Question 1

Locus of control is the belief that what happens is not within one's control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Gabriel is an advertising professional who loves his job. This is an example of the ___ component of Gabriel's attitude.

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive 
B)  affective 
C)  intentional 
D)  opinion 
E)  behavioural 
A)  cognitive 
B)  affective 
C)  intentional 
D)  opinion 
E)  behavioural

Question 3

___ is overtly aggressive behaviour toward co-workers and the work setting in general.

Accepted Answer

A)  Job stress 
B)  Type A behaviour 
C)  Job burnout 
D)  Workplace rage 
E)  Eustress 
A)  Job stress 
B)  Type A behaviour 
C)  Job burnout 
D)  Workplace rage 
E)  Eustress

Question 4

The profile of characteristics making an individual unique from others is referred to as ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  a stereotype 
B)  personality 
C)  self-serving bias 
D)  the locus of control 
E)  cognitive dissonance 
A)  a stereotype 
B)  personality 
C)  self-serving bias 
D)  the locus of control 
E)  cognitive dissonance

Question 5

Which of the following is true of self-monitoring?

Accepted Answer

A)  A person high in self-monitoring is not comfortable with feedback. 
B)  A person low in self-monitoring is highly unpredictable. 
C)  A person high in self-monitoring tends to act consistently regardless of circumstances. 
D)  A person high in self-monitoring tends to be a learner. 
E)  A person low in self-monitoring is flexible in changing behaviour from one situation to the next. 
A)  A person high in self-monitoring is not comfortable with feedback. 
B)  A person low in self-monitoring is highly unpredictable. 
C)  A person high in self-monitoring tends to act consistently regardless of circumstances. 
D)  A person high in self-monitoring tends to be a learner. 
E)  A person low in self-monitoring is flexible in changing behaviour from one situation to the next.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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C)  An extravert is more withdrawn and reserved in interpersonal relationships.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

Question 7

Attribution theory describes how people try to explain the behaviour of themselves and other people in various situations that are encountered in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A person with a low-Mach personality is viewed as exploitative and unconcerned about others, often acting with the assumption that the end justifies the means.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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 Machiavellianism 
D)  low authoritarianism 
E)  feeler 
A)  external locus of control 
B)  high Machiavellianism 
C)  low Machiavellianism 
D)  low authoritarianism 
E)  feeler

Question 10

Desmond is a shrewd manager, but he tends to be dishonest and takes advantage of people. He doesn't care about manipulating people as long as goals are achieved. Which of the following terms best represents Desmond's description?

Accepted Answer

A)  authoritarian 
B)  high-Mach 
C)  external locus of control 
D)  internal locus of control 
E)  self-monitoring 
A)  authoritarian 
B)  high-Mach 
C)  external locus of control 
D)  internal locus of control 
E)  self-monitoring

Question 11

Penelope is low in self-monitoring. Which of the following characteristics would be observed in Penelope?

Accepted Answer

A)  learning skills 
B)  internal locus of control 
C)  willingness to change 
D)  flexibility 
E)  predictability 
A)  learning skills 
B)  internal locus of control 
C)  willingness to change 
D)  flexibility 
E)  predictability

Question 12

Identifying an individual with a group or category and using oversimplified attributes of the group or category to describe the individual is the perceptual distortion mechanism of ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  stereotyping 
B)  the halo effect 
C)  selective perception 
D)  a neurological disorder 
E)  projection 
A)  stereotyping 
B)  the halo effect 
C)  selective perception 
D)  a neurological disorder 
E)  projection

Question 13

"Going the extra mile" in one's work is a phrase that illustrates the concept of organizational citizenship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Agreeableness 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 15

Identify and define the "Big Five" personality traits. Describe the behavioural characteristics and tendencies of the polar opposites on each of these personality traits.

Accepted Answer

The "Big Five" personality traits are ex

Question 16

The opportunity to do one's best every day, believe that one's opinions count, believe that fellow workers are committed to quality, and believe there is a direct connection between one's work and the company's mission are attitudes that are positively correlated with higher profits for the company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Personality tests not specifically designed for hiring decisions may result in lawsuits for bias or discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Sensing refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  focusing on details while gathering data. 
B)  relying on emotions while making decisions. 
C)  focusing on the big picture in dealing with problems while gathering data. 
D)  acting with flexibility and spontaneity while gathering data. 
E)  being quiet and shy when interacting with people. 
A)  focusing on details while gathering data. 
B)  relying on emotions while making decisions. 
C)  focusing on the big picture in dealing with problems while gathering data. 
D)  acting with flexibility and spontaneity while gathering data. 
E)  being quiet and shy when interacting with people.

Question 19

The degree to which someone is able to adjust behaviour in response to external factors is referred to as ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-monitoring 
B)  authoritarianism 
C)  locus of control 
D)  extraversion 
E)  Machiavellianism 
A)  self-monitoring 
B)  authoritarianism 
C)  locus of control 
D)  extraversion 
E)  Machiavellianism

Question 20

Which of the following refers to cognitive dissonance?

Accepted Answer

A)  the predisposition to act in a certain way 
B)  the extent to which someone is emotionally detached and manipulative 
C)  the degree to which someone is able to adjust behaviour in response to external factors 
D)  the degree to which an individual feels positive about a job 
E)  the discomfort felt when attitude and behaviour are inconsistent with one another 
A)  the predisposition to act in a certain way 
B)  the extent to which someone is emotionally detached and manipulative 
C)  the degree to which someone is able to adjust behaviour in response to external factors 
D)  the degree to which an individual feels positive about a job 
E)  the discomfort felt when attitude and behaviour are inconsistent with one another

Locus of control is the belief that what happens is not within one's control.

Gabriel is an advertising professional who loves his job. This is an example of the ___ component of Gabriel's attitude.

___ is overtly aggressive behaviour toward co-workers and the work setting in general.

The profile of characteristics making an individual unique from others is referred to as ___.

Which of the following is true of self-monitoring?

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

Attribution theory describes how people try to explain the behaviour of themselves and other people in various situations that are encountered in the workplace.

A person with a low-Mach personality is viewed as exploitative and unconcerned about others, often acting with the assumption that the end justifies the means.

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.

Desmond is a shrewd manager, but he tends to be dishonest and takes advantage of people. He doesn't care about manipulating people as long as goals are achieved. Which of the following terms best represents Desmond's description?

Penelope is low in self-monitoring. Which of the following characteristics would be observed in Penelope?

Identifying an individual with a group or category and using oversimplified attributes of the group or category to describe the individual is the perceptual distortion mechanism of ___.

"Going the extra mile" in one's work is a phrase that illustrates the concept of organizational citizenship.

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

Identify and define the "Big Five" personality traits. Describe the behavioural characteristics and tendencies of the polar opposites on each of these personality traits.

The opportunity to do one's best every day, believe that one's opinions count, believe that fellow workers are committed to quality, and believe there is a direct connection between one's work and the company's mission are attitudes that are positively correlated with higher profits for the company.

Personality tests not specifically designed for hiring decisions may result in lawsuits for bias or discrimination.

Sensing refers to

The degree to which someone is able to adjust behaviour in response to external factors is referred to as ___.

Which of the following refers to cognitive dissonance?

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Exam 15: Individual Behavior

Locus of control is the belief that what happens is not within one's control.

Gabriel is an advertising professional who loves his job. This is an example of the ___ component of Gabriel's attitude.

___ is overtly aggressive behaviour toward co-workers and the work setting in general.

The profile of characteristics making an individual unique from others is referred to as ___.

Which of the following is true of self-monitoring?

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

Attribution theory describes how people try to explain the behaviour of themselves and other people in various situations that are encountered in the workplace.

A person with a low-Mach personality is viewed as exploitative and unconcerned about others, often acting with the assumption that the end justifies the means.

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.

Desmond is a shrewd manager, but he tends to be dishonest and takes advantage of people. He doesn't care about manipulating people as long as goals are achieved. Which of the following terms best represents Desmond's description?

Penelope is low in self-monitoring. Which of the following characteristics would be observed in Penelope?

Identifying an individual with a group or category and using oversimplified attributes of the group or category to describe the individual is the perceptual distortion mechanism of ___.

"Going the extra mile" in one's work is a phrase that illustrates the concept of organizational citizenship.

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

Identify and define the "Big Five" personality traits. Describe the behavioural characteristics and tendencies of the polar opposites on each of these personality traits.

Personality tests not specifically designed for hiring decisions may result in lawsuits for bias or discrimination.

Sensing refers to

The degree to which someone is able to adjust behaviour in response to external factors is referred to as ___.

Which of the following refers to cognitive dissonance?

Introducing Management

Management Learning Past to Present

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Environment, Innovation, and Sustainability

Global Management and Cultural Diversity

Entrepreneurship and New Ventures

Information and Decision Making

Planning Processes and Techniques

Control Processes and Systems

Strategy and Strategic Management

Organization Structures and Design

Organization Culture and Change

Strategic Human Resource Management

Leading and Leadership Development

Motivation Theory and Practice

Teams and Teamwork

Communication and Collaboration

Operations and Services Management

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