Question 1

The tendency of a manager to feel distressed and to be critical of himself and others is called disagreeableness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The formal business attire that supports the conservative culture at Missouri Bank is part of the organizational language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The effectiveness of a personality trait depends upon both the characteristics of the job of the manager and the particular organization in which the manager is working.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of these characteristics of managers shape organizational culture?

Accepted Answer

A) Moods only 
B) Emotional intelligence only 
C) Values only 
D) Attitudes,values,and emotional intelligence 
E) Values and emotions but not emotional intelligence 
A) Moods only 
B) Emotional intelligence only 
C) Values only 
D) Attitudes,values,and emotional intelligence 
E) Values and emotions but not emotional intelligence

Question 5

The terminal and instrumental values that are guiding principles in an individual's life are referred to as norms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Explain what organizational rites are.What are the different types? Give examples.

Accepted Answer

Rites are formal events that recognize e

Question 7

What is the ability to understand and manage one's own moods and emotions and the moods and emotions of other people?

Accepted Answer

A) Emotional intelligence 
B) Social intelligence 
C) Agreeableness 
D) Negative affectivity 
E) Conscientiousness 
A) Emotional intelligence 
B) Social intelligence 
C) Agreeableness 
D) Negative affectivity 
E) Conscientiousness

Question 8

Terminal values of managers play a role in determining organizational culture,but instrumental values have little to no effect on organizational culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Britney hates working in teams,strongly preferring to be given a goal that she can pursue on her own.Which type of instrumental or terminal value is she expressing?

Accepted Answer

A) Independence;instrumental 
B) Independence;terminal 
C) Ambition;instrumental 
D) Capability;instrumental 
E) Capability;terminal 
A) Independence;instrumental 
B) Independence;terminal 
C) Ambition;instrumental 
D) Capability;instrumental 
E) Capability;terminal

Question 10

A person's personal conviction about lifelong goals is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) A terminal value 
B) An instrumental value 
C) The internal locus of control 
D) The external locus of control 
E) Conscientiousness 
A) A terminal value 
B) An instrumental value 
C) The internal locus of control 
D) The external locus of control 
E) Conscientiousness

Question 11

Explain the ASA Model.How does it help explain the formation of organizational cultures?

Accepted Answer

ASA stands for attraction-selection-attr

Question 12

Emotions are more intense feelings than moods and are long-lived.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Researchers frequently refer to the "Big Five" personality traits.Discuss any three of these traits and explain the advantages and disadvantages of each of them in terms of helping or hurting the effectiveness of a manager.

Accepted Answer

These traits are extroversion,negative a

Question 14

The members of the management team at RST Consulting Group all drive a company provided Toyota Prius hybrid car.This is a part of the organization's:

Accepted Answer

A) Rites 
B) Values 
C) Stories 
D) Socialization 
E) Language 
A) Rites 
B) Values 
C) Stories 
D) Socialization 
E) Language

Question 15

Differentiate between terminal and instrumental values.How do they contribute to the organizational culture?

Accepted Answer

Shared terminal and instrumental values

Question 16

What is organizational culture? What are the factors that contribute to organizational culture?

Accepted Answer

Organizational culture comprises the sha

Question 17

At Texas A&M University,for example,all new students are encouraged to go to "Fish Camp" to learn how to be an "Aggie".This is an example of organizational:

Accepted Answer

A) Commitment 
B) Socialization 
C) Attribution 
D) Integration 
E) Embedding 
A) Commitment 
B) Socialization 
C) Attribution 
D) Integration 
E) Embedding

Question 18

Define the concept of "emotional intelligence".How does having emotional intelligence help managers?

Accepted Answer

Emotional intelligence (EI)is the abilit

Question 19

David McClelland has done extensive research on the various "needs" of managers.Discuss the three major types of needs of managers according to McClelland and explain their possible advantages and disadvantages on the effectiveness of a manager.

Accepted Answer

Psychologist David McClelland has extens

Question 20

People who believe that forces outside of their control are largely responsible for what happens to them are said to be high in:

Accepted Answer

A) Openness to experience 
B) Negative affectivity 
C) Internal locus of control 
D) External locus of control 
E) Need for power 
A) Openness to experience 
B) Negative affectivity 
C) Internal locus of control 
D) External locus of control 
E) Need for power

The tendency of a manager to feel distressed and to be critical of himself and others is called disagreeableness.

The formal business attire that supports the conservative culture at Missouri Bank is part of the organizational language.

The effectiveness of a personality trait depends upon both the characteristics of the job of the manager and the particular organization in which the manager is working.

Which of these characteristics of managers shape organizational culture?

The terminal and instrumental values that are guiding principles in an individual's life are referred to as norms.

Explain what organizational rites are.What are the different types? Give examples.

What is the ability to understand and manage one's own moods and emotions and the moods and emotions of other people?

Terminal values of managers play a role in determining organizational culture,but instrumental values have little to no effect on organizational culture.

Britney hates working in teams,strongly preferring to be given a goal that she can pursue on her own.Which type of instrumental or terminal value is she expressing?

A person's personal conviction about lifelong goals is known as:

Explain the ASA Model.How does it help explain the formation of organizational cultures?

Emotions are more intense feelings than moods and are long-lived.

Researchers frequently refer to the "Big Five" personality traits.Discuss any three of these traits and explain the advantages and disadvantages of each of them in terms of helping or hurting the effectiveness of a manager.

The members of the management team at RST Consulting Group all drive a company provided Toyota Prius hybrid car.This is a part of the organization's:

Differentiate between terminal and instrumental values.How do they contribute to the organizational culture?

What is organizational culture? What are the factors that contribute to organizational culture?

At Texas A&M University,for example,all new students are encouraged to go to "Fish Camp" to learn how to be an "Aggie".This is an example of organizational:

Define the concept of "emotional intelligence".How does having emotional intelligence help managers?

David McClelland has done extensive research on the various "needs" of managers.Discuss the three major types of needs of managers according to McClelland and explain their possible advantages and disadvantages on the effectiveness of a manager.

People who believe that forces outside of their control are largely responsible for what happens to them are said to be high in:

Managers and Managing

The Evolution of Management Thought

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Diverse Employees in a Multicultural Environment

Managing in the Global Environment

Decision Making,learning,creativity,and Entrepreneurship

The Manager As a Planner and Strategist

Value-Chain Management: Functional Strategies for Competitive Advantage

Managing Organizational Structure and Culture

Organizational Control and Change

Human Resource Management

Motivation and Performance

Leadership

Effective Groups and Teams

Promoting Effective Communication

Managing Conflict,politics,and Negotiation

Using Advanced Information Technology to Increase Performance

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Exam 3: Values,attitudes,emotions,and Culture: The Manager As a Person

The tendency of a manager to feel distressed and to be critical of himself and others is called disagreeableness.

The formal business attire that supports the conservative culture at Missouri Bank is part of the organizational language.

The effectiveness of a personality trait depends upon both the characteristics of the job of the manager and the particular organization in which the manager is working.

Which of these characteristics of managers shape organizational culture?

The terminal and instrumental values that are guiding principles in an individual's life are referred to as norms.

Explain what organizational rites are.What are the different types? Give examples.

What is the ability to understand and manage one's own moods and emotions and the moods and emotions of other people?

Terminal values of managers play a role in determining organizational culture,but instrumental values have little to no effect on organizational culture.

Britney hates working in teams,strongly preferring to be given a goal that she can pursue on her own.Which type of instrumental or terminal value is she expressing?

A person's personal conviction about lifelong goals is known as:

Explain the ASA Model.How does it help explain the formation of organizational cultures?

Emotions are more intense feelings than moods and are long-lived.

Researchers frequently refer to the "Big Five" personality traits.Discuss any three of these traits and explain the advantages and disadvantages of each of them in terms of helping or hurting the effectiveness of a manager.

The members of the management team at RST Consulting Group all drive a company provided Toyota Prius hybrid car.This is a part of the organization's:

Differentiate between terminal and instrumental values.How do they contribute to the organizational culture?

What is organizational culture? What are the factors that contribute to organizational culture?

At Texas A&M University,for example,all new students are encouraged to go to "Fish Camp" to learn how to be an "Aggie".This is an example of organizational:

Define the concept of "emotional intelligence".How does having emotional intelligence help managers?

David McClelland has done extensive research on the various "needs" of managers.Discuss the three major types of needs of managers according to McClelland and explain their possible advantages and disadvantages on the effectiveness of a manager.

People who believe that forces outside of their control are largely responsible for what happens to them are said to be high in:

Managers and Managing

The Evolution of Management Thought

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Diverse Employees in a Multicultural Environment

Managing in the Global Environment

Decision Making,learning,creativity,and Entrepreneurship

The Manager As a Planner and Strategist

Value-Chain Management: Functional Strategies for Competitive Advantage

Managing Organizational Structure and Culture

Organizational Control and Change

Human Resource Management

Motivation and Performance

Leadership

Effective Groups and Teams

Promoting Effective Communication

Managing Conflict,politics,and Negotiation

Using Advanced Information Technology to Increase Performance

Filters