Question 1

Self-motivation refers to the ability of a person to influence others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Leaders or groups should not try to change or otherwise directly control employee personality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Theories of personality often describe cultural practices and beliefs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

According to research,individual personality structure for all people can be summarized by five major factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Both personal and situational causes for the organizational behavior interact to determine behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Emotional intelligence refers to how well an individual handles herself and others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Individualism implies a tight-knit social framework distinguishing themselves from out-groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The attributes of emotional intelligence include self-awareness,social empathy,self-motivation,and social skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Gender role orientation refers to the inborn tendencies to behave in a certain manner according to one's gender.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In Learning from Experience: Steve Jobs at Apple,Jobs was thrown out of Apple in 1985 because of his "personality" clashes with others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Employees in high power distance cultures behave submissively to managers and avoid disagreements with them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The primary vehicle for socializing an individual into a particular culture is the person's immediate family.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Social skills refer to the ability of a person to influence others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Employees in low uncertainty avoidance cultures expect more secure and long-term employment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Social empathy refers to sensing what others need in order for them to develop.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The "Big Five" describe the individual's emotional stability,sociability,conscientiousness,agreeableness,and openness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In Learning from Experience: Steve Jobs at Apple,Jean-Louis Gassée,a former Apple executive,who once worked with Jobs described him as a "quiet and competent leader".

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Positive emotions include joy and affection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

An organization looking to hire political lobbyists should pay little attention to applicants sense of self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A short-term orientation ranking indicates the society prescribes to the values of sustained commitments,perseverance,and thrift.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 3: Understanding Individual Differences: Part A

Self-motivation refers to the ability of a person to influence others.

Leaders or groups should not try to change or otherwise directly control employee personality.

Theories of personality often describe cultural practices and beliefs.

According to research,individual personality structure for all people can be summarized by five major factors.

Both personal and situational causes for the organizational behavior interact to determine behavior.

Emotional intelligence refers to how well an individual handles herself and others.

Individualism implies a tight-knit social framework distinguishing themselves from out-groups.

The attributes of emotional intelligence include self-awareness,social empathy,self-motivation,and social skills.

Gender role orientation refers to the inborn tendencies to behave in a certain manner according to one's gender.

In Learning from Experience: Steve Jobs at Apple,Jobs was thrown out of Apple in 1985 because of his "personality" clashes with others.

Employees in high power distance cultures behave submissively to managers and avoid disagreements with them.

The primary vehicle for socializing an individual into a particular culture is the person's immediate family.

Social skills refer to the ability of a person to influence others.

Employees in low uncertainty avoidance cultures expect more secure and long-term employment.

Social empathy refers to sensing what others need in order for them to develop.

The "Big Five" describe the individual's emotional stability,sociability,conscientiousness,agreeableness,and openness.

In Learning from Experience: Steve Jobs at Apple,Jean-Louis Gassée,a former Apple executive,who once worked with Jobs described him as a "quiet and competent leader".

Positive emotions include joy and affection.

An organization looking to hire political lobbyists should pay little attention to applicants sense of self-esteem.

A short-term orientation ranking indicates the society prescribes to the values of sustained commitments,perseverance,and thrift.

Learning About Organizational Behavior

Individual and Organizational Ethics

Understanding Individual Differences: Part B

Perceptions and Attributions

Learning Concepts to Improve Performance: Part A

Learning Concepts to Improve Performance: Part B

Motivating Employees

Motivation: Goal Setting and Reward Programs

Workplace Stress and Aggression: Part A

Workplace Stress and Aggression: Part B

Interpersonal Communication in Organizations: Part A

Interpersonal Communication in Organizations: Part B

Leadership Effectiveness: Foundations

Leadership Effectiveness: New Perspectives

Developing and Leading Teams: Part A

Developing and Leading Teams: Part B

Managing Conflict and Negotiating Effectively

Managerial Decision Making

Organization Design

Cultivating Organizational Culture

Managing Organizational Change

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