Question 1

The grouping of people recognised as unique on the basis of their speech,history,origins,culture or other unique characteristics is known as "ethnicity".

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is true concerning the relationship between age and job satisfaction?

Accepted Answer

A) Satisfaction decreases among professionals as they age. 
B) Most studies found a negative association between age and satisfaction. 
C) There is a U-shaped relationship. 
D) Satisfaction increases among non-professionals during middle age. 
A) Satisfaction decreases among professionals as they age. 
B) Most studies found a negative association between age and satisfaction. 
C) There is a U-shaped relationship. 
D) Satisfaction increases among non-professionals during middle age.

Question 3

Which of the seven dimensions of intellectual ability measures a person's ability to identify a logical sequence in a problem and then solve the problem?

Accepted Answer

A) perceptual speed 
B) inductive reasoning 
C) deductive reasoning 
D) spatial visualisation 
A) perceptual speed 
B) inductive reasoning 
C) deductive reasoning 
D) spatial visualisation

Question 4

A review of the evidence suggests that workers with disabilities receive lower performance evaluations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Physical abilities are based on factors such as flexibility,balance and stamina.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following statements about diversity in groups is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Diversity helps group performance. 
B) Diversity hurts group performance. 
C) Most contemporary workplaces require extensive group work. 
D) All of the above. 
A) Diversity helps group performance. 
B) Diversity hurts group performance. 
C) Most contemporary workplaces require extensive group work. 
D) All of the above.

Question 7

A female manager noting a male manager frequently cutting her off or not adequately addressing her comments is an example of intimidation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The correlation between intelligence and job satisfaction is about:

Accepted Answer

A) 0)8. 
B) 0)5. 
C) 0)2. 
D) zero. 
A) 0)8. 
B) 0)5. 
C) 0)2. 
D) zero.

Question 9

Biographical data is easier to acquire than information on employee motivation levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Women who succeed in traditionally male domains are perceived as less likable,more hostile and less desirable as supervisors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Ethnicity differs from race because ethnicity groups people based on their:

Accepted Answer

A) biological heritage. 
B) biological heritage and origin. 
C) speech,history or culture. 
D) dominant genetic information. 
A) biological heritage. 
B) biological heritage and origin. 
C) speech,history or culture. 
D) dominant genetic information.

Question 12

An individual's overall abilities are essentially made up of two sets of factors: intellectual and physical abilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

If a person has low cultural intelligence,he or she may misinterpret co-worker verbal cues and gestures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The type of discrimination defined as 'disrespectful treatment',including behaving in an aggressive manner,interrupting the person or ignoring his or her opinions,is the discrimination known as:

Accepted Answer

A) incivility. 
B) exclusion. 
C) intimidation. 
D) mockery and insults. 
A) incivility. 
B) exclusion. 
C) intimidation. 
D) mockery and insults.

Question 15

'Incivility' is defined as disrespectful treatment,including behaving in an aggressive manner,interrupting the person or ignoring his or her opinions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Indigenous people are 20% less likely to be participating in the workforce than non-Indigenous people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Demographic differences often contribute to high work group turnover rates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following was NOT identified in research done on race?

Accepted Answer

A) In employment settings,there is a tendency for individuals to favour colleagues of their own race in performance evaluations,promotion decisions and pay raises. 
B) There are substantial racial differences in attitudes towards affirmative action,with minority races approving such programs to a greater degree than the majority group. 
C) While race is a factor in pay and work discrimination,it is rarely considered in personnel selection decisions and performance evaluations. 
D) Minority races generally fare worse than the majority in employment decisions. 
A) In employment settings,there is a tendency for individuals to favour colleagues of their own race in performance evaluations,promotion decisions and pay raises. 
B) There are substantial racial differences in attitudes towards affirmative action,with minority races approving such programs to a greater degree than the majority group. 
C) While race is a factor in pay and work discrimination,it is rarely considered in personnel selection decisions and performance evaluations. 
D) Minority races generally fare worse than the majority in employment decisions.

Question 19

Any act of discrimination must always be considered a bad thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What is the relationship between job satisfaction and the biological characteristics of age and seniority?

Accepted Answer

The evidence is mixed with regard to the

The grouping of people recognised as unique on the basis of their speech,history,origins,culture or other unique characteristics is known as "ethnicity".

Which of the following is true concerning the relationship between age and job satisfaction?

Which of the seven dimensions of intellectual ability measures a person's ability to identify a logical sequence in a problem and then solve the problem?

A review of the evidence suggests that workers with disabilities receive lower performance evaluations.

Physical abilities are based on factors such as flexibility,balance and stamina.

Which of the following statements about diversity in groups is TRUE?

A female manager noting a male manager frequently cutting her off or not adequately addressing her comments is an example of intimidation.

The correlation between intelligence and job satisfaction is about:

Biographical data is easier to acquire than information on employee motivation levels.

Women who succeed in traditionally male domains are perceived as less likable,more hostile and less desirable as supervisors.

Ethnicity differs from race because ethnicity groups people based on their:

An individual's overall abilities are essentially made up of two sets of factors: intellectual and physical abilities.

If a person has low cultural intelligence,he or she may misinterpret co-worker verbal cues and gestures.

The type of discrimination defined as 'disrespectful treatment',including behaving in an aggressive manner,interrupting the person or ignoring his or her opinions,is the discrimination known as:

'Incivility' is defined as disrespectful treatment,including behaving in an aggressive manner,interrupting the person or ignoring his or her opinions.

Indigenous people are 20% less likely to be participating in the workforce than non-Indigenous people.

Demographic differences often contribute to high work group turnover rates.

Which of the following was NOT identified in research done on race?

Any act of discrimination must always be considered a bad thing.

What is the relationship between job satisfaction and the biological characteristics of age and seniority?

What Is Organisational Behaviour

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Personality and Values

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 2: The Individual

The grouping of people recognised as unique on the basis of their speech,history,origins,culture or other unique characteristics is known as "ethnicity".

Which of the following is true concerning the relationship between age and job satisfaction?

Which of the seven dimensions of intellectual ability measures a person's ability to identify a logical sequence in a problem and then solve the problem?

A review of the evidence suggests that workers with disabilities receive lower performance evaluations.

Physical abilities are based on factors such as flexibility,balance and stamina.

Which of the following statements about diversity in groups is TRUE?

A female manager noting a male manager frequently cutting her off or not adequately addressing her comments is an example of intimidation.

The correlation between intelligence and job satisfaction is about:

Biographical data is easier to acquire than information on employee motivation levels.

Women who succeed in traditionally male domains are perceived as less likable,more hostile and less desirable as supervisors.

Ethnicity differs from race because ethnicity groups people based on their:

An individual's overall abilities are essentially made up of two sets of factors: intellectual and physical abilities.

If a person has low cultural intelligence,he or she may misinterpret co-worker verbal cues and gestures.

The type of discrimination defined as 'disrespectful treatment',including behaving in an aggressive manner,interrupting the person or ignoring his or her opinions,is the discrimination known as:

'Incivility' is defined as disrespectful treatment,including behaving in an aggressive manner,interrupting the person or ignoring his or her opinions.

Indigenous people are 20% less likely to be participating in the workforce than non-Indigenous people.

Demographic differences often contribute to high work group turnover rates.

Which of the following was NOT identified in research done on race?

Any act of discrimination must always be considered a bad thing.

What is the relationship between job satisfaction and the biological characteristics of age and seniority?

What Is Organisational Behaviour

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Personality and Values

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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