Question 1

If a person responds the same way over time,attribution theory states that the behaviour shows:

Accepted Answer

A) continuity. 
B) consistency. 
C) distinctiveness. 
D) consensus. 
A) continuity. 
B) consistency. 
C) distinctiveness. 
D) consensus.

Question 2

The determination of whether an individual's behaviour is externally or internally caused depends on all of the following factors EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) consistency. 
B) consensus. 
C) perception. 
D) distinctiveness. 
A) consistency. 
B) consensus. 
C) perception. 
D) distinctiveness.

Question 3

Jenna has just transferred into a new department within her organisation.She notices that her new manager has,on several occasions,arrived late at meetings.However,her new co-workers tell her that he is generally very punctual. In this case there is:

Accepted Answer

A) high distinctiveness. 
B) high consensus. 
C) low consistency. 
D) self-serving bias. 
A) high distinctiveness. 
B) high consensus. 
C) low consistency. 
D) self-serving bias.

Question 4

Contrast the fundamental attribution error and the self-serving bias.

Accepted Answer

When we make judgments about the behavio

Question 5

Men have always been better decision makers than women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Perception is based only on the context of the situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Your boss never gives you the benefit of the doubt.When you were late this morning,he assumed that you had overslept.He never considered that there might have been a delay on the freeway.He is guilty of:

Accepted Answer

A) inconsistency. 
B) selective perception. 
C) fundamental attribution error. 
D) self-serving bias. 
A) inconsistency. 
B) selective perception. 
C) fundamental attribution error. 
D) self-serving bias.

Question 8

When two people go to a party and have two very different experiences,the factors that operate to shape their dissimilar perceptions reside in the:

Accepted Answer

A) context of the situation in which the perception is made. 
B) target being perceived. 
C) timing. 
D) perceiver. 
A) context of the situation in which the perception is made. 
B) target being perceived. 
C) timing. 
D) perceiver.

Question 9

Factors in the perceiver that influence perception include:

Accepted Answer

A) experiences. 
B) interests. 
C) expectations. 
D) all of the above. 
A) experiences. 
B) interests. 
C) expectations. 
D) all of the above.

Question 10

The teacher was told that her students have been selected for her class because they are the most intelligent in their grade.She finds that these students consistently perform above average work.This may be an example of a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

If you are satisficing,then you are:

Accepted Answer

A) exploring all possible options in a rational manner. 
B) exploring a majority of options in a rational manner. 
C) seeking a solution that is satisfactory and sufficient. 
D) seeking a solution that will provide the best outcome. 
A) exploring all possible options in a rational manner. 
B) exploring a majority of options in a rational manner. 
C) seeking a solution that is satisfactory and sufficient. 
D) seeking a solution that will provide the best outcome.

Question 12

The foundation for all creative work is:

Accepted Answer

A) creative thinking skills. 
B) intrinsic task motivation. 
C) expertise. 
D) intuitive decision making. 
A) creative thinking skills. 
B) intrinsic task motivation. 
C) expertise. 
D) intuitive decision making.

Question 13

The bounded rationality process ignores rationality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Our tendency to believe that we can predict the outcome of random events is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) chance bias. 
B) gambling effect. 
C) risk aversion. 
D) none of the above. 
A) chance bias. 
B) gambling effect. 
C) risk aversion. 
D) none of the above.

Question 15

Awareness that a problem exists and whether a decision needs to be made is a perceptual issue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Chloe is the new project manager for a cosmetics company.She has brought her vast experience to the new job and is confident in deviating a little from the project plan.Her associate Isabella finds no problem with this as she always manages to get the job done.Lucy,on the other hand,prefers things to be clearly stated and has been debating whether she should raise the issue with Chloe. Which of the following explains this situation?

Accepted Answer

A) One person's problem is another person's satisfactory state of affairs. 
B) Decision making occurs in reaction to a problem. 
C) Problems are not always clear-cut. 
D) Once a problem is identified,decision making is a swift process. 
A) One person's problem is another person's satisfactory state of affairs. 
B) Decision making occurs in reaction to a problem. 
C) Problems are not always clear-cut. 
D) Once a problem is identified,decision making is a swift process.

Question 17

The more consistent a behaviour,the more the observer is inclined to:

Accepted Answer

A) attribute it to internal causes. 
B) attribute it to external causes. 
C) attribute it to consensus. 
D) depend on the behaviour. 
A) attribute it to internal causes. 
B) attribute it to external causes. 
C) attribute it to consensus. 
D) depend on the behaviour.

Question 18

If everyone who is faced with a similar situation responds in the same way,attribution theory states that the behaviour shows:

Accepted Answer

A) reliability. 
B) consensus. 
C) similarity. 
D) consistency. 
A) reliability. 
B) consensus. 
C) similarity. 
D) consistency.

Question 19

Which organisational constraint is more likely to occur in bureaucracies?

Accepted Answer

A) performance evaluation 
B) historical precedents 
C) reward system 
D) formal regulations 
A) performance evaluation 
B) historical precedents 
C) reward system 
D) formal regulations

If a person responds the same way over time,attribution theory states that the behaviour shows:

The determination of whether an individual's behaviour is externally or internally caused depends on all of the following factors EXCEPT:

Jenna has just transferred into a new department within her organisation.She notices that her new manager has,on several occasions,arrived late at meetings.However,her new co-workers tell her that he is generally very punctual. In this case there is:

Contrast the fundamental attribution error and the self-serving bias.

Men have always been better decision makers than women.

Perception is based only on the context of the situation.

Your boss never gives you the benefit of the doubt.When you were late this morning,he assumed that you had overslept.He never considered that there might have been a delay on the freeway.He is guilty of:

When two people go to a party and have two very different experiences,the factors that operate to shape their dissimilar perceptions reside in the:

Factors in the perceiver that influence perception include:

The teacher was told that her students have been selected for her class because they are the most intelligent in their grade.She finds that these students consistently perform above average work.This may be an example of a self-fulfilling prophecy.

If you are satisficing,then you are:

The foundation for all creative work is:

The bounded rationality process ignores rationality.

Our tendency to believe that we can predict the outcome of random events is known as:

Awareness that a problem exists and whether a decision needs to be made is a perceptual issue.

The more consistent a behaviour,the more the observer is inclined to:

If everyone who is faced with a similar situation responds in the same way,attribution theory states that the behaviour shows:

Which organisational constraint is more likely to occur in bureaucracies?

What Is Organisational Behaviour

The Individual

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Personality and Values

Emotions and Moods

Motivation: From Concept to Application

Foundations of Group Behaviour

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organisational Structure

Organisational Culture

Organisational Change and Stress Management

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Exam 6: Perception and Individual Decision Making

If a person responds the same way over time,attribution theory states that the behaviour shows:

The determination of whether an individual's behaviour is externally or internally caused depends on all of the following factors EXCEPT:

Jenna has just transferred into a new department within her organisation.She notices that her new manager has,on several occasions,arrived late at meetings.However,her new co-workers tell her that he is generally very punctual. In this case there is:

Contrast the fundamental attribution error and the self-serving bias.

Men have always been better decision makers than women.

Perception is based only on the context of the situation.

Your boss never gives you the benefit of the doubt.When you were late this morning,he assumed that you had overslept.He never considered that there might have been a delay on the freeway.He is guilty of:

When two people go to a party and have two very different experiences,the factors that operate to shape their dissimilar perceptions reside in the:

Factors in the perceiver that influence perception include:

The teacher was told that her students have been selected for her class because they are the most intelligent in their grade.She finds that these students consistently perform above average work.This may be an example of a self-fulfilling prophecy.

If you are satisficing,then you are:

The foundation for all creative work is:

The bounded rationality process ignores rationality.

Our tendency to believe that we can predict the outcome of random events is known as:

Awareness that a problem exists and whether a decision needs to be made is a perceptual issue.

The more consistent a behaviour,the more the observer is inclined to:

If everyone who is faced with a similar situation responds in the same way,attribution theory states that the behaviour shows:

Which organisational constraint is more likely to occur in bureaucracies?

What Is Organisational Behaviour

The Individual

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Personality and Values

Emotions and Moods

Motivation: From Concept to Application

Foundations of Group Behaviour

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organisational Structure

Organisational Culture

Organisational Change and Stress Management

Filters