Exam 2: Foundations of Individual Behavior

Katherine Doughnavon is a pharmacist. She refuses to fill prescriptions for RU-486, the "morning after" abortion pill. Her behavior is most likely due to which of the following biographical characteristics?

The ability to use logic and assess the implications of an argument describes which intellectual ability?

What is the goal of assessing a potential employee's GMA using tests such as the Wonderlic Personnel Tests, and is the testing a legitimate factor in achieving this goal?

In employment settings, individuals tend to favor colleagues of their own race in performance evaluations, promotion decisions, and pay raises.

Provide an example of one way in which culture affects our understanding of race.

Which one of the following words is the best synonym for "ability," as the term is used in organizational behavior?

Diversity management means an employer will have a more narrow pool of candidates from whom to choose when hiring.

Has research indicated the existence of gender differences in job productivity? Explain.

A person's age is an example of a biographical characteristic.

The predominantly white, male managerial workforce has given way to a ________.

Studies indicate that which of the following tends to decrease with increased tenure?

Sheila is a new hire at a retail organization. Her sales group is entirely male. Sheila is more likely to ________ than her male counterparts.

Mental ability tests used for selection, promotion, training, and similar personnel decisions may have a negative impact on racial and ethnic groups.

Age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, and disability status are examples of ________.

A high I.Q. is a good prerequisite for all jobs.

Which of the following is an example of a deep-level diversity difference that might cause challenges between these two co-workers?

Eva works for a video game developer. She writes and edits the dialogues that are embedded in the games. Which of the following intellectual abilities is she likely to use the most?

Juan is 25 years old. He loves to lift weights, run, and socialize with his friends on the weekend. Paul is also 25 years old. He loves to snow ski, watch old movies, and read books on the weekend. Both have applied for a job at the local door manufacturing company. The job requires dynamic strength, dynamic flexibility, and stamina. Which candidate will most likely be hired and why?

Marcia and Antonio work well together on projects because they both enjoy an energetic work environment. This is an example of surface-level diversity working for an employer.

The ability to identify visual similarities and differences quickly and accurately describes which intellectual ability?