Question 1

Vincent is a project manager at a software development firm. One of Vincent's best employees, Brian, is considering leaving the company because he wants to pursue his passion of photography. Vincent's bosses want him to manipulate Brian into staying, but Vincent refuses to do so and allows Brian to make his own decisions. From this information, it can be said that Vincent has a (n)  _____ personality.

Accepted Answer

A)   self-serving
B)   high-Mach
C)   low-Mach
D)   Type A
E)   authoritarian

Question 2

Perceiving work style refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)   focusing on details while gathering data.
B)   focusing on details while working.
C)   acting with flexibility and spontaneity while working.
D)   acting with order and control while working.
E)   relying on rules and regulations while working.

Question 3

_____ involves the assignment of personal attributes to other individuals.

Accepted Answer

A)   Fundamental attribution error
B)   Self-serving bias
C)   Projection
D)   Halo effect
E)   Stereotyping

Question 4

Wilson has found that his "gut reaction" to a problem is always right. Wilson most likely has a(n)  ____ personality from the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator approach.

Accepted Answer

A)   Feeling
B)   Judging
C)   Perceiving
D)   Sensing
E)   Thinking

Question 5

What is a technology personality? Researchers have identified seven technology personality types. List and describe these seven types. Evaluate yourself: which technology personality type (or types) most closely identifies you?

Accepted Answer

Technology personality reflects levels o...

Question 6

Which of the following refers to attribution?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is the set of individual expectations about an employment relationship.
B)   It is the process of explaining events.
C)   It is the process through which people receive, organize, and interpret information from the environment.
D)   It is the tendency to define problems from one's own point of view.
E)   It is the assignment of personal attributes to other individuals.

Question 7

Which of the following is true of openness to experience?

Accepted Answer

A)   Openness to experience refers to the degree to which someone is outgoing and sociable.
B)   An open person is always a source of conflict and discomfort for others.
C)   Openness to experience refers to the degree to which someone is good-natured, cooperative, and trusting.
D)   Openness to experience refers to the degree to which someone is responsible, dependable, and careful.
E)   An open person is broad-minded and receptive to new things.

Question 8

The revenues of Venus Media Inc. were low for the past few months. The marketing department of the firm believed that the financial meltdown in the nation was the primary reason for the poor performance of the firm. It failed to consider any other reason put forth by the other departments. Which of the following perceptual tendencies is displayed in this case?

Accepted Answer

A)   Stereotype
B)   Selective perception
C)   Projection
D)   Fundamental attribution error
E)   Self-serving bias

Question 9

__________ is the process through which people receive, organize, and interpret information from the environment.

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The answer of __________ is the process through which people...

Question 10

Which of the following would result in job satisfaction?

Accepted Answer

A)   Opportunities for promotion
B)   Job attendance
C)   Cognitive dissonance
D)   Machiavellianism
E)   Mood contagion

Question 11

The degree to which someone is outgoing, sociable, and assertive is referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   agreeableness
B)   perceptiveness
C)   cognitive dissonance
D)   extraversion
E)   conscientiousness

Question 12

Steven was ordered by his boss, Michael, to shred some incriminating documents that might have led to a lawsuit against their company. Steven obeyed Michael and shredded the documents. From the given information, it is likely that Steven has a (n)  _____ personality.

Accepted Answer

A)   contagion
B)   conscientious
C)   low-Mach
D)   Type A
E)   authoritarian

Question 13

Wilson likes knowing exactly what to expect each day. Each morning, he plans his day and ensures he has carefully allotted his time. Wilson most likely has a(n)  ____ personality from the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator approach.

Accepted Answer

A)   Intuitive
B)   Judging
C)   Perceiving
D)   Sensing
E)   Thinking

Question 14

____ is antisocial behavior in the forms of disrespectful acts, social exclusion, and use of hurtful language.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____ is antisocial behavior in the forms...

Question 15

The profile of characteristics making an individual unique from others is referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   a stereotype
B)   personality
C)   self-serving bias
D)   the locus of control
E)   cognitive dissonance

Question 16

The affective component of an attitude reflects an intention to behave in a manner consistent with a belief or feeling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Ronald is a senior executive at Brown Inc. He is well-mannered and has the ability to cooperate with all his colleagues. When employees have work-related or personal issues, they approach him for support because they trust him. Which of the following personality traits does Ronald most likely possess that enables him to be so approachable?

Accepted Answer

A)   Agreeableness
B)   Introversion
C)   Self-serving bias
D)   Locus of control
E)   Extraversion

Question 18

Which of the following refers to organizational citizenship?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is the loyalty of an individual toward an organization.
B)   It is a willingness to "go beyond the call of duty in one's work."
C)   It is an ability to understand emotions and manage relationships effectively.
D)   It is the spillover of an employee's positive or negative moods onto others.
E)   It is a strong positive feeling about one's job and the organization that one works for.

Question 19

A strong positive feeling about one's job and employer is referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   mood contagion
B)   emotional intelligence
C)   cognitive dissonance
D)   employee engagement
E)   Machiavellianism

Question 20

Which of the following is a difference between an emotion and a mood?

Accepted Answer

A)   An emotion is a generalized feeling, while a mood is a strong feeling directed toward someone.
B)   Emotions have a general effect on attitude and behavior, as opposed to moods that have a specific effect on attitude and behavior.
C)   While an emotion tends to persist for some time, a mood tends to be brief.
D)   An emotion is a positive feeling, while a mood represents a negative feeling.
E)   Emotions are clearly targeted feelings, whereas moods are generalized states of mind.

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