Question 1

The ability to express oneself rapidly, easily, and with flexibility is:

Accepted Answer

A)  verbal comprehension. 
B)  verbal reasoning. 
C)  word fluency. 
D)  symbolic reasoning. 
A)  verbal comprehension. 
B)  verbal reasoning. 
C)  word fluency. 
D)  symbolic reasoning.

Question 2

How does achievement motivation shape human behavior in organizations?

Accepted Answer

Achievement motivation-the quest for exc

Question 3

The XYZ Company has a friendly atmosphere, attentive to people. The XYZ Company has a personality that is:

Accepted Answer

A)  dominant. 
B)  innovative. 
C)  boy scout. 
D)  thrifty. 
A)  dominant. 
B)  innovative. 
C)  boy scout. 
D)  thrifty.

Question 4

An example of an objective personality test would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  drawing a picture test and explaining it to a trained psychologist. 
B)  completing a questionnaire. 
C)  a thematic appreciation test. 
D)  a test like the General Management Aptitude Test. 
A)  drawing a picture test and explaining it to a trained psychologist. 
B)  completing a questionnaire. 
C)  a thematic appreciation test. 
D)  a test like the General Management Aptitude Test.

Question 5

Table 4.2
Bill and Tom are discussing the personalities of their assembly line workers. They agree that Lee Chin always seems to see the positive side of everything. He takes breakdowns on the line as challenges. On the other hand, Henrietta goes into a depression when there are difficulties. Ted is very time focused and gets a great of work done, but is irritable when working with others, particularly if things aren't going well. Joan is really good with complex work that needs to be accurate. She is less time motivated and works well with others. During this review, Bill wants to get the job done and move on to other work. He's a bit frustrated by Tom's slow pace and desire to be sure they are considering every aspect of each employee's behavior.
-Refer to Table 4.2. Lee Chin seems to exhibit:

Accepted Answer

A)  positive affectivity. 
B)  a Type B personality behavior pattern. 
C)  negative affectivity. 
D)  a Type A personality behavior pattern. 
A)  positive affectivity. 
B)  a Type B personality behavior pattern. 
C)  negative affectivity. 
D)  a Type A personality behavior pattern.

Question 6

The desire to perform well to demonstrate one's competence in others is:

Accepted Answer

A)  learning goal orientation. 
B)  performance goal orientation. 
C)  avoidance goal orientation. 
D)  Machiavellianism. 
A)  learning goal orientation. 
B)  performance goal orientation. 
C)  avoidance goal orientation. 
D)  Machiavellianism.

Question 7

If someone is low in achievement motivation, they will:

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid all responsibility. 
B)  also be high in affiliation motivation. 
C)  seek either very hard or very easy tasks. 
D)  be high in self-efficacy. 
A)  avoid all responsibility. 
B)  also be high in affiliation motivation. 
C)  seek either very hard or very easy tasks. 
D)  be high in self-efficacy.

Question 8

The ability to move quickly is known as speed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

________ is the capacity to perform various tasks.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ability 
B)  Personality 
C)  Motivation 
D)  Componential intelligence 
A)  Ability 
B)  Personality 
C)  Motivation 
D)  Componential intelligence

Question 10

The Guidance Company is modern and contemporary. The Guidance Company has a personality that is:

Accepted Answer

A)  dominant. 
B)  innovative. 
C)  boy scout. 
D)  stylish. 
A)  dominant. 
B)  innovative. 
C)  boy scout. 
D)  stylish.

Question 11

The ability to analyze verbal information so as to make valid judgments on the basis of logical implications of material is:

Accepted Answer

A)  verbal comprehension. 
B)  verbal reasoning. 
C)  word fluency. 
D)  symbolic reasoning. 
A)  verbal comprehension. 
B)  verbal reasoning. 
C)  word fluency. 
D)  symbolic reasoning.

Question 12

If Tanya believes that you need to do whatever it takes and that it is better to be feared than liked, she is demonstrating high:

Accepted Answer

A)  self-monitoring. 
B)  self-efficacy. 
C)  Type A personality. 
D)  Machiavellianism. 
A)  self-monitoring. 
B)  self-efficacy. 
C)  Type A personality. 
D)  Machiavellianism.

Question 13

As managers, individuals with high achievement needs:

Accepted Answer

A)  tend to delegate too much. 
B)  have strong affiliation needs. 
C)  do not want feedback on their performance. 
D)  tend to be rapidly promoted. 
A)  tend to delegate too much. 
B)  have strong affiliation needs. 
C)  do not want feedback on their performance. 
D)  tend to be rapidly promoted.

Question 14

The personality dimension found to most closely relate to task is:

Accepted Answer

A)  extroversion-introversion. 
B)  conscientiousness. 
C)  high self-monitoring skills. 
D)  emotional stability. 
A)  extroversion-introversion. 
B)  conscientiousness. 
C)  high self-monitoring skills. 
D)  emotional stability.

Question 15

In his book entitled The Prince, Niccolo Machiavelli's guiding principles included:

Accepted Answer

A)  never show humility. 
B)  it is much better to be feared than loved. 
C)  morality and ethics are for the weak. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  never show humility. 
B)  it is much better to be feared than loved. 
C)  morality and ethics are for the weak. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 16

The extent to which a test measures what it is actually designed to measure is an indication of the test's:

Accepted Answer

A)  reliability. 
B)  objectivity. 
C)  validity. 
D)  projectivity. 
A)  reliability. 
B)  objectivity. 
C)  validity. 
D)  projectivity.

Question 17

Discuss the interactionist approach to personality and situations.

Accepted Answer

Although people possess stable traits an

Question 18

The strength of an individual's desire to excel is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  achievement motivation. 
B)  power motivation. 
C)  affiliation motivation. 
D)  self-monitoring. 
A)  achievement motivation. 
B)  power motivation. 
C)  affiliation motivation. 
D)  self-monitoring.

Question 19

The desire to perform well because it satisfies an interest in meeting a challenge and learning new skills is:

Accepted Answer

A)  learning goal orientation. 
B)  performance goal orientation. 
C)  avoidance goal orientation. 
D)  Machiavellianism. 
A)  learning goal orientation. 
B)  performance goal orientation. 
C)  avoidance goal orientation. 
D)  Machiavellianism.

Question 20

The capacity to endure physical activity is known as stamina.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The ability to express oneself rapidly, easily, and with flexibility is:

How does achievement motivation shape human behavior in organizations?

The XYZ Company has a friendly atmosphere, attentive to people. The XYZ Company has a personality that is:

An example of an objective personality test would be:

The desire to perform well to demonstrate one's competence in others is:

If someone is low in achievement motivation, they will:

The ability to move quickly is known as speed.

________ is the capacity to perform various tasks.

The Guidance Company is modern and contemporary. The Guidance Company has a personality that is:

The ability to analyze verbal information so as to make valid judgments on the basis of logical implications of material is:

If Tanya believes that you need to do whatever it takes and that it is better to be feared than liked, she is demonstrating high:

As managers, individuals with high achievement needs:

The personality dimension found to most closely relate to task is:

In his book entitled The Prince, Niccolo Machiavelli's guiding principles included:

The extent to which a test measures what it is actually designed to measure is an indication of the test's:

Discuss the interactionist approach to personality and situations.

The strength of an individual's desire to excel is known as:

The desire to perform well because it satisfies an interest in meeting a challenge and learning new skills is:

The capacity to endure physical activity is known as stamina.

The Field of Organizational Behavior

Organizational Justice, Ethics, and Corporate Social Responsibility

Perception and Learning: Understanding and Adapting to the Work Environment

Coping With Organizational Life: Emotions and Stress

Work-Related Attitudes: Prejudice, Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment

Motivation in Organizations

Group Dynamics and Work Teams

Communication in Organizations

Decisions Making in Organizations

Conflict, Cooperation, Trust, and Deviance: Interpersonal Behavior at Work

Power: Its Uses and Abuses in Organizations

Leadership in Organizations

Organizational Culture, Creativity, and Innovation

Organizational Structure and Design

Managing Organizational Change: Strategic Planning and Organizational Development

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Exam 4: Individual Differences: Personality, Skills, and Abilities

The ability to express oneself rapidly, easily, and with flexibility is:

How does achievement motivation shape human behavior in organizations?

The XYZ Company has a friendly atmosphere, attentive to people. The XYZ Company has a personality that is:

An example of an objective personality test would be:

The desire to perform well to demonstrate one's competence in others is:

If someone is low in achievement motivation, they will:

The ability to move quickly is known as speed.

________ is the capacity to perform various tasks.

The Guidance Company is modern and contemporary. The Guidance Company has a personality that is:

The ability to analyze verbal information so as to make valid judgments on the basis of logical implications of material is:

If Tanya believes that you need to do whatever it takes and that it is better to be feared than liked, she is demonstrating high:

As managers, individuals with high achievement needs:

The personality dimension found to most closely relate to task is:

In his book entitled The Prince, Niccolo Machiavelli's guiding principles included:

The extent to which a test measures what it is actually designed to measure is an indication of the test's:

Discuss the interactionist approach to personality and situations.

The strength of an individual's desire to excel is known as:

The desire to perform well because it satisfies an interest in meeting a challenge and learning new skills is:

The capacity to endure physical activity is known as stamina.

The Field of Organizational Behavior

Organizational Justice, Ethics, and Corporate Social Responsibility

Perception and Learning: Understanding and Adapting to the Work Environment

Coping With Organizational Life: Emotions and Stress

Work-Related Attitudes: Prejudice, Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment

Motivation in Organizations

Group Dynamics and Work Teams

Communication in Organizations

Decisions Making in Organizations

Conflict, Cooperation, Trust, and Deviance: Interpersonal Behavior at Work

Power: Its Uses and Abuses in Organizations

Leadership in Organizations

Organizational Culture, Creativity, and Innovation

Organizational Structure and Design

Managing Organizational Change: Strategic Planning and Organizational Development

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