Question 1

____ is the term used to describe an individual's beliefs about his or her capabilities to perform a task.

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-efficacy 
B)  Self-esteem 
C)  Self-monitoring 
D)  Confidence 
E)  Machiavellianism

Question 2

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-Extroversion

Accepted Answer

A) Likes to make new friends 
B) Excitable,reactive 
C) Match between individual and organization 
D) Directed at gaining power 
E) Empathy
F)Likes task identity
G)Bases decisions on logic
H)Number of goals a person focuses on
I)Solitude recharges energy
J)Prefers abstract concepts
K)Bases decisions on emotion
L)Enjoys the process
M)Gets along with others
N)Prefers concrete situations and details

Question 3

The lighting in a room can cause stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In which stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome will an individual do whatever he or she can to cope with the situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Resistance 
B)  Denial 
C)  Exhaustion 
D)  Alarm 
E)  Affective

Question 5

Latisha loves to read.She reads a lot of business,history,and biography books.She often notices similarities in the situations in the books with what she is managing at work.____ thinking is a skill that allows her to see similarities between situations,phenomena,and events.

Accepted Answer

A)  Congruent 
B)  Convergent 
C)  Digressive 
D)  Divergent 
E)  Constructive

Question 6

How do job satisfaction,organization commitment,and positive affectivity influence the effectiveness of an organization?

Accepted Answer

The answer of How do job satisfaction,organization commitment,and positive affectivity...

Question 7

People with Type B personalities are driven to succeed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-Conscientiousness

Accepted Answer

A) Likes to make new friends 
B) Excitable,reactive 
C) Match between individual and organization 
D) Directed at gaining power 
E) Empathy
F)Likes task identity
G)Bases decisions on logic
H)Number of goals a person focuses on
I)Solitude recharges energy
J)Prefers abstract concepts
K)Bases decisions on emotion
L)Enjoys the process
M)Gets along with others
N)Prefers concrete situations and details

Question 9

Which of the following is part of corporate wellness programs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Smoking cessation classes 
B)  Exercise-related activities 
C)  Weight reduction programs 
D)  Stress management workshops 
E)  All of these choices

Question 10

Describe the worst job you ever had.What made it a bad person-job fit?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the worst job you ever had.What...

Question 11

Lynn has two projects from which to choose.She knows the big one takes weeks and is important.The small one,she can finish by the end of the day,but it is not that important.Her decision to work on the small one illustrates her ____ dimension of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.

Accepted Answer

A)  judging 
B)  perceiving 
C)  thinking 
D)  feeling 
E)  sensing

Question 12

Work stress can be caused by all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  promotion. 
B)  interpersonal relationships. 
C)  pay increase. 
D)  work demands. 
E)  burnout.

Question 13

Darren joined the military because he believes defending his country is a noble profession.However,when civilian leadership squandered all the hard fought accomplishments of the military,Darren became frustrated and disillusioned with the leadership.The hard work and sacrifice of the military is the ____ component of his attitude.

Accepted Answer

A)  intentional 
B)  intellectual 
C)  affective 
D)  cognitive 
E)  behavioral

Question 14

If a person accepts employment with an organization because he thinks he will earn an attractive salary and have an opportunity to advance,he will subsequently expect that those rewards will actually be forthcoming.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-Rui likes to garden,relax and let his mind run free

Accepted Answer

A) Preparation 
B) Incubation 
C) Insight 
D) Verification

Question 16

The first stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome is

Accepted Answer

A)  resistance. 
B)  denial. 
C)  exhaustion. 
D)  alarm. 
E)  selective perception.

Question 17

Which of the following is suggested as a way for individuals to manage stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exercise 
B)  Relaxation 
C)  Support groups 
D)  Time management 
E)  All of these choices

Question 18

Discuss organizational stressors.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss organizational stressors....

Question 19

The study of psychology is helpful to managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

An individual who has been described as Machiavellian would

Accepted Answer

A)  put a high value on friendship. 
B)  get little personal pleasure from manipulating others. 
C)  tend to be rational and unemotional. 
D)  not be willing to lie to get a promotion or a bonus. 
E)  want his or her superiors to be authoritarian.

Exam 14: Basic Elements of Individual and Interpersonal Behavior

____ is the term used to describe an individual's beliefs about his or her capabilities to perform a task.

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Extroversion

The lighting in a room can cause stress.

In which stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome will an individual do whatever he or she can to cope with the situation?

Latisha loves to read.She reads a lot of business,history,and biography books.She often notices similarities in the situations in the books with what she is managing at work.____ thinking is a skill that allows her to see similarities between situations,phenomena,and events.

How do job satisfaction,organization commitment,and positive affectivity influence the effectiveness of an organization?

People with Type B personalities are driven to succeed.

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Conscientiousness

Which of the following is part of corporate wellness programs?

Describe the worst job you ever had.What made it a bad person-job fit?

Lynn has two projects from which to choose.She knows the big one takes weeks and is important.The small one,she can finish by the end of the day,but it is not that important.Her decision to work on the small one illustrates her ____ dimension of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.

Work stress can be caused by all of the following EXCEPT

If a person accepts employment with an organization because he thinks he will earn an attractive salary and have an opportunity to advance,he will subsequently expect that those rewards will actually be forthcoming.

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Rui likes to garden,relax and let his mind run free

The first stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome is

Which of the following is suggested as a way for individuals to manage stress?

Discuss organizational stressors.

The study of psychology is helpful to managers.

An individual who has been described as Machiavellian would