Question 1

Convergent thinking is a skill that allows people to see similarities between situations,phenomena,or events.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When an individual does not show up for work because of either feigned or real illnesses,absenteeism occurs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

____________________ refers to a person's ability to get along with others.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ refers to a person's ability to...

Question 4

Kristen worked in a fast-food restaurant to pay for her college tuition.Kristen vowed never to eat fast food again.But years later her small children love nothing better than a fast-food kid's meal.Kristen's acceptance of the kid's menu choice creates

Accepted Answer

A)  a setback. 
B)  cognitive dissonance. 
C)  affective dissonance. 
D)  intentional dissonance. 
E)  behavioral dissonance. 
A)  a setback. 
B)  cognitive dissonance. 
C)  affective dissonance. 
D)  intentional dissonance. 
E)  behavioral dissonance.

Question 5

Some smokers block out negative information about the health effects of smoking because they do not want to change their behavior.They are using

Accepted Answer

A)  perceived reality. 
B)  objective reality. 
C)  stereotyping. 
D)  negative affectivity. 
E)  selective perception. 
A)  perceived reality. 
B)  objective reality. 
C)  stereotyping. 
D)  negative affectivity. 
E)  selective perception.

Question 6

Attributions consistency is the extent to which other people in the same situation behave the same way.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Research suggests that creative people have which of the following personality traits?

Accepted Answer

A)  Openness 
B)  Independence 
C)  An attraction to complexity 
D)  Strong self-confidence 
E)  All of these choices 
A)  Openness 
B)  Independence 
C)  An attraction to complexity 
D)  Strong self-confidence 
E)  All of these choices

Question 8

____________________ is the extent to which the same person behaves in the same way in other situations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is the extent to which the...

Question 9

Serena blames everything on someone else.Nothing is ever her fault.She has a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  high-risk propensity. 
B)  dogmatic set of beliefs. 
C)  internal locus of control. 
D)  external locus of control. 
E)  high level of competency. 
A)  high-risk propensity. 
B)  dogmatic set of beliefs. 
C)  internal locus of control. 
D)  external locus of control. 
E)  high level of competency.

Question 10

____ is the pattern of conduct by the members of an organization that directly or indirectly influences organizational effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizational behavior 
B)  Workplace action 
C)  Workplace behavior 
D)  Performance behavior 
E)  Withdrawal behavior 
A)  Organizational behavior 
B)  Workplace action 
C)  Workplace behavior 
D)  Performance behavior 
E)  Withdrawal behavior

Question 11

____ thinking is a skill that allows people to see differences between situations,phenomena,or events.

Accepted Answer

A)  Congruent 
B)  Convergent 
C)  Digressive 
D)  Divergent 
E)  Constructive 
A)  Congruent 
B)  Convergent 
C)  Digressive 
D)  Divergent 
E)  Constructive

Question 12

Betty feels stressed.Her boss expects her to run a big event and on the same night her daughter is in the finals for the state spelling bee.Betty feels ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Betty feels stressed.Her boss expects her to...

Question 13

The extent to which the contributions made by an individual match the inducements offered by the organization is referred to as the

Accepted Answer

A)  person-job fit. 
B)  individual/task match. 
C)  contribution-competency fit. 
D)  cognitive component. 
E)  contribution component. 
A)  person-job fit. 
B)  individual/task match. 
C)  contribution-competency fit. 
D)  cognitive component. 
E)  contribution component.

Question 14

____ refers to a person's comfort level with relationships.

Accepted Answer

A)  Conscientiousness 
B)  Openness 
C)  Self-efficacy 
D)  Agreeableness 
E)  Extraversion 
A)  Conscientiousness 
B)  Openness 
C)  Self-efficacy 
D)  Agreeableness 
E)  Extraversion

Question 15

Organizational ____________________ refers to the extent to which an employee sees him or herself as part of the organization and actively looks for ways to contribute to the organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Organizational ____________________ refers to the extent to...

Question 16

Psychologists have identified thousands of personality traits and dimensions that are especially relevant to organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Simon thinks all Asians are smart.This is an example of a(n)____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Simon thinks all Asians are smart.This is...

Question 18

Are you a Type A or Type B personality? Do you want to stay that way? Why?

Accepted Answer

I would consider myself more of a Type A

Question 19

What is emotional intelligence? Do you think it can be taught in a college classroom? Why? Why not?

Accepted Answer

Emotional intelligence refers to the abi

Question 20

Darren joined the military because he believes defending his country is a noble profession.However,when civilian leadership squandered all the hard fought accomplishments of the military,Darren became frustrated and disillusioned with the leadership.Pride in the military is the ____ component of his attitudes

Accepted Answer

A)  intentional 
B)  intellectual 
C)  affective 
D)  cognitive 
E)  emotional 
A)  intentional 
B)  intellectual 
C)  affective 
D)  cognitive 
E)  emotional

Convergent thinking is a skill that allows people to see similarities between situations,phenomena,or events.

When an individual does not show up for work because of either feigned or real illnesses,absenteeism occurs.

____________________ refers to a person's ability to get along with others.

Kristen worked in a fast-food restaurant to pay for her college tuition.Kristen vowed never to eat fast food again.But years later her small children love nothing better than a fast-food kid's meal.Kristen's acceptance of the kid's menu choice creates

Some smokers block out negative information about the health effects of smoking because they do not want to change their behavior.They are using

Attributions consistency is the extent to which other people in the same situation behave the same way.

Research suggests that creative people have which of the following personality traits?

____________________ is the extent to which the same person behaves in the same way in other situations.

Serena blames everything on someone else.Nothing is ever her fault.She has a(n)

____ is the pattern of conduct by the members of an organization that directly or indirectly influences organizational effectiveness.

____ thinking is a skill that allows people to see differences between situations,phenomena,or events.

Betty feels stressed.Her boss expects her to run a big event and on the same night her daughter is in the finals for the state spelling bee.Betty feels ____________________.

The extent to which the contributions made by an individual match the inducements offered by the organization is referred to as the

____ refers to a person's comfort level with relationships.

Organizational ____________________ refers to the extent to which an employee sees him or herself as part of the organization and actively looks for ways to contribute to the organization.

Psychologists have identified thousands of personality traits and dimensions that are especially relevant to organizations.

Simon thinks all Asians are smart.This is an example of a(n)____________________.

Are you a Type A or Type B personality? Do you want to stay that way? Why?

What is emotional intelligence? Do you think it can be taught in a college classroom? Why? Why not?

Managing and the Managers Job

Traditional and Contemporary Opportunities and Challenges

Understanding the Organizations Environment

Responding to the Ethical and Social Environment

Navigating the Global Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Managing Leadership and Influence Processes

Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, quality, and Productivity

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Exam 14: Basic Elements of Individual and Interpersonal Behavior

Convergent thinking is a skill that allows people to see similarities between situations,phenomena,or events.

When an individual does not show up for work because of either feigned or real illnesses,absenteeism occurs.

____________________ refers to a person's ability to get along with others.

Kristen worked in a fast-food restaurant to pay for her college tuition.Kristen vowed never to eat fast food again.But years later her small children love nothing better than a fast-food kid's meal.Kristen's acceptance of the kid's menu choice creates

Some smokers block out negative information about the health effects of smoking because they do not want to change their behavior.They are using

Attributions consistency is the extent to which other people in the same situation behave the same way.

Research suggests that creative people have which of the following personality traits?

____________________ is the extent to which the same person behaves in the same way in other situations.

Serena blames everything on someone else.Nothing is ever her fault.She has a(n)

____ is the pattern of conduct by the members of an organization that directly or indirectly influences organizational effectiveness.

____ thinking is a skill that allows people to see differences between situations,phenomena,or events.

Betty feels stressed.Her boss expects her to run a big event and on the same night her daughter is in the finals for the state spelling bee.Betty feels ____________________.

The extent to which the contributions made by an individual match the inducements offered by the organization is referred to as the

____ refers to a person's comfort level with relationships.

Organizational ____________________ refers to the extent to which an employee sees him or herself as part of the organization and actively looks for ways to contribute to the organization.

Psychologists have identified thousands of personality traits and dimensions that are especially relevant to organizations.

Simon thinks all Asians are smart.This is an example of a(n)____________________.

Are you a Type A or Type B personality? Do you want to stay that way? Why?

What is emotional intelligence? Do you think it can be taught in a college classroom? Why? Why not?

Managing and the Managers Job

Traditional and Contemporary Opportunities and Challenges

Understanding the Organizations Environment

Responding to the Ethical and Social Environment

Navigating the Global Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Managing Leadership and Influence Processes

Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, quality, and Productivity

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