Question 1

One tip to remember in working with people with negative affectivity is that you can change someone's personality with relative ease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Self-esteem is

Accepted Answer

A)  the belief that one can perform a specific task successfully.
B)  the degree to which a person has overall positive feelings about him or herself.
C)  the degree to which people feel accountable for their own behaviors.
D)  the inclination to change the status quo. B

Question 3

Since ____________ _____________ are lasting,make sure your résumé is neat in appearance and error free.When interviewing,dress appropriately and greet the interviewer with a firm handshake.

Accepted Answer

first impressions

Question 4

The assumption that whatever quirks we have are shared by many other people is ____________ __________ ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The assumption that whatever quirks we have...

Question 5

People with high __________ are often effective sales representatives.

Accepted Answer

The answer of People with high __________ are often effective...

Question 6

Applicant-matching software reduces the time required to hire candidates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Low distinctiveness is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  a person in a situation,acting the same way he always does in that situation.
B)  a person behaving differently than he usually does in different situations.
C)  a person behaving this way in different situations.
D)  everyone else behaving in the same way.Bill is the quarterback of his college football team.The team was 10-0,but lost this week after what Bill says was a very bad call by the referee.Bill seldom says anything about how the referees called any game,but he is very vocal about this one.You know that Bill works hard both on the field and off.You talk to other players on the team and they complain about the referee's call also.

Question 8

______________ is defined as relatively stable feelings,thoughts,and behavioral patterns a person has.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________ is defined as relatively stable feelings,thoughts,and...

Question 9

The professor announced the first day of class: "Students are not good at meeting deadlines.I guarantee you that someone will email me the day after a due date and ask if I will accept a paper for partial credit." Yesterday the first paper was due in the professor's class.He just checked his email and a student inquired whether the paper could be turned in for partial credit today.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  self-fulfilling prophecy.
B)  self-enhancement bias.
C)  self-effacement bias.
D)  selective perception.

Question 10

Choosing a job that offers health care as part of its benefit package over a position that pays more but has no such health care might reflect the job seeker's concern about

Accepted Answer

A)  inner harmony.
B)  imaginative.
C)  family security.
D)  self-respect.

Question 11

Individuals high in ____________ are often effective managers and tend to demonstrate inspirational leadership behaviors.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Individuals high in ____________ are often effective...

Question 12

Person/job fit is related to job satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Beth,Ramon and Nandini just walked out of the office where they delivered a mock commercial for a proposed client's cereal.Beth says to her co-presenters,"I'm so sorry I messed up during the presentation.I really did not mean to put up the slide with last year's cereal box on it instead of the one for this year.I know we won't get the account now,and it's all my fault." Beth is exhibiting

Accepted Answer

A)  self-enhancement bias.
B)  false consensus error.
C)  self-effacement bias.
D)  stereotypes.

Question 14

A neat,professional appearance and a firm handshake are two important aspects of an interview because of the lasting impact first impressions make.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

High agreeableness is always a personality trait sought in job candidates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Marissa always seems to know who to talk to in her organization to get things done.When her immediate supervisor seemed less than enthusiastic about her proposal,she made sure to mention it to the manager in another department who shared it with his boss.Marissa was just approached about implementing her proposal.Marissa seems to have

Accepted Answer

A)  low self-efficacy.
B)  a proactive personality.
C)  low self-esteem.
D)  an internal locus of control.

Question 17

You are a manager who believes that all young employees "goof off at work." You therefore limit the number of assignments you give to your young employees.Lately you have noticed that the young employees in your department are texting on their cell phones,playing computer games and just talking to each other quite a bit.This situation is an example of a __________ ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of You are a manager who believes that...

Question 18

Horace completed a locus of control survey in his organizational behavior class.The results indicate he has a high internal locus of control.What might he read about the trait in the profile of high locus of control individuals?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Horace completed a locus of control survey...

Question 19

Name and describe the two types of fit companies are interested in assessing when hiring employees,and describe the relationship between each type of fit and work behaviors.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Name and describe the two types of...

Question 20

Broad mindedness,obedience,forgiveness and imagination are examples of _________ values.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Broad mindedness,obedience,forgiveness and imagination are examples of...

Exam 3: Understanding People at Work: Individual Differences and Perception

One tip to remember in working with people with negative affectivity is that you can change someone's personality with relative ease.

Self-esteem is

Since _ are lasting,make sure your résumé is neat in appearance and error free.When interviewing,dress appropriately and greet the interviewer with a firm handshake.

The assumption that whatever quirks we have are shared by many other people is _.

People with high __________ are often effective sales representatives.

Applicant-matching software reduces the time required to hire candidates.

Low distinctiveness is characterized by

______________ is defined as relatively stable feelings,thoughts,and behavioral patterns a person has.

Choosing a job that offers health care as part of its benefit package over a position that pays more but has no such health care might reflect the job seeker's concern about

Individuals high in ____________ are often effective managers and tend to demonstrate inspirational leadership behaviors.

Person/job fit is related to job satisfaction.

A neat,professional appearance and a firm handshake are two important aspects of an interview because of the lasting impact first impressions make.

High agreeableness is always a personality trait sought in job candidates.

Horace completed a locus of control survey in his organizational behavior class.The results indicate he has a high internal locus of control.What might he read about the trait in the profile of high locus of control individuals?

Name and describe the two types of fit companies are interested in assessing when hiring employees,and describe the relationship between each type of fit and work behaviors.

Broad mindedness,obedience,forgiveness and imagination are examples of _________ values.