Question 1

In operant conditioning, if behaviour is positively reinforced, it is less likely to repeat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

With respect to employee engagement in a job, which of the following seems to be the most important factor to employees around the world?

Accepted Answer

A) Salary 
B) Respect 
C) Type of work 
D) Fringe benefits

Question 3

In attribution theory, _________ behaviour is largely beyond an individual's control.

Accepted Answer

A) inconsistent 
B) consistent 
C) externally caused 
D) internally caused

Question 4

In stereotyping, observers use group characteristics to judge individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Managers may contribute to bullying by _________.

Accepted Answer

A) equalising power differences in workplace relationships 
B) penalising gossip and rumour spreading 
C) implementing training for all staff, regardless of their position 
D) using a 'hands off' leadership style

Question 6

The _________ component of attitude is based on emotions.

Accepted Answer

A) cognitive 
B) behavioural 
C) affective 
D) psychological

Question 7

After carefully examining the architect's plans yesterday, today Azami has realised that she loves the new design.Which component of forming an attitude did she carry out today?

Accepted Answer

A) Behavioural 
B) Informational 
C) Cognitive 
D) Affective

Question 8

An employee who brags about her company to friends and recommends all company products as gifts is likely to have high _________.

Accepted Answer

A) job involvement 
B) organisational citizenship 
C) personal commitment 
D) organisational commitment

Question 9

Which characteristic is associated with beliefs that are less ethical?

Accepted Answer

A) High emotional intelligence 
B) High Mach 
C) Low Mach 
D) High risk aversion

Question 10

A person who is risk averse might not do well as a stock trader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The component of attitude that is made up of knowledge and information is _________.

Accepted Answer

A) functional 
B) cognitive 
C) affective 
D) behavioural

Question 12

By using _________, we form an impression about a person based on a single characteristic, such as intelligence or appearance.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

After the disappointment of not getting a new position, an employee states, 'That job looks like a real headache, anyway.' This is an example of _________ to reduce discomfort from dissonance.

Accepted Answer

A) increasing influence 
B) reducing importance 
C) increasing importance 
D) reducing influence

Question 14

According to the text, the correlation between satisfaction and productivity is _________.

Accepted Answer

A) non-existent 
B) extremely strong 
C) impossible to prove 
D) fairly strong

Question 15

Imagine you are a manager at Darien Corporation and have been approached by an employee who reports that he has been bullied at work.Describe how you would respond to this allegation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Imagine you are a manager at Darien...

Question 16

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) is based on _________ that are revealed in a 100-item questionnaire.

Accepted Answer

A) four dimensions 
B) eight personality types 
C) two dimensions 
D) four personality types

Question 17

_________ individuals tend to be dependent on positive evaluation from others.

Accepted Answer

A) Low self-esteem 
B) Weak locus of control 
C) Internal locus of control 
D) Self aware

Question 18

When a football coach makes the team run laps because it can't get a play right, he is using which behaviour-shaping method?

Accepted Answer

A) Positive reinforcement 
B) Extinction 
C) Punishment 
D) Negative reinforcement

Question 19

Who was B.F.Skinner? How does this individual pertain to concepts in the chapter?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Who was B.F.Skinner? How does this individual...

Question 20

Azamispent several hours looking over an architect's plans and forming an impression for a new building design.Which component of attitude did she carry out?

Accepted Answer

A) Behavioural 
B) Emotive 
C) Affective 
D) Cognitive

Exam 8: Foundations of Individual Behaviour

In operant conditioning, if behaviour is positively reinforced, it is less likely to repeat.

With respect to employee engagement in a job, which of the following seems to be the most important factor to employees around the world?

In attribution theory, _________ behaviour is largely beyond an individual's control.

In stereotyping, observers use group characteristics to judge individuals.

Managers may contribute to bullying by _________.

The _________ component of attitude is based on emotions.

After carefully examining the architect's plans yesterday, today Azami has realised that she loves the new design.Which component of forming an attitude did she carry out today?

An employee who brags about her company to friends and recommends all company products as gifts is likely to have high _________.

Which characteristic is associated with beliefs that are less ethical?

A person who is risk averse might not do well as a stock trader.

The component of attitude that is made up of knowledge and information is _________.

By using _________, we form an impression about a person based on a single characteristic, such as intelligence or appearance.

After the disappointment of not getting a new position, an employee states, 'That job looks like a real headache, anyway.' This is an example of _________ to reduce discomfort from dissonance.

According to the text, the correlation between satisfaction and productivity is _________.

Imagine you are a manager at Darien Corporation and have been approached by an employee who reports that he has been bullied at work.Describe how you would respond to this allegation.

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) is based on _________ that are revealed in a 100-item questionnaire.

_________ individuals tend to be dependent on positive evaluation from others.

When a football coach makes the team run laps because it can't get a play right, he is using which behaviour-shaping method?

Who was B.F.Skinner? How does this individual pertain to concepts in the chapter?

Azamispent several hours looking over an architect's plans and forming an impression for a new building design.Which component of attitude did she carry out?