Question 1

Assigning one's personal attributes to another individual is an instance of the halo effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The idea of a psychological contract between an individual and an organization suggests that the individual __________ in exchange for __________.

Accepted Answer

A) Makes commitments ...power 
B) Makes contributions ...inducements 
C) Provides performance ...contributions 
D) Offers inputs ...outputs 
E) Makes sacrifices ...money 
A) Makes commitments ...power 
B) Makes contributions ...inducements 
C) Provides performance ...contributions 
D) Offers inputs ...outputs 
E) Makes sacrifices ...money

Question 3

__________ acts in a positive way to increase effort,stimulate creativity,and encourage diligence in one's work.

Accepted Answer

A) Visionary stress 
B) Constructive stress 
C) Solid stress 
D) Motivational stress 
E) Energizing stress 
A) Visionary stress 
B) Constructive stress 
C) Solid stress 
D) Motivational stress 
E) Energizing stress

Question 4

The discomfort felt when one's attitude and behaviour are inconsistent is called cognitive dissonance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which statement concerning job performance is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A) Job performance is the quality and quantity of task contributions from the individual or group doing the job. 
B) Job performance should contribute to the accomplishment of organizational objectives. 
C) Job performance should add value to the organization's production of useful goods and/or services. 
D) Job performance is the "bottom line" for people at work,and the cornerstone for overall organizational productivity. 
E) Job performance is achieved through individual tradeoffs with job satisfaction. 
A) Job performance is the quality and quantity of task contributions from the individual or group doing the job. 
B) Job performance should contribute to the accomplishment of organizational objectives. 
C) Job performance should add value to the organization's production of useful goods and/or services. 
D) Job performance is the "bottom line" for people at work,and the cornerstone for overall organizational productivity. 
E) Job performance is achieved through individual tradeoffs with job satisfaction.

Question 6

Extroversion is one of the "Big Five" personality traits that reflects the degree to which someone is outgoing,sociable,and assertive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following items accurately describe a common aspect of job satisfaction?

Accepted Answer

A) Satisfaction with pay 
B) Satisfaction with advancement opportunities 
C) Satisfaction with organizational strategy 
D) Both A and B are common aspects of job satisfaction. 
E) Both B and C are common aspects of job satisfaction. 
A) Satisfaction with pay 
B) Satisfaction with advancement opportunities 
C) Satisfaction with organizational strategy 
D) Both A and B are common aspects of job satisfaction. 
E) Both B and C are common aspects of job satisfaction.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) Job characteristics 
B) Stressors 
C) Type A personality characteristics 
D) Employee assistance programs 
E) Core competencies 
A) Job characteristics 
B) Stressors 
C) Type A personality characteristics 
D) Employee assistance programs 
E) Core competencies

Question 9

The state of tension experienced by people who face extraordinary demands,constraints,or opportunities is called stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following statements about the personality trait of conscientiousness is/are accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Conscientiousness is the degree to which someone is responsible,dependable,and careful. 
B) A conscientious person focuses on what can be accomplished and meets commitments. 
C) A person lacking conscientiousness is careless,often trying to do too much and failing,or doing little. 
D) A and B 
E) A,B,and C 
A) Conscientiousness is the degree to which someone is responsible,dependable,and careful. 
B) A conscientious person focuses on what can be accomplished and meets commitments. 
C) A person lacking conscientiousness is careless,often trying to do too much and failing,or doing little. 
D) A and B 
E) A,B,and C

Question 11

Managers must be able to understand and respond to personality differences when building teams but not when making job assignments and engaging in daily work activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Assigning one's personal attributes to another individual is an instance of the halo effect.

The idea of a psychological contract between an individual and an organization suggests that the individual in exchange for .

__________ acts in a positive way to increase effort,stimulate creativity,and encourage diligence in one's work.

The discomfort felt when one's attitude and behaviour are inconsistent is called cognitive dissonance.

Which statement concerning job performance is incorrect?

Extroversion is one of the "Big Five" personality traits that reflects the degree to which someone is outgoing,sociable,and assertive.

Which of the following items accurately describe a common aspect of job satisfaction?

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

The state of tension experienced by people who face extraordinary demands,constraints,or opportunities is called stress.

Which of the following statements about the personality trait of conscientiousness is/are accurate?

Managers must be able to understand and respond to personality differences when building teams but not when making job assignments and engaging in daily work activities.

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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Exam 12: Individual Behaviour

Assigning one's personal attributes to another individual is an instance of the halo effect.

The idea of a psychological contract between an individual and an organization suggests that the individual __________ in exchange for __________.

__________ acts in a positive way to increase effort,stimulate creativity,and encourage diligence in one's work.

The discomfort felt when one's attitude and behaviour are inconsistent is called cognitive dissonance.

Which statement concerning job performance is incorrect?

Extroversion is one of the "Big Five" personality traits that reflects the degree to which someone is outgoing,sociable,and assertive.

Which of the following items accurately describe a common aspect of job satisfaction?

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

The state of tension experienced by people who face extraordinary demands,constraints,or opportunities is called stress.

Which of the following statements about the personality trait of conscientiousness is/are accurate?

Managers must be able to understand and respond to personality differences when building teams but not when making job assignments and engaging in daily work activities.

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

Filters

The idea of a psychological contract between an individual and an organization suggests that the individual in exchange for .