Question 1

Discuss the types of diversity reflected in the workplace today and how organizations can value and support diversity.
Suggested

Accepted Answer

Diversity can be considered from many perspectives,including demographic (gender,race/ethnicity,age),disability,economic,religion,sexual orientation,marital status,parental status,etc.Organizations can commit to the creation of environments that welcome and embrace inclusion.This might include a strong commitment to inclusion for the board and top management,providing influential mentors to provide guidance,providing opportunities for networking with influential colleagues,providing role models,exposing diverse populations through high visibility assignments,building an inclusive culture that values differences,and working to acknowledge and reduce subtle stereotypes and stigmas.

Question 2

Value congruence occurs when individuals express positive feelings upon encountering others who exhibit values similar to their own.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Differentiate between constructive stress and destructive stress.Discuss coping mechanisms.
Suggested

Accepted Answer

Stress is a state of tension experienced by individuals facing extraordinary demands,constraints,or opportunities.Constructive stress,or eustress,acts in a positive way for the individual and the organization.Moderate levels of stress are constructive.Destructive stress,or distress is dysfunctional for both the individual and the organization.Too little or too much stress can be destructive,but the emphasis is most commonly placed on the effects of too much stress.The two major coping mechanisms are those which regulate emotions (emotion-focused coping)and those which manage the problem that is causing the distress (problem-focused coping).

Question 4

__________ involves the pursuit of one's job and career goals with the support of a personal health promotion program.

Accepted Answer

A) Quality of work life programs 
B) Stress prevention programs 
C) Eustress management programs 
D) Employee assistance programs 
E) Personal wellness 
A) Quality of work life programs 
B) Stress prevention programs 
C) Eustress management programs 
D) Employee assistance programs 
E) Personal wellness

Question 5

__________ is the learned,shared way of doing things in a particular society.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is the learned,shared way of doing...

Question 6

__________ is a phrase coined to describe how women have not reached the highest levels of organizations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is a phrase coined to describe...

Question 7

Which of the following is an incorrect description of the workplace values schema developed by Bruce Meglino and his associates?

Accepted Answer

A) Getting things done and working hard to accomplish difficult things in life 
B) Being concerned for other people and helping others 
C) Telling the truth and doing what you feel is right 
D) Discovering truth through reasoning and systematic thinking 
E) Being impartial and doing what is fair for all concerned 
A) Getting things done and working hard to accomplish difficult things in life 
B) Being concerned for other people and helping others 
C) Telling the truth and doing what you feel is right 
D) Discovering truth through reasoning and systematic thinking 
E) Being impartial and doing what is fair for all concerned

Question 8

In Hofstede's framework of national culture,individualism-collectivism reflects the degree to which organizations emphasize competition and assertiveness versus interpersonal sensitivity and concerns for relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Peoples' __________ develop as a product of the learning and experience they encounter in the cultural setting in which they live.

Accepted Answer

A) wants 
B) needs 
C) perceptions 
D) cognitions 
E) values 
A) wants 
B) needs 
C) perceptions 
D) cognitions 
E) values

Question 10

According to research by Rich Arvey and colleagues,family experiences are more important than experiences at work in shaping women's leadership development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The "Big Five" personality traits include extraversion,agreeableness,conscientiousness,emotional stability,and creativity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Someone who views and manipulates others purely for personal gain has a(n)__________ personality.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Someone who views and manipulates others purely...

Question 13

People are born into a society that teaches their members its culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In the workplace,sexual orientation and ablebodiedness are protected from discrimination by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Eustress has a negative impact on both attitudes and performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Individuals with a Type A orientation are characterized as being more easy going and less competitive than Type B.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a common work-related stressor?

Accepted Answer

A) Being asked to do too much 
B) Being asked to do too little 
C) Not knowing what you are expected to do 
D) The birth of a child 
E) Being bothered by noise and lack of privacy 
A) Being asked to do too much 
B) Being asked to do too little 
C) Not knowing what you are expected to do 
D) The birth of a child 
E) Being bothered by noise and lack of privacy

Question 18

Which of the following statements does NOT accurately describe high self-monitors?

Accepted Answer

A) High self-monitors are sensitive to external cues. 
B) High self-monitors tend to behave differently in different situations. 
C) High self-monitors present a very different appearance from their true self. 
D) High self-monitors ignore the behavior of others. 
E) High self-monitors are flexible and especially good at responding to situational contingencies. 
A) High self-monitors are sensitive to external cues. 
B) High self-monitors tend to behave differently in different situations. 
C) High self-monitors present a very different appearance from their true self. 
D) High self-monitors ignore the behavior of others. 
E) High self-monitors are flexible and especially good at responding to situational contingencies.

Question 19

__________ individuals are oriented toward conformity and try to accommodate themselves to other people.

Accepted Answer

A) Cognitive-type 
B) Sensation-type 
C) Intuitive-type 
D) Feeling-type 
E) Thinking-type 
A) Cognitive-type 
B) Sensation-type 
C) Intuitive-type 
D) Feeling-type 
E) Thinking-type

Question 20

__________ combines a set of physical and mental characteristics that reflect how a person looks,thinks,acts,and feels.

Accepted Answer

A) Cognition 
B) Personality 
C) Perception 
D) Aptitude 
E) Ability 
A) Cognition 
B) Personality 
C) Perception 
D) Aptitude 
E) Ability

Discuss the types of diversity reflected in the workplace today and how organizations can value and support diversity. Suggested

Value congruence occurs when individuals express positive feelings upon encountering others who exhibit values similar to their own.

Differentiate between constructive stress and destructive stress.Discuss coping mechanisms. Suggested

__________ involves the pursuit of one's job and career goals with the support of a personal health promotion program.

__________ is the learned,shared way of doing things in a particular society.

__________ is a phrase coined to describe how women have not reached the highest levels of organizations.

Which of the following is an incorrect description of the workplace values schema developed by Bruce Meglino and his associates?

In Hofstede's framework of national culture,individualism-collectivism reflects the degree to which organizations emphasize competition and assertiveness versus interpersonal sensitivity and concerns for relationships.

Peoples' __________ develop as a product of the learning and experience they encounter in the cultural setting in which they live.

According to research by Rich Arvey and colleagues,family experiences are more important than experiences at work in shaping women's leadership development.

The "Big Five" personality traits include extraversion,agreeableness,conscientiousness,emotional stability,and creativity.

Someone who views and manipulates others purely for personal gain has a(n)__________ personality.

People are born into a society that teaches their members its culture.

In the workplace,sexual orientation and ablebodiedness are protected from discrimination by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Eustress has a negative impact on both attitudes and performance.

Individuals with a Type A orientation are characterized as being more easy going and less competitive than Type B.

Which of the following is NOT a common work-related stressor?

Which of the following statements does NOT accurately describe high self-monitors?

__________ individuals are oriented toward conformity and try to accommodate themselves to other people.

__________ combines a set of physical and mental characteristics that reflect how a person looks,thinks,acts,and feels.

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Decision-Making and Creativity

Conflict and Negotiation

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Exam 2: Individual Differences,Values,and Diversity

Discuss the types of diversity reflected in the workplace today and how organizations can value and support diversity. Suggested

Value congruence occurs when individuals express positive feelings upon encountering others who exhibit values similar to their own.

Differentiate between constructive stress and destructive stress.Discuss coping mechanisms. Suggested

__________ involves the pursuit of one's job and career goals with the support of a personal health promotion program.

__________ is the learned,shared way of doing things in a particular society.

__________ is a phrase coined to describe how women have not reached the highest levels of organizations.

Which of the following is an incorrect description of the workplace values schema developed by Bruce Meglino and his associates?

In Hofstede's framework of national culture,individualism-collectivism reflects the degree to which organizations emphasize competition and assertiveness versus interpersonal sensitivity and concerns for relationships.

Peoples' __________ develop as a product of the learning and experience they encounter in the cultural setting in which they live.

According to research by Rich Arvey and colleagues,family experiences are more important than experiences at work in shaping women's leadership development.

The "Big Five" personality traits include extraversion,agreeableness,conscientiousness,emotional stability,and creativity.

Someone who views and manipulates others purely for personal gain has a(n)__________ personality.

People are born into a society that teaches their members its culture.

In the workplace,sexual orientation and ablebodiedness are protected from discrimination by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Eustress has a negative impact on both attitudes and performance.

Individuals with a Type A orientation are characterized as being more easy going and less competitive than Type B.

Which of the following is NOT a common work-related stressor?

Which of the following statements does NOT accurately describe high self-monitors?

__________ individuals are oriented toward conformity and try to accommodate themselves to other people.

__________ combines a set of physical and mental characteristics that reflect how a person looks,thinks,acts,and feels.

Introducing Organizational Behavior

Emotions,Attitudes,and Job Satisfaction

Perception,Attribution,and Learning

Motivation and Performance

Teams in Organizations

Teamwork and Team Performance

Decision-Making and Creativity

Conflict and Negotiation

Communication and Collaboration

Power and Politics

Leadership Essentials

Leadership Challenges and Organizational Change

Organizational Culture and Innovation

Organizational Goals and Structures

Strategy,Technology,and Organizational Design

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