Question 1

People who are impatient, competitive, ambitious, and uptight are said to have what personality type?

Accepted Answer

A)  Type A 
B)  Type B 
C)  Machiavellian 
D)  disagreeable 
E)  closed-minded 
A)  Type A 
B)  Type B 
C)  Machiavellian 
D)  disagreeable 
E)  closed-minded

Question 2

Linguistic intelligence is most important for whom?

Accepted Answer

A)  doctors 
B)  photographers 
C)  translators 
D)  musicians 
E)  scientists 
A)  doctors 
B)  photographers 
C)  translators 
D)  musicians 
E)  scientists

Question 3

Authoritarianism is the belief that power and status differences are not appropriate within hierarchical social systems such as organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

_________ tend to focus on the logical soundness and preciseness of ideas, rather than the ideas' practical values; they tend to work in research and planning units.

Accepted Answer

A)  Convergers 
B)  Divergers 
C)  Accommodators 
D)  Assimilators 
E)  Investigators 
A)  Convergers 
B)  Divergers 
C)  Accommodators 
D)  Assimilators 
E)  Investigators

Question 5

Matching
​Match each scenario with the type of fit it illustrates.
-​person-organization fit

Accepted Answer

A) ​Mariois one of the top salespeople at a BMW dealership.As a vegan, Mario doesn't like the fact that many of the BMW's he sells have leather seats.Still, he is good at this job and motivated by the opportunity to sell high quality vehicles. 
B) ​Googlehas a strong culture of innovation, which Leila really likes.She previously worked at Microsoft, and although her job there was almost identical, she's much happier now that she's in a less bureaucratic, more innovative environment that supports autonomy and smart risk taking. 
C) ​Hank has always been a social person, and he enjoys working with people.Pressured by his parents to pick a "real" major, he got a degree in chemistry and now spends every day at work alone in a dank lab.Peter is regretting his decision to go into science as a career because he has very little social contact. 
D) ​Jyotiis very happy with her work team.Everyone supports each other and is responsible about meeting both individual and team goals, making Jyoti enjoy coming to work even though she actually doesn't like many aspects of that job all that much. 
A) ​Mariois one of the top salespeople at a BMW dealership.As a vegan, Mario doesn't like the fact that many of the BMW's he sells have leather seats.Still, he is good at this job and motivated by the opportunity to sell high quality vehicles. 
B) ​Googlehas a strong culture of innovation, which Leila really likes.She previously worked at Microsoft, and although her job there was almost identical, she's much happier now that she's in a less bureaucratic, more innovative environment that supports autonomy and smart risk taking. 
C) ​Hank has always been a social person, and he enjoys working with people.Pressured by his parents to pick a "real" major, he got a degree in chemistry and now spends every day at work alone in a dank lab.Peter is regretting his decision to go into science as a career because he has very little social contact. 
D) ​Jyotiis very happy with her work team.Everyone supports each other and is responsible about meeting both individual and team goals, making Jyoti enjoy coming to work even though she actually doesn't like many aspects of that job all that much.

Question 6

Personality attributes are usually considered to be unstable and fluctuating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

_________depend on abstract conceptualization and reflective observation in order to learn.

Accepted Answer

A)  Convergers 
B)  Divergers 
C)  Accommodators 
D)  Assimilators 
E)  Investigators 
A)  Convergers 
B)  Divergers 
C)  Accommodators 
D)  Assimilators 
E)  Investigators

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the role of circumstances in assessing individual differences?

Accepted Answer

A)  Circumstances are more important in judging newer employees than they are in judging older employees. 
B)  Individual differences may shape circumstances, but circumstances cannot shape individual differences. 
C)  Managers can assess circumstances, but they cannot assess individual differences. 
D)  Whether specific differences that characterize a person are good or bad depends on circumstances. 
E)  Circumstances becomes more important the more unique the employee. 
A)  Circumstances are more important in judging newer employees than they are in judging older employees. 
B)  Individual differences may shape circumstances, but circumstances cannot shape individual differences. 
C)  Managers can assess circumstances, but they cannot assess individual differences. 
D)  Whether specific differences that characterize a person are good or bad depends on circumstances. 
E)  Circumstances becomes more important the more unique the employee.

Question 9

_______________ reflects a tendency to perceive or interpret information marked by vague, incomplete, fragmented, multiple, inconsistent, or contradictory meanings as actual or potential sources of psychological discomfort or threat.

Accepted Answer

A)  Low tolerance for ambiguity 
B)  High tolerance for ambiguity 
C)  High risk propensity 
D)  Low risk propensity 
E)  Machiavellianism 
A)  Low tolerance for ambiguity 
B)  High tolerance for ambiguity 
C)  High risk propensity 
D)  Low risk propensity 
E)  Machiavellianism

Question 10

​_________ value fairness, and decide things impersonally based on objective criteria and logic.

Accepted Answer

A)  Perceivers 
B)  Feelers 
C)  Thinkers 
D)  Extroverts 
E)  Introverts 
A)  Perceivers 
B)  Feelers 
C)  Thinkers 
D)  Extroverts 
E)  Introverts

Question 11

Match each scenario with the component of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator it exemplifies.
-feeling

Accepted Answer

A) Alf prides himself on his objectivity and on his ability not to let his emotions get in his way when making decisions. 
B) ​Amelia is less interested in facts than in the patterns and relationships among them. 
C) ​Lenny prides himself on his adaptability.He hates making final decisions and, as a result, often misses his deadlines. 
D) ​Olga often criticizes others for being "too logical." She believes that logic is a lie people tell themselves to justify making cold, cruel, or outright immoral decisions.When asked to make hard choices, Olga bases her decisions on what is best for the people she cares about. 
E) ​Liang is uncomfortable making an important decision unless he feels that he has all of the facts.
F)Hosanna is decisive.In a group, she's usually the first person to take stock of the essential information and formulate a plan. 
A) Alf prides himself on his objectivity and on his ability not to let his emotions get in his way when making decisions. 
B) ​Amelia is less interested in facts than in the patterns and relationships among them. 
C) ​Lenny prides himself on his adaptability.He hates making final decisions and, as a result, often misses his deadlines. 
D) ​Olga often criticizes others for being "too logical." She believes that logic is a lie people tell themselves to justify making cold, cruel, or outright immoral decisions.When asked to make hard choices, Olga bases her decisions on what is best for the people she cares about. 
E) ​Liang is uncomfortable making an important decision unless he feels that he has all of the facts.
F)Hosanna is decisive.In a group, she's usually the first person to take stock of the essential information and formulate a plan.

Question 12

A person who tries to gain power and control over others in the workplace scores high in Machiavellianism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

People who are relaxed and easy going are said to have what personality type?

Accepted Answer

A)  Type A 
B)  Type B 
C)  Machiavellian 
D)  sociopathic 
E)  open-minded 
A)  Type A 
B)  Type B 
C)  Machiavellian 
D)  sociopathic 
E)  open-minded

Question 14

​General mental ability involves which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  reasoning 
B)  remembering 
C)  understanding 
D)  problem solving 
E)  all of these 
A)  reasoning 
B)  remembering 
C)  understanding 
D)  problem solving 
E)  all of these

Question 15

__________ need quiet time to recharge their batteries.

Accepted Answer

A)  Perceivers 
B)  Feelers 
C)  Thinkers 
D)  Extroverts 
E)  Introverts 
A)  Perceivers 
B)  Feelers 
C)  Thinkers 
D)  Extroverts 
E)  Introverts

Question 16

People with high neuroticism often experience difficulties when dealing with stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

People who possess the personality trait of Machiavellianism support delegation of authority, power, and control to subordinates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

​General mental ability tests examine which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  verbal reasoning 
B)  mathematical reasoning 
C)  logic 
D)  perceptual ability 
E)  all of these 
A)  verbal reasoning 
B)  mathematical reasoning 
C)  logic 
D)  perceptual ability 
E)  all of these

Question 19

Because Don follows the orders of his supervisor without question, he probably has a high level of ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Because Don follows the orders of his...

Question 20

High Type As need ______ stimulation than Type Bs and are ______ likely to over-schedule themselves.

Accepted Answer

A)  more, more 
B)  less, less 
C)  less, more 
D)  more, less 
E)  neither more nor less, equally 
A)  more, more 
B)  less, less 
C)  less, more 
D)  more, less 
E)  neither more nor less, equally

People who are impatient, competitive, ambitious, and uptight are said to have what personality type?

Linguistic intelligence is most important for whom?

Authoritarianism is the belief that power and status differences are not appropriate within hierarchical social systems such as organizations.

_________ tend to focus on the logical soundness and preciseness of ideas, rather than the ideas' practical values; they tend to work in research and planning units.

Matching Match each scenario with the type of fit it illustrates. -person-organization fit

Personality attributes are usually considered to be unstable and fluctuating.

_________depend on abstract conceptualization and reflective observation in order to learn.

Which of the following best describes the role of circumstances in assessing individual differences?

_______________ reflects a tendency to perceive or interpret information marked by vague, incomplete, fragmented, multiple, inconsistent, or contradictory meanings as actual or potential sources of psychological discomfort or threat.

_________ value fairness, and decide things impersonally based on objective criteria and logic.

Match each scenario with the component of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator it exemplifies. -feeling

A person who tries to gain power and control over others in the workplace scores high in Machiavellianism.

People who are relaxed and easy going are said to have what personality type?

General mental ability involves which of the following?

__________ need quiet time to recharge their batteries.

People with high neuroticism often experience difficulties when dealing with stress.

People who possess the personality trait of Machiavellianism support delegation of authority, power, and control to subordinates.

General mental ability tests examine which of the following?

Because Don follows the orders of his supervisor without question, he probably has a high level of ____________________.

High Type As need stimulation than Type Bs and are likely to over-schedule themselves.

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Individual Values, Perceptions, and Reactions

Motivating Behavior

Motivating Behavior with Work and Rewards

Groups and Teams

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Communication

Managing Conflict and Negotiating

Traditional Leadership Approaches

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Influence, and Politics

Organizational Structure and Design

Organizational Culture

Organization Change and Change Management

Filters

Exam 3: Individual Differences

People who are impatient, competitive, ambitious, and uptight are said to have what personality type?

Linguistic intelligence is most important for whom?

Authoritarianism is the belief that power and status differences are not appropriate within hierarchical social systems such as organizations.

_________ tend to focus on the logical soundness and preciseness of ideas, rather than the ideas' practical values; they tend to work in research and planning units.

Matching ​Match each scenario with the type of fit it illustrates. -​person-organization fit

Personality attributes are usually considered to be unstable and fluctuating.

_________depend on abstract conceptualization and reflective observation in order to learn.

Which of the following best describes the role of circumstances in assessing individual differences?

_______________ reflects a tendency to perceive or interpret information marked by vague, incomplete, fragmented, multiple, inconsistent, or contradictory meanings as actual or potential sources of psychological discomfort or threat.

​_________ value fairness, and decide things impersonally based on objective criteria and logic.

Match each scenario with the component of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator it exemplifies. -feeling

A person who tries to gain power and control over others in the workplace scores high in Machiavellianism.

People who are relaxed and easy going are said to have what personality type?

​General mental ability involves which of the following?

__________ need quiet time to recharge their batteries.

People with high neuroticism often experience difficulties when dealing with stress.

People who possess the personality trait of Machiavellianism support delegation of authority, power, and control to subordinates.

​General mental ability tests examine which of the following?

Because Don follows the orders of his supervisor without question, he probably has a high level of ____________________.

High Type As need ______ stimulation than Type Bs and are ______ likely to over-schedule themselves.

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Individual Values, Perceptions, and Reactions

Motivating Behavior

Motivating Behavior with Work and Rewards

Groups and Teams

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Communication

Managing Conflict and Negotiating

Traditional Leadership Approaches

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Influence, and Politics

Organizational Structure and Design

Organizational Culture

Organization Change and Change Management

Filters

Matching Match each scenario with the type of fit it illustrates. -person-organization fit

_________ value fairness, and decide things impersonally based on objective criteria and logic.

General mental ability involves which of the following?

General mental ability tests examine which of the following?

High Type As need stimulation than Type Bs and are likely to over-schedule themselves.