Question 1

A meta-analysis of studies found that height has a

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A)  negative relationship with success in the workplace for women. 
B)  negative relationship with success in the workplace for men. 
C)  positive relationship with success in the workplace. 
D)  negative relationship with success in the workplace. 
A)  negative relationship with success in the workplace for women. 
B)  negative relationship with success in the workplace for men. 
C)  positive relationship with success in the workplace. 
D)  negative relationship with success in the workplace.

Question 2

Observations by a consultant suggest that it is the executives who have achieved a personal brand to the extent of rock-star status who get the best results for their business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Your personal brand excludes your presence on the Web.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A study with MBA students found that those who valued workplace attire,

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A)  often used it to manage their impression. 
B)  rarely used it to manage their impression. 
C)  refused to participate in dress-down days. 
D)  tended to be those students working in finance or marketing. 
A)  often used it to manage their impression. 
B)  rarely used it to manage their impression. 
C)  refused to participate in dress-down days. 
D)  tended to be those students working in finance or marketing.

Question 5

It has been observed that the person who sits directly opposite the leader is typically argumentative, thereby creating a negative impression with many others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Obesity status is part of impression management because

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A)  being perceived as obese will often contribute to a negative image. 
B)  obese people are often the object of job discrimination. 
C)  obesity is calculated into body-mass index. 
D)  obesity will often lead to a concern about body image. 
A)  being perceived as obese will often contribute to a negative image. 
B)  obese people are often the object of job discrimination. 
C)  obesity is calculated into body-mass index. 
D)  obesity will often lead to a concern about body image.

Question 7

Which one of the following characteristics is not typical of the Alpha-style executive?

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A)  high performance expectations for self and others 
B)  direct communication style 
C)  self-confident and opinionated 
D)  undisciplined 
A)  high performance expectations for self and others 
B)  direct communication style 
C)  self-confident and opinionated 
D)  undisciplined

Question 8

A fashion consultant recommends that women in higher-level positions should

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A)  wear the highest heels they can comfortably manage. 
B)  pay as much attention to their appearance as possible. 
C)  reapply make up about four times per day. 
D)  focus on practicality rather than fashion. 
A)  wear the highest heels they can comfortably manage. 
B)  pay as much attention to their appearance as possible. 
C)  reapply make up about four times per day. 
D)  focus on practicality rather than fashion.

Question 9

Impression management through first impressions is confined almost exclusively to verbal cues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A general principle about dressing correctly for an employment interview is to

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A)  have clothing match the culture of the industry of the potential employer. 
B)  dress as if you were applying for the CEO position of the potential employer. 
C)  wear business casual clothing to avoid appearing stiff. 
D)  dress as if you are applying for the position of a Wall Street investment banker. 
A)  have clothing match the culture of the industry of the potential employer. 
B)  dress as if you were applying for the CEO position of the potential employer. 
C)  wear business casual clothing to avoid appearing stiff. 
D)  dress as if you are applying for the position of a Wall Street investment banker.

Question 11

An analysis of a group of studies suggest that a person's height can affect managerial perceptions of his or her job performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Attaining visibility in or outside the organization is helpful in supporting the self- descriptions of a personal brand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A study suggested that wearing sexy clothing is likely to lower the perception of competence among women in managerial positions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The organizational actor who displays good etiquette in the presence of his or her targets will usually enhance his or her self-presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What constitutes rudeness has come to develop universal meaning rather than being dependent on the perceptions of the target.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A study suggested that people who are perceived to be physically attractive tend to receive salaries

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A)  8 to 10 percent higher. 
B)  8 to 10 percent lower. 
C)  twice as high. 
D)  half as high. 
A)  8 to 10 percent higher. 
B)  8 to 10 percent lower. 
C)  twice as high. 
D)  half as high.

Question 17

Your personal brand tells other people

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A)  what makes you unique. 
B)  your work history. 
C)  which quality defects you might have. 
D)  the nature of your private self. 
A)  what makes you unique. 
B)  your work history. 
C)  which quality defects you might have. 
D)  the nature of your private self.

Question 18

Which one of the following is the least likely to contribute to a positive first impression?

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A)  appearing calm in contrast to displaying indicators of nervousness 
B)  projecting an image of positive health and energy 
C)  rapid speaking, including a fusion of words. 
D)  the appropriateness of the dress for the occasion 
A)  appearing calm in contrast to displaying indicators of nervousness 
B)  projecting an image of positive health and energy 
C)  rapid speaking, including a fusion of words. 
D)  the appropriateness of the dress for the occasion

Question 19

Your personal brand is much like your private self.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Inner characteristics often contribute to and influence surface-level characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A meta-analysis of studies found that height has a

Observations by a consultant suggest that it is the executives who have achieved a personal brand to the extent of rock-star status who get the best results for their business.

Your personal brand excludes your presence on the Web.

A study with MBA students found that those who valued workplace attire,

It has been observed that the person who sits directly opposite the leader is typically argumentative, thereby creating a negative impression with many others.

Obesity status is part of impression management because

Which one of the following characteristics is not typical of the Alpha-style executive?

A fashion consultant recommends that women in higher-level positions should

Impression management through first impressions is confined almost exclusively to verbal cues.

A general principle about dressing correctly for an employment interview is to

An analysis of a group of studies suggest that a person's height can affect managerial perceptions of his or her job performance.

Attaining visibility in or outside the organization is helpful in supporting the self- descriptions of a personal brand.

A study suggested that wearing sexy clothing is likely to lower the perception of competence among women in managerial positions.

The organizational actor who displays good etiquette in the presence of his or her targets will usually enhance his or her self-presentation.

What constitutes rudeness has come to develop universal meaning rather than being dependent on the perceptions of the target.

A study suggested that people who are perceived to be physically attractive tend to receive salaries

Your personal brand tells other people

Which one of the following is the least likely to contribute to a positive first impression?

Your personal brand is much like your private self.

Inner characteristics often contribute to and influence surface-level characteristics.

The Meaning and Nature of Impression Management

A Cybernetic Model of Impression Management

Individual and Organizational Contributing Factors

Substantive Approaches to Self-Presentation

Being Impressive by Making Others Feel Good

Self-Protection Techniques

Impression Management for Job Search and Performance Evaluation

Impression Management for Leaders

Impression Management by Organizations

Functional and Dysfunctional Consequences of Impression Management

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Exam 5: Surface-Level Approaches to Self-Presentation

A meta-analysis of studies found that height has a

Observations by a consultant suggest that it is the executives who have achieved a personal brand to the extent of rock-star status who get the best results for their business.

Your personal brand excludes your presence on the Web.

A study with MBA students found that those who valued workplace attire,

It has been observed that the person who sits directly opposite the leader is typically argumentative, thereby creating a negative impression with many others.

Obesity status is part of impression management because

Which one of the following characteristics is not typical of the Alpha-style executive?

A fashion consultant recommends that women in higher-level positions should

Impression management through first impressions is confined almost exclusively to verbal cues.

A general principle about dressing correctly for an employment interview is to

An analysis of a group of studies suggest that a person's height can affect managerial perceptions of his or her job performance.

Attaining visibility in or outside the organization is helpful in supporting the self- descriptions of a personal brand.

A study suggested that wearing sexy clothing is likely to lower the perception of competence among women in managerial positions.

The organizational actor who displays good etiquette in the presence of his or her targets will usually enhance his or her self-presentation.

What constitutes rudeness has come to develop universal meaning rather than being dependent on the perceptions of the target.

A study suggested that people who are perceived to be physically attractive tend to receive salaries

Your personal brand tells other people

Which one of the following is the least likely to contribute to a positive first impression?

Your personal brand is much like your private self.

Inner characteristics often contribute to and influence surface-level characteristics.

The Meaning and Nature of Impression Management

A Cybernetic Model of Impression Management

Individual and Organizational Contributing Factors

Substantive Approaches to Self-Presentation

Being Impressive by Making Others Feel Good

Self-Protection Techniques

Impression Management for Job Search and Performance Evaluation

Impression Management for Leaders

Impression Management by Organizations

Functional and Dysfunctional Consequences of Impression Management

Filters