Question 1

Why does organizational commitment tends to increase over time?

Accepted Answer

A)  because individuals dislike change and therefore tend to stay with the same organization regardless of its shortcomings 
B)  because the workload tends to decrease and become easier the longer one is with an organization 
C)  because the "fear of the unknown" keeps employees from seeking other job opportunities 
D)  because individuals develop deeper ties to the organization and their coworkers as they spend more time with them 
A)  because individuals dislike change and therefore tend to stay with the same organization regardless of its shortcomings 
B)  because the workload tends to decrease and become easier the longer one is with an organization 
C)  because the "fear of the unknown" keeps employees from seeking other job opportunities 
D)  because individuals develop deeper ties to the organization and their coworkers as they spend more time with them

Question 2

A culture high on individualism would emphasize

Accepted Answer

A)  a common welfare. 
B)  group goals. 
C)  personal achievement. 
D)  a sense of belonging. 
A)  a common welfare. 
B)  group goals. 
C)  personal achievement. 
D)  a sense of belonging.

Question 3

The personality dimension of ______ depends on life experiences such as the opportunity to achieve one's goals, the ability to influence others, and having a clear sense of being valued by others.

Accepted Answer

A)  emotion 
B)  attitude 
C)  motivation 
D)  self-esteem 
A)  emotion 
B)  attitude 
C)  motivation 
D)  self-esteem

Question 4

Which of the following statements regarding personality development is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Personality is determined by heredity and does not change over the course of one's life. 
B)  The greatest changes in personality development occur in early childhood. 
C)  Personality development is relatively stable, but great changes occur later in one's life. 
D)  Personality development is rarely stable and dramatic changes can be seen in all stages of a person's life. 
A)  Personality is determined by heredity and does not change over the course of one's life. 
B)  The greatest changes in personality development occur in early childhood. 
C)  Personality development is relatively stable, but great changes occur later in one's life. 
D)  Personality development is rarely stable and dramatic changes can be seen in all stages of a person's life.

Question 5

Define personality and explain the role that heredity and environment play on shaping one's personality.

Accepted Answer

Personality represents the overall profi

Question 6

When describing an individual as either shy or friendly, or agreeable or argumentative, you are describing that person's personality traits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When a personality measure consistently gets the same results, it is said to be

Accepted Answer

A)  stable. 
B)  reliable. 
C)  valid. 
D)  biased. 
A)  stable. 
B)  reliable. 
C)  valid. 
D)  biased.

Question 8

What are attitudes?

Accepted Answer

A)  the combination of psychological attributes that capture the unique nature of a person 
B)  the complex patterns of feelings toward an object or person 
C)  the relatively lasting feelings, thoughts, and behaviors aimed at specific individuals, groups, ideas, issues, or objects. 
D)  the basic components that make up one's personality 
A)  the combination of psychological attributes that capture the unique nature of a person 
B)  the complex patterns of feelings toward an object or person 
C)  the relatively lasting feelings, thoughts, and behaviors aimed at specific individuals, groups, ideas, issues, or objects. 
D)  the basic components that make up one's personality

Question 9

According to "Learning From Experience: Kathleen Kennedy," what was Kathleen Kennedy's first Hollywood job?

Accepted Answer

A)  producer 
B)  actor 
C)  accountant 
D)  secretary 
A)  producer 
B)  actor 
C)  accountant 
D)  secretary

Question 10

What aspect of having a proactive personality tends to help employees excel on the job?

Accepted Answer

A)  not wasting time building social relationships 
B)  letting others take the lead and following orders 
C)  delegating required tasks to others 
D)  pursuing initiatives beyond the required job roles 
A)  not wasting time building social relationships 
B)  letting others take the lead and following orders 
C)  delegating required tasks to others 
D)  pursuing initiatives beyond the required job roles

Question 11

What is emotional intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  how well an individual handles oneself and others 
B)  how smart an individual is in terms of aptitude 
C)  how capable a person is in forming meaningful relationships 
D)  how well a person can recognize his or her strengths and limitations 
A)  how well an individual handles oneself and others 
B)  how smart an individual is in terms of aptitude 
C)  how capable a person is in forming meaningful relationships 
D)  how well a person can recognize his or her strengths and limitations

Question 12

As noted in "Across Cultures Competency: Mercedes-Benz," all workers at Mercedes-Benz expect to be treated equally.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Hope involves a person's mental willpower and waypower to achieve goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The two primary sources that shape personality differences are

Accepted Answer

A)  heredity and environment. 
B)  emotions and attitudes. 
C)  culture and lifestyle. 
D)  family and friends. 
A)  heredity and environment. 
B)  emotions and attitudes. 
C)  culture and lifestyle. 
D)  family and friends.

Question 15

Define attitudes and describe the three components that comprise an attitude.

Accepted Answer

Attitudes are relatively lasting feeling

Why does organizational commitment tends to increase over time?

A culture high on individualism would emphasize

The personality dimension of ______ depends on life experiences such as the opportunity to achieve one's goals, the ability to influence others, and having a clear sense of being valued by others.

Which of the following statements regarding personality development is TRUE?

Define personality and explain the role that heredity and environment play on shaping one's personality.

When describing an individual as either shy or friendly, or agreeable or argumentative, you are describing that person's personality traits.

When a personality measure consistently gets the same results, it is said to be

What are attitudes?

According to "Learning From Experience: Kathleen Kennedy," what was Kathleen Kennedy's first Hollywood job?

What aspect of having a proactive personality tends to help employees excel on the job?

What is emotional intelligence?

As noted in "Across Cultures Competency: Mercedes-Benz," all workers at Mercedes-Benz expect to be treated equally.

Hope involves a person's mental willpower and waypower to achieve goals.

The two primary sources that shape personality differences are

Define attitudes and describe the three components that comprise 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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Exam 2: Individual Difference and Job Attitudes

Why does organizational commitment tends to increase over time?

A culture high on individualism would emphasize

The personality dimension of ______ depends on life experiences such as the opportunity to achieve one's goals, the ability to influence others, and having a clear sense of being valued by others.

Which of the following statements regarding personality development is TRUE?

Define personality and explain the role that heredity and environment play on shaping one's personality.

When describing an individual as either shy or friendly, or agreeable or argumentative, you are describing that person's personality traits.

When a personality measure consistently gets the same results, it is said to be

What are attitudes?

According to "Learning From Experience: Kathleen Kennedy," what was Kathleen Kennedy's first Hollywood job?

What aspect of having a proactive personality tends to help employees excel on the job?

What is emotional intelligence?

As noted in "Across Cultures Competency: Mercedes-Benz," all workers at Mercedes-Benz expect to be treated equally.

Hope involves a person's mental willpower and waypower to achieve goals.

The two primary sources that shape personality differences are

Define attitudes and describe the three components that comprise 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

Filters