Question 1

There is an ideal employee personality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Successful self-management calls for avoiding negative cues while seeking positive cues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Taylor has a goal to graduate on time and with honors.The emotion she should not feel if she meets this goal is

Accepted Answer

A) happiness 
B) anxiety 
C) pride 
D) relief 
E) affection 
A) happiness 
B) anxiety 
C) pride 
D) relief 
E) affection B

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT one of the big five personality dimensions?

Accepted Answer

A) extraversion 
B) locus of control 
C) agreeableness 
D) openness 
E) conscientiousness 
A) extraversion 
B) locus of control 
C) agreeableness 
D) openness 
E) conscientiousness

Question 5

Which of the following is not one of the key components of emotional intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A) self-awareness 
B) self-motivation 
C) social awareness 
D) relationship management 
E) self-management 
A) self-awareness 
B) self-motivation 
C) social awareness 
D) relationship management 
E) self-management

Question 6

Emotional intelligence is different in each individual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Connor is described as outgoing, talkative, sociable, and assertive.Which personality dimension is he demonstrating?

Accepted Answer

A) extraversion 
B) agreeableness 
C) conscientiousness 
D) emotional stability 
E) openness to experience 
A) extraversion 
B) agreeableness 
C) conscientiousness 
D) emotional stability 
E) openness to experience

Question 8

Which of the following is not a proper way for a manager to build employees' self-esteem?

Accepted Answer

A) Offer work involving monotony 
B) Be supportive 
C) Strive for management-employee cohesiveness 
D) Reward successes 
E) Offer work involving variety 
A) Offer work involving monotony 
B) Be supportive 
C) Strive for management-employee cohesiveness 
D) Reward successes 
E) Offer work involving variety

Question 9

Collectivist cultures focus people on themselves whereas individualistic cultures focus people on the fit into the community.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Self-monitoring is like any other individual difference - not a matter of right or wrong but

Accepted Answer

A) the belief that one has no control over one's environment 
B) behaviour that can be attributed to external factors 
C) a source of diversity that needs to be adequately understood 
D) an attitude concerning various facets of one's job 
E) a management method to motivate and intimidate 
A) the belief that one has no control over one's environment 
B) behaviour that can be attributed to external factors 
C) a source of diversity that needs to be adequately understood 
D) an attitude concerning various facets of one's job 
E) a management method to motivate and intimidate

Question 11

Researchers indicate that paid employment is a determinant of overall self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The area of emotional intelligence is important in the workplace because social problem solving and the ability to control one's emotions

Accepted Answer

A) cannot be learned 
B) is difficult to identify in job interviews 
C) is necessary for customer service 
D) can be taught and learned 
E) is dealt with in Universities across Canada 
A) cannot be learned 
B) is difficult to identify in job interviews 
C) is necessary for customer service 
D) can be taught and learned 
E) is dealt with in Universities across Canada

Question 13

Recent research supports the reliability and validity of EI instruments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Internal locus of control attributes outcomes to others, while external locus of control attributes outcomes to one self.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Self concept allows an individual to recognize him or herself as a distinct human being.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Mandy has been asked to give a speech to students in her program about the importance of organizational behaviour to career success.She has high self-efficacy about giving the speech and will

Accepted Answer

A) work hard 
B) be creative 
C) take the time to prepare a good speech 
D) set goals 
E) all the answers are correct 
A) work hard 
B) be creative 
C) take the time to prepare a good speech 
D) set goals 
E) all the answers are correct

Question 17

Spearman's ideas on the relationship between cognitive abilities and intelligence have been expanded through the years.What are the seven most frequently cited abilities?

Accepted Answer

The seven most frequently cite

Question 18

Brenda has an internal locus of control as she believes her success is due to her own actions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Provide two examples of cross-cultural differences between men and women.

Accepted Answer

Answers may vary. Students should refer

Question 20

Intellectual, imaginative, and broad minded are characteristics of which 'Big Five' personality dimension?

Accepted Answer

A) emotional stability 
B) extraversion 
C) agreeableness 
D) conscientiousness 
E) openness to experience 
A) emotional stability 
B) extraversion 
C) agreeableness 
D) conscientiousness 
E) openness to experience

There is an ideal employee personality.

Successful self-management calls for avoiding negative cues while seeking positive cues.

Taylor has a goal to graduate on time and with honors.The emotion she should not feel if she meets this goal is

Which of the following is NOT one of the big five personality dimensions?

Which of the following is not one of the key components of emotional intelligence?

Emotional intelligence is different in each individual.

Connor is described as outgoing, talkative, sociable, and assertive.Which personality dimension is he demonstrating?

Which of the following is not a proper way for a manager to build employees' self-esteem?

Collectivist cultures focus people on themselves whereas individualistic cultures focus people on the fit into the community.

Self-monitoring is like any other individual difference - not a matter of right or wrong but

Researchers indicate that paid employment is a determinant of overall self-esteem.

The area of emotional intelligence is important in the workplace because social problem solving and the ability to control one's emotions

Recent research supports the reliability and validity of EI instruments.

Internal locus of control attributes outcomes to others, while external locus of control attributes outcomes to one self.

Self concept allows an individual to recognize him or herself as a distinct human being.

Mandy has been asked to give a speech to students in her program about the importance of organizational behaviour to career success.She has high self-efficacy about giving the speech and will

Spearman's ideas on the relationship between cognitive abilities and intelligence have been expanded through the years.What are the seven most frequently cited abilities?

Brenda has an internal locus of control as she believes her success is due to her own actions.

Provide two examples of cross-cultural differences between men and women.

Intellectual, imaginative, and broad minded are characteristics of which 'Big Five' personality dimension?

Introduction to the Field of Organizational Behavior

Individual Behavior, Personality, and Values

Workplace Emotions, Attitudes, and Stress

Employee Motivation

Decision Making and Creativity

Team Dynamics

Communicating in Teams and Organizations

Power and Influence in the Workplace

Conflict and Negotiation in the Workplace

Leadership in Organizational Settings

Designing Organizational Structures

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change

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Exam 3: Perceiving Ourselves and Others in Organizations

There is an ideal employee personality.

Successful self-management calls for avoiding negative cues while seeking positive cues.

Taylor has a goal to graduate on time and with honors.The emotion she should not feel if she meets this goal is

Which of the following is NOT one of the big five personality dimensions?

Which of the following is not one of the key components of emotional intelligence?

Emotional intelligence is different in each individual.

Connor is described as outgoing, talkative, sociable, and assertive.Which personality dimension is he demonstrating?

Which of the following is not a proper way for a manager to build employees' self-esteem?

Collectivist cultures focus people on themselves whereas individualistic cultures focus people on the fit into the community.

Self-monitoring is like any other individual difference - not a matter of right or wrong but

Researchers indicate that paid employment is a determinant of overall self-esteem.

The area of emotional intelligence is important in the workplace because social problem solving and the ability to control one's emotions

Recent research supports the reliability and validity of EI instruments.

Internal locus of control attributes outcomes to others, while external locus of control attributes outcomes to one self.

Self concept allows an individual to recognize him or herself as a distinct human being.

Mandy has been asked to give a speech to students in her program about the importance of organizational behaviour to career success.She has high self-efficacy about giving the speech and will

Spearman's ideas on the relationship between cognitive abilities and intelligence have been expanded through the years.What are the seven most frequently cited abilities?

Brenda has an internal locus of control as she believes her success is due to her own actions.

Provide two examples of cross-cultural differences between men and women.

Intellectual, imaginative, and broad minded are characteristics of which 'Big Five' personality dimension?

Introduction to the Field of Organizational Behavior

Individual Behavior, Personality, and Values

Workplace Emotions, Attitudes, and Stress

Employee Motivation

Decision Making and Creativity

Team Dynamics

Communicating in Teams and Organizations

Power and Influence in the Workplace

Conflict and Negotiation in the Workplace

Leadership in Organizational Settings

Designing Organizational Structures

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change

Filters