Question 1

In the spillover effect,one partner's work experiences can have psychological consequences for the other partner as one's work stress increases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

_________are generalized positive and negative feelings or states of mind that may persist for some time

Accepted Answer

A) Stressors 
B) Emotions 
C) Moods 
D) Attitudes 
E) Stereotypes 
A) Stressors 
B) Emotions 
C) Moods 
D) Attitudes 
E) Stereotypes

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) Emotional stability is the degree to which someone is relaxed,secure,and unworried. 
B) An emotionally unstable person is calm and confident. 
C) An emotionally stable person is anxious,nervous,and tense. 
D) B and C 
E) A,B,and C 
A) Emotional stability is the degree to which someone is relaxed,secure,and unworried. 
B) An emotionally unstable person is calm and confident. 
C) An emotionally stable person is anxious,nervous,and tense. 
D) B and C 
E) A,B,and C

Question 4

Using a single attribute to develop an overall impression of a person or situation is called __________.

Accepted Answer

A) Stereotyping 
B) The halo effect 
C) Selective perception 
D) Impression management 
E) Projection 
A) Stereotyping 
B) The halo effect 
C) Selective perception 
D) Impression management 
E) Projection

Question 5

Jubilee is a high-achieving,stressed-out multi-tasker who works long hours.She displays what type of personality?

Accepted Answer

A) Type B Personality 
B) Low Machiavelliansm 
C) High emotional stability 
D) Type A Personality 
E) Introverted 
A) Type B Personality 
B) Low Machiavelliansm 
C) High emotional stability 
D) Type A Personality 
E) Introverted

Question 6

An open person is broad-minded,receptive to new things,and open to change;a person lacking openness is narrow-minded,has few interests,and is resistant to change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Moods are usually short-term and clearly targeted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Excessively high or destructive stress in the workplace can lead to reduced performance,absenteeism,errors,and accidents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In the psychological contract,contributions are __________.

Accepted Answer

A) Offered to the organization by the individual. 
B) Offered to the individual by the organization. 
C) Exchanged mutually by the organization and the individual. 
D) The monetary or economic incentives provided by the organization 
E) The organization's requirement that employees support charitable causes. 
A) Offered to the organization by the individual. 
B) Offered to the individual by the organization. 
C) Exchanged mutually by the organization and the individual. 
D) The monetary or economic incentives provided by the organization 
E) The organization's requirement that employees support charitable causes.

Question 10

Job satisfaction can influence:

Accepted Answer

A) Management skills 
B) Absenteeism and personnel turnover 
C) The Meyers-Wilson anomaly 
D) The Internal Factor Theory 
E) The External Factor Theory 
A) Management skills 
B) Absenteeism and personnel turnover 
C) The Meyers-Wilson anomaly 
D) The Internal Factor Theory 
E) The External Factor Theory

Question 11

The affective component of an attitude reflects a specific feeling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Contributions,provided by the individual in the psychological contract,include __________.

Accepted Answer

A) Effort,time,creativity,loyalty,and commitment 
B) Things that make the individual a desirable resource 
C) Valued work activities 
D) All of the above 
E) None of the above 
A) Effort,time,creativity,loyalty,and commitment 
B) Things that make the individual a desirable resource 
C) Valued work activities 
D) All of the above 
E) None of the above

Question 13

__________ is a stress management strategy that includes taking individual responsibility for maintaining one's health through a disciplined approach to such things as smoking,alcohol or drug use,maintaining a nutritious diet,and engaging in a regular exercise and physical-fitness program.

Accepted Answer

A) Stress prevention 
B) Stress coping 
C) Stress reduction 
D) Personal wellness 
E) Humanitarianism 
A) Stress prevention 
B) Stress coping 
C) Stress reduction 
D) Personal wellness 
E) Humanitarianism

Question 14

The process through which people receive,organize,and interpret information from their environment is called impression management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In the psychological contract,inducements __________.

Accepted Answer

A) Are offered to the organization by the individual 
B) Are offered to the individual by the organization 
C) Are exchanged mutually by organization and the individual 
D) Represent individual psychological factors 
E) Apply only to managers,not to non-supervisory employees 
A) Are offered to the organization by the individual 
B) Are offered to the individual by the organization 
C) Are exchanged mutually by organization and the individual 
D) Represent individual psychological factors 
E) Apply only to managers,not to non-supervisory employees

Question 16

__________ is the extent to which people believe they are in control of their destinies versus believing that that what happens to them is beyond their control.

Accepted Answer

A) Locus of control 
B) Authoritarianism 
C) Machiavellianism 
D) Problem-solving style 
E) Self-monitoring 
A) Locus of control 
B) Authoritarianism 
C) Machiavellianism 
D) Problem-solving style 
E) Self-monitoring

Question 17

Two recent graduates with computer science degrees applied for a job in computer programming.Both had similar qualifications and had received awards for academic excellence at their respective universities.One of the applicants was deaf.The hiring manager decided to not offer the job to the deaf person because of concerns about how he would perform.What type of stereotyping has affected the manager's perceptions?

Accepted Answer

A) Racial stereotyping 
B) Ethnic stereotyping 
C) Gender stereotyping 
D) Ability stereotyping 
E) Age stereotyping 
A) Racial stereotyping 
B) Ethnic stereotyping 
C) Gender stereotyping 
D) Ability stereotyping 
E) Age stereotyping

Question 18

Even the most capable,well-supported workers won't achieve the highest performance levels unless they are willing to work hard.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The behavioural component of an attitude reflects an intention to behave consistently with a specific belief and feeling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Dorothy has been referred to as "cutthroat" salesperson because she is willing to do whatever it takes to make a sale,even if it means manipulating her customers.Dorothy displays a ______________________ personality.

Accepted Answer

A) External locus of control 
B) High Machiavellianism 
C) Low Machaivellianism 
D) Low Authoritarianism 
E) Feeler 
A) External locus of control 
B) High Machiavellianism 
C) Low Machaivellianism 
D) Low Authoritarianism 
E) Feeler

In the spillover effect,one partner's work experiences can have psychological consequences for the other partner as one's work stress increases.

_________are generalized positive and negative feelings or states of mind that may persist for some time

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

Using a single attribute to develop an overall impression of a person or situation is called __________.

Jubilee is a high-achieving,stressed-out multi-tasker who works long hours.She displays what type of personality?

An open person is broad-minded,receptive to new things,and open to change;a person lacking openness is narrow-minded,has few interests,and is resistant to change.

Moods are usually short-term and clearly targeted.

Excessively high or destructive stress in the workplace can lead to reduced performance,absenteeism,errors,and accidents.

In the psychological contract,contributions are __________.

Job satisfaction can influence:

The affective component of an attitude reflects a specific feeling.

Contributions,provided by the individual in the psychological contract,include __________.

__________ is a stress management strategy that includes taking individual responsibility for maintaining one's health through a disciplined approach to such things as smoking,alcohol or drug use,maintaining a nutritious diet,and engaging in a regular exercise and physical-fitness program.

The process through which people receive,organize,and interpret information from their environment is called impression management.

In the psychological contract,inducements __________.

__________ is the extent to which people believe they are in control of their destinies versus believing that that what happens to them is beyond their control.

Even the most capable,well-supported workers won't achieve the highest performance levels unless they are willing to work hard.

The behavioural component of an attitude reflects an intention to behave consistently with a specific belief and feeling.

Dorothy has been referred to as "cutthroat" salesperson because she is willing to do whatever it takes to make a sale,even if it means manipulating her customers.Dorothy displays a ______________________ personality.

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Strategy and Strategic Management

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HRM: Building a Winning Culture

Leadership and Communication

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Exam 12: Individual Behaviour

In the spillover effect,one partner's work experiences can have psychological consequences for the other partner as one's work stress increases.

_________are generalized positive and negative feelings or states of mind that may persist for some time

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

Using a single attribute to develop an overall impression of a person or situation is called __________.

Jubilee is a high-achieving,stressed-out multi-tasker who works long hours.She displays what type of personality?

An open person is broad-minded,receptive to new things,and open to change;a person lacking openness is narrow-minded,has few interests,and is resistant to change.

Moods are usually short-term and clearly targeted.

Excessively high or destructive stress in the workplace can lead to reduced performance,absenteeism,errors,and accidents.

In the psychological contract,contributions are __________.

Job satisfaction can influence:

The affective component of an attitude reflects a specific feeling.

Contributions,provided by the individual in the psychological contract,include __________.

__________ is a stress management strategy that includes taking individual responsibility for maintaining one's health through a disciplined approach to such things as smoking,alcohol or drug use,maintaining a nutritious diet,and engaging in a regular exercise and physical-fitness program.

The process through which people receive,organize,and interpret information from their environment is called impression management.

In the psychological contract,inducements __________.

__________ is the extent to which people believe they are in control of their destinies versus believing that that what happens to them is beyond their control.

Even the most capable,well-supported workers won't achieve the highest performance levels unless they are willing to work hard.

The behavioural component of an attitude reflects an intention to behave consistently with a specific belief and feeling.

Dorothy has been referred to as "cutthroat" salesperson because she is willing to do whatever it takes to make a sale,even if it means manipulating her customers.Dorothy displays a ______________________ personality.

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