Question 1

__________ in organizations emphasizes appreciation of differences in creating a setting where everyone feels valued and accepted.

Accepted Answer

A) Employee appreciation 
B) Valuing diversity 
C) Diversity divergence 
D) Employee valuation 
E) Employee tolerance 
A) Employee appreciation 
B) Valuing diversity 
C) Diversity divergence 
D) Employee valuation 
E) Employee tolerance

Question 2

Which of the following statements concerning sexual orientation is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Sexual orientation is protected by the EEOC. 
B) The first U.S.corporation to add sexual orientation to its nondiscrimination policy was Apple Computers. 
C) A 2010 Harris poll shows that 78 percent of heterosexual adults in the U.S.agree that how an employee performs at his or her job should be the standard for judging an employee,not one's sexual orientation. 
D) Few companies are extending rights to gay workers. 
E) Attitudes towards gays in the workplace are not changing significantly. 
A) Sexual orientation is protected by the EEOC. 
B) The first U.S.corporation to add sexual orientation to its nondiscrimination policy was Apple Computers. 
C) A 2010 Harris poll shows that 78 percent of heterosexual adults in the U.S.agree that how an employee performs at his or her job should be the standard for judging an employee,not one's sexual orientation. 
D) Few companies are extending rights to gay workers. 
E) Attitudes towards gays in the workplace are not changing significantly.

Question 3

Which of the following statements about locus of control is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) People with an external locus of control tend to be more introverted. 
B) People with an internal locus of control tend to be more extroverted. 
C) People with an internal locus of control tend to perform better on tasks requiring complex information processing and learning. 
D) People with an external locus of control are more oriented toward their own feelings. 
E) Many managerial and professional jobs require behavior that is consistent with an external locus of control. 
A) People with an external locus of control tend to be more introverted. 
B) People with an internal locus of control tend to be more extroverted. 
C) People with an internal locus of control tend to perform better on tasks requiring complex information processing and learning. 
D) People with an external locus of control are more oriented toward their own feelings. 
E) Many managerial and professional jobs require behavior that is consistent with an external locus of control.

Question 4

The __________ traits measure how much an individual experiences emotional distress or displays unacceptable acts.

Accepted Answer

A) cognitive strength 
B) statutory adjustment 
C) emotional adjustment 
D) social desirability 
E) personal conception 
A) cognitive strength 
B) statutory adjustment 
C) emotional adjustment 
D) social desirability 
E) personal conception

Question 5

Research shows that companies with a higher percentage of female board directors and corporate officers,on average,financially outperform companies with the lowest percentages by significant margins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an example of a terminal value?

Accepted Answer

A) Broad-mindedness 
B) An exciting life 
C) A world at peace 
D) Family security 
E) Pleasure 
A) Broad-mindedness 
B) An exciting life 
C) A world at peace 
D) Family security 
E) Pleasure

Question 7

__________ represent the way individuals tend to think about their social and physical settings as well as their major beliefs and personal orientation concerning a range of issues.

Accepted Answer

Personal c

Question 8

Define and provide examples for each of the following: social traits,personal conception traits,and emotional adjustment traits.
Suggested

Accepted Answer

Social traits are surface-level traits t

Question 9

Even though recent studies report that there is no significant difference in performance between workers with disabilities and those without,nearly three quarters of people with severe disabilities are reported to be unemployed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Self-esteem has no drawbacks; high self-esteem only boosts performance and satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A person with a(n)__________ personality regards legitimate authority as absolute and accepts or rejects others according to how much they agree with accepted authority.

Accepted Answer

A) dogmatic 
B) authoritarian 
C) external locus of control 
D) Machiavellian 
E) type A 
A) dogmatic 
B) authoritarian 
C) external locus of control 
D) Machiavellian 
E) type A

Question 12

The way individuals think about such matters as achievement,material gain,wealth,risk and change may influence how they approach work and their relationships with organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The primary generational point of conflict is work ethic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

__________ and __________ are two related aspects of the self-concept.

Accepted Answer

A) Self-esteem; self-monitoring 
B) Self-esteem; self-assessment 
C) Self-esteem; self-efficacy 
D) Self-monitoring; self-assessment 
E) Self-monitoring; self-efficacy 
A) Self-esteem; self-monitoring 
B) Self-esteem; self-assessment 
C) Self-esteem; self-efficacy 
D) Self-monitoring; self-assessment 
E) Self-monitoring; self-efficacy

Question 15

Firstborns in families tend to be __________.

Accepted Answer

A) loners 
B) quiet 
C) shy 
D) impatient 
E) enterprising 
A) loners 
B) quiet 
C) shy 
D) impatient 
E) enterprising

Question 16

Individuals with a sensation-feeling style of problem solving tend to be good at which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Empathizing 
B) Observing 
C) Imagining 
D) Inquiring 
E) Filing 
A) Empathizing 
B) Observing 
C) Imagining 
D) Inquiring 
E) Filing

Question 17

A person high in __________ is concerned with toughness and power and opposes the use of subjective feelings.

Accepted Answer

A) authoritarianism 
B) Machiavellianism 
C) internal locus of control 
D) dogmatism 
E) external locus of control 
A) authoritarianism 
B) Machiavellianism 
C) internal locus of control 
D) dogmatism 
E) external locus of control

Question 18

Which of the following statements provides an inaccurate description of people with high self-esteem?

Accepted Answer

A) They see themselves as capable,worthwhile,and acceptable. 
B) They tend to have few doubts about themselves. 
C) They seldom experience a boost in job performance. 
D) When under pressure,they may become boastful and act egotistically. 
E) They may be overconfident at times. 
A) They see themselves as capable,worthwhile,and acceptable. 
B) They tend to have few doubts about themselves. 
C) They seldom experience a boost in job performance. 
D) When under pressure,they may become boastful and act egotistically. 
E) They may be overconfident at times.

Question 19

________ means being aware of the behaviors,preferences,styles,biases,personalities,and so on of others.

Accepted Answer

A) Self-awareness 
B) Awareness of others 
C) Self-concept 
D) Self-esteem 
E) Self-efficacy 
A) Self-awareness 
B) Awareness of others 
C) Self-concept 
D) Self-esteem 
E) Self-efficacy

Question 20

In OB,the term individual differences is used to refer to the ways in which people are similar and how they vary in their thinking,feeling,and behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

__________ in organizations emphasizes appreciation of differences in creating a setting where everyone feels valued and accepted.

Which of the following statements concerning sexual orientation is TRUE?

Which of the following statements about locus of control is correct?

The __________ traits measure how much an individual experiences emotional distress or displays unacceptable acts.

Research shows that companies with a higher percentage of female board directors and corporate officers,on average,financially outperform companies with the lowest percentages by significant margins.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a terminal value?

__________ represent the way individuals tend to think about their social and physical settings as well as their major beliefs and personal orientation concerning a range of issues.

Define and provide examples for each of the following: social traits,personal conception traits,and emotional adjustment traits. Suggested

Even though recent studies report that there is no significant difference in performance between workers with disabilities and those without,nearly three quarters of people with severe disabilities are reported to be unemployed.

Self-esteem has no drawbacks; high self-esteem only boosts performance and satisfaction.

A person with a(n)__________ personality regards legitimate authority as absolute and accepts or rejects others according to how much they agree with accepted authority.

The way individuals think about such matters as achievement,material gain,wealth,risk and change may influence how they approach work and their relationships with organizations.

The primary generational point of conflict is work ethic.

and are two related aspects of the self-concept.

Firstborns in families tend to be __________.

Individuals with a sensation-feeling style of problem solving tend to be good at which of the following?

A person high in __________ is concerned with toughness and power and opposes the use of subjective feelings.

Which of the following statements provides an inaccurate description of people with high self-esteem?

________ means being aware of the behaviors,preferences,styles,biases,personalities,and so on of others.

In OB,the term individual differences is used to refer to the ways in which people are similar and how they vary in their thinking,feeling,and behavior.

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

Filters

Exam 2: Individual Differences,Values,and Diversity

__________ in organizations emphasizes appreciation of differences in creating a setting where everyone feels valued and accepted.

Which of the following statements concerning sexual orientation is TRUE?

Which of the following statements about locus of control is correct?

The __________ traits measure how much an individual experiences emotional distress or displays unacceptable acts.

Research shows that companies with a higher percentage of female board directors and corporate officers,on average,financially outperform companies with the lowest percentages by significant margins.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a terminal value?

__________ represent the way individuals tend to think about their social and physical settings as well as their major beliefs and personal orientation concerning a range of issues.

Define and provide examples for each of the following: social traits,personal conception traits,and emotional adjustment traits. Suggested

Even though recent studies report that there is no significant difference in performance between workers with disabilities and those without,nearly three quarters of people with severe disabilities are reported to be unemployed.

Self-esteem has no drawbacks; high self-esteem only boosts performance and satisfaction.

A person with a(n)__________ personality regards legitimate authority as absolute and accepts or rejects others according to how much they agree with accepted authority.

The way individuals think about such matters as achievement,material gain,wealth,risk and change may influence how they approach work and their relationships with organizations.

The primary generational point of conflict is work ethic.

__________ and __________ are two related aspects of the self-concept.

Firstborns in families tend to be __________.

Individuals with a sensation-feeling style of problem solving tend to be good at which of the following?

A person high in __________ is concerned with toughness and power and opposes the use of subjective feelings.

Which of the following statements provides an inaccurate description of people with high self-esteem?

________ means being aware of the behaviors,preferences,styles,biases,personalities,and so on of others.

In OB,the term individual differences is used to refer to the ways in which people are similar and how they vary in their thinking,feeling,and behavior.

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

Filters

and are two related aspects of the self-concept.