Question 1

Values greatly influence how individuals perceive the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The GLOBE team identified 62 dimensions on which national cultures differ.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Long-term versus short-term orientation measures a society's devotion to traditional values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is a personality determinant?

Accepted Answer

A) heredity 
B) environment 
C) both A and B 
D) neither A nor B 
A) heredity 
B) environment 
C) both A and B 
D) neither A nor B

Question 5

The most recent entrants to the workforce are:

Accepted Answer

A) veterans. 
B) Boomers. 
C) Xers. 
D) Nexters. 
A) veterans. 
B) Boomers. 
C) Xers. 
D) Nexters.

Question 6

Instrumental values refer to preferable modes of behaviour or means of achieving one's terminal values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Zack is always moving and is impatient.He prefers work to leisure and seems obsessed with numbers.Zack probably has a proactive personality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which dimension of the Big Five Model is a measure of reliability?

Accepted Answer

A) openness to experience 
B) extraversion 
C) conscientiousness 
D) agreeableness 
A) openness to experience 
B) extraversion 
C) conscientiousness 
D) agreeableness

Question 9

Holland's personality-job fit theory proposes that satisfaction and the propensity to leave a position depend on how well individuals match their personalities to a job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Self-monitoring is the trait that considers the degree to which a person likes or dislikes himself or herself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Low self-monitors are more capable of conforming than are high self-monitors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

As the manager of a department in an electronics firm,you have been asked to take on some new staff.You are considering using a self-reported personality survey to check the personalities of your potential employees. Robert has applied for a position,and when you check the results of his self-reported personality survey,you are uncertain of the value of the instrument in light of his results.What is a probable weakness of the self-reported personality survey in this case?

Accepted Answer

A) Robert may create a fake positive response to create misleading results. 
B) Robert may de-emphasise his actual level of conscientiousness. 
C) Robert may de-emphasise his actual level of emotional stability. 
D) Robert may not be able to remember the correct answer due to the pressure of the interview. 
A) Robert may create a fake positive response to create misleading results. 
B) Robert may de-emphasise his actual level of conscientiousness. 
C) Robert may de-emphasise his actual level of emotional stability. 
D) Robert may not be able to remember the correct answer due to the pressure of the interview.

Question 13

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator examines all of the following classifications EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) intelligent versus challenged. 
B) perceiving versus judging. 
C) sensing versus intuitive. 
D) extroverted versus introverted. 
A) intelligent versus challenged. 
B) perceiving versus judging. 
C) sensing versus intuitive. 
D) extroverted versus introverted.

Question 14

Self-monitoring individuals

Accepted Answer

A) readily adapt to new situations. 
B) are often resistant to change. 
C) rarely contradict themselves. 
D) usually act the same in public as they do in private. 
A) readily adapt to new situations. 
B) are often resistant to change. 
C) rarely contradict themselves. 
D) usually act the same in public as they do in private.

Question 15

Extraversion and conscientiousness can both lead to enhanced leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Jane has a number of goals she would like to achieve in her lifetime.These desirable end-states are known as terminal values as set out by Milton Rokeach. Which of the following is NOT considered a terminal value?

Accepted Answer

A) freedom 
B) social recognition 
C) self-control 
D) well-being 
A) freedom 
B) social recognition 
C) self-control 
D) well-being

Question 17

The loyalty of ________ is to their careers.

Accepted Answer

A) Xers 
B) veterans 
C) Nexters 
D) Boomers 
A) Xers 
B) veterans 
C) Nexters 
D) Boomers

Question 18

Millennials (also known as Nexters)seem to be on a never-ending search for financial success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

An impressive body of research supports the notion that five basic personality dimensions underlie all others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Values tend to be:

Accepted Answer

A) relatively fluid. 
B) synonymous with attitudes. 
C) flexible. 
D) fairly stable over time. 
A) relatively fluid. 
B) synonymous with attitudes. 
C) flexible. 
D) fairly stable over time.

Values greatly influence how individuals perceive the world.

The GLOBE team identified 62 dimensions on which national cultures differ.

Long-term versus short-term orientation measures a society's devotion to traditional values.

Which of the following is a personality determinant?

The most recent entrants to the workforce are:

Instrumental values refer to preferable modes of behaviour or means of achieving one's terminal values.

Zack is always moving and is impatient.He prefers work to leisure and seems obsessed with numbers.Zack probably has a proactive personality.

Which dimension of the Big Five Model is a measure of reliability?

Holland's personality-job fit theory proposes that satisfaction and the propensity to leave a position depend on how well individuals match their personalities to a job.

Self-monitoring is the trait that considers the degree to which a person likes or dislikes himself or herself.

Low self-monitors are more capable of conforming than are high self-monitors.

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator examines all of the following classifications EXCEPT:

Self-monitoring individuals

Extraversion and conscientiousness can both lead to enhanced leadership.

Jane has a number of goals she would like to achieve in her lifetime.These desirable end-states are known as terminal values as set out by Milton Rokeach. Which of the following is NOT considered a terminal value?

The loyalty of ________ is to their careers.

Millennials (also known as Nexters)seem to be on a never-ending search for financial success.

An impressive body of research supports the notion that five basic personality dimensions underlie all others.

Values tend to be:

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

Values greatly influence how individuals perceive the world.

The GLOBE team identified 62 dimensions on which national cultures differ.

Long-term versus short-term orientation measures a society's devotion to traditional values.

Which of the following is a personality determinant?

The most recent entrants to the workforce are:

Instrumental values refer to preferable modes of behaviour or means of achieving one's terminal values.

Zack is always moving and is impatient.He prefers work to leisure and seems obsessed with numbers.Zack probably has a proactive personality.

Which dimension of the Big Five Model is a measure of reliability?

Holland's personality-job fit theory proposes that satisfaction and the propensity to leave a position depend on how well individuals match their personalities to a job.

Self-monitoring is the trait that considers the degree to which a person likes or dislikes himself or herself.

Low self-monitors are more capable of conforming than are high self-monitors.

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator examines all of the following classifications EXCEPT:

Self-monitoring individuals

Extraversion and conscientiousness can both lead to enhanced leadership.

Jane has a number of goals she would like to achieve in her lifetime.These desirable end-states are known as terminal values as set out by Milton Rokeach. Which of the following is NOT considered a terminal value?

The loyalty of ________ is to their careers.

Millennials (also known as Nexters)seem to be on a never-ending search for financial success.

An impressive body of research supports the notion that five basic personality dimensions underlie all others.

Values tend to be:

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