Question 1

_______ values explain what a manager is trying to achieve,and _________ values explain how she is acting.

Accepted Answer

A) Terminal;instrumental 
B) Terminal;attitudinal 
C) Conceptual;terminal 
D) Instrumental;conceptual 
E) Instrumental;terminal 
A) Terminal;instrumental 
B) Terminal;attitudinal 
C) Conceptual;terminal 
D) Instrumental;conceptual 
E) Instrumental;terminal

Question 2

All of the following are examples of instrumental values EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Independence 
B) Responsibility 
C) Inner harmony 
D) Courage 
E) Capability 
A) Independence 
B) Responsibility 
C) Inner harmony 
D) Courage 
E) Capability

Question 3

A new employee or "cast member" at Disney is required to attend Disney University.This is Disney's attempt at:

Accepted Answer

A) Rite of passage 
B) Rite of initiation 
C) Organizational socialization 
D) Organizational commitment 
E) Rite of enhancement 
A) Rite of passage 
B) Rite of initiation 
C) Organizational socialization 
D) Organizational commitment 
E) Rite of enhancement

Question 4

Downsizing tends to increase employee satisfaction because employees' increased workloads make them feel more responsible and empowered.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Craig,a manager at XYZ Manufacturing,is a very positive individual.He exhibits very little negative emotions and moods and is always optimistic about himself and others.It can be said that Craig is:

Accepted Answer

A) Low on negative affectivity 
B) High on agreeableness 
C) Low on Conscientiousness 
D) Low on positive affectivity 
E) High on extraversion 
A) Low on negative affectivity 
B) High on agreeableness 
C) Low on Conscientiousness 
D) Low on positive affectivity 
E) High on extraversion

Question 6

Managers who believe that forces that exist outside of their own control are primarily responsible for their own success or failure are said to have a high internal locus of control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The ASA framework suggests that people have become more similar to each other through:

Accepted Answer

A) Retention of potential employees with opposing personalities. 
B) Acclimation of employees who are dissimilar. 
C) Attraction of potential employees to firms that exhibit personalities like their own. 
D) Turnover of employees who are similar will. 
E) Attraction of potential employees with opposing personalities. 
A) Retention of potential employees with opposing personalities. 
B) Acclimation of employees who are dissimilar. 
C) Attraction of potential employees to firms that exhibit personalities like their own. 
D) Turnover of employees who are similar will. 
E) Attraction of potential employees with opposing personalities.

Question 8

Introverts tend to be sociable,outgoing,and friendly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

People in negative moods tend to:

Accepted Answer

A) Be worse at critical thinking 
B) Be more accurate in their judgments 
C) Be less effective at devil's advocacy 
D) Be more satisfied with their bosses 
E) Be less accurate in their judgments 
A) Be worse at critical thinking 
B) Be more accurate in their judgments 
C) Be less effective at devil's advocacy 
D) Be more satisfied with their bosses 
E) Be less accurate in their judgments

Question 10

If an organization has a strong culture,it is appropriate for us to think of that culture as the organization's "personality".

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

According to McClelland,the extent to which a person has a strong desire to do challenging tasks and to meet personal standards of excellence is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) The need for affiliation 
B) The need for achievement 
C) The need for power 
D) The need for self-esteem 
E) The need for conscientiousness 
A) The need for affiliation 
B) The need for achievement 
C) The need for power 
D) The need for self-esteem 
E) The need for conscientiousness

Question 12

People who are extraverted are more likely to experience positive moods than people who are introverted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Glenn is a very effective and efficient manager.However,he seems to be a bit pessimistic and avoids social interactions.Glenn can be classified as:

Accepted Answer

A) Extraverts 
B) High in external locus of control 
C) Low in self-esteem 
D) Introverts 
E) High in internal locus of control 
A) Extraverts 
B) High in external locus of control 
C) Low in self-esteem 
D) Introverts 
E) High in internal locus of control

Question 14

ABC Company puts out newspaper releases announcing employees' promotions.These are rites of:

Accepted Answer

A) Passage 
B) Integration 
C) Celebration 
D) Ceremony 
E) Enhancement 
A) Passage 
B) Integration 
C) Celebration 
D) Ceremony 
E) Enhancement

Question 15

People who are satisfied with their jobs are more likely to:

Accepted Answer

A) Leave the organization 
B) Perform more OCB's 
C) Be laid off 
D) Have low organizational commitment 
E) Be less creative 
A) Leave the organization 
B) Perform more OCB's 
C) Be laid off 
D) Have low organizational commitment 
E) Be less creative

Question 16

The ability to feel,think,and act are referred to as personality traits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Attraction-selection-attrition processes are most evident in:

Accepted Answer

A) Large firms 
B) Small firms 
C) Manufacturing firms 
D) Financial firms 
E) Not-for-profit organizations 
A) Large firms 
B) Small firms 
C) Manufacturing firms 
D) Financial firms 
E) Not-for-profit organizations

Question 18

The attraction-selection-attrition framework suggests that the founders of organizations tend to attract and select employees whose personalities are opposite to theirs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The personal characteristics of the founders of organizations can have a strong influence on the culture that is created.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A personal conviction about lifelong goals or objectives is called a terminal value.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

_ values explain what a manager is trying to achieve,and ___ values explain how she is acting.

All of the following are examples of instrumental values EXCEPT:

A new employee or "cast member" at Disney is required to attend Disney University.This is Disney's attempt at:

Downsizing tends to increase employee satisfaction because employees' increased workloads make them feel more responsible and empowered.

Craig,a manager at XYZ Manufacturing,is a very positive individual.He exhibits very little negative emotions and moods and is always optimistic about himself and others.It can be said that Craig is:

Managers who believe that forces that exist outside of their own control are primarily responsible for their own success or failure are said to have a high internal locus of control.

The ASA framework suggests that people have become more similar to each other through:

Introverts tend to be sociable,outgoing,and friendly.

People in negative moods tend to:

If an organization has a strong culture,it is appropriate for us to think of that culture as the organization's "personality".

According to McClelland,the extent to which a person has a strong desire to do challenging tasks and to meet personal standards of excellence is known as:

People who are extraverted are more likely to experience positive moods than people who are introverted.

Glenn is a very effective and efficient manager.However,he seems to be a bit pessimistic and avoids social interactions.Glenn can be classified as:

ABC Company puts out newspaper releases announcing employees' promotions.These are rites of:

People who are satisfied with their jobs are more likely to:

The ability to feel,think,and act are referred to as personality traits.

Attraction-selection-attrition processes are most evident in:

The attraction-selection-attrition framework suggests that the founders of organizations tend to attract and select employees whose personalities are opposite to theirs.

The personal characteristics of the founders of organizations can have a strong influence on the culture that is created.

A personal conviction about lifelong goals or objectives is called a terminal value.

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Managing Organizational Structure and Culture

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Exam 3: Values,attitudes,emotions,and Culture: The Manager As a Person

_______ values explain what a manager is trying to achieve,and _________ values explain how she is acting.

All of the following are examples of instrumental values EXCEPT:

A new employee or "cast member" at Disney is required to attend Disney University.This is Disney's attempt at:

Downsizing tends to increase employee satisfaction because employees' increased workloads make them feel more responsible and empowered.

Craig,a manager at XYZ Manufacturing,is a very positive individual.He exhibits very little negative emotions and moods and is always optimistic about himself and others.It can be said that Craig is:

Managers who believe that forces that exist outside of their own control are primarily responsible for their own success or failure are said to have a high internal locus of control.

The ASA framework suggests that people have become more similar to each other through:

Introverts tend to be sociable,outgoing,and friendly.

People in negative moods tend to:

If an organization has a strong culture,it is appropriate for us to think of that culture as the organization's "personality".

According to McClelland,the extent to which a person has a strong desire to do challenging tasks and to meet personal standards of excellence is known as:

People who are extraverted are more likely to experience positive moods than people who are introverted.

Glenn is a very effective and efficient manager.However,he seems to be a bit pessimistic and avoids social interactions.Glenn can be classified as:

ABC Company puts out newspaper releases announcing employees' promotions.These are rites of:

People who are satisfied with their jobs are more likely to:

The ability to feel,think,and act are referred to as personality traits.

Attraction-selection-attrition processes are most evident in:

The attraction-selection-attrition framework suggests that the founders of organizations tend to attract and select employees whose personalities are opposite to theirs.

The personal characteristics of the founders of organizations can have a strong influence on the culture that is created.

A personal conviction about lifelong goals or objectives is called a terminal value.

Managers and Managing

The Evolution of Management Thought

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Diverse Employees in a Multicultural Environment

Managing in the Global Environment

Decision Making,learning,creativity,and Entrepreneurship

The Manager As a Planner and Strategist

Value-Chain Management: Functional Strategies for Competitive Advantage

Managing Organizational Structure and Culture

Organizational Control and Change

Human Resource Management

Motivation and Performance

Leadership

Effective Groups and Teams

Promoting Effective Communication

Managing Conflict,politics,and Negotiation

Using Advanced Information Technology to Increase Performance

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_ values explain what a manager is trying to achieve,and ___ values explain how she is acting.