Exam 14: Basic Elements of Individual and Interpersonal Behavior

Evelyn gets her energy from others,likes creative tasks,is logical and likes finishing things.Her traits illustrate the ____ dimensions of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Judging

The final stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome is

____________________ is the ability of an individual to generate new ideas or to conceive of new perspectives on existing ideas.

____ is an attitude that reflects an individual's identification with and attachment to an organization.

____ is the extent to which a person believes that power and status differences are appropriate within organizations.

Stressors are defined as

____________________ occurs when an individual does not show up for work,legitimately or feigned.

If the individual perceives that the psychological contract is fair and equitable,he most likely will request a pay raise or promotion,decrease his contributed effort,or look for a better job elsewhere.

Special Exercises Severine works with Eric.Eric thinks Severine's emotions run high and low like a rollercoaster.He never knows if she will be up or down.Severine also works on everything at once and talks to everybody more than focusing on her projects.Severine enjoys learning about other cultures and new ideas.She gets along well with other people.Eric is more quiet and focused.He gets a lot done and is calm and secure.He enjoys learning new things and is curious.Eric is forgiving and good-natured.Match the following personality traits with the person described. -Introversion

One consequence of organizational stress is burnout.

Tom Evslin knew that using the Internet to make telephone calls was a good idea,but the static he gets when he tries to talk with a computer and a microphone to someone else with a computer and a microphone is unacceptable.He started a new company that seeks to make clearer telephone calls via the Internet.Evslin claims,"I have just barely opened the door for this new technology.We're going to be more successful than AT&T." Which of the following terms best describes Evslin?

James gets his energy from other people,likes the big picture,makes gut decisions,and completes work before moving on to the next project.His traits illustrate the ____ dimensions of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.

Research suggests that Japanese workers are less satisfied with their jobs than are American workers.

Nicole hears a colleague boasting about his work.She thinks he must be insecure if he has to try to make himself sound good.She has used attribution.

Special Exercises Severine works with Eric.Eric thinks Severine's emotions run high and low like a rollercoaster.He never knows if she will be up or down.Severine also works on everything at once and talks to everybody more than focusing on her projects.Severine enjoys learning about other cultures and new ideas.She gets along well with other people.Eric is more quiet and focused.He gets a lot done and is calm and secure.He enjoys learning new things and is curious.Eric is forgiving and good-natured.Match the following personality traits with the person described. -Low conscientiousness

Behavioral consequences of organizational stress include

Verification determines the truthfulness of the insight.

Avida Sports developed a sensor system that swimmers wear in the water and to receive a computerized analysis of their stroke.Avida signed an agreement with a swim club to test the product before increasing production.Avida is in the ____ stage of the creative process.

Sexual harassment is a dysfunctional behavior.