. 
B) physical demands. 
C) role demands. 
D) interpersonal demands. 
E) all of these choices

Question 18

Asha is optimistic and upbeat.She has neutral affectivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Susan ordered printer ink from Dell.Two of the four items were defective.Susan says she does not like Dell.She was on the phone for an hour trying to get replacements.Susan knows Dell has bad customer service.She will not buy another Dell.The decision to not buy Dell reflects the ____________________ component of her attitude about the company.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Susan ordered printer ink from Dell.Two of...

Question 20

The ability of an individual to generate new ideas or to conceive of new perspectives on existing ideas is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ability of an individual to generate...

____________________ refers to the number of goals on which a manager focuses.

Individuals who are satisfied or productive workers in one context may prove to be dissatisfied or unproductive workers in another context.

____ is the pattern of action by organization members that directly or indirectly influences organizational effectiveness.

Chick-fil-A is not open on Sundays.It gives all employees a day of rest.This is an effective way to manage ____________________.

A basic challenge faced by organizations is to manage psychological contracts.

High agreeableness would seem to be common in people with ___________________________________.

Describe the worst job you ever had.What made it a bad person-job fit?

Which of the following statements BEST describes the general relationship between stress and performance?

Preliminary research suggests people with high emotional intelligence,EQ,perform better in interpersonal interactions.Managers direct and influence people so managers need high EQ.

When a person first encounters a stressor; the first stage is called resistance.

Julia is very outgoing.She seems to lead the grapevine and have a lot of acquaintances.Julia thinks she is friendly and involved.Someone else thinks she is insecure and needy.Use attribution to explain the different perceptions.

Amelia loves to be outside.Nature gives her energy.She is studying park and recreation management in a classroom with textbooks and lectures.She is experiencing

The extent to which others in the same situation behave in the same way is known as

Research suggests that creative people have which of the following personality traits?

Charlie believes "let go and let God." Charlie has a(n)

Simon thinks all Asians are smart.This is an example of a(n)____________________.

A surgeon,who is responsible for life and death decisions,would be a likely candidate for stress caused by

Asha is optimistic and upbeat.She has neutral affectivity.

The ability of an individual to generate new ideas or to conceive of new perspectives on existing ideas is called ____________________.

Understanding the Managers Job

The Environment of Organizations and Managers

Planning and Strategic Management

Managing Decision Making

Entrepreneurship and New Venture Management

Organization Structure and Design

Organization Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources in Organizations

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Leadership and Influence Processes

Communication in Organizations

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, quality, and Productivity

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Exam 9: Basic Elements of Individual Behavior in Organizations

____________________ refers to the number of goals on which a manager focuses.

Individuals who are satisfied or productive workers in one context may prove to be dissatisfied or unproductive workers in another context.

____ is the pattern of action by organization members that directly or indirectly influences organizational effectiveness.

Chick-fil-A is not open on Sundays.It gives all employees a day of rest.This is an effective way to manage ____________________.

A basic challenge faced by organizations is to manage psychological contracts.

High agreeableness would seem to be common in people with ___________________________________.

Describe the worst job you ever had.What made it a bad person-job fit?

Which of the following statements BEST describes the general relationship between stress and performance?

Preliminary research suggests people with high emotional intelligence,EQ,perform better in interpersonal interactions.Managers direct and influence people so managers need high EQ.

When a person first encounters a stressor; the first stage is called resistance.

Julia is very outgoing.She seems to lead the grapevine and have a lot of acquaintances.Julia thinks she is friendly and involved.Someone else thinks she is insecure and needy.Use attribution to explain the different perceptions.

Amelia loves to be outside.Nature gives her energy.She is studying park and recreation management in a classroom with textbooks and lectures.She is experiencing

The extent to which others in the same situation behave in the same way is known as

Research suggests that creative people have which of the following personality traits?

Charlie believes "let go and let God." Charlie has a(n)

Simon thinks all Asians are smart.This is an example of a(n)____________________.

A surgeon,who is responsible for life and death decisions,would be a likely candidate for stress caused by

Asha is optimistic and upbeat.She has neutral affectivity.

The ability of an individual to generate new ideas or to conceive of new perspectives on existing ideas is called ____________________.

Understanding the Managers Job

The Environment of Organizations and Managers

Planning and Strategic Management

Managing Decision Making

Entrepreneurship and New Venture Management

Organization Structure and Design

Organization Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources in Organizations

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Leadership and Influence Processes

Communication in Organizations

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, quality, and Productivity

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