Question 1

______ can be described as having both the mental willpower and the means necessary to make a goal become a reality.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hope 
B)  Reason 
C)  Determination 
D)  Outlook 
A)  Hope 
B)  Reason 
C)  Determination 
D)  Outlook A

Question 2

List the Big Five personality factors and provide characteristics of each dimension as it appears on a continuum from high to low.

Accepted Answer

The Big Five personality factors describe an individual's emotional stability, agreeableness, extraversion, conscientiousness, and openness and are presented on a continuum of extremes.
-Emotional stability: Individuals who are emotionally stable can be described as stable, confident, and effective. Individuals with less emotional stability are nervous, self-doubting, and moody.
-Agreeableness: Individuals who are agreeable are warm, tactful, and considerate. Individuals who demonstrate low agreeableness are independent, cold, and rude.
-Extraversion: Those people who are extraverts are gregarious, energetic, and self-dramatizing. Less sociable individuals are labeled introverts. They tend to be shy, unassertive, and withdrawn.
-Conscientiousness: Individuals who are more conscientious are careful, neat, and dependable. Less conscientious individuals are impulsive, careless, and irresponsible.
-Openness: Individuals with high levels of openness are imaginative, curious, and original. On the other hand, individuals who demonstrate low openness tend to be less dull, unimaginative, and literal-minded.

Question 3

People with a high ______ believe that chance, fate, or other individuals primarily determine what will happen to them.

Accepted Answer

A)  external locus of control 
B)  level of agreeableness 
C)  internal locus of control 
D)  level of extraversion 
A)  external locus of control 
B)  level of agreeableness 
C)  internal locus of control 
D)  level of extraversion A

Question 4

Job _______ is the extent to which individuals find fulfillment in their work.

Accepted Answer

A)  satisfaction 
B)  appreciation 
C)  awareness 
D)  motivation 
A)  satisfaction 
B)  appreciation 
C)  awareness 
D)  motivation

Question 5

Parents influence their children's development in three important ways. Which of the following is NOT one of those ways?

Accepted Answer

A)  by presenting situations that bring out certain behaviors in children 
B)  by shaping the culture and overall environment in which they live 
C)  by serving as a role model with which children can identify 
D)  by selectively rewarding and punishing certain behaviors 
A)  by presenting situations that bring out certain behaviors in children 
B)  by shaping the culture and overall environment in which they live 
C)  by serving as a role model with which children can identify 
D)  by selectively rewarding and punishing certain behaviors

Question 6

The primary way an individual is socialized into a particular culture is through the person's life experiences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is the primary vehicle for socializing an individual into a particular culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  immediate family 
B)  group membership 
C)  life experiences 
D)  peers 
A)  immediate family 
B)  group membership 
C)  life experiences 
D)  peers

Question 8

On her resume, Belinda states that she is outgoing, confident, creative, and dependable. These descriptors are Belinda's

Accepted Answer

A)  unique job qualifications. 
B)  social skills. 
C)  personality traits. 
D)  personal orientation. 
A)  unique job qualifications. 
B)  social skills. 
C)  personality traits. 
D)  personal orientation.

Question 9

Which of the following behaviors demonstrates the fact that Pranav was raised in a high power distance culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pranav tends to look out for himself. He will pursue his own goals before that of any work group in which he is a member. 
B)  At work, Pranav does not question his boss but rather does exactly what his boss tells him; he does not want to be in disagreement with his superiors. 
C)  Pranav understands the importance of belonging to a group; he would never point out a group member's mistake in front of the whole group. 
D)  Pranav feels that the best way to get the job done is in an orderly fashion by adhering to formalized procedures. 
A)  Pranav tends to look out for himself. He will pursue his own goals before that of any work group in which he is a member. 
B)  At work, Pranav does not question his boss but rather does exactly what his boss tells him; he does not want to be in disagreement with his superiors. 
C)  Pranav understands the importance of belonging to a group; he would never point out a group member's mistake in front of the whole group. 
D)  Pranav feels that the best way to get the job done is in an orderly fashion by adhering to formalized procedures.

Question 10

A society in which gender roles overlap is said to be

Accepted Answer

A)  masculine. 
B)  feminine. 
C)  gender neutral. 
D)  gender biased. 
A)  masculine. 
B)  feminine. 
C)  gender neutral. 
D)  gender biased.

Question 11

In "Learning From Experience: Kathleen Kennedy," it was noted that some of the best advice Steven Spielberg gave to his then secretary Kathleen Kennedy, was to "slow down."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A high-hope individual that is blocked from reaching his or her goal will

Accepted Answer

A)  become angry and engage in negative behavior. 
B)  abandon the notion of setting goals altogether. 
C)  find another goal that will fulfill similar needs. 
D)  will succumb to self-pity and seek the consolation of others. 
A)  become angry and engage in negative behavior. 
B)  abandon the notion of setting goals altogether. 
C)  find another goal that will fulfill similar needs. 
D)  will succumb to self-pity and seek the consolation of others.

Question 13

The Big Five personality factors are agreeableness, extraversion, conscientiousness, openness and

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional stability. 
B)  reliability. 
C)  self-esteem. 
D)  emotional intelligence. 
A)  emotional stability. 
B)  reliability. 
C)  self-esteem. 
D)  emotional intelligence.

Question 14

In terms of cultural values, the United States would be described as collectivist society tolerant of uncertainty avoidance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Locus of control is typically considered to be part of the _______ factor of the Big Five personality dimensions.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

The personality factor that relates to one's imagination and creativity is openness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

As noted in "Self Competency, David Neeleman, Founder of JetBlue," it was Neeleman's upbringing in the wealthy part of Brazil that influenced his personality and subsequent management of JetBlue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The set of psychological attributes that captures the unique nature of a person is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  attitude. 
B)  emotion. 
C)  personality. 
D)  self-esteem. 
A)  attitude. 
B)  emotion. 
C)  personality. 
D)  self-esteem.

Question 19

According to psychologist Daniel Goleman, for a person to be effective in a leadership position, it is important for that person to have an elevated level of emotional intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The predisposition to act on a favorable or unfavorable evaluation to a specific person, idea, event, or object represents the ______ component of an attitude.

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral 
B)  cognitive 
C)  affective 
D)  social 
A)  behavioral 
B)  cognitive 
C)  affective 
D)  social

______ can be described as having both the mental willpower and the means necessary to make a goal become a reality.

List the Big Five personality factors and provide characteristics of each dimension as it appears on a continuum from high to low.

People with a high ______ believe that chance, fate, or other individuals primarily determine what will happen to them.

Job _______ is the extent to which individuals find fulfillment in their work.

Parents influence their children's development in three important ways. Which of the following is NOT one of those ways?

The primary way an individual is socialized into a particular culture is through the person's life experiences.

Which of the following is the primary vehicle for socializing an individual into a particular culture?

On her resume, Belinda states that she is outgoing, confident, creative, and dependable. These descriptors are Belinda's

Which of the following behaviors demonstrates the fact that Pranav was raised in a high power distance culture?

A society in which gender roles overlap is said to be

In "Learning From Experience: Kathleen Kennedy," it was noted that some of the best advice Steven Spielberg gave to his then secretary Kathleen Kennedy, was to "slow down."

A high-hope individual that is blocked from reaching his or her goal will

The Big Five personality factors are agreeableness, extraversion, conscientiousness, openness and

In terms of cultural values, the United States would be described as collectivist society tolerant of uncertainty avoidance.

Locus of control is typically considered to be part of the _______ factor of the Big Five personality dimensions.

The personality factor that relates to one's imagination and creativity is openness.

As noted in "Self Competency, David Neeleman, Founder of JetBlue," it was Neeleman's upbringing in the wealthy part of Brazil that influenced his personality and subsequent management of JetBlue.

The set of psychological attributes that captures the unique nature of a person is referred to as

According to psychologist Daniel Goleman, for a person to be effective in a leadership position, it is important for that person to have an elevated level of emotional intelligence.

The predisposition to act on a favorable or unfavorable evaluation to a specific person, idea, event, or object represents the ______ component of an attitude.

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Exam 2: Individual Difference and Job Attitudes

______ can be described as having both the mental willpower and the means necessary to make a goal become a reality.

List the Big Five personality factors and provide characteristics of each dimension as it appears on a continuum from high to low.

People with a high ______ believe that chance, fate, or other individuals primarily determine what will happen to them.

Job _______ is the extent to which individuals find fulfillment in their work.

Parents influence their children's development in three important ways. Which of the following is NOT one of those ways?

The primary way an individual is socialized into a particular culture is through the person's life experiences.

Which of the following is the primary vehicle for socializing an individual into a particular culture?

On her resume, Belinda states that she is outgoing, confident, creative, and dependable. These descriptors are Belinda's

Which of the following behaviors demonstrates the fact that Pranav was raised in a high power distance culture?

A society in which gender roles overlap is said to be

In "Learning From Experience: Kathleen Kennedy," it was noted that some of the best advice Steven Spielberg gave to his then secretary Kathleen Kennedy, was to "slow down."

A high-hope individual that is blocked from reaching his or her goal will

The Big Five personality factors are agreeableness, extraversion, conscientiousness, openness and

In terms of cultural values, the United States would be described as collectivist society tolerant of uncertainty avoidance.

Locus of control is typically considered to be part of the _______ factor of the Big Five personality dimensions.

The personality factor that relates to one's imagination and creativity is openness.

As noted in "Self Competency, David Neeleman, Founder of JetBlue," it was Neeleman's upbringing in the wealthy part of Brazil that influenced his personality and subsequent management of JetBlue.

The set of psychological attributes that captures the unique nature of a person is referred to as

According to psychologist Daniel Goleman, for a person to be effective in a leadership position, it is important for that person to have an elevated level of emotional intelligence.

The predisposition to act on a favorable or unfavorable evaluation to a specific person, idea, event, or object represents the ______ component of an attitude.

Learning About Organizational Behavior

Perceptions and Attributions

Learning and Performance Management

Motivating Employees

Motivation: Goal Setting and Reward Programs

Workplace Stress and Aggression

Interpersonal Communication in Organizations

Promoting Fairness and Trust

Leadership Effectiveness: Foundations

Leadership Effectiveness: New Perspectives

Developing and Leading Teams

Managing Conflict and Negotiating Effectively

Managerial Decision Making

Organization Design

Cultivating Organizational Culture

Managing Organizational Change

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