Question 1

_______________ is exhibited by those who are described as dependable,organized,thorough,and responsible.
A) Emotional stability
B) Extroversion
C) Conscientiousness
D) Openness to experience

Accepted Answer

Conscientiousness is the personality trait that is exhibited by those who are dependable, organized, thorough, and responsible. Emotional stability refers to the ability to deal with stress and anxiety, extroversion refers to being outgoing and sociable, and openness to experience refers to being open-minded and creative.

Question 2

What should managers know about generational diversity?

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Question 3

Individuals low on _______________ are often described as rude,cold,uncaring,unsympathetic,and antagonistic.
A) emotional stability
B) extroversion
C) conscientiousness
D) agreeableness

Accepted Answer

Agreeableness is the personality trait that relates to an individual's tendency to be cooperative, sympathetic, and considerate towards others. Individuals low on agreeableness tend to be insensitive, argumentative, and unsympathetic, leading people to perceive them as rude, cold, uncaring, and antagonistic.

Question 4

Which of the following statements reflects the greatest magnitude?
A) Jim says he can put a basketball through the hoop six times out of ten throws.
B) Sara thinks she is just as good at basketball as she is at baseball.
C) Sara is positive she can put ten basketballs through the hoop in a row.
D) Jim thinks he can put three more basketballs through the hoop than Sara can.

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Question 5

In organizational settings,___________ usually do not require as much supervision as do ________ because they are more likely to believe their own work behavior will influence outcomes such as performance,promotions,and pay.
A) internals; externals
B) externals; internals
C) internals; fatalist
D) high I's; low I's

Accepted Answer

Internals believe that their own efforts and abilities will influence outcomes, while externals believe that external factors such as luck and chance play a greater role. Therefore, internals are more likely to take responsibility for their own performance and require less supervision, whereas externals may need more guidance and monitoring. Option C is incorrect because fatalism refers to the belief that outcomes are predetermined, which does not necessarily relate to the need for supervision. Option D is incorrect as the "I" refers to the personality trait of extraversion and has no direct relationship to supervision requirements.

Question 6

The concept of self-efficacy includes all of the following dimensions except:
A) Magnitude
B) Persistence
C) Strength
D) Generality

Accepted Answer

Persistence is not a dimension of self-efficacy; the dimensions are magnitude, strength, and generality.

Question 7

Which of the following outcomes is associated with high extroversion?
A) Job performance across most occupations
B) Fewer counter-productive behaviors
C) Overall job satisfaction and motivation
D) Training proficiency

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Question 8

According to an analysis by Gist and Mitchell,self-efficacy is associated with:
A) Work-related performance
B) Career choice
C) Learning and achievement
D) All of the choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

Gist and Mitchell's analysis shows that self-efficacy is associated with all of the choices listed (work-related performance, career choice, learning, and achievement). Therefore, the best choice(s) is D, which includes all of the options.

Question 9

The most important factor in the development of positive self-efficacy is:
A) Past experience
B) Managerial feedback
C) Job task repetition
D) Training

Accepted Answer

Past experience is the most important factor in the development of positive self-efficacy. When individuals have successfully completed similar tasks in the past, they tend to believe that they can also perform the current task successfully. This belief builds their self-efficacy, and they approach the task with confidence. Managerial feedback, job task repetition, and training also contribute to building self-efficacy but are not as significant as past experience.

Question 10

_______________ is a personality trait that can be encouraged and developed by giving people the opportunity and freedom to think in unconventional ways.
A) Creativity
B) Persistence
C) Self-efficacy
D) Locus of control

Accepted Answer

Creativity is the personality trait that involves generating novel and innovative ideas, solutions, or approaches. It can be encouraged and developed by giving people the opportunity and freedom to think in unconventional ways, by promoting curiosity, exploration, experimentation, and risk-taking, and by providing a supportive and flexible environment that values diversity and originality. Persistence (B) is the personality trait that involves sticking to a task or goal despite difficulties, obstacles, or setbacks, and can also be developed through training and practice, but it is not directly related to creativity. Self-efficacy (C) is the belief in one's ability to execute specific actions that produce desired outcomes, and it can enhance both creativity and persistence, but it is not a personality trait per se. Locus of control (D) refers to the degree to which people attribute their successes and failures to internal or external factors, and it is not directly related to creativity either.

Question 11

In relation to locus of control,people who believe they are pawns of fate are referred to as ______________.
A) fatalist
B) externals
C) determinist
D) pawnist

Accepted Answer

People who believe they are pawns of fate are referred to as "externals" in the context of locus of control. This term indicates that they perceive their outcomes and experiences as being controlled by external forces rather than their own actions.

Question 12

Diversity has six primary dimensions.Age is one dimension.Name the other five.

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Question 13

What are the six core dimensions of diversity?

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Question 14

_____________ refers to a person's ability to be self-aware of feelings,to manage emotions,to motivate oneself,to express empathy,and to handle relationships with others.
A) EI
B) EQ
C) IE
D) EOQ

Accepted Answer

EI (Emotional Intelligence) refers to a person's ability to be self-aware of feelings, to manage emotions, to motivate oneself, to express empathy, and to handle relationships with others.

Question 15

Which of the following outcomes is associated with openness to experience?
A) Overall job satisfaction
B) Fewer counter-productive behaviors
C) Training proficiency
D) Interpersonal skill

Accepted Answer

Openness to experience is linked to training proficiency as individuals high in this trait are more open to learning and adapting to new situations.

Question 16

What are secondary dimensions of diversity?

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Question 17

Specific traits of _______________ include curiosity,broad-mindedness,creativity,imagination,and intelligence.
A) emotional stability
B) extraversion
C) conscientiousness
D) openness to experience

Accepted Answer

The specific traits described in the question are all associated with the personality trait of openness to experience. This trait is characterized by a tendency to seek out new experiences, think abstractly and imaginatively, and appreciate art and beauty. People high in openness are often curious and intellectually curious, and are likely to be open to new ideas and perspectives. They are also often creative and imaginative, and may be drawn to artistic or intellectual pursuits.

Question 18

What is work behavior?

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Question 19

Which of the following statements best reflects the greatest strength of magnitude?
A) Jim is moderately certain he can put a basketball through the hoop six times in a row.
B) Sara is betting she can put three more basketballs through the hoop than Jim can.
C) Jim knows he can put six basketballs through the hoop in a row.
D) Sara is positive she can put ten basketballs through the hoop in a row.

Accepted Answer

The greatest strength of magnitude is shown in D, where Sara is very confident that she can put ten basketballs through the hoop in a row, exhibiting a high level of certainty and confidence in her abilities.

Question 20

Self-efficacy tends to be __________ specific.
A) personality
B) time
C) gender
D) task

Accepted Answer

Self-efficacy is specific to tasks or activities, meaning an individual may have high self-efficacy in one area but low self-efficacy in another. It is not related to personality traits, time, or gender.

Quiz 3: Individual Differences at Work

_______________ is exhibited by those who are described as dependable,organized,thorough,and responsible.

What should managers know about generational diversity?

Individuals low on _______________ are often described as rude,cold,uncaring,unsympathetic,and antagonistic.

Which of the following statements reflects the greatest magnitude?

In organizational settings,___ usually do not require as much supervision as do because they are more likely to believe their own work behavior will influence outcomes such as performance,promotions,and pay.

The concept of self-efficacy includes all of the following dimensions except:

Which of the following outcomes is associated with high extroversion?

According to an analysis by Gist and Mitchell,self-efficacy is associated with:

The most important factor in the development of positive self-efficacy is:

_______________ is a personality trait that can be encouraged and developed by giving people the opportunity and freedom to think in unconventional ways.

In relation to locus of control,people who believe they are pawns of fate are referred to as ______________.

Diversity has six primary dimensions.Age is one dimension.Name the other five.

What are the six core dimensions of diversity?

_____________ refers to a person's ability to be self-aware of feelings,to manage emotions,to motivate oneself,to express empathy,and to handle relationships with others.

Which of the following outcomes is associated with openness to experience?

What are secondary dimensions of diversity?

Specific traits of _______________ include curiosity,broad-mindedness,creativity,imagination,and intelligence.

What is work behavior?

Which of the following statements best reflects the greatest strength of magnitude?

Self-efficacy tends to be __________ specific.