Question 1

An important implication of the situational approach is that some personality characteristics are useful in certain organizational situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In the text,observational learning is described as a process of

Accepted Answer

A) reinforcing others. 
B) punishing others. 
C) imitating others. 
D) showing others. 
E) managing others. 
A) reinforcing others. 
B) punishing others. 
C) imitating others. 
D) showing others. 
E) managing others.

Question 3

Which of the following is the most widely accepted perspective within organizational behaviour?

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A) The five-factor approach 
B) The dispositional approach 
C) The situational approach 
D) The interactionist approach 
E) The personality approach 
A) The five-factor approach 
B) The dispositional approach 
C) The situational approach 
D) The interactionist approach 
E) The personality approach

Question 4

High are likely to experience more role stress and show less commitment to their organization.

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Question 5

According to social cognitive theory,human behaviour can best be explained through a system of reciprocal causation.

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The answer of According to social cognitive theory,human behaviour can...

Question 6

Janet has shown her boss how effective she is on the job because she is naturally curious about what is happening with her company,has broad interests,and has a vibrant imagination.She is demonstrating great

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A) willingness to get along with everyone. 
B) openness to experience. 
C) focus on getting promoted and is highly ambitious. 
D) emotional stability. 
E) reluctance to work long hours. 
A) willingness to get along with everyone. 
B) openness to experience. 
C) focus on getting promoted and is highly ambitious. 
D) emotional stability. 
E) reluctance to work long hours.

Question 7

What are the implications of trait activation theory for a manager who has to assign employees to various tasks in different situations? How should the manager proceed and what will be most effective?

Accepted Answer

According to trait activation theory,tra

Question 8

Core self-evaluations are related to job satisfaction but not life satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Positive and negative affectivity are opposite ends of a continuum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following statements represents bad advice on administering punishment?

Accepted Answer

A) Punishment should start off with a very mild warning,gradually proceeding to stronger punishment if the offense continues. 
B) The chosen punishment should be truly aversive to the individual being punished. 
C) Punishment should be coupled with an indication of the correct behaviour in the situation. 
D) Do not reward unwanted behaviours before or after punishment. 
E) Do not inadvertently punish desirable behaviour. 
A) Punishment should start off with a very mild warning,gradually proceeding to stronger punishment if the offense continues. 
B) The chosen punishment should be truly aversive to the individual being punished. 
C) Punishment should be coupled with an indication of the correct behaviour in the situation. 
D) Do not reward unwanted behaviours before or after punishment. 
E) Do not inadvertently punish desirable behaviour.

Question 11

What is trait activation theory and what does it tell us about the role that personality plays in organizational behaviour?

Accepted Answer

According to trait activation theory,tra

Question 12

The book described a company that posted a feedback chart in the workplace to indicate the percentage of safe behaviours observers noted every three days.Which of the following is not true about this practice?

Accepted Answer

A) It was an example of positive reinforcement. 
B) It was an example of organizational behaviour modification. 
C) It was an example of self-regulation. 
D) The scheme was designed to improve safe working practices. 
E) The posting of safe behaviours every three days is essentially a delayed,continuous reinforcement strategy. 
A) It was an example of positive reinforcement. 
B) It was an example of organizational behaviour modification. 
C) It was an example of self-regulation. 
D) The scheme was designed to improve safe working practices. 
E) The posting of safe behaviours every three days is essentially a delayed,continuous reinforcement strategy.

Question 13

In social cognitive theory,a model is a person who imitates another person's behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Delayed reinforcement results in slowly learned but persistent behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A person who is a high self-monitor will

Accepted Answer

A) observe the situation when determining how to behave. 
B) ignore the situation when determining how to behave. 
C) be rather rigid in his or her leadership style. 
D) be prone to uncontrollable emotional outbursts. 
E) have difficulty regulating their behaviour in social situations. 
A) observe the situation when determining how to behave. 
B) ignore the situation when determining how to behave. 
C) be rather rigid in his or her leadership style. 
D) be prone to uncontrollable emotional outbursts. 
E) have difficulty regulating their behaviour in social situations.

Question 16

A supervisor complimented each of his workers as he or she arrived promptly to work every morning.Due to time constraints,the supervisor had to stop this practice,resulting in a much higher rate of tardiness among his workers.Which of the following statements best explains this situation in operant terms?

Accepted Answer

A) The supervisor was inadvertently punishing his workers by not complimenting them,so the workers didn't arrive on time any more. 
B) The supervisor's negative reinforcement strategy was stopped,thus extinguishing the behaviour of arriving promptly. 
C) The supervisor was using a continuous,immediate reinforcement strategy,and behaviour learned under such conditions is easily extinguishable. 
D) The supervisor was using a partial reinforcement strategy,and behaviour learned under such conditions is easily extinguishable. 
E) The supervisor was using a delayed reinforcement strategy,and behaviour learned under such conditions is easily extinguishable. 
A) The supervisor was inadvertently punishing his workers by not complimenting them,so the workers didn't arrive on time any more. 
B) The supervisor's negative reinforcement strategy was stopped,thus extinguishing the behaviour of arriving promptly. 
C) The supervisor was using a continuous,immediate reinforcement strategy,and behaviour learned under such conditions is easily extinguishable. 
D) The supervisor was using a partial reinforcement strategy,and behaviour learned under such conditions is easily extinguishable. 
E) The supervisor was using a delayed reinforcement strategy,and behaviour learned under such conditions is easily extinguishable.

Question 17

Susan is disliked by her sorority sisters because she is always able to act perfectly,regardless of the situation.Susan might be called a .

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Question 18

The approach is the most widely accepted perspective within organizational behaviour.

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Question 19

What are the "Big Five" dimensions of personality? Give two examples of research from the text which link these dimensions to workplace behaviours.

Accepted Answer

Extraversion,emotional stability,agreeab

Question 20

In order to provide effective performance feedback,a manager should provide employees with informal acknowledgement,attention,praise,approval,and genuine appreciation for work well done.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

An important implication of the situational approach is that some personality characteristics are useful in certain organizational situations.

In the text,observational learning is described as a process of

Which of the following is the most widely accepted perspective within organizational behaviour?

High are likely to experience more role stress and show less commitment to their organization.

According to social cognitive theory,human behaviour can best be explained through a system of reciprocal causation.

Janet has shown her boss how effective she is on the job because she is naturally curious about what is happening with her company,has broad interests,and has a vibrant imagination.She is demonstrating great

What are the implications of trait activation theory for a manager who has to assign employees to various tasks in different situations? How should the manager proceed and what will be most effective?

Core self-evaluations are related to job satisfaction but not life satisfaction.

Positive and negative affectivity are opposite ends of a continuum.

Which of the following statements represents bad advice on administering punishment?

What is trait activation theory and what does it tell us about the role that personality plays in organizational behaviour?

The book described a company that posted a feedback chart in the workplace to indicate the percentage of safe behaviours observers noted every three days.Which of the following is not true about this practice?

In social cognitive theory,a model is a person who imitates another person's behaviour.

Delayed reinforcement results in slowly learned but persistent behaviour.

A person who is a high self-monitor will

Susan is disliked by her sorority sisters because she is always able to act perfectly,regardless of the situation.Susan might be called a .

The approach is the most widely accepted perspective within organizational behaviour.

What are the "Big Five" dimensions of personality? Give two examples of research from the text which link these dimensions to workplace behaviours.

In order to provide effective performance feedback,a manager should provide employees with informal acknowledgement,attention,praise,approval,and genuine appreciation for work well done.

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Perception, attribution, and Diversity

Values, attitudes, and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, socialization, and Organizational Culture

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Environment,strategy,and Technology

Organizational Change, development, and Innovation

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Exam 2: Personality and Learning

An important implication of the situational approach is that some personality characteristics are useful in certain organizational situations.

In the text,observational learning is described as a process of

Which of the following is the most widely accepted perspective within organizational behaviour?

High are likely to experience more role stress and show less commitment to their organization.

According to social cognitive theory,human behaviour can best be explained through a system of reciprocal causation.

Janet has shown her boss how effective she is on the job because she is naturally curious about what is happening with her company,has broad interests,and has a vibrant imagination.She is demonstrating great

What are the implications of trait activation theory for a manager who has to assign employees to various tasks in different situations? How should the manager proceed and what will be most effective?

Core self-evaluations are related to job satisfaction but not life satisfaction.

Positive and negative affectivity are opposite ends of a continuum.

Which of the following statements represents bad advice on administering punishment?

What is trait activation theory and what does it tell us about the role that personality plays in organizational behaviour?

The book described a company that posted a feedback chart in the workplace to indicate the percentage of safe behaviours observers noted every three days.Which of the following is not true about this practice?

In social cognitive theory,a model is a person who imitates another person's behaviour.

Delayed reinforcement results in slowly learned but persistent behaviour.

A person who is a high self-monitor will

Susan is disliked by her sorority sisters because she is always able to act perfectly,regardless of the situation.Susan might be called a .

The approach is the most widely accepted perspective within organizational behaviour.

What are the "Big Five" dimensions of personality? Give two examples of research from the text which link these dimensions to workplace behaviours.

In order to provide effective performance feedback,a manager should provide employees with informal acknowledgement,attention,praise,approval,and genuine appreciation for work well done.

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Perception, attribution, and Diversity

Values, attitudes, and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, socialization, and Organizational Culture

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Environment,strategy,and Technology

Organizational Change, development, and Innovation

Filters