Question 1

The tendency of a manager to feel distressed and to be critical of himself/herself and others is called negative affectivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

_____ is the tendency to be original,have broad interests,be daring,and take risks.

Accepted Answer

A)  Agreeableness 
B)  Conscientiousness 
C)  Openness to experience 
D)  Introversion 
E)  Negative affectivity 
A)  Agreeableness 
B)  Conscientiousness 
C)  Openness to experience 
D)  Introversion 
E)  Negative affectivity

Question 3

The need for affiliation is the extent to which a manager has a strong interest in performing challenging tasks well and to meet personal standards of excellence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Define job satisfaction and discuss why it is so important for managers to be satisfied with their jobs.

Accepted Answer

Job satisfaction is the collection of fe

Question 5

Organizational socialization is the process by which newcomers learn an organization's values and norms and acquire the work behaviors necessary to perform jobs effectively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Differentiate between moods and emotions.How do moods and emotions affect the organization?

Accepted Answer

A mood is a feeling or state of mind.
Em

Question 7

Whenever Daniel performs well in a test,he thinks that his teacher was being lenient or that he was lucky.Daniel is said to have:

Accepted Answer

A)  an internal locus of control. 
B)  high self-esteem. 
C)  a high sense of achievement. 
D)  low neuroticism. 
E)  an external locus of control. 
A)  an internal locus of control. 
B)  high self-esteem. 
C)  a high sense of achievement. 
D)  low neuroticism. 
E)  an external locus of control.

Question 8

The need for _____ is the extent to which an individual is concerned about establishing and maintaining good interpersonal relations,being liked,and having the people around him/her get along with one another.

Accepted Answer

A)  power 
B)  self-esteem 
C)  conscientiousness 
D)  achievement 
E)  affiliation 
A)  power 
B)  self-esteem 
C)  conscientiousness 
D)  achievement 
E)  affiliation

Question 9

Penelope is a manager with Quick Pizza.She is very good at understanding the feelings of her subordinates and takes time out for all of them.She listens to their problems,sympathizes with them,and tries her best to give them solutions regarding the same.From this information,it can be said that Penelope is:

Accepted Answer

A)  an introvert. 
B)  a pessimist. 
C)  high on agreeableness. 
D)  low on conscientiousness. 
E)  high on ambition. 
A)  an introvert. 
B)  a pessimist. 
C)  high on agreeableness. 
D)  low on conscientiousness. 
E)  high on ambition.

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of a terminal value?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-reliant 
B)  Self-sufficient 
C)  Self-respect 
D)  Self-controlled 
E)  Self-disciplined 
A)  Self-reliant 
B)  Self-sufficient 
C)  Self-respect 
D)  Self-controlled 
E)  Self-disciplined

Question 11

Personality traits are the enduring tendencies to feel,think,and act in certain ways.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What are the two types of personal values? Explain.

Accepted Answer

The two kinds of personal values are ter

Question 13

Distinguish between internal and external locus of control.

Accepted Answer

People with an internal locus of control

Question 14

The tendency to get along well with others is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  need for affiliation. 
B)  agreeableness. 
C)  conscientiousness. 
D)  self-esteem. 
E)  need for achievement. 
A)  need for affiliation. 
B)  agreeableness. 
C)  conscientiousness. 
D)  self-esteem. 
E)  need for achievement.

Question 15

Max enjoys being the center of attraction during his office parties.He has excellent social skills and easily makes friends with new employees.He can rightly be said to:

Accepted Answer

A)  have an internal locus of control. 
B)  be an extravert. 
C)  have a low self-esteem. 
D)  be an introvert. 
E)  be conscientious. 
A)  have an internal locus of control. 
B)  be an extravert. 
C)  have a low self-esteem. 
D)  be an introvert. 
E)  be conscientious.

Question 16

When organizational members share an intense commitment to cultural values,beliefs,and routines and use them to achieve their goals,a strong organizational culture exists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is true of the managerial function of organizing in an organization that has a conservative culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has a decentralized authority which encourages employees to work together to solve ongoing problems. 
B)  It creates a well-defined hierarchy of authority and establishes clear reporting relationships so that employees know exactly whom to report to. 
C)  A product team structure is most suitable for an organization with a conservative culture. 
D)  Such organizations have a flat structure. 
E)  Such organizations have fewer levels in the hierarchy. 
A)  It has a decentralized authority which encourages employees to work together to solve ongoing problems. 
B)  It creates a well-defined hierarchy of authority and establishes clear reporting relationships so that employees know exactly whom to report to. 
C)  A product team structure is most suitable for an organization with a conservative culture. 
D)  Such organizations have a flat structure. 
E)  Such organizations have fewer levels in the hierarchy.

Question 18

_____ is the degree to which individuals feel good about themselves and their capabilities.

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-esteem 
B)  Attitude 
C)  Emotional intelligence 
D)  Self-criticism 
E)  Hedonism 
A)  Self-esteem 
B)  Attitude 
C)  Emotional intelligence 
D)  Self-criticism 
E)  Hedonism

Question 19

Brian has been employed at Precision Services for nearly 10 years.He is an effective manager,but does not like to take risks.Brian is more comfortable following guidelines and maintaining the status quo.Brian is:

Accepted Answer

A)  low on conscientiousness. 
B)  high on extraversion. 
C)  high on agreeableness. 
D)  low on openness to experience. 
E)  high on the need for affiliation. 
A)  low on conscientiousness. 
B)  high on extraversion. 
C)  high on agreeableness. 
D)  low on openness to experience. 
E)  high on the need for affiliation.

Question 20

_____ is the tendency to be careful,scrupulous,and persevering.

Accepted Answer

A)  Conscientiousness 
B)  Openness to experience 
C)  Need for achievement 
D)  Agreeableness 
E)  Extraversion 
A)  Conscientiousness 
B)  Openness to experience 
C)  Need for achievement 
D)  Agreeableness 
E)  Extraversion

The tendency of a manager to feel distressed and to be critical of himself/herself and others is called negative affectivity.

_____ is the tendency to be original,have broad interests,be daring,and take risks.

The need for affiliation is the extent to which a manager has a strong interest in performing challenging tasks well and to meet personal standards of excellence.

Define job satisfaction and discuss why it is so important for managers to be satisfied with their jobs.

Organizational socialization is the process by which newcomers learn an organization's values and norms and acquire the work behaviors necessary to perform jobs effectively.

Differentiate between moods and emotions.How do moods and emotions affect the organization?

Whenever Daniel performs well in a test,he thinks that his teacher was being lenient or that he was lucky.Daniel is said to have:

The need for _____ is the extent to which an individual is concerned about establishing and maintaining good interpersonal relations,being liked,and having the people around him/her get along with one another.

Which of the following is an example of a terminal value?

Personality traits are the enduring tendencies to feel,think,and act in certain ways.

What are the two types of personal values? Explain.

Distinguish between internal and external locus of control.

The tendency to get along well with others is known as:

Max enjoys being the center of attraction during his office parties.He has excellent social skills and easily makes friends with new employees.He can rightly be said to:

When organizational members share an intense commitment to cultural values,beliefs,and routines and use them to achieve their goals,a strong organizational culture exists.

Which of the following is true of the managerial function of organizing in an organization that has a conservative culture?

_____ is the degree to which individuals feel good about themselves and their capabilities.

Brian has been employed at Precision Services for nearly 10 years.He is an effective manager,but does not like to take risks.Brian is more comfortable following guidelines and maintaining the status quo.Brian is:

_____ is the tendency to be careful,scrupulous,and persevering.

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Exam 2: Values, Attitudes, Emotions, and Culture: The Manager As a Person

The tendency of a manager to feel distressed and to be critical of himself/herself and others is called negative affectivity.

_____ is the tendency to be original,have broad interests,be daring,and take risks.

The need for affiliation is the extent to which a manager has a strong interest in performing challenging tasks well and to meet personal standards of excellence.

Define job satisfaction and discuss why it is so important for managers to be satisfied with their jobs.

Organizational socialization is the process by which newcomers learn an organization's values and norms and acquire the work behaviors necessary to perform jobs effectively.

Differentiate between moods and emotions.How do moods and emotions affect the organization?

Whenever Daniel performs well in a test,he thinks that his teacher was being lenient or that he was lucky.Daniel is said to have:

The need for _____ is the extent to which an individual is concerned about establishing and maintaining good interpersonal relations,being liked,and having the people around him/her get along with one another.

Which of the following is an example of a terminal value?

Personality traits are the enduring tendencies to feel,think,and act in certain ways.

What are the two types of personal values? Explain.

Distinguish between internal and external locus of control.

The tendency to get along well with others is known as:

Max enjoys being the center of attraction during his office parties.He has excellent social skills and easily makes friends with new employees.He can rightly be said to:

When organizational members share an intense commitment to cultural values,beliefs,and routines and use them to achieve their goals,a strong organizational culture exists.

Which of the following is true of the managerial function of organizing in an organization that has a conservative culture?

_____ is the degree to which individuals feel good about themselves and their capabilities.

Brian has been employed at Precision Services for nearly 10 years.He is an effective manager,but does not like to take risks.Brian is more comfortable following guidelines and maintaining the status quo.Brian is:

_____ is the tendency to be careful,scrupulous,and persevering.

The Management Process Today

Managing Ethics and Diversity

Managing in the Global Environment

Decision Making, Learning, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship

Planning, Strategy, and Competitive Advantage

Designing Organizational Structure

Control, Change, and Entrepreneurship

Motivation

Leaders and Leadership

Effective Team Management

Building and Managing Human Resources

Communication and Information Technology Management

Operations Management: Managing Vital Operations and Processes

Filters