Question 1

The ideal work situation is one in which the exchange of values in the psychological contract favours the employee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Common aspects of job satisfaction include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Satisfaction with tasks 
B) Satisfaction with information technology 
C) Satisfaction with the work setting 
D) Satisfaction with supervision 
E) Satisfaction with coworkers 
A) Satisfaction with tasks 
B) Satisfaction with information technology 
C) Satisfaction with the work setting 
D) Satisfaction with supervision 
E) Satisfaction with coworkers

Question 3

The "low-mach" personality is exploitative and unconcerned about others,whereas the "high-mach" personality is deferential in allowing power to be exerted over him/her.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

An introvert is comfortable and confident in interpersonal relationships and an extrovert is more withdrawn and reserved in interpersonal relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) Extroversion is the degree to which someone is outgoing,sociable,and assertive. 
B) An introvert is comfortable and confident in interpersonal relationships. 
C) An extrovert is more withdrawn and reserved in interpersonal relationships. 
D) A and B 
E) A and C 
A) Extroversion is the degree to which someone is outgoing,sociable,and assertive. 
B) An introvert is comfortable and confident in interpersonal relationships. 
C) An extrovert is more withdrawn and reserved in interpersonal relationships. 
D) A and B 
E) A and C

Question 6

The __________ personality is high in achievement orientation,impatience,and perfectionism.

Accepted Answer

A) Achievement motivation 
B) Type A 
C) Type B 
D) High quality 
E) Driven 
A) Achievement motivation 
B) Type A 
C) Type B 
D) High quality 
E) Driven

Question 7

Individuals with an external locus of control accept responsibility for their own actions,whereas individuals with an internal locus of control blame others and outside forces for what happen to them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The self-serving bias and the fundamental attribution error provide explanations of the factors that people use in explaining their own and others' behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Typical withdrawal behaviours are low absenteeism,low employee turnover,and high job engagement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What is job performance? What are the key factors involved in individual job performance and how are they related to one another in influencing individual performance?

Accepted Answer

Job performance is the quantity and qual

Question 11

Job performance is the "bottom line" for people at work,and the cornerstone for overall organizational productivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Mistaken identity is the work-related stress syndrome where performance expectations are impossible or the support is totally inadequate to the task.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Job satisfaction is closely related to job involvement and organizational commitment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Millennial generation individuals are stereotyped as:

Accepted Answer

A) Hard workers requiring little attention and few rewards 
B) Extremely competitive expecting rewards only for top-notch individual performance 
C) Spoiled and selfish who expect much personal attention and rewards 
D) Extremely company oriented with little regard for personal free time 
E) Willing to exert more effort for less reward than were previous generations. 
A) Hard workers requiring little attention and few rewards 
B) Extremely competitive expecting rewards only for top-notch individual performance 
C) Spoiled and selfish who expect much personal attention and rewards 
D) Extremely company oriented with little regard for personal free time 
E) Willing to exert more effort for less reward than were previous generations.

Question 15

Projection errors can be controlled through self-awareness and a willingness to communicate and empathize with others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Common aspects of job satisfaction include satisfaction with pay,tasks,the work setting,advancement opportunities,supervision,and coworkers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A form of physical and mental exhaustion that can be incapacitating,both personally and with respect to one's work,is job burnout.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Emotional intelligence allows us to avoid having emotions "get the better of us."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The work factors that have the greatest potential to cause excessive stress include role conflicts role ambiguities,and role overloads.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A hockey player who blames a loss on a loud audience conditions would be likely to have ____?_________________.

Accepted Answer

A) an external locus of control 
B) an internal locus of control 
C) no locus of control 
D) high self-monitoring 
E) type A personality 
A) an external locus of control 
B) an internal locus of control 
C) no locus of control 
D) high self-monitoring 
E) type A personality

The ideal work situation is one in which the exchange of values in the psychological contract favours the employee.

Common aspects of job satisfaction include all of the following EXCEPT:

The "low-mach" personality is exploitative and unconcerned about others,whereas the "high-mach" personality is deferential in allowing power to be exerted over him/her.

An introvert is comfortable and confident in interpersonal relationships and an extrovert is more withdrawn and reserved in interpersonal relationships.

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

The __________ personality is high in achievement orientation,impatience,and perfectionism.

Individuals with an external locus of control accept responsibility for their own actions,whereas individuals with an internal locus of control blame others and outside forces for what happen to them.

The self-serving bias and the fundamental attribution error provide explanations of the factors that people use in explaining their own and others' behaviour.

Typical withdrawal behaviours are low absenteeism,low employee turnover,and high job engagement.

What is job performance? What are the key factors involved in individual job performance and how are they related to one another in influencing individual performance?

Job performance is the "bottom line" for people at work,and the cornerstone for overall organizational productivity.

Mistaken identity is the work-related stress syndrome where performance expectations are impossible or the support is totally inadequate to the task.

Job satisfaction is closely related to job involvement and organizational commitment.

Millennial generation individuals are stereotyped as:

Projection errors can be controlled through self-awareness and a willingness to communicate and empathize with others.

Common aspects of job satisfaction include satisfaction with pay,tasks,the work setting,advancement opportunities,supervision,and coworkers.

A form of physical and mental exhaustion that can be incapacitating,both personally and with respect to one's work,is job burnout.

Emotional intelligence allows us to avoid having emotions "get the better of us."

The work factors that have the greatest potential to cause excessive stress include role conflicts role ambiguities,and role overloads.

A hockey player who blames a loss on a loud audience conditions would be likely to have ?_____________.

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Ethics, Social Responsibility and Sustainability

Managing Entrepreneurship and Small Business

Planning and Techniques

Strategy and Strategic Management

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HRM: Building a Winning Culture

Leadership and Communication

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Exam 12: Individual Behaviour

The ideal work situation is one in which the exchange of values in the psychological contract favours the employee.

Common aspects of job satisfaction include all of the following EXCEPT:

The "low-mach" personality is exploitative and unconcerned about others,whereas the "high-mach" personality is deferential in allowing power to be exerted over him/her.

An introvert is comfortable and confident in interpersonal relationships and an extrovert is more withdrawn and reserved in interpersonal relationships.

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

The __________ personality is high in achievement orientation,impatience,and perfectionism.

Individuals with an external locus of control accept responsibility for their own actions,whereas individuals with an internal locus of control blame others and outside forces for what happen to them.

The self-serving bias and the fundamental attribution error provide explanations of the factors that people use in explaining their own and others' behaviour.

Typical withdrawal behaviours are low absenteeism,low employee turnover,and high job engagement.

What is job performance? What are the key factors involved in individual job performance and how are they related to one another in influencing individual performance?

Job performance is the "bottom line" for people at work,and the cornerstone for overall organizational productivity.

Mistaken identity is the work-related stress syndrome where performance expectations are impossible or the support is totally inadequate to the task.

Job satisfaction is closely related to job involvement and organizational commitment.

Millennial generation individuals are stereotyped as:

Projection errors can be controlled through self-awareness and a willingness to communicate and empathize with others.

Common aspects of job satisfaction include satisfaction with pay,tasks,the work setting,advancement opportunities,supervision,and coworkers.

A form of physical and mental exhaustion that can be incapacitating,both personally and with respect to one's work,is job burnout.

Emotional intelligence allows us to avoid having emotions "get the better of us."

The work factors that have the greatest potential to cause excessive stress include role conflicts role ambiguities,and role overloads.

A hockey player who blames a loss on a loud audience conditions would be likely to have ____?_________________.

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

A hockey player who blames a loss on a loud audience conditions would be likely to have ?_____________.