Question 1

Self-enhancement bias is

Accepted Answer

A) the tendency for people to underestimate their performance,undervalue capabilities,and see events in a way that puts them in a more negative light. 
B) the tendency to overestimate our performance and capabilities and see ourselves in a more positive light than others see us. 
C) the overestimation of how similar we are to other people. 
D) the process with which individuals detect and interpret environmental stimuli. 
A) the tendency for people to underestimate their performance,undervalue capabilities,and see events in a way that puts them in a more negative light. 
B) the tendency to overestimate our performance and capabilities and see ourselves in a more positive light than others see us. 
C) the overestimation of how similar we are to other people. 
D) the process with which individuals detect and interpret environmental stimuli.

Question 2

Choosing a job that offers health care as part of its benefit package over a position that pays more but has no such health care might reflect the job seeker's concern about

Accepted Answer

A) inner harmony. 
B) imaginative. 
C) family security. 
D) self-respect. 
A) inner harmony. 
B) imaginative. 
C) family security. 
D) self-respect.

Question 3

Research indicates that personality tests are an excellent predictor of performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Harrison was glancing over the list of runners who finished the Boston Marathon and the names of the two runners from his hometown of Richmond,Virginia "jumped" out at him.The phenomenon is an example of the process of ________________________.

Accepted Answer

selective

Question 5

Among the limitations associated with using personality tests in employee selection is

Accepted Answer

A) candidate inability to understand the purpose of the personality test. 
B) candidates faking their answers. 
C) candidates refusing to take personality tests. 
D) finding that performance cannot be predicted by personality testing. 
A) candidate inability to understand the purpose of the personality test. 
B) candidates faking their answers. 
C) candidates refusing to take personality tests. 
D) finding that performance cannot be predicted by personality testing.

Question 6

Which of the following statements about self-efficacy is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Self-efficacy is a global evaluation of one's self. 
B) People with high self-efficacy tend to procrastinate. 
C) Self-efficacy is negatively related to job performance. 
D) Training people to increase their self-efficacy can be effective. 
A) Self-efficacy is a global evaluation of one's self. 
B) People with high self-efficacy tend to procrastinate. 
C) Self-efficacy is negatively related to job performance. 
D) Training people to increase their self-efficacy can be effective.

Question 7

The interactionist perspective suggests

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A) behavior is a function of the person and the situation interacting with each other. 
B) behavior is solely a function of the person's personality. 
C) behavior is solely a function of the situation. 
D) behavior is not predictable and can not be profiled. 
A) behavior is a function of the person and the situation interacting with each other. 
B) behavior is solely a function of the person's personality. 
C) behavior is solely a function of the situation. 
D) behavior is not predictable and can not be profiled.

Question 8

Social monitors are especially good at evaluating the performance of other employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Matching candidates to jobs is a key way of ensuring ________ performance and ____________ turnover in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Matching candidates to jobs is a key...

Question 10

Stanley always sees "the glass as half empty." Stanley is probably a ___________ person.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Stanley always sees "the glass as half...

Question 11

People with high __________ are often effective sales representatives.

Accepted Answer

The answer of People with high __________ are often effective...

Question 12

Individuals high in ___________ are nice,tolerant,kind and warm people who get along well with others and are valuable additions to any team.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Individuals high in ___________ are nice,tolerant,kind and...

Question 13

The relatively stable feelings,thoughts,and behavioral patterns a person has is

Accepted Answer

A) values. 
B) personality. 
C) self-esteem. 
D) conscientiousness. 
A) values. 
B) personality. 
C) self-esteem. 
D) conscientiousness.

Question 14

Xerox uses Evolv to develop and deliver a test to job seekers that

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A) assesses their ability to work well with others 
B) compares the job applicant's response to the profile of current high performers 
C) allows them to write an in response to certain questions and Evolv grades the 
D) assesses their morals and ethics 
A) assesses their ability to work well with others 
B) compares the job applicant's response to the profile of current high performers 
C) allows them to write an in response to certain questions and Evolv grades the 
D) assesses their morals and ethics

Question 15

Applicant-matching software reduces the time required to hire candidates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

According to Rokeach,which of the following is not accurate about values?

Accepted Answer

A) Values are grouped into terminal and instrumental categories. 
B) Values are hierarchically ordered. 
C) Values are shaped late in life. 
D) Values are relatively stable over time. 
A) Values are grouped into terminal and instrumental categories. 
B) Values are hierarchically ordered. 
C) Values are shaped late in life. 
D) Values are relatively stable over time.

Question 17

What is the difference between a terminal value and an instrumental value? What impact does an assessment of employee values have upon a firm?

Accepted Answer

A terminal value is an end state people

Question 18

Briefly discuss each of the five personality traits and the usefulness each has for personnel selection.

Accepted Answer

Openness is the degree to which a person

Question 19

"It was really nothing.These things happen to me because I happen to be in the right place at the right time." This statement suggests an external locus of control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Agnes failed her accounting exam and complains that the exam was too difficult.Marta just ignores her because Agnes did not study at all in the three weeks prior to the exam.Marta is making an ___________________ for Agnes's failure.

Accepted Answer

internal a

Self-enhancement bias is

Choosing a job that offers health care as part of its benefit package over a position that pays more but has no such health care might reflect the job seeker's concern about

Research indicates that personality tests are an excellent predictor of performance.

Harrison was glancing over the list of runners who finished the Boston Marathon and the names of the two runners from his hometown of Richmond,Virginia "jumped" out at him.The phenomenon is an example of the process of ________________________.

Among the limitations associated with using personality tests in employee selection is

Which of the following statements about self-efficacy is accurate?

The interactionist perspective suggests

Social monitors are especially good at evaluating the performance of other employees.

Matching candidates to jobs is a key way of ensuring performance and ____ turnover in the workplace.

Stanley always sees "the glass as half empty." Stanley is probably a ___________ person.

People with high __________ are often effective sales representatives.

Individuals high in ___________ are nice,tolerant,kind and warm people who get along well with others and are valuable additions to any team.

The relatively stable feelings,thoughts,and behavioral patterns a person has is

Xerox uses Evolv to develop and deliver a test to job seekers that

Applicant-matching software reduces the time required to hire candidates.

According to Rokeach,which of the following is not accurate about values?

What is the difference between a terminal value and an instrumental value? What impact does an assessment of employee values have upon a firm?

Briefly discuss each of the five personality traits and the usefulness each has for personnel selection.

"It was really nothing.These things happen to me because I happen to be in the right place at the right time." This statement suggests an external locus of control.

Agnes failed her accounting exam and complains that the exam was too difficult.Marta just ignores her because Agnes did not study at all in the three weeks prior to the exam.Marta is making an ___________________ for Agnes's failure.

Organizational Behavior

Diversity in the Workplace

Individual Attitudes and Behaviors

Theories of Motivation

Designing a Motivating Work Environment

Managing Stress and Emotions

Communication

Managing Groups and Teams

Conflict and Negotiations

Making Decisions

Leading People Within Organizations

Power and Politics

Organizational Structure and Change

Organizational Culture

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Exam 3: Understanding People at Work: Individual Differences and Perception

Self-enhancement bias is

Choosing a job that offers health care as part of its benefit package over a position that pays more but has no such health care might reflect the job seeker's concern about

Research indicates that personality tests are an excellent predictor of performance.

Harrison was glancing over the list of runners who finished the Boston Marathon and the names of the two runners from his hometown of Richmond,Virginia "jumped" out at him.The phenomenon is an example of the process of ________________________.

Among the limitations associated with using personality tests in employee selection is

Which of the following statements about self-efficacy is accurate?

The interactionist perspective suggests

Social monitors are especially good at evaluating the performance of other employees.

Matching candidates to jobs is a key way of ensuring ________ performance and ____________ turnover in the workplace.

Stanley always sees "the glass as half empty." Stanley is probably a ___________ person.

People with high __________ are often effective sales representatives.

Individuals high in ___________ are nice,tolerant,kind and warm people who get along well with others and are valuable additions to any team.

The relatively stable feelings,thoughts,and behavioral patterns a person has is

Xerox uses Evolv to develop and deliver a test to job seekers that

Applicant-matching software reduces the time required to hire candidates.

According to Rokeach,which of the following is not accurate about values?

What is the difference between a terminal value and an instrumental value? What impact does an assessment of employee values have upon a firm?

Briefly discuss each of the five personality traits and the usefulness each has for personnel selection.

"It was really nothing.These things happen to me because I happen to be in the right place at the right time." This statement suggests an external locus of control.

Agnes failed her accounting exam and complains that the exam was too difficult.Marta just ignores her because Agnes did not study at all in the three weeks prior to the exam.Marta is making an ___________________ for Agnes's failure.

Organizational Behavior

Diversity in the Workplace

Individual Attitudes and Behaviors

Theories of Motivation

Designing a Motivating Work Environment

Managing Stress and Emotions

Communication

Managing Groups and Teams

Conflict and Negotiations

Making Decisions

Leading People Within Organizations

Power and Politics

Organizational Structure and Change

Organizational Culture

Filters

Matching candidates to jobs is a key way of ensuring performance and ____ turnover in the workplace.