Question 1

Which of the following is true for Gen Y workers?

Accepted Answer

A) They are accepting of the prevailing order and style of working and easily fit into it. 
B) They have a deep-seated need for boundaries and structure and dislike multitasking. 
C) They are dedicated workers and follow office rules and dress codes strictly. 
D) They are knowledgeable and willing workers,but do not compromise on their personal lives. 
A) They are accepting of the prevailing order and style of working and easily fit into it. 
B) They have a deep-seated need for boundaries and structure and dislike multitasking. 
C) They are dedicated workers and follow office rules and dress codes strictly. 
D) They are knowledgeable and willing workers,but do not compromise on their personal lives.

Question 2

The three components that make up an attitude are ________ components.

Accepted Answer

A) cognitive,affective,and behavioral 
B) active,behavioral,and adjustable 
C) emotional,creative,and environmental 
D) intentional,reactive,and adjustable 
A) cognitive,affective,and behavioral 
B) active,behavioral,and adjustable 
C) emotional,creative,and environmental 
D) intentional,reactive,and adjustable

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)®.
-Doug realizes that Alan's temperament is not well-suited to being a researcher.He tends to dislike doing the same thing twice and has no patience to sort out information step-by-step.As a result,he often jumps to conclusions.Alan is most likely a(n)________ type of personality.

Accepted Answer

A) sensing 
B) feeling 
C) introversion 
D) intuition 
A) sensing 
B) feeling 
C) introversion 
D) intuition

Question 4

In the Big Five Model,emotional security was found to be positively related to job performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

People who identify opportunities,show initiative,take action,and persevere until meaningful change occurs are said to have ________ personalities.

Accepted Answer

A) proactive 
B) self-aware 
C) resilient 
D) agreeable 
A) proactive 
B) self-aware 
C) resilient 
D) agreeable

Question 6

Define attitudes.List and discuss the three components of attitudes and include an example of a statement that describes each component to support your answer.

Accepted Answer

Attitudes are evaluative statements-eith

Question 7

When someone chooses to act in a certain way,she is demonstrating the ________ component of her attitude.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

The influence that models have on an individual is partially determined by attentional processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A person who rates as being high in Machiavellianism would accomplish a task regardless of what it takes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In ________,the observer's perception of others is influenced more by the observer's own characteristics than by those of the person observed.

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 11

Operant behavior is reflexive or unlearned behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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)®.
-Doug himself is purposeful and an excellent planner.One thing that his team admires him for is his ability to sift through a whole lot of information to extract precisely what is needed for a job at hand.He is also a quick decision maker.Which of the following personality types does Doug fit into?

Accepted Answer

A) sensing 
B) perceptive 
C) extraverted 
D) judging 
A) sensing 
B) perceptive 
C) extraverted 
D) judging

Question 13

Which of the following is true for organizational citizenship behavior (OCB)?

Accepted Answer

A) OCB is a performance measure of efficiency. 
B) The requirements of OCB are spelt out in employee job profiles. 
C) OCB studies the behavior leading to permanent withdrawal from an organization. 
D) OCB is discretionary behavior which promotes the effective functioning of the organization. 
A) OCB is a performance measure of efficiency. 
B) The requirements of OCB are spelt out in employee job profiles. 
C) OCB studies the behavior leading to permanent withdrawal from an organization. 
D) OCB is discretionary behavior which promotes the effective functioning of the organization.

Question 14

Individuals with low self-esteem are more susceptible to external influence than are people with high self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The component of attitude that includes beliefs and opinions is the ________ component.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

The cognitive dissonance theory proposes that the intensity of the desire to reduce dissonance is determined by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) importance,influence,and rewards 
B) economics,politics,and organizational structure 
C) stability,position,and power 
D) awareness,status,and punishments 
A) importance,influence,and rewards 
B) economics,politics,and organizational structure 
C) stability,position,and power 
D) awareness,status,and punishments

Question 17

Bill,a manager at a consulting firm,has been keenly analyzing the performance of a new recruit who turns out to be extremely intelligent.He concludes that she will be a good manager in the future even though her interpersonal skills are not half as impressive.This conclusion on Bill's part seems to be the result of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) stereotyping 
B) selectivity 
C) the halo effect 
D) assumed similarity 
A) stereotyping 
B) selectivity 
C) the halo effect 
D) assumed similarity

Question 18

If you are a good planner and purposeful,you would probably score high on the ________ trait of MBTI®.

Accepted Answer

A) extraversion 
B) perceiving 
C) introversion 
D) judging 
A) extraversion 
B) perceiving 
C) introversion 
D) judging

Question 19

In the Big Five Model of personality,conscientiousness refers to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the degree to which someone is calm,enthusiastic,and secure (positive)or tense,nervous,depressed,and insecure (negative) 
B) the degree to which someone is sociable,talkative,assertive,and comfortable in relationships with others 
C) the degree to which someone is reliable,responsible,dependable,persistent,and achievement oriented 
D) the degree of influence the individual believes he or she has over certain factors 
A) the degree to which someone is calm,enthusiastic,and secure (positive)or tense,nervous,depressed,and insecure (negative) 
B) the degree to which someone is sociable,talkative,assertive,and comfortable in relationships with others 
C) the degree to which someone is reliable,responsible,dependable,persistent,and achievement oriented 
D) the degree of influence the individual believes he or she has over certain factors

Question 20

When a manager molds an individual's behavior by guiding his or her learning in graduated steps,he is using ________.

Accepted Answer

A) retention processes 
B) motor reproduction processes 
C) attentional processes 
D) shaping processes 
A) retention processes 
B) motor reproduction processes 
C) attentional processes 
D) shaping processes

Which of the following is true for Gen Y workers?

The three components that make up an attitude are ________ components.

In the Big Five Model,emotional security was found to be positively related to job performance.

People who identify opportunities,show initiative,take action,and persevere until meaningful change occurs are said to have ________ personalities.

Define attitudes.List and discuss the three components of attitudes and include an example of a statement that describes each component to support your answer.

When someone chooses to act in a certain way,she is demonstrating the ________ component of her attitude.

The influence that models have on an individual is partially determined by attentional processes.

A person who rates as being high in Machiavellianism would accomplish a task regardless of what it takes.

In ________,the observer's perception of others is influenced more by the observer's own characteristics than by those of the person observed.

Operant behavior is reflexive or unlearned behavior.

Which of the following is true for organizational citizenship behavior (OCB)?

Individuals with low self-esteem are more susceptible to external influence than are people with high self-esteem.

The component of attitude that includes beliefs and opinions is the ________ component.

The cognitive dissonance theory proposes that the intensity of the desire to reduce dissonance is determined by ________.

If you are a good planner and purposeful,you would probably score high on the ________ trait of MBTI®.

In the Big Five Model of personality,conscientiousness refers to ________.

When a manager molds an individual's behavior by guiding his or her learning in graduated steps,he is using ________.

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

Which of the following is true for Gen Y workers?

The three components that make up an attitude are ________ components.

In the Big Five Model,emotional security was found to be positively related to job performance.

People who identify opportunities,show initiative,take action,and persevere until meaningful change occurs are said to have ________ personalities.

Define attitudes.List and discuss the three components of attitudes and include an example of a statement that describes each component to support your answer.

When someone chooses to act in a certain way,she is demonstrating the ________ component of her attitude.

The influence that models have on an individual is partially determined by attentional processes.

A person who rates as being high in Machiavellianism would accomplish a task regardless of what it takes.

In ________,the observer's perception of others is influenced more by the observer's own characteristics than by those of the person observed.

Operant behavior is reflexive or unlearned behavior.

Which of the following is true for organizational citizenship behavior (OCB)?

Individuals with low self-esteem are more susceptible to external influence than are people with high self-esteem.

The component of attitude that includes beliefs and opinions is the ________ component.

The cognitive dissonance theory proposes that the intensity of the desire to reduce dissonance is determined by ________.

If you are a good planner and purposeful,you would probably score high on the ________ trait of MBTI®.

In the Big Five Model of personality,conscientiousness refers to ________.

When a manager molds an individual's behavior by guiding his or her learning in graduated steps,he is using ________.

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