Question 1

The tendency for actors to attribute their behaviour to situational factors can be overcome by

Accepted Answer

A) the fundamental attribution error. 
B) the actor-observer effect. 
C) the self-serving bias. 
D) perceptual defence. 
E) contrast effects. 
A) the fundamental attribution error. 
B) the actor-observer effect. 
C) the self-serving bias. 
D) perceptual defence. 
E) contrast effects.

Question 2

Name and briefly define the three main cues which lead to attributions.What combination of these cues will likely lead an observer to make a dispositional attribution? To make a situational attribution?

Accepted Answer

The cues are consistency,consensus and d

Question 3

The more information you have about Bob,the more likely a stereotype will influence your perceptions of him.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Our ________ is based on our perception that we belong to various social groups,such as our gender,nationality,religion,occupation,and so on.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Our ________ is based on our perception...

Question 5

When women are successful in traditional male jobs,they are more liked.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following has been found to be associated with business-unit performance?

Accepted Answer

A) Diversity president 
B) Diversity culture 
C) Diversity team 
D) Diversity climate 
E) Diversity policy 
A) Diversity president 
B) Diversity culture 
C) Diversity team 
D) Diversity climate 
E) Diversity policy

Question 7

Social identity is based on our perception that we are similar to many other individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Attributing our own thoughts,feelings,or attitudes to someone else is characteristic of ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Attributing our own thoughts,feelings,or attitudes to someone...

Question 9

If you are asked to take a selection test that you perceive to be unfair,you will probably form a negative perception of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Women are more likely to receive negative comments about their personality in performance reviews.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The tendency for observers to exaggerate the role of dispositional factors in explaining behaviour is called the ________.

Accepted Answer

fundamenta

Question 12

Retail stores have higher customer satisfaction and productivity when their employees represent the ________ of their customers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Retail stores have higher customer satisfaction and...

Question 13

"Laurie acts just like her coworker." In attribution theory terms,this statement invokes a "low distinctiveness" cue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

If there is a single concept that serves as a barrier to valuing diversity,it is the stereotype.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What is considered to be a critical factor when judging the best workplaces in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A) Organizational support 
B) Supervisor support 
C) Diversity 
D) Trust 
E) Fairness 
A) Organizational support 
B) Supervisor support 
C) Diversity 
D) Trust 
E) Fairness

Question 16

When we invoke ________,we tend not to perceive differences between people.

Accepted Answer

A) projection 
B) the halo effect 
C) a stereotype 
D) the recency effect 
E) consistency cues 
A) projection 
B) the halo effect 
C) a stereotype 
D) the recency effect 
E) consistency cues

Question 17

Which of the following statements most accurately defines "perception"?

Accepted Answer

A) Perception is reality. 
B) Perception is the tendency to attribute one's own thoughts and feelings to others. 
C) Perception is the tendency to generalize about people and ignore variations between individuals. 
D) Perception is the process by which motives are assigned to explain people's behaviour. 
E) Perception is the process of interpreting messages of our senses to provide meaning. 
A) Perception is reality. 
B) Perception is the tendency to attribute one's own thoughts and feelings to others. 
C) Perception is the tendency to generalize about people and ignore variations between individuals. 
D) Perception is the process by which motives are assigned to explain people's behaviour. 
E) Perception is the process of interpreting messages of our senses to provide meaning.

Question 18

Subjective performance measures are called "subjective" because

Accepted Answer

A) all performance measures are subjective. 
B) they are a product of the perceptions of an observer. 
C) it is impossible to measure performance objectively. 
D) bosses and employees frequently disagree on the ratings. 
E) they focus attention directly on the interview subject. 
A) all performance measures are subjective. 
B) they are a product of the perceptions of an observer. 
C) it is impossible to measure performance objectively. 
D) bosses and employees frequently disagree on the ratings. 
E) they focus attention directly on the interview subject.

Question 19

Canada's financial services sector ranks first in the world in terms of the percentage of women in executive positions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following factors contribute to perceived organizational support?

Accepted Answer

A) Supervisor support, job security, recognition, and job conditions 
B) Fairness, rewards, pay, and job security 
C) Fairness, rewards, pay, and job conditions 
D) Supervisor support, fairness, rewards, and job conditions 
E) Supervisor support, fairness, rewards, and opportunities for advancement 
A) Supervisor support, job security, recognition, and job conditions 
B) Fairness, rewards, pay, and job security 
C) Fairness, rewards, pay, and job conditions 
D) Supervisor support, fairness, rewards, and job conditions 
E) Supervisor support, fairness, rewards, and opportunities for advancement

The tendency for actors to attribute their behaviour to situational factors can be overcome by

Name and briefly define the three main cues which lead to attributions.What combination of these cues will likely lead an observer to make a dispositional attribution? To make a situational attribution?

The more information you have about Bob,the more likely a stereotype will influence your perceptions of him.

Our ________ is based on our perception that we belong to various social groups,such as our gender,nationality,religion,occupation,and so on.

When women are successful in traditional male jobs,they are more liked.

Which of the following has been found to be associated with business-unit performance?

Social identity is based on our perception that we are similar to many other individuals.

Attributing our own thoughts,feelings,or attitudes to someone else is characteristic of ________.

If you are asked to take a selection test that you perceive to be unfair,you will probably form a negative perception of the organization.

Women are more likely to receive negative comments about their personality in performance reviews.

The tendency for observers to exaggerate the role of dispositional factors in explaining behaviour is called the ________.

Retail stores have higher customer satisfaction and productivity when their employees represent the ________ of their customers.

"Laurie acts just like her coworker." In attribution theory terms,this statement invokes a "low distinctiveness" cue.

If there is a single concept that serves as a barrier to valuing diversity,it is the stereotype.

What is considered to be a critical factor when judging the best workplaces in Canada?

When we invoke ________,we tend not to perceive differences between people.

Which of the following statements most accurately defines "perception"?

Subjective performance measures are called "subjective" because

Canada's financial services sector ranks first in the world in terms of the percentage of women in executive positions.

Which of the following factors contribute to perceived organizational support?

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Personality and Learning

Values,Attitudes,and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, Socialization, and Organizational Culture

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Organizational Change,Development,and Innovation

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Exam 3: Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

The tendency for actors to attribute their behaviour to situational factors can be overcome by

Name and briefly define the three main cues which lead to attributions.What combination of these cues will likely lead an observer to make a dispositional attribution? To make a situational attribution?

The more information you have about Bob,the more likely a stereotype will influence your perceptions of him.

Our ________ is based on our perception that we belong to various social groups,such as our gender,nationality,religion,occupation,and so on.

When women are successful in traditional male jobs,they are more liked.

Which of the following has been found to be associated with business-unit performance?

Social identity is based on our perception that we are similar to many other individuals.

Attributing our own thoughts,feelings,or attitudes to someone else is characteristic of ________.

If you are asked to take a selection test that you perceive to be unfair,you will probably form a negative perception of the organization.

Women are more likely to receive negative comments about their personality in performance reviews.

The tendency for observers to exaggerate the role of dispositional factors in explaining behaviour is called the ________.

Retail stores have higher customer satisfaction and productivity when their employees represent the ________ of their customers.

"Laurie acts just like her coworker." In attribution theory terms,this statement invokes a "low distinctiveness" cue.

If there is a single concept that serves as a barrier to valuing diversity,it is the stereotype.

What is considered to be a critical factor when judging the best workplaces in Canada?

When we invoke ________,we tend not to perceive differences between people.

Which of the following statements most accurately defines "perception"?

Subjective performance measures are called "subjective" because

Canada's financial services sector ranks first in the world in terms of the percentage of women in executive positions.

Which of the following factors contribute to perceived organizational support?

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Personality and Learning

Values,Attitudes,and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, Socialization, and Organizational Culture

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Organizational Change,Development,and Innovation

Filters