Question 1

Which of the following items does NOT accurately characterize attribution?

Accepted Answer

A) People try to explain what they observe and what happens to them. 
B) The process of developing causal explanations for things that happen to people is called attribution. 
C) The self-serving bias and the fundamental attribution error provide explanations of the factors that people use in explaining their own and others' behaviour. 
D) Attributions can have a profound effect in work settings. 
E) People tend to perceive the same things in the same way. 
A) People try to explain what they observe and what happens to them. 
B) The process of developing causal explanations for things that happen to people is called attribution. 
C) The self-serving bias and the fundamental attribution error provide explanations of the factors that people use in explaining their own and others' behaviour. 
D) Attributions can have a profound effect in work settings. 
E) People tend to perceive the same things in the same way.

Question 2

A conscientious person focuses on what can be accomplished and meets commitments;a person lacking conscientiousness is careless,often trying to do too much and failing,or doing little.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

_________is a strong feeling directed toward someone or something

Accepted Answer

A) Moods 
B) Emotions 
C) Stress 
D) Cognitive dissonance 
E) Machiavellianism 
A) Moods 
B) Emotions 
C) Stress 
D) Cognitive dissonance 
E) Machiavellianism

Question 4

On the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® Joseph falls on the sensing scale.He is oriented _______________________________.

Accepted Answer

A) outwardly or inwardly 
B) toward gathering data 
C) toward planning 
D) inwardly 
E) emotionally 
A) outwardly or inwardly 
B) toward gathering data 
C) toward planning 
D) inwardly 
E) emotionally

Question 5

A supervisor who attributes a worker's low productivity on laziness when the worker is using a machine that breaks down frequently is an example of self-serving bias.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The cognitive component of an attitude reflects a belief or opinion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

__________ is one of the "Big Five" personality traits that reflects the degree to which someone is curious,open to new ideas,and unworried.

Accepted Answer

A) Extroversion 
B) Agreeableness 
C) Conscientiousness 
D) Emotional stability 
E) Openness 
A) Extroversion 
B) Agreeableness 
C) Conscientiousness 
D) Emotional stability 
E) Openness

Question 8

Assuming women lack the ability to work abroad is an example of a gender stereotype.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A low self-monitor tends to be a learner,comfortable with feedback,and both willing and able to change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Conscientiousness has been found to be a strong predictor of job performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

"The productive worker is a happy worker" is an expression that is used to express the idea that:

Accepted Answer

A) Job performance begets a happy worker. 
B) Job performance begets an unhappy worker. 
C) Job performance is not related at all to worker performance. 
D) Job performance is ultimately related to high bonuses and low performance ratings. 
E) As long as an employee is productive,level of pay is irrelevant to them. 
A) Job performance begets a happy worker. 
B) Job performance begets an unhappy worker. 
C) Job performance is not related at all to worker performance. 
D) Job performance is ultimately related to high bonuses and low performance ratings. 
E) As long as an employee is productive,level of pay is irrelevant to them.

Question 12

The willingness to "go the extra mile" or to "go beyond the call of duty" in one's work is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) Unrealistic 
B) Management by wandering around 
C) The organizational matrix 
D) Organizational citizenship 
E) Militaristic 
A) Unrealistic 
B) Management by wandering around 
C) The organizational matrix 
D) Organizational citizenship 
E) Militaristic

Question 13

Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand emotions and manage relationships effectively.The text defines an emotion as a strong feeling directed toward someone or something.Describe the other two aspects of individual psychology that are of interest to management scholars.

Accepted Answer

Moods and stress are the other aspects o

Question 14

"Internals" are prone to blame others and outside forces for what happens to them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Using the contributions and inducements that are referred to in the psychological contract between the individual and the organization,explain the nature of the employment relationship that you have had with an organization for which you now work or have worked in the past.

Accepted Answer

A psychological contract is a set of exp

Question 16

Managers must be able to understand and respond to personality differences when __________.

Accepted Answer

A) Making job assignments 
B) Building teams 
C) Engaging in daily work activities 
D) A and C 
E) A,B,and C 
A) Making job assignments 
B) Building teams 
C) Engaging in daily work activities 
D) A and C 
E) A,B,and C

Question 17

Stressors are things that cause stress and originate in work,personal,and nonwork situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Attitudes,whether positive or negative,have an)__________ component.

Accepted Answer

A) Emotional 
B) Behavioural 
C) Cognitive 
D) A and C 
E) A,B,and C 
A) Emotional 
B) Behavioural 
C) Cognitive 
D) A and C 
E) A,B,and C

Question 19

In reality it is possible for a worker to like their job and be very satisfied but still not perform at a high level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

People with an authoritarian personality are control-oriented in leadership positions and subservient as followers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following items does NOT accurately characterize attribution?

A conscientious person focuses on what can be accomplished and meets commitments;a person lacking conscientiousness is careless,often trying to do too much and failing,or doing little.

_________is a strong feeling directed toward someone or something

On the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® Joseph falls on the sensing scale.He is oriented _______________________________.

A supervisor who attributes a worker's low productivity on laziness when the worker is using a machine that breaks down frequently is an example of self-serving bias.

The cognitive component of an attitude reflects a belief or opinion.

__________ is one of the "Big Five" personality traits that reflects the degree to which someone is curious,open to new ideas,and unworried.

Assuming women lack the ability to work abroad is an example of a gender stereotype.

A low self-monitor tends to be a learner,comfortable with feedback,and both willing and able to change.

Conscientiousness has been found to be a strong predictor of job performance.

"The productive worker is a happy worker" is an expression that is used to express the idea that:

The willingness to "go the extra mile" or to "go beyond the call of duty" in one's work is known as:

Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand emotions and manage relationships effectively.The text defines an emotion as a strong feeling directed toward someone or something.Describe the other two aspects of individual psychology that are of interest to management scholars.

"Internals" are prone to blame others and outside forces for what happens to them.

Using the contributions and inducements that are referred to in the psychological contract between the individual and the organization,explain the nature of the employment relationship that you have had with an organization for which you now work or have worked in the past.

Managers must be able to understand and respond to personality differences when __________.

Stressors are things that cause stress and originate in work,personal,and nonwork situations.

Attitudes,whether positive or negative,have an)__________ component.

In reality it is possible for a worker to like their job and be very satisfied but still not perform at a high level.

People with an authoritarian personality are control-oriented in leadership positions and subservient as followers.

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Exam 12: Individual Behaviour

Which of the following items does NOT accurately characterize attribution?

A conscientious person focuses on what can be accomplished and meets commitments;a person lacking conscientiousness is careless,often trying to do too much and failing,or doing little.

_________is a strong feeling directed toward someone or something

On the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® Joseph falls on the sensing scale.He is oriented _______________________________.

A supervisor who attributes a worker's low productivity on laziness when the worker is using a machine that breaks down frequently is an example of self-serving bias.

The cognitive component of an attitude reflects a belief or opinion.

__________ is one of the "Big Five" personality traits that reflects the degree to which someone is curious,open to new ideas,and unworried.

Assuming women lack the ability to work abroad is an example of a gender stereotype.

A low self-monitor tends to be a learner,comfortable with feedback,and both willing and able to change.

Conscientiousness has been found to be a strong predictor of job performance.

"The productive worker is a happy worker" is an expression that is used to express the idea that:

The willingness to "go the extra mile" or to "go beyond the call of duty" in one's work is known as:

Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand emotions and manage relationships effectively.The text defines an emotion as a strong feeling directed toward someone or something.Describe the other two aspects of individual psychology that are of interest to management scholars.

"Internals" are prone to blame others and outside forces for what happens to them.

Using the contributions and inducements that are referred to in the psychological contract between the individual and the organization,explain the nature of the employment relationship that you have had with an organization for which you now work or have worked in the past.

Managers must be able to understand and respond to personality differences when __________.

Stressors are things that cause stress and originate in work,personal,and nonwork situations.

Attitudes,whether positive or negative,have an)__________ component.

In reality it is possible for a worker to like their job and be very satisfied but still not perform at a high level.

People with an authoritarian personality are control-oriented in leadership positions and subservient as followers.

Intro to Management

Management Learning Past to Present

Global Dimensions of Management

Ethics, Social Responsibility and Sustainability

Managing Entrepreneurship and Small Business

Planning and Techniques

Strategy and Strategic Management

Organizational Structure and Design

Innovation and Organizational Change

HRM: Building a Winning Culture

Leadership and Communication

Information and Decision-Making

Motivation

Teams

Control

Operations and Services Management

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