Question 1

Individuals scoring ________ are highly sensitive to external cues and can behave differently in different situations.

Accepted Answer

A)  low on Machiavellianism 
B)  high on narcissism 
C)  low on agreeableness 
D)  high on self-monitoring 
E)  high on conscientiousness 
A)  low on Machiavellianism 
B)  high on narcissism 
C)  low on agreeableness 
D)  high on self-monitoring 
E)  high on conscientiousness

Question 2

According to the Hofstede's framework, ________ indicates the degree to which people in a country prefer structured to unstructured situations.

Accepted Answer

A)  collectivism 
B)  power distance 
C)  long-term orientation 
D)  uncertainty avoidance 
E)  individualism 
A)  collectivism 
B)  power distance 
C)  long-term orientation 
D)  uncertainty avoidance 
E)  individualism

Question 3

Lydia works as a 911 operator. Her job strength is dictated most likely by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  clarity 
B)  consistency 
C)  constraints 
D)  comprehension 
E)  consequences 
A)  clarity 
B)  consistency 
C)  constraints 
D)  comprehension 
E)  consequences

Question 4

Those with a ________ personality identify opportunities, show initiative, take action, and persevere until meaningful change occurs, compared to others who passively react to situations.

Accepted Answer

A)  high self-monitoring 
B)  proactive 
C)  high Mach 
D)  low other-orientation 
E)  narcissist 
A)  high self-monitoring 
B)  proactive 
C)  high Mach 
D)  low other-orientation 
E)  narcissist

Question 5

You wish to predict job satisfaction for each of your employees. Which of the five facets of personality will probably be of the most interest in this case?

Accepted Answer

A)  extraversion 
B)  agreeableness 
C)  conscientiousness 
D)  emotional stability 
E)  openness to experience 
A)  extraversion 
B)  agreeableness 
C)  conscientiousness 
D)  emotional stability 
E)  openness to experience

Question 6

Which of the following is not indicative of situational strength?

Accepted Answer

A)  clarity 
B)  consistency 
C)  constraints 
D)  comprehension 
E)  consequences 
A)  clarity 
B)  consistency 
C)  constraints 
D)  comprehension 
E)  consequences

Question 7

The ________ dimension of the Big Five Model addresses range of interests and fascination with novelty.

Accepted Answer

A)  agreeableness 
B)  conscientiousness 
C)  openness to experience 
D)  extraversion 
E)  emotional stability 
A)  agreeableness 
B)  conscientiousness 
C)  openness to experience 
D)  extraversion 
E)  emotional stability

Question 8

________ is as important for managers as for front-line employees and among all big five traits, this trait is most consistently related to job performance.

Accepted Answer

A)  Extraversion 
B)  Agreeableness 
C)  Conscientiousness 
D)  Emotional stability 
E)  Openness to experience 
A)  Extraversion 
B)  Agreeableness 
C)  Conscientiousness 
D)  Emotional stability 
E)  Openness to experience

Question 9

With reference to the Hofstede's Framework for Assessing Cultures, ________ emphasizes a tight social framework in which people expect others in groups of which they are a part to look after them and protect them.

Accepted Answer

A)  uncertainty avoidance 
B)  long-term orientation 
C)  masculinity 
D)  collectivism 
E)  power distance 
A)  uncertainty avoidance 
B)  long-term orientation 
C)  masculinity 
D)  collectivism 
E)  power distance

Question 10

With reference to John Holland's personality-job fit theory, people belonging to the ________ type prefer verbal activities in which there are opportunities to influence others and attain powers.

Accepted Answer

A)  realistic 
B)  conventional 
C)  artistic 
D)  enterprising 
E)  investigative 
A)  realistic 
B)  conventional 
C)  artistic 
D)  enterprising 
E)  investigative

Question 11

High Machs ________ than do low Machs.

Accepted Answer

A)  manipulate less 
B)  perform better in situations that have several rules and regulations 
C)  win less 
D)  are persuaded less 
E)  persuade others less 
A)  manipulate less 
B)  perform better in situations that have several rules and regulations 
C)  win less 
D)  are persuaded less 
E)  persuade others less

Question 12

Which of the following is not one of the five factors included in the Big Five Model?

Accepted Answer

A)  agreeableness 
B)  conscientiousness 
C)  intuitiveness 
D)  emotional stability 
E)  extraversion 
A)  agreeableness 
B)  conscientiousness 
C)  intuitiveness 
D)  emotional stability 
E)  extraversion

Question 13

John Holland's personality-job fit theory presents six personality types. Which of the following is one of these six types?

Accepted Answer

A)  analytic 
B)  imaginative 
C)  practical 
D)  investigative 
E)  intuitive 
A)  analytic 
B)  imaginative 
C)  practical 
D)  investigative 
E)  intuitive

Question 14

You have decided to use Holland's Typology of Personality and Congruent Occupations to help your friends recognize which jobs they would be well-suited for. Monica is shy, stable, and persistent. Neil is ambitious and energetic and likes to dominate conversations. Jessica is idealistic, impractical, and very imaginative. Walter is efficient and practical, but he lacks imagination and tends to be inflexible. Chris is analytical, independent, and an original thinker. Which of your friends is best suited to being an accountant?

Accepted Answer

A)  Walter 
B)  Neil 
C)  Jessica 
D)  Monica 
E)  Chris 
A)  Walter 
B)  Neil 
C)  Jessica 
D)  Monica 
E)  Chris

Question 15

According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) classification, people belonging to the "________" type are flexible and spontaneous.

Accepted Answer

A)  thinking 
B)  extraverted 
C)  introverted 
D)  feeling 
E)  perceiving 
A)  thinking 
B)  extraverted 
C)  introverted 
D)  feeling 
E)  perceiving

Question 16

With reference to the Hofstede's framework, a class or caste system that discourages upward mobility is more likely to exist in a nation that scores ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  high on individualism 
B)  low on masculinity 
C)  high on power distance 
D)  low on uncertainty avoidance 
E)  high on long-term orientation 
A)  high on individualism 
B)  low on masculinity 
C)  high on power distance 
D)  low on uncertainty avoidance 
E)  high on long-term orientation

Question 17

Describe the Big Five personality dimension of emotional stability and explain how it can predict behavior at work.

Accepted Answer

The emotional stability dimension, often

Question 18

According to the Hofstede's framework, individualism describes the degree to which people in a country accept that power in institutions and organizations is distributed unequally.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Describe the personality characteristic of Machiavellianism.

Accepted Answer

The personality characteristic of Machia

Question 20

The ________ is the most widely used personality assessment instrument in the world.

Accepted Answer

A)  Rokeach value survey 
B)  Raymond Cattell 16 Personality Factors model 
C)  Thematic Apperception test 
D)  Big Five personality model 
E)  Myers-Briggs Type Indicator 
A)  Rokeach value survey 
B)  Raymond Cattell 16 Personality Factors model 
C)  Thematic Apperception test 
D)  Big Five personality model 
E)  Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

Individuals scoring ________ are highly sensitive to external cues and can behave differently in different situations.

According to the Hofstede's framework, ________ indicates the degree to which people in a country prefer structured to unstructured situations.

Lydia works as a 911 operator. Her job strength is dictated most likely by ________.

Those with a ________ personality identify opportunities, show initiative, take action, and persevere until meaningful change occurs, compared to others who passively react to situations.

You wish to predict job satisfaction for each of your employees. Which of the five facets of personality will probably be of the most interest in this case?

Which of the following is not indicative of situational strength?

The ________ dimension of the Big Five Model addresses range of interests and fascination with novelty.

________ is as important for managers as for front-line employees and among all big five traits, this trait is most consistently related to job performance.

With reference to the Hofstede's Framework for Assessing Cultures, ________ emphasizes a tight social framework in which people expect others in groups of which they are a part to look after them and protect them.

With reference to John Holland's personality-job fit theory, people belonging to the ________ type prefer verbal activities in which there are opportunities to influence others and attain powers.

High Machs ________ than do low Machs.

Which of the following is not one of the five factors included in the Big Five Model?

John Holland's personality-job fit theory presents six personality types. Which of the following is one of these six types?

According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) classification, people belonging to the "________" type are flexible and spontaneous.

With reference to the Hofstede's framework, a class or caste system that discourages upward mobility is more likely to exist in a nation that scores ________.

Describe the Big Five personality dimension of emotional stability and explain how it can predict behavior at work.

According to the Hofstede's framework, individualism describes the degree to which people in a country accept that power in institutions and organizations is distributed unequally.

Describe the personality characteristic of Machiavellianism.

The ________ is the most widely used personality assessment instrument in the world.

What Is Organizational Behavior

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change and Stress Management

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Exam 5: Personality and Values

Individuals scoring ________ are highly sensitive to external cues and can behave differently in different situations.

According to the Hofstede's framework, ________ indicates the degree to which people in a country prefer structured to unstructured situations.

Lydia works as a 911 operator. Her job strength is dictated most likely by ________.

Those with a ________ personality identify opportunities, show initiative, take action, and persevere until meaningful change occurs, compared to others who passively react to situations.

You wish to predict job satisfaction for each of your employees. Which of the five facets of personality will probably be of the most interest in this case?

Which of the following is not indicative of situational strength?

The ________ dimension of the Big Five Model addresses range of interests and fascination with novelty.

________ is as important for managers as for front-line employees and among all big five traits, this trait is most consistently related to job performance.

With reference to the Hofstede's Framework for Assessing Cultures, ________ emphasizes a tight social framework in which people expect others in groups of which they are a part to look after them and protect them.

With reference to John Holland's personality-job fit theory, people belonging to the ________ type prefer verbal activities in which there are opportunities to influence others and attain powers.

High Machs ________ than do low Machs.

Which of the following is not one of the five factors included in the Big Five Model?

John Holland's personality-job fit theory presents six personality types. Which of the following is one of these six types?

According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) classification, people belonging to the "________" type are flexible and spontaneous.

With reference to the Hofstede's framework, a class or caste system that discourages upward mobility is more likely to exist in a nation that scores ________.

Describe the Big Five personality dimension of emotional stability and explain how it can predict behavior at work.

According to the Hofstede's framework, individualism describes the degree to which people in a country accept that power in institutions and organizations is distributed unequally.

Describe the personality characteristic of Machiavellianism.

The ________ is the most widely used personality assessment instrument in the world.

What Is Organizational Behavior

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change and Stress Management

Filters