Question 1

"High Machs" are most likely to get their own way:

Accepted Answer

A)  in loosely structured situations, with few established rules. 
B)  when people victimized by them talk about it, creating fear of their successes. 
C)  when others pay attention to their actions rather than their words. 
D)  in all of the above situations. 
A)  in loosely structured situations, with few established rules. 
B)  when people victimized by them talk about it, creating fear of their successes. 
C)  when others pay attention to their actions rather than their words. 
D)  in all of the above situations.

Question 2

The ability to understand written material quickly and accurately 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 3

The Potter Company is poor and sloppy. The Potter Company has a personality that is:

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

Question 4

When OB researchers are discussing positive and negative affectivity they are discussing:

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A)  an individual's mood state and the resulting demonstrated traits. 
B)  the achieving or missing of important personal goals. 
C)  the mood or affect of an individual. 
D)  the ability of someone to do the right thing. 
A)  an individual's mood state and the resulting demonstrated traits. 
B)  the achieving or missing of important personal goals. 
C)  the mood or affect of an individual. 
D)  the ability of someone to do the right thing.

Question 5

Machiavellianism is noted for which of the following principles?

Accepted Answer

A)  Do whatever it takes to get the job done right. 
B)  It is better to be humble than formidable. 
C)  Do whatever it takes to defeat others or gain advantage over them. 
D)  The rights of the individual cease when they impact the rights of the group. 
A)  Do whatever it takes to get the job done right. 
B)  It is better to be humble than formidable. 
C)  Do whatever it takes to defeat others or gain advantage over them. 
D)  The rights of the individual cease when they impact the rights of the group.

Question 6

The notion that it is much better to be feared than loved is associated with:

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

The ability to understand complex ideas, adapt effectively to the environment, and learn from experience is known as an individual's ________ intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A)  practical 
B)  contextual 
C)  emotional 
D)  cognitive 
A)  practical 
B)  contextual 
C)  emotional 
D)  cognitive

Question 8

Almost all jobs require ________ for success.

Accepted Answer

A)  physical abilities only 
B)  cognitive abilities only 
C)  both cognitive and physical abilities 
D)  neither cognitive nor physical abilities 
A)  physical abilities only 
B)  cognitive abilities only 
C)  both cognitive and physical abilities 
D)  neither cognitive nor physical abilities

Question 9

The degree to which an individual is creative, curious, and cultured versus practical describes his/her Big Five personality dimension of openness to experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Proficiency in the use of a wide range of techniques for inducing positive reactions in others is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  impression management. 
B)  persuasion and social influence. 
C)  social adaptability. 
D)  social perception. 
A)  impression management. 
B)  persuasion and social influence. 
C)  social adaptability. 
D)  social perception.

Question 11

An individual's ________ is/are his/her mental and physical capacities to perform various tasks.

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional intelligence 
B)  personality 
C)  traits 
D)  abilities 
A)  emotional intelligence 
B)  personality 
C)  traits 
D)  abilities

Question 12

Both practical and cognitive intelligence are measured by IQ tests as they both consist of verbal, math, and reasoning skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Fran was administered a test which used ambiguous stimuli to determine his personality. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  projective tests. 
B)  objective tests. 
C)  reliability. 
D)  validity. 
A)  projective tests. 
B)  objective tests. 
C)  reliability. 
D)  validity.

Question 14

The belief in one's own capacity to perform a task is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  self-esteem. 
B)  self-efficacy. 
C)  self-monitoring. 
D)  positive affectivity. 
A)  self-esteem. 
B)  self-efficacy. 
C)  self-monitoring. 
D)  positive affectivity.

Question 15

In terms of core self-evaluations, the extent to which an individual feels that he or she is able to control things is:

Accepted Answer

A)  self-esteem. 
B)  generalized self-efficacy. 
C)  locus of control. 
D)  emotional stability. 
A)  self-esteem. 
B)  generalized self-efficacy. 
C)  locus of control. 
D)  emotional stability.

Question 16

Individuals with a high need to achieve will always tackle the toughest jobs to prove themselves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Research has shown that Machiavellianism is closely related to success in the kinds of job in which people operate with a great deal of autonomy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The capacity to move one's body in an agile manner is known as speed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The ability to exert physical force against an object is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  strength. 
B)  flexibility. 
C)  stamina. 
D)  speed. 
A)  strength. 
B)  flexibility. 
C)  stamina. 
D)  speed.

Question 20

If a manager is high in the need for achievement, he/she will most likely:

Accepted Answer

A)  also be high in his/her need for power. 
B)  avoid very easy or very difficult tasks. 
C)  seek projects that no one else can complete. 
D)  do none of these. 
A)  also be high in his/her need for power. 
B)  avoid very easy or very difficult tasks. 
C)  seek projects that no one else can complete. 
D)  do none of these.

"High Machs" are most likely to get their own way:

The ability to understand written material quickly and accurately is:

The Potter Company is poor and sloppy. The Potter Company has a personality that is:

When OB researchers are discussing positive and negative affectivity they are discussing:

Machiavellianism is noted for which of the following principles?

The notion that it is much better to be feared than loved is associated with:

The ability to understand complex ideas, adapt effectively to the environment, and learn from experience is known as an individual's ________ intelligence.

Almost all jobs require ________ for success.

The degree to which an individual is creative, curious, and cultured versus practical describes his/her Big Five personality dimension of openness to experience.

Proficiency in the use of a wide range of techniques for inducing positive reactions in others is known as:

An individual's ________ is/are his/her mental and physical capacities to perform various tasks.

Both practical and cognitive intelligence are measured by IQ tests as they both consist of verbal, math, and reasoning skills.

Fran was administered a test which used ambiguous stimuli to determine his personality. This is an example of:

The belief in one's own capacity to perform a task is known as:

In terms of core self-evaluations, the extent to which an individual feels that he or she is able to control things is:

Individuals with a high need to achieve will always tackle the toughest jobs to prove themselves.

Research has shown that Machiavellianism is closely related to success in the kinds of job in which people operate with a great deal of autonomy.

The capacity to move one's body in an agile manner is known as speed.

The ability to exert physical force against an object is known as:

If a manager is high in the need for achievement, he/she will most likely:

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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

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

"High Machs" are most likely to get their own way:

The ability to understand written material quickly and accurately is:

The Potter Company is poor and sloppy. The Potter Company has a personality that is:

When OB researchers are discussing positive and negative affectivity they are discussing:

Machiavellianism is noted for which of the following principles?

The notion that it is much better to be feared than loved is associated with:

The ability to understand complex ideas, adapt effectively to the environment, and learn from experience is known as an individual's ________ intelligence.

Almost all jobs require ________ for success.

The degree to which an individual is creative, curious, and cultured versus practical describes his/her Big Five personality dimension of openness to experience.

Proficiency in the use of a wide range of techniques for inducing positive reactions in others is known as:

An individual's ________ is/are his/her mental and physical capacities to perform various tasks.

Both practical and cognitive intelligence are measured by IQ tests as they both consist of verbal, math, and reasoning skills.

Fran was administered a test which used ambiguous stimuli to determine his personality. This is an example of:

The belief in one's own capacity to perform a task is known as:

In terms of core self-evaluations, the extent to which an individual feels that he or she is able to control things is:

Individuals with a high need to achieve will always tackle the toughest jobs to prove themselves.

Research has shown that Machiavellianism is closely related to success in the kinds of job in which people operate with a great deal of autonomy.

The capacity to move one's body in an agile manner is known as speed.

The ability to exert physical force against an object is known as:

If a manager is high in the need for achievement, he/she will most likely:

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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