Question 1

Experts suggest that ____________ answers to questions in applicant-matching software is difficult because the candidate can not predict the desired profile.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Experts suggest that ____________ answers to questions...

Question 2

One tip to remember when working with people with negative affectivity is that you can change someone's personality with relative ease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

People who exhibit the Big 5 personality characteristic of openness would be most likely to work in which of the following firms?

Accepted Answer

A) an entrepreneurial start-up in the high tech industry 
B) a large discount retailer like Wal-Mart 
C) a large fast food franchise 
D) a small business that makes cardboard boxes

Question 4

Values change over the generations,evolving in response to historical contexts.Which of the following statements is true regarding values of different generations?

Accepted Answer

A) Generation Xers born between 1965 and 1979) are very group-oriented. 
B) Generation Xers born between 1965 and 1979) see work as central in their lives. 
C) Generation Xers born between 1965 and 1979) don't care what they do for work,they just want money. 
D) Generation Xers born between 1965 and 1979) have to feel that their personal goals align with organizational ones before they work toward company goals.

Question 5

A neat,professional appearance and a firm handshake are two important aspects of an interview because of the lasting impact first impressions make.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Study findings on personality indicate

Accepted Answer

A) we are more emotionally stable and more organized between the ages of 20 and 40. 
B) personality is the primary predictor of work behavior. 
C) although personality impacts us during our youth it has no lasting consequences for us. 
D) although it is interesting information,employee personality has relatively little impact on placing individuals in jobs.

Question 7

Which instrumental value is most likely to be prevalent in Wall Street brokers?

Accepted Answer

A) forgiveness 
B) ambition 
C) obedience 
D) imagination

Question 8

Mary said,"I am quite confident in the plan I developed,as I worked quite diligently on it and I have implemented similar programs in similar settings." Mary seems to have high self-efficacy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Samara has been out of work for 2 years so she accepts a position as a junior-level bookkeeper,when in the past she was the Director of Finance.Samara is

Accepted Answer

A) overqualified and most likely to have a negative job attitude. 
B) overqualified and most likely to be very successful in the position. 
C) not a fit for the job because her skill set is limited. 
D) not a fit for the job because her abilities don't match the job's demands.

Question 10

Masoud applies for a promotion.While he doesn't meet the exact qualifications he is sure he will interview well if he gets the chance and he has done a good job in his current position.He does obtain an interview but doesn't get the promotion.Masoud is sure that the only reason he didn't get the job is because Deena,the person who did get the promotion,is good friends with the manager.This is an example of _____

Accepted Answer

The answer of Masoud applies for a promotion.While he doesn't...

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

Experts suggest that ____________ answers to questions in applicant-matching software is difficult because the candidate can not predict the desired profile.

One tip to remember when working with people with negative affectivity is that you can change someone's personality with relative ease.

People who exhibit the Big 5 personality characteristic of openness would be most likely to work in which of the following firms?

Values change over the generations,evolving in response to historical contexts.Which of the following statements is true regarding values of different generations?

A neat,professional appearance and a firm handshake are two important aspects of an interview because of the lasting impact first impressions make.

Study findings on personality indicate

Which instrumental value is most likely to be prevalent in Wall Street brokers?

Mary said,"I am quite confident in the plan I developed,as I worked quite diligently on it and I have implemented similar programs in similar settings." Mary seems to have high self-efficacy.

Samara has been out of work for 2 years so she accepts a position as a junior-level bookkeeper,when in the past she was the Director of Finance.Samara is