Question 1

Someone who views and manipulates others purely for personal gain has an __________ personality.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Someone who views and manipulates others purely...

Question 2

Eustress has a negative impact on both attitudes and performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

According to research by Rich Arvey and colleagues, family experiences are more important than experiences at work in shaping women's leadership development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Meglino's value schema includes theoretical, economic, aesthetic, social, political, and religious values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Estimates indicate that __________ Americans have one or more physical or mental disabilities.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 million 
B)  20 million 
C)  30 million 
D)  40 million 
E)  50 million 
A)  10 million 
B)  20 million 
C)  30 million 
D)  40 million 
E)  50 million

Question 6

All of the following represent common work related stressors EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Being asked to do too much 
B)  Being asked to do too little 
C)  Not knowing what you are expected to do 
D)  The birth of a child 
E)  Being bothered by noise and lack of privacy 
A)  Being asked to do too much 
B)  Being asked to do too little 
C)  Not knowing what you are expected to do 
D)  The birth of a child 
E)  Being bothered by noise and lack of privacy

Question 7

A leaking pipeline occurs when individuals express positive feelings upon encountering others who exhibit values similar to their own.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

__________ reflects a person's ability to adjust his or her behavior to external, situational environmental) factors.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ reflects a person's ability to adjust...

Question 9

Managers should be alert to key symptoms of excessive stress in themselves and their employees. Which of the following is not a key stress symptom?

Accepted Answer

A)  Changes from punctuality to tardiness 
B)  Changes from diligent work to careless work 
C)  Changes from a positive attitude to a negative attitude 
D)  Changes from cooperation to hostility 
E)  Changes from a brooding personality to a pleasant personality 
A)  Changes from punctuality to tardiness 
B)  Changes from diligent work to careless work 
C)  Changes from a positive attitude to a negative attitude 
D)  Changes from cooperation to hostility 
E)  Changes from a brooding personality to a pleasant personality

Question 10

Surface-level traits that reflect the way a person appears to others when interacting in various social settings are called ____________ traits.

Accepted Answer

A)  standard 
B)  statutory 
C)  situational 
D)  social 
E)  demographic 
A)  standard 
B)  statutory 
C)  situational 
D)  social 
E)  demographic

Question 11

Prejudice is the display of negative, irrational, and superior opinions and attitudes toward persons who are different from ourselves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In studying individual differences, we attempt to identify where behavioral tendencies are similar and where they are different.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Self-esteem is an individual's belief about the likelihood of success in completing a particular task.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A low-Machiavellian personality approaches situations logically and thoughtfully and is even capable of lying to achieve personal goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In recent years, the workplace has experienced a shift from a focus on diversity to a focus on __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  multiculturalism 
B)  inclusion 
C)  social identity 
D)  affirmative action 
E)  EEO 
A)  multiculturalism 
B)  inclusion 
C)  social identity 
D)  affirmative action 
E)  EEO

Question 16

People who believe that the events in their lives are controlled primarily by themselves are said to have an __________ locus of control.

Accepted Answer

The answer of People who believe that the events in...

Question 17

Research has shown that proactive personality is positively related to all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  job performance. 
B)  creativity. 
C)  leadership. 
D)  salary. 
E)  career success. 
A)  job performance. 
B)  creativity. 
C)  leadership. 
D)  salary. 
E)  career success.

Question 18

Which traits are associated with the "Big Five" personality dimension of extraversion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Outgoing, sociable, and assertive 
B)  Good-natured, trusting, and cooperative 
C)  Responsible, dependable, and persistent 
D)  Unworried, secure, and relaxed 
E)  Imaginative, curious, and broad-minded 
A)  Outgoing, sociable, and assertive 
B)  Good-natured, trusting, and cooperative 
C)  Responsible, dependable, and persistent 
D)  Unworried, secure, and relaxed 
E)  Imaginative, curious, and broad-minded

Question 19

__________ refers to the tendency to adhere rigidly to conventional values and to obey recognized authority.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ refers to the tendency to adhere...

Question 20

In the workplace, sexual orientation and ablebodiedness are protected from discrimination by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Someone who views and manipulates others purely for personal gain has an __________ personality.

Eustress has a negative impact on both attitudes and performance.

According to research by Rich Arvey and colleagues, family experiences are more important than experiences at work in shaping women's leadership development.

Meglino's value schema includes theoretical, economic, aesthetic, social, political, and religious values.

Estimates indicate that __________ Americans have one or more physical or mental disabilities.

All of the following represent common work related stressors EXCEPT:

A leaking pipeline occurs when individuals express positive feelings upon encountering others who exhibit values similar to their own.

__________ reflects a person's ability to adjust his or her behavior to external, situational environmental) factors.

Managers should be alert to key symptoms of excessive stress in themselves and their employees. Which of the following is not a key stress symptom?

Surface-level traits that reflect the way a person appears to others when interacting in various social settings are called ____________ traits.

Prejudice is the display of negative, irrational, and superior opinions and attitudes toward persons who are different from ourselves.

In studying individual differences, we attempt to identify where behavioral tendencies are similar and where they are different.

Self-esteem is an individual's belief about the likelihood of success in completing a particular task.

A low-Machiavellian personality approaches situations logically and thoughtfully and is even capable of lying to achieve personal goals.

In recent years, the workplace has experienced a shift from a focus on diversity to a focus on __________.

People who believe that the events in their lives are controlled primarily by themselves are said to have an __________ locus of control.

Research has shown that proactive personality is positively related to all of the following EXCEPT:

Which traits are associated with the "Big Five" personality dimension of extraversion?

__________ refers to the tendency to adhere rigidly to conventional values and to obey recognized authority.

In the workplace, sexual orientation and ablebodiedness are protected from discrimination by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Introducing Organizational Behavior

Perception, Attribution, and Learning

Emotions, Attitudes, and Job Satisfaction

Motivation

Motivation and Performance

The Nature of Teams

Teamwork and Performance

Decision Making and Creativity

Conflict and Negotiation

Communication

Power and Politics

The Leadership Process

Leadership Traits and Behavioral Styles

Organizational Culture

Organizational Structures

Filters

Exam 2: Diversity, Personality, and Values

Someone who views and manipulates others purely for personal gain has an __________ personality.

Eustress has a negative impact on both attitudes and performance.

According to research by Rich Arvey and colleagues, family experiences are more important than experiences at work in shaping women's leadership development.

Meglino's value schema includes theoretical, economic, aesthetic, social, political, and religious values.

Estimates indicate that __________ Americans have one or more physical or mental disabilities.

All of the following represent common work related stressors EXCEPT:

A leaking pipeline occurs when individuals express positive feelings upon encountering others who exhibit values similar to their own.

__________ reflects a person's ability to adjust his or her behavior to external, situational environmental) factors.

Managers should be alert to key symptoms of excessive stress in themselves and their employees. Which of the following is not a key stress symptom?

Surface-level traits that reflect the way a person appears to others when interacting in various social settings are called ____________ traits.

Prejudice is the display of negative, irrational, and superior opinions and attitudes toward persons who are different from ourselves.

In studying individual differences, we attempt to identify where behavioral tendencies are similar and where they are different.

Self-esteem is an individual's belief about the likelihood of success in completing a particular task.

A low-Machiavellian personality approaches situations logically and thoughtfully and is even capable of lying to achieve personal goals.

In recent years, the workplace has experienced a shift from a focus on diversity to a focus on __________.

People who believe that the events in their lives are controlled primarily by themselves are said to have an __________ locus of control.

Research has shown that proactive personality is positively related to all of the following EXCEPT:

Which traits are associated with the "Big Five" personality dimension of extraversion?

__________ refers to the tendency to adhere rigidly to conventional values and to obey recognized authority.

In the workplace, sexual orientation and ablebodiedness are protected from discrimination by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Introducing Organizational Behavior

Perception, Attribution, and Learning

Emotions, Attitudes, and Job Satisfaction

Motivation

Motivation and Performance

The Nature of Teams

Teamwork and Performance

Decision Making and Creativity

Conflict and Negotiation

Communication

Power and Politics

The Leadership Process

Leadership Traits and Behavioral Styles

Organizational Culture

Organizational Structures

Filters