Question 1

____ thinking is a skill that allows people to see differences between situations,phenomena,or events.

Accepted Answer

A) Congruent 
B) Convergent 
C) Digressive 
D) Divergent 
E) Constructive 
A) Congruent 
B) Convergent 
C) Digressive 
D) Divergent 
E) Constructive

Question 2

Behavioral consequences of organizational stress include

Accepted Answer

A) depression. 
B) drug abuse. 
C) turnover. 
D) absenteeism. 
E) decreased performance. 
A) depression. 
B) drug abuse. 
C) turnover. 
D) absenteeism. 
E) decreased performance.

Question 3

____ is the extent to which a person believes that power and status differences are appropriate within organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) Dogmatism 
B) Locus of control 
C) Authoritarianism 
D) Risk propensity 
E) Self-efficiency 
A) Dogmatism 
B) Locus of control 
C) Authoritarianism 
D) Risk propensity 
E) Self-efficiency

Question 4

Simon thinks all Asians are smart.This is an example of a(n)____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Simon thinks all Asians are smart.This is...

Question 5

One way people manage ____________________ is through prayer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One way people manage ____________________ is through...

Question 6

People with the MBTI ____________________ like task identity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of People with the MBTI ____________________ like task...

Question 7

Which of the following is part of corporate wellness programs?

Accepted Answer

A) Smoking cessation classes 
B) Exercise-related activities 
C) Weight reduction programs 
D) Stress management workshops 
E) All of these choices 
A) Smoking cessation classes 
B) Exercise-related activities 
C) Weight reduction programs 
D) Stress management workshops 
E) All of these choices

Question 8

When Heather learned that two WWF professional wrestlers had written a children's book,she automatically assumed that it would be too violent for her children to read.Heather is exhibiting

Accepted Answer

A) organizational commitment. 
B) low self-esteem. 
C) stereotyping. 
D) selective perception. 
E) authoritarianism. 
A) organizational commitment. 
B) low self-esteem. 
C) stereotyping. 
D) selective perception. 
E) authoritarianism.

Question 9

Psychological consequences of stress include

Accepted Answer

A) sleep disturbances. 
B) withdrawal. 
C) alcoholism. 
D) appetite disorders. 
E) smoking. 
A) sleep disturbances. 
B) withdrawal. 
C) alcoholism. 
D) appetite disorders. 
E) smoking.

Question 10

Describe three types of workplace behaviors.How do they affect the organization?

Accepted Answer

1. Proactive behavior: This type of work

Question 11

The ____ component of an attitude reflects feelings and emotions that an individual has toward something.

Accepted Answer

A) cognitive 
B) intentional 
C) dissonance 
D) affective 
E) affirmative 
A) cognitive 
B) intentional 
C) dissonance 
D) affective 
E) affirmative

Question 12

Bernard Madoff defrauded "friends" and family.He even took money from holocaust survivors and foundations.This indicates a high level of

Accepted Answer

A) authoritarianism. 
B) risk propensity. 
C) external locus of control. 
D) Machiavellianism. 
E) conformity. 
A) authoritarianism. 
B) risk propensity. 
C) external locus of control. 
D) Machiavellianism. 
E) conformity.

Question 13

Research suggests that creative people have which of the following personality traits?

Accepted Answer

A) Openness 
B) Independence 
C) An attraction to complexity 
D) Strong self-confidence 
E) All of these choices 
A) Openness 
B) Independence 
C) An attraction to complexity 
D) Strong self-confidence 
E) All of these choices

Question 14

____ is the process of screening out information that we are uncomfortable with or that contradicts our beliefs.

Accepted Answer

A) Objective reality 
B) Perceived reality 
C) Stereotyping 
D) Selective perception 
E) Self-relevant observation 
A) Objective reality 
B) Perceived reality 
C) Stereotyping 
D) Selective perception 
E) Self-relevant observation

Question 15

Christine "knows" that Paul is independent,a trait she admires.Renee "knows" that Paul is defiant,a trait she does not admire.The ____ components of their attitudes differ.

Accepted Answer

A) intentional 
B) intellectual 
C) affective 
D) cognitive 
E) behavioral 
A) intentional 
B) intellectual 
C) affective 
D) cognitive 
E) behavioral

Question 16

Michael wants to become a surgeon.One of his goals is to be assigned to surgeries whenever possible.He wants to perform his job well in the emergency room.He also wants to provide the care that his child needs.He desires to have a satisfying relationship with his wife.He wants to do a good job mentoring a group of residents and interns.He would like to help his sister deal with the loss of her son.Michael is likely to experience stress as a result of ____ demand.

Accepted Answer

A) role 
B) physical 
C) task 
D) interpersonal 
E) psychological 
A) role 
B) physical 
C) task 
D) interpersonal 
E) psychological

Question 17

The conflict individuals may experience among their own attitudes is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

cognitive

Question 18

An employee with high self-esteem is likely to

Accepted Answer

A) seek higher-status jobs. 
B) be confident in his ability to perform. 
C) derive intrinsic satisfaction from accomplishments. 
D) believe she is a worthwhile person. 
E) All of these choices 
A) seek higher-status jobs. 
B) be confident in his ability to perform. 
C) derive intrinsic satisfaction from accomplishments. 
D) believe she is a worthwhile person. 
E) All of these choices

Question 19

Describe the relationship between creativity,innovation,and the product life cycle.

Accepted Answer

Creativity, innovation, and the product

Question 20

Martha had parents who were perfectionists.She has been very successful in running her business,but she is overly critical of herself.Martha has low

Accepted Answer

A) conformity. 
B) risk propensity. 
C) self-monitoring. 
D) locus of control. 
E) self-esteem. 
A) conformity. 
B) risk propensity. 
C) self-monitoring. 
D) locus of control. 
E) self-esteem.

Exam 15: Basic Elements of Individual Behavior in Organizations

____ thinking is a skill that allows people to see differences between situations,phenomena,or events.

Behavioral consequences of organizational stress include

____ is the extent to which a person believes that power and status differences are appropriate within organizations.

Simon thinks all Asians are smart.This is an example of a(n)____________________.

One way people manage ____________________ is through prayer.

People with the MBTI ____________________ like task identity.

Which of the following is part of corporate wellness programs?

When Heather learned that two WWF professional wrestlers had written a children's book,she automatically assumed that it would be too violent for her children to read.Heather is exhibiting

Psychological consequences of stress include

Describe three types of workplace behaviors.How do they affect the organization?

The ____ component of an attitude reflects feelings and emotions that an individual has toward something.

Bernard Madoff defrauded "friends" and family.He even took money from holocaust survivors and foundations.This indicates a high level of

Research suggests that creative people have which of the following personality traits?

____ is the process of screening out information that we are uncomfortable with or that contradicts our beliefs.

Christine "knows" that Paul is independent,a trait she admires.Renee "knows" that Paul is defiant,a trait she does not admire.The ____ components of their attitudes differ.

The conflict individuals may experience among their own attitudes is called ____________________.

An employee with high self-esteem is likely to

Describe the relationship between creativity,innovation,and the product life cycle.

Martha had parents who were perfectionists.She has been very successful in running her business,but she is overly critical of herself.Martha has low

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