Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Marina Lyon works as a reservation executive at a travel and tourism company. Though her job requires her only to efficiently book flight tickets for customers, she has also opted to undergo training to learn the process of hotel reservations. In addition, every evening she reads travelogues to be aware of upcoming travel destinations and trends. She loves the industry she works in and is eager to learn as much as she can. Considering the information given in this case, which dimension of the Big Five model best describes Lyon's personality?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

________ refers to bottom-line conclusions individuals have about their capabilities, competence, and worth as a person.

Accepted Answer

A)  Core self-evaluation 
B)  Authoritarianism 
C)  Self-monitoring 
D)  Machiavellianism 
E)  Agreeableness 
A)  Core self-evaluation 
B)  Authoritarianism 
C)  Self-monitoring 
D)  Machiavellianism 
E)  Agreeableness

Question 4

An individual's value system is obtained by ranking the person's values in terms of their intensity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to Hofstede's framework, ________ indicates the degree to which people in a country prefer structured over unstructured situations.

Accepted Answer

A)  collectivism 
B)  power distance 
C)  long-term orientation 
D)  uncertainty avoidance 
E)  individualism 
A)  collectivism 
B)  power distance 
C)  long-term orientation 
D)  uncertainty avoidance 
E)  individualism

Question 6

According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) classification, people belonging to the judging type ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  are quiet, shy and introverted 
B)  rely on unconscious processes 
C)  prefer their world to be ordered 
D)  are flexible and spontaneous 
E)  rely on personal values and emotions 
A)  are quiet, shy and introverted 
B)  rely on unconscious processes 
C)  prefer their world to be ordered 
D)  are flexible and spontaneous 
E)  rely on personal values and emotions

Question 7

Elaine Chamberlain works as a research executive at an environmental organization. Though her colleagues are helpful and friendly, because of her shy nature, she often eats her lunch at her desk and has limited interactions with them. She is glad that her nature of work does not require her to interact with her co-workers to a high extent. Which of the following types is Chamberlain most likely to be characterized as according to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) classification?

Accepted Answer

A)  social 
B)  introverted 
C)  exhibitionist 
D)  gregarious 
E)  extraverted 
A)  social 
B)  introverted 
C)  exhibitionist 
D)  gregarious 
E)  extraverted

Question 8

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 9

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 10

With reference to the Hofstede's Framework for Assessing Cultures, ________ emphasizes a tight social framework in which people expect others in groups of which they are a part to look after them and protect them.

Accepted Answer

A)  uncertainty avoidance 
B)  long-term orientation 
C)  masculinity 
D)  collectivism 
E)  power distance 
A)  uncertainty avoidance 
B)  long-term orientation 
C)  masculinity 
D)  collectivism 
E)  power distance

Question 11

Which of the following is most likely to be a drawback of highly conscientious people according to the Big Five model?

Accepted Answer

A)  They engage in numerous risky behaviors, such as smoking and drinking. 
B)  They tend to indulge in irresponsible behavior and be disorganized. 
C)  They can be too deliberate and perfectionistic. 
D)  They focus on learning instead of performing a job efficiently. 
E)  They excessively emphasize being creative. 
A)  They engage in numerous risky behaviors, such as smoking and drinking. 
B)  They tend to indulge in irresponsible behavior and be disorganized. 
C)  They can be too deliberate and perfectionistic. 
D)  They focus on learning instead of performing a job efficiently. 
E)  They excessively emphasize being creative.

Question 12

Individuals low in self-monitoring ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  tend to display their true dispositions and attitudes in every situation 
B)  are pragmatic, maintain emotional distance, and believe ends can justify means 
C)  have a grandiose sense of self-importance, require excessive admiration, and are arrogant 
D)  are easily distracted, disorganized, and unreliable 
E)  tend to dislike themselves and view themselves as powerless over their environment 
A)  tend to display their true dispositions and attitudes in every situation 
B)  are pragmatic, maintain emotional distance, and believe ends can justify means 
C)  have a grandiose sense of self-importance, require excessive admiration, and are arrogant 
D)  are easily distracted, disorganized, and unreliable 
E)  tend to dislike themselves and view themselves as powerless over their environment

Question 13

________ has been found to be more important than other traits in the success of CEOs of private equity companies.

Accepted Answer

A)  Extraversion 
B)  Agreeableness 
C)  Conscientiousness 
D)  Emotional stability 
E)  Openness to experience 
A)  Extraversion 
B)  Agreeableness 
C)  Conscientiousness 
D)  Emotional stability 
E)  Openness to experience

Question 14

According to the Big Five model, a highly conscientious person is most likely to be ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  distracted, disorganized, and unreliable 
B)  calm, self-confident, and secure 
C)  cold, disagreeable, and antagonistic 
D)  responsible, organized, and dependable 
E)  reserved, timid, and quiet 
A)  distracted, disorganized, and unreliable 
B)  calm, self-confident, and secure 
C)  cold, disagreeable, and antagonistic 
D)  responsible, organized, and dependable 
E)  reserved, timid, and quiet

Question 15

With reference to the Hofstede's framework, a class or caste system that discourages upward mobility is more likely to exist in a nation that scores ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  high on individualism 
B)  low on masculinity 
C)  high on power distance 
D)  low on uncertainty avoidance 
E)  high on long-term orientation 
A)  high on individualism 
B)  low on masculinity 
C)  high on power distance 
D)  low on uncertainty avoidance 
E)  high on long-term orientation

Question 16

According to the Big Five model, the agreeableness dimension refers to an individual's propensity to defer to others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Ellen Athers works as a communication executive at a travel house. She is known to be friendly with her colleagues and interacts with them regularly to build strong work relationships. She knows that her rapport with her co-workers is a crucial part of her work and invests time in these relationships. In addition, she is assertive in making decisions, and colleagues take her decisions seriously. Which of the following types is Athers most likely to be characterized as according to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) classification?

Accepted Answer

A)  perceiving 
B)  brooder 
C)  extraverted 
D)  introverted 
E)  solitary 
A)  perceiving 
B)  brooder 
C)  extraverted 
D)  introverted 
E)  solitary

Question 18

John Hardley recently joined as marketing director of H2O, a water sports gear company. Though in the last five years the company has had a drastic dip in sales, ever since Hardley has joined he has turned the figures around. In addition to revamping the look of the brand, he has initiated several marketing campaigns through broadcast media to increase customer base for the company. Over the past six months, Hardley has managed to get the company to an all-time high peak of sales. Which of the following statements best describes Hardley?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hardley is a low self-monitor. 
B)  Hardley is a narcissist. 
C)  Hardley scores high in Machiavellianism. 
D)  Hardley has a proactive personality. 
E)  Hardley is a low risk-taking person. 
A)  Hardley is a low self-monitor. 
B)  Hardley is a narcissist. 
C)  Hardley scores high in Machiavellianism. 
D)  Hardley has a proactive personality. 
E)  Hardley is a low risk-taking person.

Question 19

Describe the personality traits of people who fit into each of the following Myers-Briggs Type Indicator categories: INTJ, ESTJ, and ENTP.

Accepted Answer

Intuitive, thinking, introverted, and ju

Question 20

Describe the typical characteristics associated with a proactive personality.

Accepted Answer

People with a proactive personality iden

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

________ refers to bottom-line conclusions individuals have about their capabilities, competence, and worth as a person.

An individual's value system is obtained by ranking the person's values in terms of their intensity.

According to Hofstede's framework, ________ indicates the degree to which people in a country prefer structured over unstructured situations.

According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) classification, people belonging to the judging type ________.

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.

With reference to the Hofstede's Framework for Assessing Cultures, ________ emphasizes a tight social framework in which people expect others in groups of which they are a part to look after them and protect them.

Which of the following is most likely to be a drawback of highly conscientious people according to the Big Five model?

Individuals low in self-monitoring ________.

________ has been found to be more important than other traits in the success of CEOs of private equity companies.

According to the Big Five model, a highly conscientious person is most likely to be ________.

With reference to the Hofstede's framework, a class or caste system that discourages upward mobility is more likely to exist in a nation that scores ________.

According to the Big Five model, the agreeableness dimension refers to an individual's propensity to defer to others.

Describe the personality traits of people who fit into each of the following Myers-Briggs Type Indicator categories: INTJ, ESTJ, and ENTP.

Describe the typical characteristics associated with a proactive personality.

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Exam 5: Personality and Values

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

________ refers to bottom-line conclusions individuals have about their capabilities, competence, and worth as a person.

An individual's value system is obtained by ranking the person's values in terms of their intensity.

According to Hofstede's framework, ________ indicates the degree to which people in a country prefer structured over unstructured situations.

According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) classification, people belonging to the judging type ________.

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.

With reference to the Hofstede's Framework for Assessing Cultures, ________ emphasizes a tight social framework in which people expect others in groups of which they are a part to look after them and protect them.

Which of the following is most likely to be a drawback of highly conscientious people according to the Big Five model?

Individuals low in self-monitoring ________.

________ has been found to be more important than other traits in the success of CEOs of private equity companies.

According to the Big Five model, a highly conscientious person is most likely to be ________.

With reference to the Hofstede's framework, a class or caste system that discourages upward mobility is more likely to exist in a nation that scores ________.

According to the Big Five model, the agreeableness dimension refers to an individual's propensity to defer to others.

Describe the personality traits of people who fit into each of the following Myers-Briggs Type Indicator categories: INTJ, ESTJ, and ENTP.

Describe the typical characteristics associated with a proactive personality.

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

Filters