Question 1

A low self-monitoring individual would tend NOT to pursue a career as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) an accountant 
B) a scientist 
C) an actor 
D) an engineer 
A) an accountant 
B) a scientist 
C) an actor 
D) an engineer

Question 2

In a short essay,discuss how locus of control can help explain individual behaviour in organisations.

Accepted Answer

People who believe that they are in cont

Question 3

Values are developed when people feel that their behaviour and attitudes are consistent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A person who is being hypocritical about something that has high importance in her life would be likely to experience ________ discomfort from cognitive dissonance.

Accepted Answer

A) high 
B) low 
C) no 
D) minimal 
A) high 
B) low 
C) no 
D) minimal

Question 5

John Holland's theory assumes all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) different types of jobs are suited to different personalities 
B) people in jobs that suit their personality are likely to be more satisfied 
C) people in jobs that suit their personality make more money 
D) there are intrinsic personality differences in people 
A) different types of jobs are suited to different personalities 
B) people in jobs that suit their personality are likely to be more satisfied 
C) people in jobs that suit their personality make more money 
D) there are intrinsic personality differences in people

Question 6

When a manager praises an employee for a job well done,she is providing positive reinforcement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Individuals tend to attribute their own successes to external factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

________ is the process of organising and interpreting sensory impressions to give meaning to the environment.

Accepted Answer

A) Learning 
B) Attribution 
C) Perception 
D) Selection 
A) Learning 
B) Attribution 
C) Perception 
D) Selection

Question 9

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®)is based on ________ that are revealed in a 100-item questionnaire.

Accepted Answer

A) four dimensions 
B) eight personality types 
C) two dimensions 
D) four personality types 
A) four dimensions 
B) eight personality types 
C) two dimensions 
D) four personality types

Question 10

Rather than trying to make employees happy,managers might do well to focus on making work ________.

Accepted Answer

A) challenging and interesting 
B) easy to accomplish 
C) simple rather than complex 
D) challenging and difficult 
A) challenging and interesting 
B) easy to accomplish 
C) simple rather than complex 
D) challenging and difficult

Question 11

Operant conditioning is any behaviour that occurs as a result of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) coincidence 
B) an innate behaviour program 
C) reinforcement from reward or punishment 
D) reinforcement from reward only 
A) coincidence 
B) an innate behaviour program 
C) reinforcement from reward or punishment 
D) reinforcement from reward only

Question 12

Australians seem to be much more likely to have ________ than people from Middle Eastern countries.

Accepted Answer

A) no locus of control 
B) a variable locus of control 
C) an internal locus of control 
D) an external locus of control 
A) no locus of control 
B) a variable locus of control 
C) an internal locus of control 
D) an external locus of control

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT thought to be a tool that managers can use to shape behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A) Attentional processes. 
B) Negative reinforcement. 
C) Positive reinforcement. 
D) Punishment. 
A) Attentional processes. 
B) Negative reinforcement. 
C) Positive reinforcement. 
D) Punishment.

Question 14

________ refers to an employee's general attitude towards his or her job.

Accepted Answer

A) Organisational citizenship behaviour 
B) Employee productivity 
C) Job satisfaction 
D) Turnover 
A) Organisational citizenship behaviour 
B) Employee productivity 
C) Job satisfaction 
D) Turnover

Question 15

Perceptual shortcuts are not necessarily distorted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which situation would be an example of the target influencing a perception?

Accepted Answer

A) A dog barking. 
B) Viewing a dog through binoculars. 
C) Near dark conditions. 
D) Viewing a dog when you are exhausted. 
A) A dog barking. 
B) Viewing a dog through binoculars. 
C) Near dark conditions. 
D) Viewing a dog when you are exhausted.

Question 17

A person rating high on the investigative personality type would have the best job match for which job?

Accepted Answer

A) Reporter. 
B) Mechanic. 
C) Counsellor. 
D) Nurse. 
A) Reporter. 
B) Mechanic. 
C) Counsellor. 
D) Nurse.

Question 18

Social learning theory maintains that models who are different from ourselves have the greatest influence on our behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

All of the following are included in the six behaviours that managers try to explain,predict and influence EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) workplace misbehaviour and absenteeism 
B) workplace attitudes and perceptions 
C) job satisfaction and turnover 
D) organisational citizenship behaviour and productivity 
A) workplace misbehaviour and absenteeism 
B) workplace attitudes and perceptions 
C) job satisfaction and turnover 
D) organisational citizenship behaviour and productivity

Question 20

In a short essay,discuss how Machiavellianism can help explain individual behaviour in organisations.

Accepted Answer

An individual who is high in Machiavelli

A low self-monitoring individual would tend NOT to pursue a career as ________.

In a short essay,discuss how locus of control can help explain individual behaviour in organisations.

Values are developed when people feel that their behaviour and attitudes are consistent.

A person who is being hypocritical about something that has high importance in her life would be likely to experience ________ discomfort from cognitive dissonance.

John Holland's theory assumes all of the following EXCEPT ________.

When a manager praises an employee for a job well done,she is providing positive reinforcement.

Individuals tend to attribute their own successes to external factors.

________ is the process of organising and interpreting sensory impressions to give meaning to the environment.

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®)is based on ________ that are revealed in a 100-item questionnaire.

Rather than trying to make employees happy,managers might do well to focus on making work ________.

Operant conditioning is any behaviour that occurs as a result of ________.

Australians seem to be much more likely to have ________ than people from Middle Eastern countries.

Which of the following is NOT thought to be a tool that managers can use to shape behaviour?

________ refers to an employee's general attitude towards his or her job.

Perceptual shortcuts are not necessarily distorted.

Which situation would be an example of the target influencing a perception?

A person rating high on the investigative personality type would have the best job match for which job?

Social learning theory maintains that models who are different from ourselves have the greatest influence on our behaviour.

All of the following are included in the six behaviours that managers try to explain,predict and influence EXCEPT ________.

In a short essay,discuss how Machiavellianism can help explain individual behaviour in organisations.

Managers and Management

The Managerial Environment

Foundations of Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Organisational Structure and Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Change and Innovation

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Managing Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

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Exam 8: Foundations of Individual Behaviour

A low self-monitoring individual would tend NOT to pursue a career as ________.

In a short essay,discuss how locus of control can help explain individual behaviour in organisations.

Values are developed when people feel that their behaviour and attitudes are consistent.

A person who is being hypocritical about something that has high importance in her life would be likely to experience ________ discomfort from cognitive dissonance.

John Holland's theory assumes all of the following EXCEPT ________.

When a manager praises an employee for a job well done,she is providing positive reinforcement.

Individuals tend to attribute their own successes to external factors.

________ is the process of organising and interpreting sensory impressions to give meaning to the environment.

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®)is based on ________ that are revealed in a 100-item questionnaire.

Rather than trying to make employees happy,managers might do well to focus on making work ________.

Operant conditioning is any behaviour that occurs as a result of ________.

Australians seem to be much more likely to have ________ than people from Middle Eastern countries.

Which of the following is NOT thought to be a tool that managers can use to shape behaviour?

________ refers to an employee's general attitude towards his or her job.

Perceptual shortcuts are not necessarily distorted.

Which situation would be an example of the target influencing a perception?

A person rating high on the investigative personality type would have the best job match for which job?

Social learning theory maintains that models who are different from ourselves have the greatest influence on our behaviour.

All of the following are included in the six behaviours that managers try to explain,predict and influence EXCEPT ________.

In a short essay,discuss how Machiavellianism can help explain individual behaviour in organisations.

Managers and Management

The Managerial Environment

Foundations of Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Organisational Structure and Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Change and Innovation

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Managing Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

Filters