Question 1

Espoused-enacted values congruence occurs when:

Accepted Answer

A)  An organisation's values are consistent with the dominant values of the culture in which it operates 
B)  An employee's personal values are similar to the values of other employees on the same team 
C)  An employee's personal values are consistent with the organisation's values 
D)  None of the options listed here is correct 
A)  An organisation's values are consistent with the dominant values of the culture in which it operates 
B)  An employee's personal values are similar to the values of other employees on the same team 
C)  An employee's personal values are consistent with the organisation's values 
D)  None of the options listed here is correct

Question 2

Research indicates that people almost always make ethical decisions even when under pressure to make unethical decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

People with a high ______ value assertiveness,competitiveness and materialism.

Accepted Answer

A)  Individualism 
B)  Collectivism 
C)  Power distance 
D)  Achievement orientation 
A)  Individualism 
B)  Collectivism 
C)  Power distance 
D)  Achievement orientation

Question 4

The ability to 'bend but not break' is associated with the personality trait of resilience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The ideal situation in organisations is to have employees whose values are perfectly congruent with the organisation's values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

______ is the amount of effort allocated to the goal.

Accepted Answer

A)  Persistence 
B)  Direction 
C)  Intensity 
D)  Aptitude 
A)  Persistence 
B)  Direction 
C)  Intensity 
D)  Aptitude

Question 7

Which of the following statements about task performance is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employees are evaluated against a performance standard 
B)  Task performance refers to goal-directed activities under the individual's control 
C)  Employees are almost always evaluated on just one performance dimension 
D)  Employees are expected to perform their work above a minimum acceptable level 
A)  Employees are evaluated against a performance standard 
B)  Task performance refers to goal-directed activities under the individual's control 
C)  Employees are almost always evaluated on just one performance dimension 
D)  Employees are expected to perform their work above a minimum acceptable level

Question 8

The MARS model identifies the four main factors that influence individual behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Schwartz's values model includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Universalism 
B)  Hedonism 
C)  Security 
D)  Utilitarianism 
A)  Universalism 
B)  Hedonism 
C)  Security 
D)  Utilitarianism

Question 10

Aptitudes and learned capabilities are closely related to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Superior performance 
B)  Competencies 
C)  Confidence 
D)  None of the options listed here is correct 
A)  Superior performance 
B)  Competencies 
C)  Confidence 
D)  None of the options listed here is correct

Question 11

People with high collectivism:

Accepted Answer

A)  Accept unequal distribution of power 
B)  Also have low individualism 
C)  Value harmonious relationships in the groups to which they belong 
D)  Value thrift,savings and persistence 
A)  Accept unequal distribution of power 
B)  Also have low individualism 
C)  Value harmonious relationships in the groups to which they belong 
D)  Value thrift,savings and persistence

Question 12

The main reason why a person's values do not influence his or her behaviour is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Values never affect behaviour under any circumstances 
B)  Values affect a person's ability but not his or her motivation to act 
C)  Values usually conflict with each other,making it difficult to determine which value to apply 
D)  Values tend to be too abstract to see the connection to specific situations 
A)  Values never affect behaviour under any circumstances 
B)  Values affect a person's ability but not his or her motivation to act 
C)  Values usually conflict with each other,making it difficult to determine which value to apply 
D)  Values tend to be too abstract to see the connection to specific situations

Question 13

Which of these refers to a person's beliefs about what behaviours are appropriate,necessary and preferred,in a particular situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Natural aptitudes 
B)  Role perceptions 
C)  Competencies 
D)  Locus of control 
A)  Natural aptitudes 
B)  Role perceptions 
C)  Competencies 
D)  Locus of control

Question 14

Explain the importance of values to self-concept.

Accepted Answer

Values are stable,evaluative beliefs tha

Question 15

The MBTI is a good indicator of certain personality traits and improves individual self awareness as well as being a good predictor of performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Conscientiousness is one of the best personality traits for predicting job performance in most job groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

How might organisations improve their ethical code of conduct?

Accepted Answer

Organisations can improve thei

Question 18

One way to increase the effect of values on behaviour is to make people mindful of their values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Ethics is most closely related to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Values 
B)  Locus of control 
C)  The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator 
D)  Personality 
A)  Values 
B)  Locus of control 
C)  The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator 
D)  Personality

Question 20

One limitation with cross-cultural values information is that it incorrectly assumes that everyone within a specific country holds similar values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Espoused-enacted values congruence occurs when:

Research indicates that people almost always make ethical decisions even when under pressure to make unethical decisions.

People with a high ______ value assertiveness,competitiveness and materialism.

The ability to 'bend but not break' is associated with the personality trait of resilience.

The ideal situation in organisations is to have employees whose values are perfectly congruent with the organisation's values.

______ is the amount of effort allocated to the goal.

Which of the following statements about task performance is FALSE?

The MARS model identifies the four main factors that influence individual behaviour.

Schwartz's values model includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Aptitudes and learned capabilities are closely related to:

People with high collectivism:

The main reason why a person's values do not influence his or her behaviour is that:

Which of these refers to a person's beliefs about what behaviours are appropriate,necessary and preferred,in a particular situation?

Explain the importance of values to self-concept.

The MBTI is a good indicator of certain personality traits and improves individual self awareness as well as being a good predictor of performance.

Conscientiousness is one of the best personality traits for predicting job performance in most job groups.

How might organisations improve their ethical code of conduct?

One way to increase the effect of values on behaviour is to make people mindful of their values.

Ethics is most closely related to:

One limitation with cross-cultural values information is that it incorrectly assumes that everyone within a specific country holds similar values.

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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Exam 2: Individual Behaviour, Personality and Values

Espoused-enacted values congruence occurs when:

Research indicates that people almost always make ethical decisions even when under pressure to make unethical decisions.

People with a high ______ value assertiveness,competitiveness and materialism.

The ability to 'bend but not break' is associated with the personality trait of resilience.

The ideal situation in organisations is to have employees whose values are perfectly congruent with the organisation's values.

______ is the amount of effort allocated to the goal.

Which of the following statements about task performance is FALSE?

The MARS model identifies the four main factors that influence individual behaviour.

Schwartz's values model includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Aptitudes and learned capabilities are closely related to:

People with high collectivism:

The main reason why a person's values do not influence his or her behaviour is that:

Which of these refers to a person's beliefs about what behaviours are appropriate,necessary and preferred,in a particular situation?

Explain the importance of values to self-concept.

The MBTI is a good indicator of certain personality traits and improves individual self awareness as well as being a good predictor of performance.

Conscientiousness is one of the best personality traits for predicting job performance in most job groups.

How might organisations improve their ethical code of conduct?

One way to increase the effect of values on behaviour is to make people mindful of their values.

Ethics is most closely related to:

One limitation with cross-cultural values information is that it incorrectly assumes that everyone within a specific country holds similar values.

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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