Question 1

Two countries with low collectivism are Japan and Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The ideal situation in organizations is to have employees whose values are perfectly congruent with the organization's values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The 'Big Five' personality dimensions represent:

Accepted Answer

A) all of the personality traits found in an ideal job applicant. 
B) the aggregated clusters representing most known personality traits. 
C) the personality traits caused by the environment rather than heredity. 
D) All of the answers are correct. 
E) the aggregated clusters representing most known personality traits and the personality traits caused by the environment rather than heredity. 
A) all of the personality traits found in an ideal job applicant. 
B) the aggregated clusters representing most known personality traits. 
C) the personality traits caused by the environment rather than heredity. 
D) All of the answers are correct. 
E) the aggregated clusters representing most known personality traits and the personality traits caused by the environment rather than heredity.

Question 4

Organizations that don't align corporate values with the dominant values of the society in which they operate may have difficulty keeping talented employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Egalitarianism is one of three types of ethical principles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Espoused values represent the values that you and your spouse have in common.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Utilitarianism and egalitarianism are personality dimensions of ethics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Several international sales representatives in your organization have faced the murky question of paying foreign government officials under the table in order to do business in other countries.Describe three strategies that the organization should consider to resolve these and other ethical dilemmas for foreign sales representatives.

Accepted Answer

First,the company should develop and mak

Question 9

Using the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)is not recommended for employment selection or promotion decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Providing training is a person-job matching strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Customer orientation,social skills,and need for achievement are examples of:

Accepted Answer

A) aptitudes 
B) competencies 
C) role perceptions 
D) situational factors 
E) None of the answers apply. 
A) aptitudes 
B) competencies 
C) role perceptions 
D) situational factors 
E) None of the answers apply.

Question 12

One of the more persistent problems with values is that employees don't seem to apply them very consistently in their decisions and actions.Explain why this problem occurs and describe two ways to increase the individual's likelihood of applying a personal value to his or her behaviour.

Accepted Answer

Increase awareness (mindfulness).A speci

Question 13

When assessing the ethics of a decision,you should:

Accepted Answer

A) rely mainly on the utilitarianism principle. 
B) consider its implications against all three principles described in the textbook. 
C) rely mainly on your level of collectivism. 
D) avoid considering the decision's moral intensity until after the decision has been made. 
E) apply any one-but NEVER more than one-of the four ethics principles to evaluate the decision. 
A) rely mainly on the utilitarianism principle. 
B) consider its implications against all three principles described in the textbook. 
C) rely mainly on your level of collectivism. 
D) avoid considering the decision's moral intensity until after the decision has been made. 
E) apply any one-but NEVER more than one-of the four ethics principles to evaluate the decision.

Two countries with low collectivism are Japan and Canada.

The ideal situation in organizations is to have employees whose values are perfectly congruent with the organization's values.

The 'Big Five' personality dimensions represent:

Organizations that don't align corporate values with the dominant values of the society in which they operate may have difficulty keeping talented employees.

Egalitarianism is one of three types of ethical principles.

Espoused values represent the values that you and your spouse have in common.

Utilitarianism and egalitarianism are personality dimensions of ethics.

Using the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)is not recommended for employment selection or promotion decisions.

Providing training is a person-job matching strategy.

Customer orientation,social skills,and need for achievement are examples of:

One of the more persistent problems with values is that employees don't seem to apply them very consistently in their decisions and actions.Explain why this problem occurs and describe two ways to increase the individual's likelihood of applying a personal value to his or her behaviour.

When assessing the ethics of a decision,you should:

Introduction to the Field of Organizational Behavior

Perceiving Ourselves and Others in Organizations

Workplace Emotions, Attitudes, and Stress

Foundations of Employee Motivation

Applied Performance Practices

Decision Making and Creativity

Team Dynamics

Communicating in Teams and Organizations

Power and Influence in the Workplace

Conflict and Negotiation in the Workplace

Leadership in Organizational Settings

Designing Organizational Structures

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change

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Exam 2: Individual Behavior, Personality, and Values

Two countries with low collectivism are Japan and Canada.

The ideal situation in organizations is to have employees whose values are perfectly congruent with the organization's values.

The 'Big Five' personality dimensions represent:

Organizations that don't align corporate values with the dominant values of the society in which they operate may have difficulty keeping talented employees.

Egalitarianism is one of three types of ethical principles.

Espoused values represent the values that you and your spouse have in common.

Utilitarianism and egalitarianism are personality dimensions of ethics.

Using the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)is not recommended for employment selection or promotion decisions.

Providing training is a person-job matching strategy.

Customer orientation,social skills,and need for achievement are examples of:

One of the more persistent problems with values is that employees don't seem to apply them very consistently in their decisions and actions.Explain why this problem occurs and describe two ways to increase the individual's likelihood of applying a personal value to his or her behaviour.

When assessing the ethics of a decision,you should:

Introduction to the Field of Organizational Behavior

Perceiving Ourselves and Others in Organizations

Workplace Emotions, Attitudes, and Stress

Foundations of Employee Motivation

Applied Performance Practices

Decision Making and Creativity

Team Dynamics

Communicating in Teams and Organizations

Power and Influence in the Workplace

Conflict and Negotiation in the Workplace

Leadership in Organizational Settings

Designing Organizational Structures

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change

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