Question 1

People will change their work behaviors even if there is no compelling need to do so.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

The process by which a group's beliefs,values,attitudes,and norms are inculcated into each member's psyche is called ________.
A)training
B)familiarization
C)socialization
D)education

Accepted Answer

Socialization is the process by which individuals, particularly children, learn the norms and values of their culture, including beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors. It occurs through a variety of channels, including family, school, religious institutions, and media. Socialization is essential for the functioning of society, as it enables individuals to understand and interact with others in culturally appropriate ways.

Question 3

A "synergistic effect" occurs what a work group's performance is greater than the sum of its individual efforts.

Accepted Answer

A synergistic effect occurs when the combined effort of a work group results in a greater output than the sum of each individual's effort.

Question 4

Strong and enduring beliefs about conduct or appropriate states of existence are known as ________.
A)attitudes
B)motives
C)opinions
D)values

Accepted Answer

Strong and enduring beliefs about conduct or appropriate states of existence are known as values. Attitudes refer to a person's feelings, opinions refer to a view or judgment formed about something, and motives refer to the reason for doing something.

Question 5

Inherited behavior involves cognitive adaptations to conditions in an individual environment.

Accepted Answer

Inherited behavior refers to innate behaviors that are genetically determined and passed down from generation to generation, without cognitive adaptations to individual environments. Examples include reflexes and instinctive behaviors.

Question 6

Behavior is anything an individual does that involves self-initiated action or reaction to a given stimulus.

Accepted Answer

This is the definition of behavior as defined in psychology.

Question 7

Attitudes are identifiable predispositions to react in a favorable or unfavorable way to a particular person,event,or object in the environment.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Egocentric individuals are inclined to be suspicious and disruptive at work.

Accepted Answer

Egocentric individuals tend to prioritize their own needs and goals over the team or company's objectives, which can lead to a lack of trust and frequent disruptions in the workplace.

Question 9

Values are unchangeable beliefs about appropriate ends (goals)and acceptable goal-oriented behaviors (means).

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Peters and Waterman contend the one pervasive theme in excellence organizations is ________.
A)emphasis on productivity
B)adequate financing
C)respect for the individual
D)technological training

Accepted Answer

Peters and Waterman argue that respect for the individual is a key theme in excellent organizations. This includes creating a supportive and empowering workplace culture, valuing diversity and unique perspectives, and treating employees as valuable assets to the organization. While productivity, financing, and technological training may also be important factors in organizational excellence, they are not the one pervasive theme identified by Peters and Waterman.

Question 11

A Model Crisis occurs when the drift becomes so extreme that the model is not working and is no longer reliable,nor feasible to utilize for solving problems.

Accepted Answer

A Model Crisis occurs when the model is not working and no longer reliable or feasible to use for problem-solving. This happens when the model's underlying assumptions, data, or algorithm fail to capture the essential features of the real-world problem it is attempting to model. As a result, the model's predictions or conclusions can no longer be trusted to guide decision-making.

Question 12

The factor setting us apart from all other animals is the extent to which we engage in ________.
A)learned social behavior
B)cooperative behavior
C)idiosyncratic behavior
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

While other animals also engage in cooperative behavior, humans engage in learned social behavior to a much greater extent. This includes the ability to develop complex language and culture, as well as the ability to create and transmit knowledge across generations. Idiosyncratic behavior may also be present in humans, but this does not set us apart from other animals.

Question 13

Effective managers understand who they are in terms of their own values,attitudes,motives,and expectations.This self-awareness is derived from a psychological process known as ________.
A)introspection
B)cybernetics
C)empathy
D)channeling

Accepted Answer

Introspection is the psychological process of looking inward and examining one's own thoughts, feelings, and motives to gain self-awareness. Effective managers often engage in this process to understand their own values, attitudes, motivations, and expectations, which can help them improve their leadership skills and work more effectively with others. Cybernetics, empathy, and channeling are not related to the process of self-awareness.

Question 14

According to the work of Peters and Waterman,the most evasive theme in effective organizations is strong managerial control.

Accepted Answer

According to Peters and Waterman's work "In Search of Excellence", the most elusive theme in effective organizations is a balance between autonomy and control, not strong managerial control specifically.

Question 15

New work group members learn the group's beliefs,values,attitudes,and norms through a process of socialization.

Accepted Answer

This is true. Socialization is the process by which new members are integrated into a group and come to understand its shared beliefs, values, attitudes, and norms.

Question 16

People who derive satisfaction from interacting with each other in a consistent and coordinating way while they pursue common goals or objectives generally see themselves as ________.
A)members of a group
B)unique people
C)producers
D)contributors

Accepted Answer

People who interact with each other in a consistent and coordinating way while pursuing common goals or objectives generally see themselves as members of a group.

Question 17

For group shared beliefs,values,attitudes,and norms,to function effectively as prescriptive guides to appropriate human behavior,they must be ________.
A)accepted
B)obeyed
C)uncontested
D)internalized

Accepted Answer

For group shared beliefs, values, attitudes, and norms to effectively guide appropriate human behavior, they must be internalized. This means that individuals have integrated these norms and values into their own belief system, and they act accordingly, even in the absence of external supervision or control. Merely accepting or obeying group norms is not sufficient for them to function effectively as prescriptive guides to behavior, nor does being uncontested necessarily mean that they are followed.

Question 18

There are eight steps in the Kuhn cycle.

Accepted Answer

The Kuhn Cycle consists of six steps: Normal Science, Model Drift, Model Crisis, Model Revolution, Paradigm Change, and the new Normal Science.

Question 19

Perception is a mental screen through which information must pass before it can be integrated into human thought processes and behaviors.

Accepted Answer

Perception is indeed a mental screen through which incoming sensory information must pass before it can be interpreted and processed by the brain. This process can be influenced by many factors such as attention, motivation, and past experiences.

Question 20

Anything an individual does involving a self-initiated action or reaction to a given stimulus is referred to as ________.
A)design activities
B)behavior
C)intervention
D)a plan

Accepted Answer

Behavior refers to any action or reaction that an individual initiates in response to a given stimulus. Design activities and plans refer to the creation of strategies or blueprints, while intervention refers to actions taken to address a specific issue or problem.

Quiz 4: Beliefs,values and Attitudes: Determinants of Human Behavior

People will change their work behaviors even if there is no compelling need to do so.

The process by which a group's beliefs,values,attitudes,and norms are inculcated into each member's psyche is called ________.

A "synergistic effect" occurs what a work group's performance is greater than the sum of its individual efforts.

Strong and enduring beliefs about conduct or appropriate states of existence are known as ________.

Inherited behavior involves cognitive adaptations to conditions in an individual environment.

Behavior is anything an individual does that involves self-initiated action or reaction to a given stimulus.

Attitudes are identifiable predispositions to react in a favorable or unfavorable way to a particular person,event,or object in the environment.

Egocentric individuals are inclined to be suspicious and disruptive at work.

Values are unchangeable beliefs about appropriate ends (goals)and acceptable goal-oriented behaviors (means).

Peters and Waterman contend the one pervasive theme in excellence organizations is ________.

A Model Crisis occurs when the drift becomes so extreme that the model is not working and is no longer reliable,nor feasible to utilize for solving problems.

The factor setting us apart from all other animals is the extent to which we engage in ________.

Effective managers understand who they are in terms of their own values,attitudes,motives,and expectations.This self-awareness is derived from a psychological process known as ________.

According to the work of Peters and Waterman,the most evasive theme in effective organizations is strong managerial control.

New work group members learn the group's beliefs,values,attitudes,and norms through a process of socialization.

People who derive satisfaction from interacting with each other in a consistent and coordinating way while they pursue common goals or objectives generally see themselves as ________.

For group shared beliefs,values,attitudes,and norms,to function effectively as prescriptive guides to appropriate human behavior,they must be ________.

There are eight steps in the Kuhn cycle.

Perception is a mental screen through which information must pass before it can be integrated into human thought processes and behaviors.

Anything an individual does involving a self-initiated action or reaction to a given stimulus is referred to as ________.