Question 1

Utilitarianism and egalitarianism are personality dimensions of ethics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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 3

One limitation with cross-cultural values information is that it incorrectly assumes that everyone within a specific country holds similar values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Those who engage in counterproductive work behaviours do so voluntarily.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

_____________ characterizes people who are quiet,shy,and cautious.

Accepted Answer

A)  Introversion 
B)  Openness to experience 
C)  Conscientiousness 
D)  Neuroticism 
E)  Intellectualism 
A)  Introversion 
B)  Openness to experience 
C)  Conscientiousness 
D)  Neuroticism 
E)  Intellectualism

Question 6

Egalitarianism is one of three types of ethical principles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Our personalities influence how well we cope with stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Providing training is a person-job matching strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

You have just hired several new employees who are motivated,able to perform their jobs,and have adequate resources.However,they aren't sure what tasks are included in their job.According to the MARS model,these new employees will likely:

Accepted Answer

A)  emphasize the utilitarianism principle in their decision making. 
B)  have lower job performance due to poor role perceptions. 
C)  have high job performance because they are motivated and able to perform the work. 
D)  have above average organizational citizenship. 
E)  have a high degree of differentiation according to Holland's classification of occupations. 
A)  emphasize the utilitarianism principle in their decision making. 
B)  have lower job performance due to poor role perceptions. 
C)  have high job performance because they are motivated and able to perform the work. 
D)  have above average organizational citizenship. 
E)  have a high degree of differentiation according to Holland's classification of occupations.

Question 10

Which of the following would be considered a work-related behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A)  Completing required job duties above the minimum performance standard. 
B)  Showing up for work at scheduled times. 
C)  Accepting the organization's offer of employment. 
D)  Helping a co-worker even though it isn't part of your job. 
E)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  Completing required job duties above the minimum performance standard. 
B)  Showing up for work at scheduled times. 
C)  Accepting the organization's offer of employment. 
D)  Helping a co-worker even though it isn't part of your job. 
E)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 11

Research shows that having ethical codes of conduct tends to prevent wrongdoing in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT identified in the textbook as an ethical principle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Utilitarianism. 
B)  Distributive justice. 
C)  Moralism. 
D)  Individual rights. 
E)  Egalitarianism. 
A)  Utilitarianism. 
B)  Distributive justice. 
C)  Moralism. 
D)  Individual rights. 
E)  Egalitarianism.

Question 13

Which 'Big Five' personality dimension is most valuable for predicting job performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Extroversion 
B)  Openness to experience 
C)  Conscientiousness 
D)  Neuroticism 
E)  Agreeableness 
A)  Extroversion 
B)  Openness to experience 
C)  Conscientiousness 
D)  Neuroticism 
E)  Agreeableness

Question 14

Persistence is an element of motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following statements about values is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Values help define what is right or wrong and good or bad in the world. 
B)  Values are arranged into a hierarchy of preferences. 
C)  The values that dominate a person's preferences differ across cultures. 
D)  Values guide our decisions and actions. 
E)  A person's hierarchy of values typically changes a few times each year. 
A)  Values help define what is right or wrong and good or bad in the world. 
B)  Values are arranged into a hierarchy of preferences. 
C)  The values that dominate a person's preferences differ across cultures. 
D)  Values guide our decisions and actions. 
E)  A person's hierarchy of values typically changes a few times each year.

Question 16

Recent studies have found that counterproductive work behaviours have a very small negative effect on organizational performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Employees who are conscientious tend to have higher levels of organizational citizenship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The relationship between personality and workplace behaviour is weak,because so much about behaviour is dependent on situational factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

One ongoing dispute among psychologists is whether personality:

Accepted Answer

A)  is formed completely from genetic code or is partly influenced by socialization and environmental conditions. 
B)  is stable over several years or changes a few times each year. 
C)  is evident in all situations or is less constrained in some situations. 
D)  is evident through a person's behaviours or is only evident through blood tests. 
E)  really exists or is just a myth. 
A)  is formed completely from genetic code or is partly influenced by socialization and environmental conditions. 
B)  is stable over several years or changes a few times each year. 
C)  is evident in all situations or is less constrained in some situations. 
D)  is evident through a person's behaviours or is only evident through blood tests. 
E)  really exists or is just a myth.

Utilitarianism and egalitarianism are personality dimensions of ethics.

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

One limitation with cross-cultural values information is that it incorrectly assumes that everyone within a specific country holds similar values.

Those who engage in counterproductive work behaviours do so voluntarily.

_____________ characterizes people who are quiet,shy,and cautious.

Egalitarianism is one of three types of ethical principles.

Our personalities influence how well we cope with stress.

Providing training is a person-job matching strategy.

You have just hired several new employees who are motivated,able to perform their jobs,and have adequate resources.However,they aren't sure what tasks are included in their job.According to the MARS model,these new employees will likely:

Which of the following would be considered a work-related behaviour?

Research shows that having ethical codes of conduct tends to prevent wrongdoing in the workplace.

Which of the following is NOT identified in the textbook as an ethical principle?

Which 'Big Five' personality dimension is most valuable for predicting job performance?

Persistence is an element of motivation.

Which of the following statements about values is FALSE?

Recent studies have found that counterproductive work behaviours have a very small negative effect on organizational performance.

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

Employees who are conscientious tend to have higher levels of organizational citizenship.

The relationship between personality and workplace behaviour is weak,because so much about behaviour is dependent on situational factors.

One ongoing dispute among psychologists is whether personality:

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 Teams and Organizations

Power and Influence in the Workplace

Understanding and Managing Workplace Conflict

Leadership in Organizational Settings

Designing Organizational Structures

Organizational Culture

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Exam 2: Individual Behaviour, Personality, and Values

Utilitarianism and egalitarianism are personality dimensions of ethics.

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

One limitation with cross-cultural values information is that it incorrectly assumes that everyone within a specific country holds similar values.

Those who engage in counterproductive work behaviours do so voluntarily.

_____________ characterizes people who are quiet,shy,and cautious.

Egalitarianism is one of three types of ethical principles.

Our personalities influence how well we cope with stress.

Providing training is a person-job matching strategy.

You have just hired several new employees who are motivated,able to perform their jobs,and have adequate resources.However,they aren't sure what tasks are included in their job.According to the MARS model,these new employees will likely:

Which of the following would be considered a work-related behaviour?

Research shows that having ethical codes of conduct tends to prevent wrongdoing in the workplace.

Which of the following is NOT identified in the textbook as an ethical principle?

Which 'Big Five' personality dimension is most valuable for predicting job performance?

Persistence is an element of motivation.

Which of the following statements about values is FALSE?

Recent studies have found that counterproductive work behaviours have a very small negative effect on organizational performance.

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

Employees who are conscientious tend to have higher levels of organizational citizenship.

The relationship between personality and workplace behaviour is weak,because so much about behaviour is dependent on situational factors.

One ongoing dispute among psychologists is whether personality:

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 Teams and Organizations

Power and Influence in the Workplace

Understanding and Managing Workplace Conflict

Leadership in Organizational Settings

Designing Organizational Structures

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change Additional Cases

Filters