Question 1

_______________ reflects a tendency to perceive or interpret information marked by vague, incomplete, fragmented, multiple, inconsistent, or contradictory meanings as actual or potential sources of psychological discomfort or threat.
A) Low tolerance for ambiguity
B) High tolerance for ambiguity
C) High risk propensity
D) Low risk propensity
E) Machiavellianism

Accepted Answer

Low tolerance for ambiguity refers to a tendency to experience discomfort or anxiety when confronted with uncertain, vague, or inconsistent information. This can lead individuals to seek rigid rules and clear-cut answers, or to avoid ambiguous situations altogether. In contrast, high tolerance for ambiguity reflects a greater ease and comfort with uncertainty and complexity, and a willingness to explore multiple interpretations and possibilities.

Question 2

Being tolerant of ambiguity is related to which of the following?
A) creativity
B) positive attitudes toward risk
C) orientation to diversity
D) all of these
E) none of these

Accepted Answer

Being tolerant of ambiguity is related to all of the options listed: creativity, positive attitudes toward risk, and orientation to diversity. Tolerating ambiguity allows for new and unconventional ideas to form, which is related to creativity. It also involves accepting uncertainty and potential negative outcomes, which is related to positive attitudes toward risk. Finally, being tolerant of ambiguity involves accepting and understanding different perspectives and ways of thinking, which is related to an orientation to diversity.

Question 3

Mangers should place individuals with a _______ tolerance for ambiguity in well-defined and regulated tasks.
A) low
B) medium
C) high
D) any of these
E) none of these

Accepted Answer

Individuals with low tolerance for ambiguity prefer clear and structured tasks. Placing them in well-defined and regulated tasks will help them perform better and reduce their anxiety levels.

Question 4

Jim has the ability to balance anxiety, fear, and anger and still get the job done.Jim possesses which component of emotional intelligence?
A) social skill
B) locus of control
C) managing emotions
D) empathy
E) motivating oneself

Accepted Answer

Managing emotions involves the ability to balance one's own emotions and manage them in a productive way without letting them interfere with work or relationships. Jim's ability to balance anxiety, fear, and anger while still getting the job done demonstrates his strength in managing emotions.

Question 5

If you accept orders from your supervisor solely because he or she is "the boss," you are highly
A) authoritarian.
B) self-monitoring.
C) perceptual.
D) motivational.
E) dogmatic.

Accepted Answer

Being highly authoritarian means that you value authority and obeying orders from higher-ups without questioning them. This is likely the case if someone accepts orders solely because their supervisor is "the boss."

Question 6

The ____ is among the most popular personality selection instruments used today in business.
A) MBO
B) MBTI
C) TQMI
D) JDI
E) PAQ

Accepted Answer

MBTI, or Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, is a widely used personality inventory that categorizes individuals into one of 16 possible personality types based on their preferences for four dichotomous dimensions: extraversion vs. introversion, sensing vs. intuition, thinking vs. feeling, and judging vs. perceiving. It is commonly used in business settings for career development, team building, and leadership training.

Question 7

​Personality affects which of the following?
A) ​choice of career
B) ​how long we stay with an employer
C) ​job satisfaction
D) ​job performance
E) ​all of these

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​Personality affects which of the following?
A) ​choice...

Question 8

Individuals who score high in ____ tend to take their jobs seriously and act responsibly at work.
A) agreeableness
B) conscientiousness
C) openness
D) extroversion
E) negative emotionality

Accepted Answer

Conscientiousness is the personality trait associated with responsibility and a strong work ethic. Individuals who score high in conscientiousness tend to be dependable, organized, and goal-oriented. They are likely to take their jobs seriously and act responsibly at work.

Question 9

John truly believes that he can achieve his goal of selling 10 cars each month.This belief reflects John's
A) self-efficacy.
B) risk propensity.
C) attitude.
D) self-esteem.
E) Machiavellianism.

Accepted Answer

Self-efficacy is the belief in one's ability to achieve a specific goal. John's belief that he can sell 10 cars each month reflects his self-efficacy.

Question 10

Research has found that ____ people tend to be higher performers in a variety of jobs.
A) extroverted
B) introverted
C) conscientious
D) open
E) all of these

Accepted Answer

Conscientious people tend to be reliable, responsible, and hardworking, which are important qualities for success in various jobs. The other traits may also have their benefits, but conscientiousness has consistently been found to be a predictor of job performance in a variety of settings.

Question 11

A supervisor who experiments with new ideas, takes a chance with new products, and leads his or her department in new directions has high
A) locus of control.
B) risk propensity.
C) self-monitoring.
D) self-esteem.
E) competencies.

Accepted Answer

Risk propensity refers to the willingness to take risks and try new things, which is exactly what the supervisor in this scenario is doing. Locus of control, self-monitoring, self-esteem, and competencies may also be important traits for a supervisor, but they are not specifically demonstrated in this scenario.

Question 12

Managers with a low tolerance for ambiguity tend to be more ________ with their staff and don't empower them to make their own decisions at work.
A) flexible
B) directive
C) passive
D) open
E) none of these

Accepted Answer

Managers with a low tolerance for ambiguity prefer clear and specific instructions to avoid uncertainty and confusion. They tend to be more directive and want to control the decisions made by their staff, rather than empowering them to make their own choices.

Question 13

____ is behavior directed at gaining power and controlling the behavior of others.
A) Authoritarianism
B) Positive affectivity
C) Machiavellianism
D) Selective perception
E) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Machiavellianism is a personality trait characterized by cunning, manipulativeness, and a willingness to exploit and control others for one's own gain. It can manifest in behavior directed at gaining power and controlling the behavior of others. Authoritarianism is a political ideology characterized by a belief in strong centralized power, and selective perception refers to the tendency to filter and interpret information in a way that supports one's preexisting beliefs. Positive affectivity refers to a disposition characterized by a generally positive emotional state. None of these alternative choices adequately captures the behavior described in the question.

Question 14

Which of the following statements regarding assessing employees' "Big Five" personality traits is true?
A) The "Big Five" personality traits are based primarily on research conducted in the United States.
B) Managers are basically uninterested in the "Big Five" personality traits.
C) Rigorous and valid measures of personality allow for their accurate assessment.
D) Managers should be very confident about their assessment of employees' personality traits.
E) Personality traits are poor predictors of virtually all employee behaviors.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following statements regarding assessing...

Question 15

If you have the ability to understand how others feel, even without being told, you have the ability to
A) manage your emotions.
B) show empathy.
C) motivate yourself.
D) get along with others.
E) be promoted at your job.

Accepted Answer

Understanding how others feel without being told is a key component of empathy, which allows you to connect with and relate to others on a deeper level. This can help you build stronger relationships and communicate more effectively, both personally and professionally.

Question 16

If you are proud of your accomplishments yet look forward to achieving higher levels of performance and are confident in your abilities, you have high
A) risk propensity.
B) locus of control.
C) conformity.
D) self-esteem.
E) self-monitoring.

Accepted Answer

The statement describes high self-esteem, which refers to one's positive evaluation of oneself and confidence in one's abilities. High self-esteem is typically associated with a sense of pride in one's accomplishments and a desire to continue to improve and achieve at high levels.

Question 17

People with a high level of ____ are willing to listen to new ideas and to change their own ideas, beliefs, and attitudes in response to new information
A) agreeableness
B) conscientiousness
C) openness
D) extroversion
E) negative emotionality

Accepted Answer

People who have a high level of openness are receptive to new ideas and willing to change their beliefs and attitudes in response to new information. This trait is associated with curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to try new things. Agreeableness is a personality trait that relates to how people interact with others; conscientiousness relates to organizational skills and attention to detail; extroversion relates to sociability and outgoing behavior; negative emotionality relates to the tendency to experience negative emotions like anxiety and sadness.

Question 18

George believes that he was promoted and given a raise based upon his hard work on the job.George has
A) self-efficacy
B) an internal locus of control.
C) emotional intelligence
D) high self-esteem
E) an external locus of control.

Accepted Answer

George's belief that his promotion and raise were based on his own hard work reflects an internal locus of control, as he attributes the outcome to his own actions and abilities rather than external factors outside his control.

Question 19

Emotional intelligence includes all of the following EXCEPT
A) self-awareness
B) emotion management
C) locus of control
D) self-motivation
E) social skills

Accepted Answer

Locus of control is a concept related to personality and refers to the extent to which people believe they can control events that affect them. It is not one of the components of emotional intelligence, which include self-awareness, emotion management, self-motivation, and social skills.

Question 20

Jane is relatively calm, poised, and secure.Jane's boss is more excitable, insecure, and reactive.Jane and her boss differ in their level of which personality trait described in the Big Five personality framework?
A) Self-efficacy
B) Agreeableness
C) Locus of control
D) Neuroticism
E) Openness

Accepted Answer

The personality trait that describes Jane's calm, poised, and secure behavior is low neuroticism, while her boss's excitable, insecure, and reactive behavior suggests high neuroticism.

Quiz 3: Individual Differences

_______________ reflects a tendency to perceive or interpret information marked by vague, incomplete, fragmented, multiple, inconsistent, or contradictory meanings as actual or potential sources of psychological discomfort or threat.

Being tolerant of ambiguity is related to which of the following?

Mangers should place individuals with a _______ tolerance for ambiguity in well-defined and regulated tasks.

Jim has the ability to balance anxiety, fear, and anger and still get the job done.Jim possesses which component of emotional intelligence?

If you accept orders from your supervisor solely because he or she is "the boss," you are highly

The ____ is among the most popular personality selection instruments used today in business.

​Personality affects which of the following?

Individuals who score high in ____ tend to take their jobs seriously and act responsibly at work.

John truly believes that he can achieve his goal of selling 10 cars each month.This belief reflects John's

Research has found that ____ people tend to be higher performers in a variety of jobs.

A supervisor who experiments with new ideas, takes a chance with new products, and leads his or her department in new directions has high

Managers with a low tolerance for ambiguity tend to be more ________ with their staff and don't empower them to make their own decisions at work.

____ is behavior directed at gaining power and controlling the behavior of others.

Which of the following statements regarding assessing employees' "Big Five" personality traits is true?

If you have the ability to understand how others feel, even without being told, you have the ability to

If you are proud of your accomplishments yet look forward to achieving higher levels of performance and are confident in your abilities, you have high

People with a high level of ____ are willing to listen to new ideas and to change their own ideas, beliefs, and attitudes in response to new information

George believes that he was promoted and given a raise based upon his hard work on the job.George has

Emotional intelligence includes all of the following EXCEPT

Jane is relatively calm, poised, and secure.Jane's boss is more excitable, insecure, and reactive.Jane and her boss differ in their level of which personality trait described in the Big Five personality framework?

Personality affects which of the following?