Question 1

_____ signify what an organization and its employees are trying to accomplish.

Accepted Answer

A)  Emotions 
B)  Moods 
C)  Terminal values 
D)  Instrumental values 
E)  Attitudes 
A)  Emotions 
B)  Moods 
C)  Terminal values 
D)  Instrumental values 
E)  Attitudes

Question 2

Discuss extraversion.How does it affect managers' thoughts,feelings,and behaviors?

Accepted Answer

Extraversion is the tendency to experien

Question 3

The extent to which an individual desires to influence others is known as the individual's need for:

Accepted Answer

A)  affiliation. 
B)  affection. 
C)  power. 
D)  conscientiousness. 
E)  benevolence. 
A)  affiliation. 
B)  affection. 
C)  power. 
D)  conscientiousness. 
E)  benevolence.

Question 4

Managers who are _____ appear to lack direction and self-discipline.

Accepted Answer

A)  low on negative affectivity 
B)  low on conscientiousness 
C)  low on agreeableness 
D)  extraverts 
E)  optimists 
A)  low on negative affectivity 
B)  low on conscientiousness 
C)  low on agreeableness 
D)  extraverts 
E)  optimists

Question 5

The tendency to experience positive emotions and moods and feel good about oneself and the rest of the world is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  conscientiousness. 
B)  openness to experience. 
C)  rationality. 
D)  extraversion. 
E)  social recognition. 
A)  conscientiousness. 
B)  openness to experience. 
C)  rationality. 
D)  extraversion. 
E)  social recognition.

Question 6

What are the big five personality traits?

Accepted Answer

A)  Extraversion, tension, perfectionism, self-reliance, and apprehension 
B)  Extraversion, negative affectivity, agreeableness, conscientiousness, and openness to experience 
C)  Extraversion, negative affectivity, agreeableness, conscientiousness, and tension 
D)  Extraversion, negative affectivity, agreeableness, tension, and perfectionism 
E)  Extraversion, negative affectivity, tension, perfectionism, and self-reliance 
A)  Extraversion, tension, perfectionism, self-reliance, and apprehension 
B)  Extraversion, negative affectivity, agreeableness, conscientiousness, and openness to experience 
C)  Extraversion, negative affectivity, agreeableness, conscientiousness, and tension 
D)  Extraversion, negative affectivity, agreeableness, tension, and perfectionism 
E)  Extraversion, negative affectivity, tension, perfectionism, and self-reliance

Question 7

Managers who are low on extraversion are not efficient even in jobs that require very little social interaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Personality traits enhance managerial effectiveness in all situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The need for achievement 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) True 
 B)False

Question 10

With regard to the managerial function of controlling in an organization that has a conservative culture,managers:

Accepted Answer

A)  recognize that there are multiple potential paths to success and that failure must be accepted for creativity to thrive. 
B)  are less concerned about employees' performing their jobs in a specific, predetermined manner. 
C)  are concerned about employees' being flexible and taking the initiative to come up with ideas for improving performance. 
D)  set specific, difficult goals for employees, frequently monitor progress toward these goals, and develop a clear set of rules that employees are expected to adhere to. 
E)  encourage risk taking, creativity, and innovation. 
A)  recognize that there are multiple potential paths to success and that failure must be accepted for creativity to thrive. 
B)  are less concerned about employees' performing their jobs in a specific, predetermined manner. 
C)  are concerned about employees' being flexible and taking the initiative to come up with ideas for improving performance. 
D)  set specific, difficult goals for employees, frequently monitor progress toward these goals, and develop a clear set of rules that employees are expected to adhere to. 
E)  encourage risk taking, creativity, and innovation.

Question 11

The personal characteristics of the founders of an organization have an important role in the creation of the organization's culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following reflects the distinctive ways in which organizational members perform their jobs and relate to others inside and outside the organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizational culture 
B)  Organizational capital 
C)  Organizational hierarchy 
D)  Organizational planning 
E)  Organizational structure 
A)  Organizational culture 
B)  Organizational capital 
C)  Organizational hierarchy 
D)  Organizational planning 
E)  Organizational structure

Question 13

Emotional intelligence helps managers perform their interpersonal roles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

People who are less inclined toward social interactions and to have a less positive outlook are known to be:

Accepted Answer

A)  optimistic. 
B)  dominant. 
C)  introverts. 
D)  agreeable. 
E)  extraverts. 
A)  optimistic. 
B)  dominant. 
C)  introverts. 
D)  agreeable. 
E)  extraverts.

Question 15

People who are high on negative affectivity are always in a bad mood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Research suggests that a high need for affiliation is especially important for upper-level managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Discuss organizational commitment and its relationship to organizational culture.

Accepted Answer

Organizational commitment is the collect

Question 18

Helping layoff victims in their job search efforts is one of the ways in which managers can humanely manage a layoff.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In an innovative culture,managers are likely to lead by example,encouraging employees to take risks and experiment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Rites of integration help build common norms and values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

_____ signify what an organization and its employees are trying to accomplish.

Discuss extraversion.How does it affect managers' thoughts,feelings,and behaviors?

The extent to which an individual desires to influence others is known as the individual's need for:

Managers who are _____ appear to lack direction and self-discipline.

The tendency to experience positive emotions and moods and feel good about oneself and the rest of the world is known as:

What are the big five personality traits?

Managers who are low on extraversion are not efficient even in jobs that require very little social interaction.

Personality traits enhance managerial effectiveness in all situations.

The need for achievement 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.

With regard to the managerial function of controlling in an organization that has a conservative culture,managers:

The personal characteristics of the founders of an organization have an important role in the creation of the organization's culture.

Which of the following reflects the distinctive ways in which organizational members perform their jobs and relate to others inside and outside the organization?

Emotional intelligence helps managers perform their interpersonal roles.

People who are less inclined toward social interactions and to have a less positive outlook are known to be:

People who are high on negative affectivity are always in a bad mood.

Research suggests that a high need for affiliation is especially important for upper-level managers.

Discuss organizational commitment and its relationship to organizational culture.

Helping layoff victims in their job search efforts is one of the ways in which managers can humanely manage a layoff.

In an innovative culture,managers are likely to lead by example,encouraging employees to take risks and experiment.

Rites of integration help build common norms and values.

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

_____ signify what an organization and its employees are trying to accomplish.

Discuss extraversion.How does it affect managers' thoughts,feelings,and behaviors?

The extent to which an individual desires to influence others is known as the individual's need for:

Managers who are _____ appear to lack direction and self-discipline.

The tendency to experience positive emotions and moods and feel good about oneself and the rest of the world is known as:

What are the big five personality traits?

Managers who are low on extraversion are not efficient even in jobs that require very little social interaction.

Personality traits enhance managerial effectiveness in all situations.

The need for achievement 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.

With regard to the managerial function of controlling in an organization that has a conservative culture,managers:

The personal characteristics of the founders of an organization have an important role in the creation of the organization's culture.

Which of the following reflects the distinctive ways in which organizational members perform their jobs and relate to others inside and outside the organization?

Emotional intelligence helps managers perform their interpersonal roles.

People who are less inclined toward social interactions and to have a less positive outlook are known to be:

People who are high on negative affectivity are always in a bad mood.

Research suggests that a high need for affiliation is especially important for upper-level managers.

Discuss organizational commitment and its relationship to organizational culture.

Helping layoff victims in their job search efforts is one of the ways in which managers can humanely manage a layoff.

In an innovative culture,managers are likely to lead by example,encouraging employees to take risks and experiment.

Rites of integration help build common norms and values.

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

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