Question 1

If you believe that you control your own destiny,which of the following personality traits are you likely to possess?

Accepted Answer

A) external locus of control 
B) risk aversion 
C) high self-esteem 
D) internal locus of control 
A) external locus of control 
B) risk aversion 
C) high self-esteem 
D) internal locus of control

Question 2

Emotional intelligence has been shown to be ________.

Accepted Answer

A) negatively related to job performance at all levels 
B) negatively related to job performance in middle management only 
C) positively related to job performance only in government agencies 
D) positively related to job performance at all levels 
A) negatively related to job performance at all levels 
B) negatively related to job performance in middle management only 
C) positively related to job performance only in government agencies 
D) positively related to job performance at all levels

Question 3

Just Your Type Employees (Scenario)
Doug has recently been promoted and is now the manager of a team of researchers.All of his subordinates are well educated and have been with the company for a minimum of three years.In an attempt to learn more about the employees and to better assign them to jobs that they will enjoy,he has administered the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)®.
-George,one of Doug's researchers,gets along well with most people in the team.He is good at his job but needs to be reassured once in a while.Another trait Doug notices is that George is always trying to keep everyone happy.George can be described as a(n)________ personality.

Accepted Answer

A) sensing 
B) feeling 
C) introverted 
D) intuitive 
A) sensing 
B) feeling 
C) introverted 
D) intuitive

Question 4

Consensus refers to whether an individual displays different behaviors in different situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Holland's theory proposes that satisfaction is highest and turnover lowest when ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the locus of control is external 
B) an employee is social and realistic 
C) personality and occupation are compatible 
D) an employee can adjust behavior to external factors 
A) the locus of control is external 
B) an employee is social and realistic 
C) personality and occupation are compatible 
D) an employee can adjust behavior to external factors

Question 6

________ behavior is voluntary or learned behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) Reflexive 
B) Dissonant 
C) Operant 
D) Reactive 
A) Reflexive 
B) Dissonant 
C) Operant 
D) Reactive

Question 7

In a short essay,list and discuss three shortcuts frequently used in judging others.Discuss the impact these shortcuts have on the management of employees.

Accepted Answer

Perceiving and interpreting people's beh

Question 8

There is enough evidence to support the validity of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator as a measure of personality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

________ is defined as the failure to report to work.

Accepted Answer

A) Turnover 
B) Tardiness 
C) Absenteeism 
D) Negligence 
A) Turnover 
B) Tardiness 
C) Absenteeism 
D) Negligence

Question 10

Which of the following is true for satisfied employees with high organizational commitment?

Accepted Answer

A) lower rates of turnover and absenteeism 
B) higher rates of voluntary turnover 
C) higher rates of cognitive dissonance 
D) significantly higher pay levels 
A) lower rates of turnover and absenteeism 
B) higher rates of voluntary turnover 
C) higher rates of cognitive dissonance 
D) significantly higher pay levels

Question 11

Which component of attitude is reflected in the sentence,"This is the best way to reach the place."?

Accepted Answer

A) cognitive 
B) behavioral 
C) emotive 
D) affective 
A) cognitive 
B) behavioral 
C) emotive 
D) affective

Question 12

Anna has recently been promoted to the managerial ranks which has increased her interaction with the senior managers at her company.She realizes that Peter,her assistant manager,exhibits a distinct lack of emotional involvement with his colleagues and subordinates.His entire focus is on achieving the goals he sets,no matter what the course he has to take to get there.These traits lead Anna to conclude that Peter ________.

Accepted Answer

A) is high on Machiavellianism 
B) has low self-esteem 
C) is high on self-monitoring 
D) has high cognitive dissonance 
A) is high on Machiavellianism 
B) has low self-esteem 
C) is high on self-monitoring 
D) has high cognitive dissonance

Question 13

When people judge someone on the basis of the perception of a group they are a part of,they are using the shortcut called ________.

Accepted Answer

A) stereotyping 
B) self-serving bias 
C) assumed similarity 
D) the halo effect 
A) stereotyping 
B) self-serving bias 
C) assumed similarity 
D) the halo effect

Question 14

Describe the characteristics of Gen Y employees.What challenges do managers face in dealing with Gen Y employees and how can management address these?

Accepted Answer

Most definitions include those individua

Question 15

In the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI),"sensing" personality types are those who ________.

Accepted Answer

A) like solving new problems and dislike doing the same thing over and over again 
B) use reason and logic to handle problems 
C) have a high need for closure and show patience with routine details 
D) are outgoing,social,and assertive 
A) like solving new problems and dislike doing the same thing over and over again 
B) use reason and logic to handle problems 
C) have a high need for closure and show patience with routine details 
D) are outgoing,social,and assertive

Question 16

High self-monitors can't adjust their behavior and there's high behavioral consistency between who they are and what they do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Individual behavior in organizations includes ________.

Accepted Answer

A) strategies,norms,and roles 
B) attitudes,learning,and motivation 
C) structure,culture,and team building 
D) policies and procedures 
A) strategies,norms,and roles 
B) attitudes,learning,and motivation 
C) structure,culture,and team building 
D) policies and procedures

Question 18

Bridget prefers rule-regulated,orderly,and unambiguous activities.She doesn't have a lot of imagination but could be described as conforming and efficient.Which of the following describes Bridget's personality?

Accepted Answer

A) social 
B) artistic 
C) enterprising 
D) conventional 
A) social 
B) artistic 
C) enterprising 
D) conventional

Question 19

In the Big Five Model of personality,________ refers to the degree to which someone is good-natured,cooperative,and trusting.

Accepted Answer

A) extraversion 
B) agreeableness 
C) conscientiousness 
D) emotional stability 
A) extraversion 
B) agreeableness 
C) conscientiousness 
D) emotional stability

Question 20

A person who believes that what happens to him is due to luck or chance is said to have a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A) internal locus of control 
B) Machiavellian personality 
C) external locus of control 
D) self-monitoring personality 
A) internal locus of control 
B) Machiavellian personality 
C) external locus of control 
D) self-monitoring personality

If you believe that you control your own destiny,which of the following personality traits are you likely to possess?

Emotional intelligence has been shown to be ________.

Consensus refers to whether an individual displays different behaviors in different situations.

Holland's theory proposes that satisfaction is highest and turnover lowest when ________.

________ behavior is voluntary or learned behavior.

In a short essay,list and discuss three shortcuts frequently used in judging others.Discuss the impact these shortcuts have on the management of employees.

There is enough evidence to support the validity of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator as a measure of personality.

________ is defined as the failure to report to work.

Which of the following is true for satisfied employees with high organizational commitment?

Which component of attitude is reflected in the sentence,"This is the best way to reach the place."?

When people judge someone on the basis of the perception of a group they are a part of,they are using the shortcut called ________.

Describe the characteristics of Gen Y employees.What challenges do managers face in dealing with Gen Y employees and how can management address these?

In the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI),"sensing" personality types are those who ________.

High self-monitors can't adjust their behavior and there's high behavioral consistency between who they are and what they do.

Individual behavior in organizations includes ________.

Bridget prefers rule-regulated,orderly,and unambiguous activities.She doesn't have a lot of imagination but could be described as conforming and efficient.Which of the following describes Bridget's personality?

In the Big Five Model of personality,________ refers to the degree to which someone is good-natured,cooperative,and trusting.

A person who believes that what happens to him is due to luck or chance is said to have a(n)________.

Management and Organizations

Understanding Management: Constraints and Challenges

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Diversity

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managers As Decision Makers

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Planning

Strategic Management

Managerial Controls

Basic Organizational Design

Adaptive Organizational Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Teams

Managers and Communication

Motivating Employees

Managers As Leaders

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Exam 15: Understanding Individual Behavior

If you believe that you control your own destiny,which of the following personality traits are you likely to possess?

Emotional intelligence has been shown to be ________.

Consensus refers to whether an individual displays different behaviors in different situations.

Holland's theory proposes that satisfaction is highest and turnover lowest when ________.

________ behavior is voluntary or learned behavior.

In a short essay,list and discuss three shortcuts frequently used in judging others.Discuss the impact these shortcuts have on the management of employees.

There is enough evidence to support the validity of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator as a measure of personality.

________ is defined as the failure to report to work.

Which of the following is true for satisfied employees with high organizational commitment?

Which component of attitude is reflected in the sentence,"This is the best way to reach the place."?

When people judge someone on the basis of the perception of a group they are a part of,they are using the shortcut called ________.

Describe the characteristics of Gen Y employees.What challenges do managers face in dealing with Gen Y employees and how can management address these?

In the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI),"sensing" personality types are those who ________.

High self-monitors can't adjust their behavior and there's high behavioral consistency between who they are and what they do.

Individual behavior in organizations includes ________.

Bridget prefers rule-regulated,orderly,and unambiguous activities.She doesn't have a lot of imagination but could be described as conforming and efficient.Which of the following describes Bridget's personality?

In the Big Five Model of personality,________ refers to the degree to which someone is good-natured,cooperative,and trusting.

A person who believes that what happens to him is due to luck or chance is said to have a(n)________.

Management and Organizations

Understanding Management: Constraints and Challenges

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Diversity

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managers As Decision Makers

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Planning

Strategic Management

Managerial Controls

Basic Organizational Design

Adaptive Organizational Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Teams

Managers and Communication

Motivating Employees

Managers As Leaders

Filters