Question 1

__________ are broad preferences concerning appropriate courses of action or outcomes.

Accepted Answer

Values

Question 2

The "Big Five" personality traits include extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, emotional stability, and creativity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

___________ is an incorrect description of the workplace values schema developed by Bruce Meglino and his associates.

Accepted Answer

A)   Getting things done and working hard to accomplish difficult things in life
B)   Being concerned for other people and helping others
C)   Telling the truth and doing what you feel is right
D)   Discovering truth through reasoning and systematic thinking
E)   Being impartial and doing what is fair for all concerned D

Question 4

Highly authoritarian individuals are so susceptible to authority that in their eagerness to comply they may behave unethically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Acting with the mistaken assumption that a generalized cultural value applies equally to all members of the culture is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   discrimination.
B)   stereotypes.
C)   prejudice.
D)   stigma.
E)   ecological fallacy.

Question 6

An ecological fallacy is an invisible barrier limiting career advancement of women and minorities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

__________ is a phrase coined to describe how women have not reached the highest levels of organizations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is a phrase coined to describe...

Question 8

The display of negative, irrational, and superior opinions and attitudes toward persons who are different from ourselves is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   discrimination.
B)   stereotypes.
C)   prejudice.
D)   stigma.
E)   perception.

Question 9

In terms of job performance, research has shown that conscientiousness predicts job performance across five occupational groups of professions-engineers, police, managers, salespersons, and skilled and semiskilled employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Baby Boomers believe that Millennials __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   are very hard working
B)   are too entitled
C)   are earning their stripes quickly
D)   value structure
E)   value professional dress

Question 11

Combining a set of physical and mental characteristics that reflect how a person looks, thinks, acts, and feels is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   cognition.
B)   personality.
C)   perception.
D)   aptitude.
E)   ability.

Question 12

Traits involved with the "Big Five" personality trait of conscientiousness are:

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.

Question 13

__________ involves the pursuit of one's job and career goals with the support of a personal health promotion program.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ involves the pursuit of one's job...

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT an example of instrumental values?

Accepted Answer

A)   Courage
B)   Love
C)   Wisdom
D)   Logic
E)   Independence

Question 15

Common work-related stressors include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   ethical dilemmas.
B)   interpersonal problems.
C)   economic difficulties.
D)   career development problems.
E)   task demands.

Question 16

Interestingly, values rarely influence an individual's attitudes and behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When values differ, or are incongruent, conflicts over such things as goals and the means to achieve them may result.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

__________ prohibits employers from discriminating against any individual with respect to compensation, terms, or conditions of employment because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ prohibits employers from discriminating against any...

Question 19

Title VII covers all of the following issues EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   recruiting.
B)   promotion.
C)   job training.
D)   union membership.
E)   wages.

Question 20

To make a plan of action and follow it is an example of an emotion-focused coping strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 2: Diversity, Personality, and Values

__________ are broad preferences concerning appropriate courses of action or outcomes.

The "Big Five" personality traits include extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, emotional stability, and creativity.

___________ is an incorrect description of the workplace values schema developed by Bruce Meglino and his associates.

Highly authoritarian individuals are so susceptible to authority that in their eagerness to comply they may behave unethically.

Acting with the mistaken assumption that a generalized cultural value applies equally to all members of the culture is called:

An ecological fallacy is an invisible barrier limiting career advancement of women and minorities.

__________ is a phrase coined to describe how women have not reached the highest levels of organizations.

The display of negative, irrational, and superior opinions and attitudes toward persons who are different from ourselves is called:

In terms of job performance, research has shown that conscientiousness predicts job performance across five occupational groups of professions-engineers, police, managers, salespersons, and skilled and semiskilled employees.

Baby Boomers believe that Millennials __________.

Combining a set of physical and mental characteristics that reflect how a person looks, thinks, acts, and feels is called:

Traits involved with the "Big Five" personality trait of conscientiousness are:

__________ involves the pursuit of one's job and career goals with the support of a personal health promotion program.

Which of the following is NOT an example of instrumental values?

Common work-related stressors include all of the following EXCEPT:

Interestingly, values rarely influence an individual's attitudes and behaviors.

When values differ, or are incongruent, conflicts over such things as goals and the means to achieve them may result.

__________ prohibits employers from discriminating against any individual with respect to compensation, terms, or conditions of employment because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Title VII covers all of the following issues EXCEPT:

To make a plan of action and follow it is an example of an emotion-focused coping strategy.