Exam 15: Leadership and Employee Behavior in International Business

The composition of a team plays a minimal role in team dynamics.

According to research, Europeans with high conscientiousness and emotional stability are more likely to perform at a higher level than those with low conscientiousness and less emotional stability.

Jeff is irritable, short-tempered, and uncooperative with others. He is lacking in ________.

Which Big Five personality traits are good predictors of performance across a variety of job criteria and occupational groups in the United States and the European Union?

According to research, managers in ________ have the highest tendency to believe that they should be experts and should know the answers to all questions raised by subordinates.

Which model of decision making argues that behavioral processes limit a manager's ability to always be logical and rational?

What is the difference between the normative model of decision making and the descriptive model? Which model is primarily used by managers? Explain.

________ suggests that decision makers are constrained in their ability to be objective and rational by limitations of the human mind.

How are managers affected by bounded rationality?

What is the first step in the normative model of decision making?

Sanjay, an HR manager, is organized, systematic, and responsible. Sanjay would most likely score high on which Big Five personality dimension?

Colin has a big meeting with the managers of a company in Germany with whom he hopes to develop a strategic alliance. Colin seriously doubts his ability to negotiate the deal. What personality trait best describes Colin's situation?

Satisfied employees tend to be absent less often, make positive contributions, and stay with the organization.

________ is the set of processes by which an individual becomes aware of and interprets information about the environment.

In power-respecting cultures, employees expect leaders to take charge, make decisions, and direct their efforts.

People from an individualistic and power-tolerant culture are more likely to have an external locus of control.

How do managers and leaders differ? Which do you think is most important in an international business? Why?

Which term refers to the relatively stable set of psychological attributes that distinguishes one individual from another?

John just found out that he did not get the promotion he wanted. He isn't upset because he believes fate just wasn't on his side. What personality trait best explains John's views in this situation?

Self-efficacy indicates a person's abilities to perform a task.