Question 1

Job satisfaction has no effect on an organization's effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The structure of personality is summarized in a set of descriptions,known as the "Big Five" personality factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

One of the benefits of understanding personality theory for the manager is the awareness that each employee in an organization is unique and may or may not respond as others do in a particular situation

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Positive emotions help people tolerate pain better,recover from illness faster,and experience less depression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Negative emotions include guilt,sadness and disgust.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Simply increasing job satisfaction will increase job performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Over time,organizational commitment tends to become stronger because seniority often brings advantages that tend to develop more positive work attitudes as opportunities in the job market may decrease with age,causing workers to become more strongly attached to their current job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Agreeableness refers to the ability of a person to influence others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Theories of personality often attempt to describe the differences between people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A goal refers to what an individual is trying to accomplish.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Personality development occurs to a certain extent throughout life,but the greatest changes occur in early adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

An idea refers to what an individual is trying to accomplish.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In countries characterized by an emphasis on collectivism,in-group goals are generally thought to be less important than the individual's personal goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Emotional stability is the degree to which a person is calm,secure,and free from persistent negative feelings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Some studies of twins suggest that as much as 50 percent to 55 percent of personality traits may be inherited.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The cost is typically about 30-40% of a person's salary to recruit a replacement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In the Self Competency,David Neeleman of JetBlue,the CEO is rarely seen on flights flying the plane.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Social empathy refers to recognizing one's emotions,strengths and limitations,and capabilities an how these affect others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Employees in low uncertainty avoidance cultures accept job mobility and layoffs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Negative emotions include anger and jealousy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 3: Understanding Individual Differences: Part A

Job satisfaction has no effect on an organization's effectiveness.

The structure of personality is summarized in a set of descriptions,known as the "Big Five" personality factors.

One of the benefits of understanding personality theory for the manager is the awareness that each employee in an organization is unique and may or may not respond as others do in a particular situation

Positive emotions help people tolerate pain better,recover from illness faster,and experience less depression.

Negative emotions include guilt,sadness and disgust.

Simply increasing job satisfaction will increase job performance.

Over time,organizational commitment tends to become stronger because seniority often brings advantages that tend to develop more positive work attitudes as opportunities in the job market may decrease with age,causing workers to become more strongly attached to their current job.

Agreeableness refers to the ability of a person to influence others.

Theories of personality often attempt to describe the differences between people.

A goal refers to what an individual is trying to accomplish.

Personality development occurs to a certain extent throughout life,but the greatest changes occur in early adulthood.

An idea refers to what an individual is trying to accomplish.

In countries characterized by an emphasis on collectivism,in-group goals are generally thought to be less important than the individual's personal goals.

Emotional stability is the degree to which a person is calm,secure,and free from persistent negative feelings.

Some studies of twins suggest that as much as 50 percent to 55 percent of personality traits may be inherited.

The cost is typically about 30-40% of a person's salary to recruit a replacement.

In the Self Competency,David Neeleman of JetBlue,the CEO is rarely seen on flights flying the plane.

Social empathy refers to recognizing one's emotions,strengths and limitations,and capabilities an how these affect others.

Employees in low uncertainty avoidance cultures accept job mobility and layoffs.

Negative emotions include anger and jealousy.

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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