Question 1

The degree to which people in a country accept unequal power distribution in institutions and organisations is called:

Accepted Answer

A) uncertainty theory. 
B) passivity. 
C) collectivism. 
D) power distance. 
A) uncertainty theory. 
B) passivity. 
C) collectivism. 
D) power distance.

Question 2

GLOBE's future orientation and Hofstede's long-term versus short-term orientation are similar.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following personality-shaping forces is a hereditary factor?

Accepted Answer

A) Protestant ethic 
B) culture 
C) experience 
D) genes 
A) Protestant ethic 
B) culture 
C) experience 
D) genes

Question 4

Veterans tend to be less loyal to their employers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Low self-monitors:

Accepted Answer

A) tend to pay less attention to the behaviour of others than high self-monitors. 
B) tend to be more mobile in their careers. 
C) can disguise themselves well. 
D) have a low behavioural consistency between who they are and what they do. 
A) tend to pay less attention to the behaviour of others than high self-monitors. 
B) tend to be more mobile in their careers. 
C) can disguise themselves well. 
D) have a low behavioural consistency between who they are and what they do.

Question 6

At which current age is an employee most likely to be characterised by values that place high loyalty on his or her career?

Accepted Answer

A) 25-40 
B) under 25 
C) 40-60 
D) 60+ 
A) 25-40 
B) under 25 
C) 40-60 
D) 60+

Question 7

High Machs:

Accepted Answer

A) win more. 
B) are persuaded less. 
C) manipulate more. 
D) all of the above. 
A) win more. 
B) are persuaded less. 
C) manipulate more. 
D) all of the above.

Question 8

An individual with a Machiavellianism personality is pragmatic and believes that the end can justify the means

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Overall evidence is that employees with positive core self-evaluations are more committed to their goals and persist longer in attempting to reach these goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Using Hofstede's framework for assessing cultures,you will need to consider all of the following dimensions EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) uncertainty avoidance. 
B) power distance. 
C) individualism versus collectivism. 
D) parochialism. 
A) uncertainty avoidance. 
B) power distance. 
C) individualism versus collectivism. 
D) parochialism.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT one of Hofstede's five dimensions of national culture?

Accepted Answer

A) individualism versus collectivism 
B) power distance 
C) literacy 
D) long-term orientation 
A) individualism versus collectivism 
B) power distance 
C) literacy 
D) long-term orientation

Question 12

Personality looks at the basic elements of an individual instead of examining the entire individual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Altruism is rewarded in societies that promote ________ orientation.

Accepted Answer

A) performance 
B) quantity of life 
C) power distance 
D) humane 
A) performance 
B) quantity of life 
C) power distance 
D) humane

Question 14

GLOBE's future orientation is essentially equivalent to Hofstede's long-term/short-term orientation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Collectivism refers to a culture that favours traditional masculine roles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Jane has a number of goals she would like to achieve in her lifetime.One goal is to make better decisions for her life. Which of the following is Jane's terminal value?

Accepted Answer

A) politeness 
B) cheerfulness 
C) ambitiousness 
D) wisdom 
A) politeness 
B) cheerfulness 
C) ambitiousness 
D) wisdom

Question 17

According to Holland's personality-job fit theory,a realistic person in a social job is in the most congruent situation possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

You are assembling a team to work on a long-term project that requires creativity,stamina and farsightedness.The only piece of information available to you is the Myers-Briggs type of each of the applicants.Use your knowledge of the four basic characteristics of each person to choose people for the following situation. You need a person who is innovative,individualistic,versatile,and attracted to entrepreneurial ideas.You will probably choose:

Accepted Answer

A) ISFP. 
B) ENTP. 
C) ESFJ. 
D) INTJ. 
A) ISFP. 
B) ENTP. 
C) ESFJ. 
D) INTJ.

Question 19

You are the manager of a small boutique.You have decided to apply the Big Five Model in order to understand your employees and their work habits.This is because the model is generally supported by an impressive body of research.You want to use the five dimensions of personality to match individuals with jobs to which they are well-suited. You know that your customers are demanding and sometimes difficult.Which personality dimension taps a person's ability to withstand stress?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

People with negative core self-evaluation perform better than others because they set more ambitious goals and persist longer in attempting to reach those goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The degree to which people in a country accept unequal power distribution in institutions and organisations is called:

GLOBE's future orientation and Hofstede's long-term versus short-term orientation are similar.

Which of the following personality-shaping forces is a hereditary factor?

Veterans tend to be less loyal to their employers.

Low self-monitors:

At which current age is an employee most likely to be characterised by values that place high loyalty on his or her career?

High Machs:

An individual with a Machiavellianism personality is pragmatic and believes that the end can justify the means

Overall evidence is that employees with positive core self-evaluations are more committed to their goals and persist longer in attempting to reach these goals.

Using Hofstede's framework for assessing cultures,you will need to consider all of the following dimensions EXCEPT:

Which of the following is NOT one of Hofstede's five dimensions of national culture?

Personality looks at the basic elements of an individual instead of examining the entire individual.

Altruism is rewarded in societies that promote ________ orientation.

GLOBE's future orientation is essentially equivalent to Hofstede's long-term/short-term orientation.

Collectivism refers to a culture that favours traditional masculine roles.

Jane has a number of goals she would like to achieve in her lifetime.One goal is to make better decisions for her life. Which of the following is Jane's terminal value?

According to Holland's personality-job fit theory,a realistic person in a social job is in the most congruent situation possible.

People with negative core self-evaluation perform better than others because they set more ambitious goals and persist longer in attempting to reach those goals.

What Is Organisational Behaviour

The Individual

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation: From Concept to Application

Foundations of Group Behaviour

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organisational Structure

Organisational Culture

Organisational Change and Stress Management

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Exam 4: Personality and Values

The degree to which people in a country accept unequal power distribution in institutions and organisations is called:

GLOBE's future orientation and Hofstede's long-term versus short-term orientation are similar.

Which of the following personality-shaping forces is a hereditary factor?

Veterans tend to be less loyal to their employers.

Low self-monitors:

At which current age is an employee most likely to be characterised by values that place high loyalty on his or her career?

High Machs:

An individual with a Machiavellianism personality is pragmatic and believes that the end can justify the means

Overall evidence is that employees with positive core self-evaluations are more committed to their goals and persist longer in attempting to reach these goals.

Using Hofstede's framework for assessing cultures,you will need to consider all of the following dimensions EXCEPT:

Which of the following is NOT one of Hofstede's five dimensions of national culture?

Personality looks at the basic elements of an individual instead of examining the entire individual.

Altruism is rewarded in societies that promote ________ orientation.

GLOBE's future orientation is essentially equivalent to Hofstede's long-term/short-term orientation.

Collectivism refers to a culture that favours traditional masculine roles.

Jane has a number of goals she would like to achieve in her lifetime.One goal is to make better decisions for her life. Which of the following is Jane's terminal value?

According to Holland's personality-job fit theory,a realistic person in a social job is in the most congruent situation possible.

People with negative core self-evaluation perform better than others because they set more ambitious goals and persist longer in attempting to reach those goals.

What Is Organisational Behaviour

The Individual

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation: From Concept to Application

Foundations of Group Behaviour

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organisational Structure

Organisational Culture

Organisational Change and Stress Management

Filters