Question 1

Research indicates that people almost always make ethical decisions even when under pressure to make unethical decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

It is sometimes difficult to apply the individual rights principle of ethical decision making because one individual's rights may conflict with another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Canadians tend to have:

Accepted Answer

A) a high collectivism value orientation. 
B) a high nurturing-orientation value. 
C) a low individualistic value orientation. 
D) a high individualistic value orientation. 
E) a high nurturing-orientation value and a low individualistic value orientation. 
A) a high collectivism value orientation. 
B) a high nurturing-orientation value. 
C) a low individualistic value orientation. 
D) a high individualistic value orientation. 
E) a high nurturing-orientation value and a low individualistic value orientation.

Question 4

Proximity is considered a moral intensity factor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Moral intensity refers to the difficulty associated with making certain decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator,some people are ''sensing-thinking'' types whereas others may be ''intuitive-feeling'' types.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Corporate leaders have a strong influence on the moral conduct of employees in that organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following countries generally has high achievement orientation values?

Accepted Answer

A) Canada 
B) Russia 
C) Japan 
D) Sweden 
E) The Netherlands 
A) Canada 
B) Russia 
C) Japan 
D) Sweden 
E) The Netherlands

Question 9

Which of the following refers to goal-directed activities under the individual's control that support organizational objectives?

Accepted Answer

A) Competencies 
B) Task performance 
C) Aptitudes 
D) Direction 
E) Motivation 
A) Competencies 
B) Task performance 
C) Aptitudes 
D) Direction 
E) Motivation

Question 10

Today,personality testing has become so popular that some experts warn we may have gone too far in organizational settings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The five-factor model ''Big Five'' personality dimensions represent five clusters that represent most personality traits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The ''Big Five'' personality dimensions are identified by the acronym:

Accepted Answer

A) MBTIA 
B) CANOE 
C) VALUE 
D) MARSE 
E) HAPPY 
A) MBTIA 
B) CANOE 
C) VALUE 
D) MARSE 
E) HAPPY

Question 13

Research indicates that values incongruence-differences between an employee's personal values and the organization's values-is fairly common.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The utilitarian principle advises us to seek the greatest good for the greatest number of people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The sales office of a large industrial products wholesale company has an increasing problem that salespeople are arriving late at the office each morning.Some sales reps go directly to visit clients rather than showing up at the office as required by company policy.Others arrive several minutes after their appointed start time.The vice president of sales doesn't want to introduce time clocks,but this may be necessary if the lateness problem isn't corrected.Using the MARS model of individual behaviour,diagnose the possible reasons why salespeople may be engaging in this ''lateness'' behaviour.

Accepted Answer

The MARS model suggests that individual

Question 16

Which moral intensity factor best relates to the question,"How many people are affected by this action?"

Accepted Answer

A) Immediacy of effect 
B) Concentration of effect 
C) Probability effect 
D) Butterfly effect 
E) Magnitude effect 
A) Immediacy of effect 
B) Concentration of effect 
C) Probability effect 
D) Butterfly effect 
E) Magnitude effect

Question 17

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is a personality test that measures the ''Big Five'' personality dimensions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Mindfulness increases moral sensitivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Moral intensity is higher when:

Accepted Answer

A) it takes longer to make an ethical decision. 
B) the decision is made by a few people who are highly ethical. 
C) there are no clear legal guidelines to guide decision makers. 
D) many people agree the action is ethically good or baD. 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) it takes longer to make an ethical decision. 
B) the decision is made by a few people who are highly ethical. 
C) there are no clear legal guidelines to guide decision makers. 
D) many people agree the action is ethically good or baD. 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Question 20

In the MARS model,all of the following factors directly influence an employee's voluntary behaviour and performance EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) motivation. 
B) role perceptions. 
C) situational factors. 
D) moral intensity. 
E) ability. 
A) motivation. 
B) role perceptions. 
C) situational factors. 
D) moral intensity. 
E) ability.

Research indicates that people almost always make ethical decisions even when under pressure to make unethical decisions.

It is sometimes difficult to apply the individual rights principle of ethical decision making because one individual's rights may conflict with another.

Canadians tend to have:

Proximity is considered a moral intensity factor.

Moral intensity refers to the difficulty associated with making certain decisions.

According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator,some people are ''sensing-thinking'' types whereas others may be ''intuitive-feeling'' types.

Corporate leaders have a strong influence on the moral conduct of employees in that organization.

Which of the following countries generally has high achievement orientation values?

Which of the following refers to goal-directed activities under the individual's control that support organizational objectives?

Today,personality testing has become so popular that some experts warn we may have gone too far in organizational settings.

The five-factor model ''Big Five'' personality dimensions represent five clusters that represent most personality traits.

The ''Big Five'' personality dimensions are identified by the acronym:

Research indicates that values incongruence-differences between an employee's personal values and the organization's values-is fairly common.

The utilitarian principle advises us to seek the greatest good for the greatest number of people.

Which moral intensity factor best relates to the question,"How many people are affected by this action?"

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is a personality test that measures the ''Big Five'' personality dimensions.

Mindfulness increases moral sensitivity.

Moral intensity is higher when:

In the MARS model,all of the following factors directly influence an employee's voluntary behaviour and performance EXCEPT:

Introduction to the Field of Organizational Behaviour

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 Organizations Revised

Power and Influence in the Workplace

Conflict and Negotiation in the Workplace Revised

Leadership in Organizational Settings

Designing Organizational Structures

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change

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Exam 2: Individual Behaviour, Personality, and Values

Research indicates that people almost always make ethical decisions even when under pressure to make unethical decisions.

It is sometimes difficult to apply the individual rights principle of ethical decision making because one individual's rights may conflict with another.

Canadians tend to have:

Proximity is considered a moral intensity factor.

Moral intensity refers to the difficulty associated with making certain decisions.

According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator,some people are ''sensing-thinking'' types whereas others may be ''intuitive-feeling'' types.

Corporate leaders have a strong influence on the moral conduct of employees in that organization.

Which of the following countries generally has high achievement orientation values?

Which of the following refers to goal-directed activities under the individual's control that support organizational objectives?

Today,personality testing has become so popular that some experts warn we may have gone too far in organizational settings.

The five-factor model ''Big Five'' personality dimensions represent five clusters that represent most personality traits.

The ''Big Five'' personality dimensions are identified by the acronym:

Research indicates that values incongruence-differences between an employee's personal values and the organization's values-is fairly common.

The utilitarian principle advises us to seek the greatest good for the greatest number of people.

Which moral intensity factor best relates to the question,"How many people are affected by this action?"

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is a personality test that measures the ''Big Five'' personality dimensions.

Mindfulness increases moral sensitivity.

Moral intensity is higher when:

In the MARS model,all of the following factors directly influence an employee's voluntary behaviour and performance EXCEPT:

Introduction to the Field of Organizational Behaviour

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 Organizations Revised

Power and Influence in the Workplace

Conflict and Negotiation in the Workplace Revised

Leadership in Organizational Settings

Designing Organizational Structures

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change

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