Question 1

If an employee is given the freedom to accomplish a specified set of goals,then the employee is working under the ________ approach.

Accepted Answer

A)  scientific management 
B)  structuring 
C)  communicative 
D)  management by objectives 
A)  scientific management 
B)  structuring 
C)  communicative 
D)  management by objectives

Question 2

Of the following traits,which seems to be the most important for successful leadership?

Accepted Answer

A)  flexibility 
B)  controlling 
C)  manipulative 
D)  introverted 
A)  flexibility 
B)  controlling 
C)  manipulative 
D)  introverted

Question 3

In job selection,setting different minimum qualifying scores on intelligence tests for different ethnic groups is illegal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Encouraging disabled children to participate in the regular classroom involves the process of

Accepted Answer

A)  mainstreaming. 
B)  participatory class rooming. 
C)  marketing. 
D)  jigsaw class structuring. 
A)  mainstreaming. 
B)  participatory class rooming. 
C)  marketing. 
D)  jigsaw class structuring.

Question 5

Which of the following is a strategy to improve both job satisfaction and productivity?

Accepted Answer

A)  implement scientific management 
B)  ignore physical conditions 
C)  improve supervisory style 
D)  use human factors procedures 
A)  implement scientific management 
B)  ignore physical conditions 
C)  improve supervisory style 
D)  use human factors procedures

Question 6

When an employee contributes to the social welfare of the organization by cooperating and helping other employees or going beyond the call of duty to help the organization,this is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  simulated management task follow-through. 
B)  structured interview predictability. 
C)  in-basket success. 
D)  organizational citizenship. 
A)  simulated management task follow-through. 
B)  structured interview predictability. 
C)  in-basket success. 
D)  organizational citizenship.

Question 7

One billion people are added to the planet every 8 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

One component of direct instruction is that information is presented to students in small amounts that are easily understood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The most effective managers and supervisors are ______ and ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  considerate;communicative 
B)  direct;non-manipulative 
C)  introverted;shy 
D)  narcissistic;self-centered 
A)  considerate;communicative 
B)  direct;non-manipulative 
C)  introverted;shy 
D)  narcissistic;self-centered

Question 10

Job performance ratings are used to evaluate current employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

If a business uses participative management,employees at every level of the organization are actively involved in decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Fewer women hold powerful positions purely because of gender bias.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

If a company was looking for someone with high leadership potential,it would do well to consider which pair of traits?

Accepted Answer

A)  introversion and likeability 
B)  drive and honesty 
C)  compassion and selflessness 
D)  manipulative and strong-willed 
A)  introversion and likeability 
B)  drive and honesty 
C)  compassion and selflessness 
D)  manipulative and strong-willed

Question 14

People and their behaviors are

Accepted Answer

A)  the root cause of environmental deterioration. 
B)  not responsible for environmental deterioration. 
C)  only a small part of the root cause of environmental deterioration. 
D)  less important than cars and trucks as a root cause of environmental deterioration. 
A)  the root cause of environmental deterioration. 
B)  not responsible for environmental deterioration. 
C)  only a small part of the root cause of environmental deterioration. 
D)  less important than cars and trucks as a root cause of environmental deterioration.

Question 15

Joan was asked to perform a simulated management task that was evaluated by a team of upper managers.What evaluation method was most likely used?

Accepted Answer

A)  a structured interview 
B)  an assessment center 
C)  a checklist rating 
D)  a biodata technique 
A)  a structured interview 
B)  an assessment center 
C)  a checklist rating 
D)  a biodata technique

Question 16

At current population rates,another 1 billion people are added to the planet every ______ years.

Accepted Answer

A)  4 
B)  6 
C)  8 
D)  10 
A)  4 
B)  6 
C)  8 
D)  10

Question 17

Companies that tend to invest in providing exercise opportunities easy also tend to

Accepted Answer

A)  report more employee injuries. 
B)  save money on health care claims. 
C)  see higher employee turnover. 
D)  attract less-healthy employees. 
A)  report more employee injuries. 
B)  save money on health care claims. 
C)  see higher employee turnover. 
D)  attract less-healthy employees.

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of how psychologists best serve educators?

Accepted Answer

A)  as teachers in education classes 
B)  as taxpayers in the local school district 
C)  as consultants to testing programs 
D)  as university administrators 
A)  as teachers in education classes 
B)  as taxpayers in the local school district 
C)  as consultants to testing programs 
D)  as university administrators

Question 19

Criterion-referenced testing establishes the ________ that children must meet.

Accepted Answer

A)  practical criteria 
B)  lofty goals 
C)  multiple mastery levels 
D)  normative databases 
A)  practical criteria 
B)  lofty goals 
C)  multiple mastery levels 
D)  normative databases

Question 20

From 1930 to 1979,what population group had the highest number of executions?

Accepted Answer

A)  whites 
B)  females 
C)  Latin Americans 
D)  African Americans 
A)  whites 
B)  females 
C)  Latin Americans 
D)  African Americans

If an employee is given the freedom to accomplish a specified set of goals,then the employee is working under the ________ approach.

Of the following traits,which seems to be the most important for successful leadership?

In job selection,setting different minimum qualifying scores on intelligence tests for different ethnic groups is illegal.

Encouraging disabled children to participate in the regular classroom involves the process of

Which of the following is a strategy to improve both job satisfaction and productivity?

When an employee contributes to the social welfare of the organization by cooperating and helping other employees or going beyond the call of duty to help the organization,this is an example of

One billion people are added to the planet every 8 years.

One component of direct instruction is that information is presented to students in small amounts that are easily understood.

The most effective managers and supervisors are and .

Job performance ratings are used to evaluate current employees.

If a business uses participative management,employees at every level of the organization are actively involved in decision making.

Fewer women hold powerful positions purely because of gender bias.

If a company was looking for someone with high leadership potential,it would do well to consider which pair of traits?

People and their behaviors are

Joan was asked to perform a simulated management task that was evaluated by a team of upper managers.What evaluation method was most likely used?

At current population rates,another 1 billion people are added to the planet every ______ years.

Companies that tend to invest in providing exercise opportunities easy also tend to

Which of the following is an example of how psychologists best serve educators?

Criterion-referenced testing establishes the ________ that children must meet.

From 1930 to 1979,what population group had the highest number of executions?

Introduction to Psychology

Research Methods in Psychology

Biological Foundations in Behavior

The Interplay of Nature and Nurture

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Basic Principles of Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Developmental Psychology

Motivation and Emotion

Personality Theories and Assessment

Stress and Health

Abnormal Behavior

Therapies

Social Psychology

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Exam 17: Psychology Applied to Business and Other Professions

If an employee is given the freedom to accomplish a specified set of goals,then the employee is working under the ________ approach.

Of the following traits,which seems to be the most important for successful leadership?

In job selection,setting different minimum qualifying scores on intelligence tests for different ethnic groups is illegal.

Encouraging disabled children to participate in the regular classroom involves the process of

Which of the following is a strategy to improve both job satisfaction and productivity?

When an employee contributes to the social welfare of the organization by cooperating and helping other employees or going beyond the call of duty to help the organization,this is an example of

One billion people are added to the planet every 8 years.

One component of direct instruction is that information is presented to students in small amounts that are easily understood.

The most effective managers and supervisors are ______ and ______.

Job performance ratings are used to evaluate current employees.

If a business uses participative management,employees at every level of the organization are actively involved in decision making.

Fewer women hold powerful positions purely because of gender bias.

If a company was looking for someone with high leadership potential,it would do well to consider which pair of traits?

People and their behaviors are

Joan was asked to perform a simulated management task that was evaluated by a team of upper managers.What evaluation method was most likely used?

At current population rates,another 1 billion people are added to the planet every ______ years.

Companies that tend to invest in providing exercise opportunities easy also tend to

Which of the following is an example of how psychologists best serve educators?

Criterion-referenced testing establishes the ________ that children must meet.

From 1930 to 1979,what population group had the highest number of executions?

Introduction to Psychology

Research Methods in Psychology

Biological Foundations in Behavior

The Interplay of Nature and Nurture

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Basic Principles of Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Developmental Psychology

Motivation and Emotion

Personality Theories and Assessment

Stress and Health

Abnormal Behavior

Therapies

Social Psychology

Filters

The most effective managers and supervisors are and .