Exam 2: Individual Behaviour, Personality and Values

Having a positive sense of self esteem is useful but when it is associated with self aggrandisement,unwillingness to listen to negative feedback and a strong sense of entitlement then it becomes Machiavellianism.

(True/False)

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Question 21

Situational factors are working conditions within the employee's control.

(True/False)

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Question 22

An individual's personality:

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Question 23

Companies can improve employee role perceptions by describing the employee's assigned tasks clearly and providing meaningful performance feedback.

(True/False)

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Question 24

Which of the following values represents people who value duty to groups to which they belong,and to group harmony?

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Question 25

Motivation is an external force on the person that causes him or her to engage in specific behaviours.

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Question 26

'Personality is an important individual characteristic,which explains why many airlines and numerous other organisations try to estimate the personality profiles of job applicants and employees.' How do you think these types of personality profiles help an organisation to assess the suitability of a prospective employee for a particular role?

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Question 27

In the section on cross-cultural values,the author warns that:

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Question 28

Task performance refers to goal-directed behaviours under the individual's control that support organisational objectives.

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Question 29

Neuroticism,sensing and locus of control are three of the 'Big Five' personality dimensions.

(True/False)

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Question 30

Corporate leaders have a strong influence on the moral conduct of employees in that organisation.

(True/False)

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Question 31

Organisational citizenship behaviours do not include what employees do outside work time.

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Question 32

All of the following are domains in Schwartz's values model EXCEPT:

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Question 33

Aptitudes,skills and competencies all fall under which of the following concepts?

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Question 34

Which of the following statements about values is FALSE?

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Question 35

Which of the following ensures that job incumbents have appropriate aptitudes to perform the job when they start?

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Question 36

The 'Big Five' personality dimensions represent:

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Question 37

Which of the following is a 'Big Five' personality dimension?

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Question 38

In terms of cross-cultural values,Australians tend to have relatively high individualism with an average achievement orientation and low power distance.

(True/False)

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Question 39

Do you believe it is possible for an organisation to systematically develop or monitor ethical values in their employees? Why?

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Having a positive sense of self esteem is useful but when it is associated with self aggrandisement,unwillingness to listen to negative feedback and a strong sense of entitlement then it becomes Machiavellianism.

Situational factors are working conditions within the employee's control.

An individual's personality:

Companies can improve employee role perceptions by describing the employee's assigned tasks clearly and providing meaningful performance feedback.

Which of the following values represents people who value duty to groups to which they belong,and to group harmony?

Motivation is an external force on the person that causes him or her to engage in specific behaviours.

In the section on cross-cultural values,the author warns that:

Task performance refers to goal-directed behaviours under the individual's control that support organisational objectives.

Neuroticism,sensing and locus of control are three of the 'Big Five' personality dimensions.

Corporate leaders have a strong influence on the moral conduct of employees in that organisation.

Organisational citizenship behaviours do not include what employees do outside work time.

All of the following are domains in Schwartz's values model EXCEPT:

Aptitudes,skills and competencies all fall under which of the following concepts?

Which of the following statements about values is FALSE?

Which of the following ensures that job incumbents have appropriate aptitudes to perform the job when they start?

The 'Big Five' personality dimensions represent:

Which of the following is a 'Big Five' personality dimension?

In terms of cross-cultural values,Australians tend to have relatively high individualism with an average achievement orientation and low power distance.

Do you believe it is possible for an organisation to systematically develop or monitor ethical values in their employees? Why?

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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