Question 1

Jeff, a human resources manager, bases hiring decisions on racial and sexual stereotypes. Jeff is costing his organization talent, violating federal law, and is behaving unethically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A person's locus of control is the extent to which a person believes circumstances are a function of either his/her own actions or of external factors beyond his/her control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of these is behavior directed at gaining power and controlling the behavior of others?

Accepted Answer

A) Authoritarianism 
B) Positive affectivity 
C) Machiavellianism 
D) Selective perception 
E) Neuroticism

Question 4

_____ is the quality of being comfortable with relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) Neuroticism 
B) Self-efficacy 
C) Extraversion 
D) Openness 
E) Conscientiousness

Question 5

Andrew believes that he was promoted and given a raise based upon his hard work on the job. Andrew has

Accepted Answer

A) self-efficacy. 
B) an internal locus of control. 
C) emotional intelligence. 
D) high self-esteem. 
E) an external locus of control.

Question 6

Match the following:
-affect

Accepted Answer

A) willing to take chances 
B) effort and skill 
C) attitude that guides behavior 
D) pay and security 
E) comfortable with relationships
F)desire for power
G)incongruent cognitions
H)influences organizational effectiveness
I)knowledge
J)ability to get along with others
K)experience unpleasant emotions
L)downbeat and pessimistic
M)internal or external
N)information screening
O)blue-collar workers are unmotivated
P)emotions and feelings
Q)dysfunctional behavior
R)fulfilled by his or her work
S)acceptance of power and status
T)positive overall contribution

Question 7

A person's degree of _______ is the extent to which his or her behavior makes a positive overall contribution to the organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A person's degree of _______ is the...

Question 8

The extent to which the contributions made by an individual match the inducements offered by the organization is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) a complementary contract. 
B) employment alignment. 
C) person-job fit. 
D) workplace balance. 
E) job security.

Question 9

A person who is upbeat and optimistic and has an overall sense of well-being, and can see things in a positive light is said to possess positive Machiavellianism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A(n) ________ is the overall set of expectations held by an individual about what he or she will contribute to the organization and what the organization will provide to the individual.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ is the overall set of...

Question 11

Which of these refers to the number of goals on which a person focuses?

Accepted Answer

A) Agreeableness 
B) Conscientiousness 
C) Openness 
D) Extraversion 
E) Negative emotionality

Question 12

Match the following:
-turnover

Accepted Answer

A) willing to take chances 
B) effort and skill 
C) attitude that guides behavior 
D) pay and security 
E) comfortable with relationships
F)desire for power
G)incongruent cognitions
H)influences organizational effectiveness
I)knowledge
J)ability to get along with others
K)experience unpleasant emotions
L)downbeat and pessimistic
M)internal or external
N)information screening
O)blue-collar workers are unmotivated
P)emotions and feelings
Q)dysfunctional behavior
R)fulfilled by his or her work
S)acceptance of power and status
T)positive overall contribution

Question 13

Because Justin once read about a scandal involving a local politician, he thinks the politician is untrustworthy. This reflects the ________ component of his attitude about the candidate.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Because Justin once read about a scandal...

Question 14

Raj is proud of his accomplishments yet looks forward to achieving higher levels of performance and is confident in his abilities. Raj has high

Accepted Answer

A) risk propensity. 
B) locus of control. 
C) conformity. 
D) self-esteem. 
E) self-monitoring.

Question 15

Match the following:
-cognitive dissonance

Accepted Answer

A) willing to take chances 
B) effort and skill 
C) attitude that guides behavior 
D) pay and security 
E) comfortable with relationships
F)desire for power
G)incongruent cognitions
H)influences organizational effectiveness
I)knowledge
J)ability to get along with others
K)experience unpleasant emotions
L)downbeat and pessimistic
M)internal or external
N)information screening
O)blue-collar workers are unmotivated
P)emotions and feelings
Q)dysfunctional behavior
R)fulfilled by his or her work
S)acceptance of power and status
T)positive overall contribution

Question 16

Unfortunately, personality attributes are usually considered to be unstable and fluctuating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Mike has the ability to balance anxiety, fear, and anger and still get the job done. Mike possesses which component of emotional intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A) Social skill 
B) Locus of control 
C) Managing emotions 
D) Empathy 
E) Motivating oneself

Question 18

Match the following:
-contributions

Accepted Answer

A) willing to take chances 
B) effort and skill 
C) attitude that guides behavior 
D) pay and security 
E) comfortable with relationships
F)desire for power
G)incongruent cognitions
H)influences organizational effectiveness
I)knowledge
J)ability to get along with others
K)experience unpleasant emotions
L)downbeat and pessimistic
M)internal or external
N)information screening
O)blue-collar workers are unmotivated
P)emotions and feelings
Q)dysfunctional behavior
R)fulfilled by his or her work
S)acceptance of power and status
T)positive overall contribution

Question 19

Because Alexander follows the orders of his supervisor without question, he probably has a high level of ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Because Alexander follows the orders of his...

Question 20

________ are complexes of beliefs and feelings that people have about specific ideas, situations, or other people.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ are complexes of beliefs and feelings...

Exam 3: Foundations of Individual Behavior

Jeff, a human resources manager, bases hiring decisions on racial and sexual stereotypes. Jeff is costing his organization talent, violating federal law, and is behaving unethically.

A person's locus of control is the extent to which a person believes circumstances are a function of either his/her own actions or of external factors beyond his/her control.

Which of these is behavior directed at gaining power and controlling the behavior of others?

_____ is the quality of being comfortable with relationships.

Andrew believes that he was promoted and given a raise based upon his hard work on the job. Andrew has

Match the following: -affect

A person's degree of _______ is the extent to which his or her behavior makes a positive overall contribution to the organization.

The extent to which the contributions made by an individual match the inducements offered by the organization is referred to as

A person who is upbeat and optimistic and has an overall sense of well-being, and can see things in a positive light is said to possess positive Machiavellianism.

A(n) ________ is the overall set of expectations held by an individual about what he or she will contribute to the organization and what the organization will provide to the individual.

Which of these refers to the number of goals on which a person focuses?

Match the following: -turnover

Because Justin once read about a scandal involving a local politician, he thinks the politician is untrustworthy. This reflects the ________ component of his attitude about the candidate.

Raj is proud of his accomplishments yet looks forward to achieving higher levels of performance and is confident in his abilities. Raj has high

Match the following: -cognitive dissonance

Unfortunately, personality attributes are usually considered to be unstable and fluctuating.

Mike has the ability to balance anxiety, fear, and anger and still get the job done. Mike possesses which component of emotional intelligence?

Match the following: -contributions

Because Alexander follows the orders of his supervisor without question, he probably has a high level of ________.

________ are complexes of beliefs and feelings that people have about specific ideas, situations, or other people.