Question 1

Describe the five value dimensions of national culture as identified by the Hofstede's framework for assessing cultures.

Accepted Answer

The five value dimensions of national cu

Question 2

According to the Big Five model, a drawback of introverts is that they tend to be more impulsive than extraverts and engage in risky behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following are characteristics of the intuitive type of people according to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)classification?

Accepted Answer

A) prefer routine and order and focus on details 
B) outgoing, sociable, and assertive in nature 
C) rely on unconscious processes and look at the overall picture 
D) use reason, rationality, and logic to handle problems and situations 
E) rely on their personal values and emotions to make decisions 
A) prefer routine and order and focus on details 
B) outgoing, sociable, and assertive in nature 
C) rely on unconscious processes and look at the overall picture 
D) use reason, rationality, and logic to handle problems and situations 
E) rely on their personal values and emotions to make decisions

Question 4

With reference to John Holland's personality-job fit theory, people belonging to the ________ type prefer verbal activities in which there are opportunities to influence others and attain powers.

Accepted Answer

A) realistic 
B) conventional 
C) artistic 
D) enterprising 
E) investigative 
A) realistic 
B) conventional 
C) artistic 
D) enterprising 
E) investigative

Question 5

Which dimension of the Big Five model refers to an individual's propensity to defer to others?

Accepted Answer

A) conscientiousness 
B) agreeableness 
C) extraversion 
D) openness to experience 
E) emotional stability 
A) conscientiousness 
B) agreeableness 
C) extraversion 
D) openness to experience 
E) emotional stability

Question 6

What are the two main means of measuring personality? Discuss.

Accepted Answer

The most common means of measuring perso

Question 7

The degree to which norms, cues, or standards dictate appropriate behavior is known as consistency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What are the various classifications used in the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)framework?

Accepted Answer

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)is

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true about people with positive core self-evaluations?

Accepted Answer

A) They are committed to their goals and set ambitious goals. 
B) They view themselves as powerless over their environment. 
C) They tend to question their capabilities and capacities. 
D) They lack persistence to achieve goals. 
E) They tend to be disliked by superiors and co-workers. 
A) They are committed to their goals and set ambitious goals. 
B) They view themselves as powerless over their environment. 
C) They tend to question their capabilities and capacities. 
D) They lack persistence to achieve goals. 
E) They tend to be disliked by superiors and co-workers.

Question 10

According to the Rokeach Value Survey, ________ values refer to preferable modes of behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) terminal 
B) critical 
C) instrumental 
D) essential 
E) flexible 
A) terminal 
B) critical 
C) instrumental 
D) essential 
E) flexible

Question 11

Which of the following does the heredity approach state?

Accepted Answer

A) An individual's personality is determined by the social background one is brought up in. 
B) An individual's personality is determined by molecular structure of the genes. 
C) An individual's personality is influenced by the economic settings he/she is surrounded by. 
D) A person's personality traits are created by the company he/she keeps i.e., his/her friends and family. 
E) A person's personality traits are largely influenced by global trends and characteristics. 
A) An individual's personality is determined by the social background one is brought up in. 
B) An individual's personality is determined by molecular structure of the genes. 
C) An individual's personality is influenced by the economic settings he/she is surrounded by. 
D) A person's personality traits are created by the company he/she keeps i.e., his/her friends and family. 
E) A person's personality traits are largely influenced by global trends and characteristics.

Question 12

Which of the following is true regarding the baby boomer generation?

Accepted Answer

A) They lead lives shaped mainly by globalization. 
B) They are more questioning and entrepreneurial than other generations. 
C) They give high importance to achievement and material success. 
D) They give the highest importance to flexibility and life options. 
E) They rate highest in friendship and pleasure on the RVS. 
A) They lead lives shaped mainly by globalization. 
B) They are more questioning and entrepreneurial than other generations. 
C) They give high importance to achievement and material success. 
D) They give the highest importance to flexibility and life options. 
E) They rate highest in friendship and pleasure on the RVS.

Question 13

Individuals scoring ________ have a strong ability to adjust their behavior to external, situational factors and can behave differently in different situations.

Accepted Answer

A) low on openness 
B) high on narcissism 
C) low on agreeableness 
D) high on self-monitoring 
E) low on conscientiousness 
A) low on openness 
B) high on narcissism 
C) low on agreeableness 
D) high on self-monitoring 
E) low on conscientiousness

Question 14

According to Hofstede's five value dimensions of national culture, people in a culture with long-term orientation look to the future and value thrift, persistence, and tradition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Discuss John Holland's personality-job fit theory.

Accepted Answer

The effort to match job requirements wit

Question 16

During an annual review, Michel Godfrey made the following assertion: "When I look at myself and my performance, I see that what I have achieved is outstanding and something no one in the organization has the capacity to undertake. Surprisingly, it has not won me the admiration of my colleagues like it should have. I also believe that I do not just deserve a raise, but need one, since without me, let's face it, the place would simply fall apart." Which of the following personality traits best describes Michel's personality?

Accepted Answer

A) minimalism 
B) monasticism 
C) stoicism 
D) narcissism 
E) Machiavellianism 
A) minimalism 
B) monasticism 
C) stoicism 
D) narcissism 
E) Machiavellianism

Question 17

Explain characteristics of a proactive personality who is of the investigative type according to Holland's typology.

Accepted Answer

A person with a proactive personality id

Question 18

John Holland's personality-job fit theory presents six personality types. Which of the following is one of these six types?

Accepted Answer

A) analytic 
B) imaginative 
C) practical 
D) investigative 
E) intuitive 
A) analytic 
B) imaginative 
C) practical 
D) investigative 
E) intuitive

Question 19

Values contain a judgmental element in which they carry an individual's ideas as to what is right, good, or desirable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is an instrumental value according to the Rokeach Value Survey?

Accepted Answer

A) economic success 
B) social recognition 
C) personal discipline 
D) world peace 
E) meaning in life 
A) economic success 
B) social recognition 
C) personal discipline 
D) world peace 
E) meaning in life

Describe the five value dimensions of national culture as identified by the Hofstede's framework for assessing cultures.

According to the Big Five model, a drawback of introverts is that they tend to be more impulsive than extraverts and engage in risky behavior.

Which of the following are characteristics of the intuitive type of people according to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)classification?

With reference to John Holland's personality-job fit theory, people belonging to the ________ type prefer verbal activities in which there are opportunities to influence others and attain powers.

Which dimension of the Big Five model refers to an individual's propensity to defer to others?

What are the two main means of measuring personality? Discuss.

The degree to which norms, cues, or standards dictate appropriate behavior is known as consistency.

What are the various classifications used in the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)framework?

Which of the following statements is true about people with positive core self-evaluations?

According to the Rokeach Value Survey, ________ values refer to preferable modes of behavior.

Which of the following does the heredity approach state?

Which of the following is true regarding the baby boomer generation?

Individuals scoring ________ have a strong ability to adjust their behavior to external, situational factors and can behave differently in different situations.

According to Hofstede's five value dimensions of national culture, people in a culture with long-term orientation look to the future and value thrift, persistence, and tradition.

Discuss John Holland's personality-job fit theory.

Explain characteristics of a proactive personality who is of the investigative type according to Holland's typology.

John Holland's personality-job fit theory presents six personality types. Which of the following is one of these six types?

Values contain a judgmental element in which they carry an individual's ideas as to what is right, good, or desirable.

Which of the following is an instrumental value according to the Rokeach Value Survey?

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Exam 5: Personality and Values

Describe the five value dimensions of national culture as identified by the Hofstede's framework for assessing cultures.

According to the Big Five model, a drawback of introverts is that they tend to be more impulsive than extraverts and engage in risky behavior.

Which of the following are characteristics of the intuitive type of people according to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)classification?

With reference to John Holland's personality-job fit theory, people belonging to the ________ type prefer verbal activities in which there are opportunities to influence others and attain powers.

Which dimension of the Big Five model refers to an individual's propensity to defer to others?

What are the two main means of measuring personality? Discuss.

The degree to which norms, cues, or standards dictate appropriate behavior is known as consistency.

What are the various classifications used in the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)framework?

Which of the following statements is true about people with positive core self-evaluations?

According to the Rokeach Value Survey, ________ values refer to preferable modes of behavior.

Which of the following does the heredity approach state?

Which of the following is true regarding the baby boomer generation?

Individuals scoring ________ have a strong ability to adjust their behavior to external, situational factors and can behave differently in different situations.

According to Hofstede's five value dimensions of national culture, people in a culture with long-term orientation look to the future and value thrift, persistence, and tradition.

Discuss John Holland's personality-job fit theory.

Explain characteristics of a proactive personality who is of the investigative type according to Holland's typology.

John Holland's personality-job fit theory presents six personality types. Which of the following is one of these six types?

Values contain a judgmental element in which they carry an individual's ideas as to what is right, good, or desirable.

Which of the following is an instrumental value according to the Rokeach Value Survey?

What Is Organizational Behavior?

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organizational Culture

Human Resource Policies and Practices

Organizational Change and Stress Management

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