Question 1

People with a low score on the neuroticism personality dimension tend to be more relaxed,secure and calm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Utilitarianism judges morality by the consequences of our actions,not the means to attaining those consequences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

One person-job matching strategy is to select applicants whose existing competencies best fit the required task.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Espoused values represent the values that you and your spouse have in common.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

'Personality is a relatively weak predictor of a person's performance.' Do you agree with this statement? Give reasons in support of your answer.

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary,but generally

Question 6

Ability includes both the natural aptitudes and:

Accepted Answer

A)  Motivation 
B)  Learned capabilities 
C)  Competencies 
D)  Self-concept 
A)  Motivation 
B)  Learned capabilities 
C)  Competencies 
D)  Self-concept

Question 7

It is sometimes difficult to apply the individual rights principle of ethical decision making because one individual right may conflict with another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The ability to recognise the presence and determine the relative importance of an ethical issue is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Neuroticism 
B)  Moral intensity 
C)  Ethical sensitivity 
D)  Utilitarianism 
A)  Neuroticism 
B)  Moral intensity 
C)  Ethical sensitivity 
D)  Utilitarianism

Question 9

Motivation and ability are important influences on individual behaviour and performance,but employees also require accurate:

Accepted Answer

A)  Critical perceptions 
B)  Coordination 
C)  Role perceptions 
D)  None of the options listed here is correct 
A)  Critical perceptions 
B)  Coordination 
C)  Role perceptions 
D)  None of the options listed here is correct

Question 10

People who have high ethical sensitivity:

Accepted Answer

A)  Are always more ethical than people with a moderate or low level of ethical sensitivity 
B)  Tend to have higher empathy 
C)  Tend to have more information about the specific situation 
D)  Tend to have higher empathy and tend to have more information about the specific situation 
A)  Are always more ethical than people with a moderate or low level of ethical sensitivity 
B)  Tend to have higher empathy 
C)  Tend to have more information about the specific situation 
D)  Tend to have higher empathy and tend to have more information about the specific situation

Question 11

Presenteeism means employees come to work when they are not fit to do so and can cause more problems than absenteeism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

As an employer how would you use the MARS model of individual behaviour and performance before hiring an employee in your management team?

Accepted Answer

The MARS model could be used as a framew

Question 13

What are the three ethical principles of values and behaviour? How do these principles differ from one another?

Accepted Answer

The three ethical pr

Question 14

Motivation represents the forces within a person that affects his or her direction intensity and ________ of voluntary behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A)  Persistence 
B)  Efforts 
C)  Goal direction 
D)  All of the options listed here are correct 
A)  Persistence 
B)  Efforts 
C)  Goal direction 
D)  All of the options listed here are correct

Question 15

Competencies refer to the complete set of motivations,abilities,role perceptions and situational factors that contribute to job performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Self transcendence is linked to ideals which are opposite to those held by Narcissist,Machiavellianist and psychopathic personalities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Motivation affects a person's ______ of voluntary behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A)  Direction,intensity and persistence 
B)  Antecedents,consequences and reinforcers 
C)  Size,shape and weight 
D)  Aptitudes,abilities and competencies 
A)  Direction,intensity and persistence 
B)  Antecedents,consequences and reinforcers 
C)  Size,shape and weight 
D)  Aptitudes,abilities and competencies

Question 18

What roles do nature and nurture play in establishing one's personality and work ethics?

Accepted Answer

Details for this ans

Question 19

Motivation and ability have an important influence on an individual's behaviour and performance but employees also require accurate role perceptions.What are the three factors of role perceptions? What is the role of role perception in the selection process?

Accepted Answer

Role perceptions are the extent to which

Question 20

According to the MARS model of individual behaviour and performance,employee performance will remain high even if one of the four factors significantly weakens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

People with a low score on the neuroticism personality dimension tend to be more relaxed,secure and calm.

Utilitarianism judges morality by the consequences of our actions,not the means to attaining those consequences.

One person-job matching strategy is to select applicants whose existing competencies best fit the required task.

Espoused values represent the values that you and your spouse have in common.

'Personality is a relatively weak predictor of a person's performance.' Do you agree with this statement? Give reasons in support of your answer.

Ability includes both the natural aptitudes and:

It is sometimes difficult to apply the individual rights principle of ethical decision making because one individual right may conflict with another.

The ability to recognise the presence and determine the relative importance of an ethical issue is known as:

Motivation and ability are important influences on individual behaviour and performance,but employees also require accurate:

People who have high ethical sensitivity:

Presenteeism means employees come to work when they are not fit to do so and can cause more problems than absenteeism.

As an employer how would you use the MARS model of individual behaviour and performance before hiring an employee in your management team?

What are the three ethical principles of values and behaviour? How do these principles differ from one another?

Motivation represents the forces within a person that affects his or her direction intensity and ________ of voluntary behaviour.

Competencies refer to the complete set of motivations,abilities,role perceptions and situational factors that contribute to job performance.

Self transcendence is linked to ideals which are opposite to those held by Narcissist,Machiavellianist and psychopathic personalities.

Motivation affects a person's ______ of voluntary behaviour.

What roles do nature and nurture play in establishing one's personality and work ethics?

Motivation and ability have an important influence on an individual's behaviour and performance but employees also require accurate role perceptions.What are the three factors of role perceptions? What is the role of role perception in the selection process?

According to the MARS model of individual behaviour and performance,employee performance will remain high even if one of the four factors significantly weakens.

Introduction to the Field of Organisational Behaviour

Perceiving Ourselves and Others in Organisations

Workplace Emotions, Attitudes and Stress

Foundations of Employee Motivation

Applied Performance Practices

Decision Making and Creativity

Team Dynamics

Communicating in Teams and Organisations

Power and Influence in the Workplace

Conflict and Negotiation in the Workplace

Leadership in Organisational Settings

Organisational Structure

Organisational Culture

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Exam 2: Individual Behaviour, Personality and Values

People with a low score on the neuroticism personality dimension tend to be more relaxed,secure and calm.

Utilitarianism judges morality by the consequences of our actions,not the means to attaining those consequences.

One person-job matching strategy is to select applicants whose existing competencies best fit the required task.

Espoused values represent the values that you and your spouse have in common.

'Personality is a relatively weak predictor of a person's performance.' Do you agree with this statement? Give reasons in support of your answer.

Ability includes both the natural aptitudes and:

It is sometimes difficult to apply the individual rights principle of ethical decision making because one individual right may conflict with another.

The ability to recognise the presence and determine the relative importance of an ethical issue is known as:

Motivation and ability are important influences on individual behaviour and performance,but employees also require accurate:

People who have high ethical sensitivity:

Presenteeism means employees come to work when they are not fit to do so and can cause more problems than absenteeism.

As an employer how would you use the MARS model of individual behaviour and performance before hiring an employee in your management team?

What are the three ethical principles of values and behaviour? How do these principles differ from one another?

Motivation represents the forces within a person that affects his or her direction intensity and ________ of voluntary behaviour.

Competencies refer to the complete set of motivations,abilities,role perceptions and situational factors that contribute to job performance.

Self transcendence is linked to ideals which are opposite to those held by Narcissist,Machiavellianist and psychopathic personalities.

Motivation affects a person's ______ of voluntary behaviour.

What roles do nature and nurture play in establishing one's personality and work ethics?

Motivation and ability have an important influence on an individual's behaviour and performance but employees also require accurate role perceptions.What are the three factors of role perceptions? What is the role of role perception in the selection process?

According to the MARS model of individual behaviour and performance,employee performance will remain high even if one of the four factors significantly weakens.

Introduction to the Field of Organisational Behaviour

Perceiving Ourselves and Others in Organisations

Workplace Emotions, Attitudes and Stress

Foundations of Employee Motivation

Applied Performance Practices

Decision Making and Creativity

Team Dynamics

Communicating in Teams and Organisations

Power and Influence in the Workplace

Conflict and Negotiation in the Workplace

Leadership in Organisational Settings

Organisational Structure

Organisational Culture

Organisational Change

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