Question 1

Define locus of control.Differentiate between the external and internal locus of control beliefs.

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Question 2

The Chinese culture is a tight social framework in which people take care of the members of a broader in group and act loyal to it.In the context of Hofstede's dimensions,what is the personality dimension that you will use to describe the Chinese culture?

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Collectivism is the personality dimension that reflects the degree to which individuals in a society are integrated into groups. In Chinese culture, there is a strong emphasis on taking care of the in-group and maintaining social harmony, which is indicative of a collectivist culture. The other dimensions (uncertainty avoidance, masculinity, low power distance, and short-term orientation) are not as directly related to the social framework and loyalty to the in-group as collectivism is.

Question 3

Compare and contrast extraversion and neuroticism.Explain the negative implication of neuroticism.

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Question 4

In the context of Hofstede's dimensions,the culture high on _____ accepts the fact that authority is usually distributed unequally within organizations.

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According to Hofstede's dimensions, power distance refers to the degree to which members of a society or organization accept that power is distributed unequally. Therefore, the culture high on power distance accepts the fact that authority is usually distributed unequally within organizations.

Question 5

Which of these given below asks applicants about their attitudes toward dishonesty,the desire to punish dishonesty,and confessions of past dishonesty?

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A clear purpose test asks applicants about their attitudes towards dishonesty, their desire to punish dishonesty, and their confessions of past dishonesty. This type of test is designed to assess honesty and integrity and help identify individuals who may be at risk for unethical behavior. The other choices do not specifically address these topics.

Question 6

The Big Five personality dimension _____ is a key driver of what's referred to as typical performance,which reflects performance in the routine conditions that surround daily job tasks.

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Conscientiousness is the personality dimension that is most strongly associated with typical performance, as individuals who score high on this dimension tend to be responsible, reliable, and diligent in their work. This makes them well-suited for tasks that require a high degree of attention to detail and adherence to procedures, such as those found in many routine job tasks.

Question 7

Which of the following refers to the propensity to view one's own cultural values as "right" and those of other cultures as "wrong"?

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Ethnocentrism refers to the belief that one's own cultural values are superior to others and the tendency to judge other cultures by one's own cultural standards.

Question 8

Two individuals have had similar educational backgrounds,share the same interests and work in the same organization.One of them systematically exhibits a competitive character that may be hostile and aggressive,while the other one is a patient,calm and relaxed individual who is also a methodological professional.

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Question 9

A culture high on _____ feels threatened by uncertain and ambiguous situations and relies on formal rules to create stability.

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The cultural dimension of uncertainty avoidance refers to the extent to which individuals in a culture feel threatened by uncertain, ambiguous, or unknown situations and how they rely on formal rules and rituals to create stability and mitigate unpredictability. Therefore, a culture high on uncertainty avoidance would feel threatened by ambiguous situations and rely on rules to create stability.

Question 10

The principle of _____ suggests that "strong situations" have clear behavioral expectations,incentives,or instructions that make differences between individuals less important,whereas "weak situations" lack those cues.

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The principle of situational strength suggests that "strong situations" have clear behavioral expectations, incentives, or instructions that make differences between individuals less important, whereas "weak situations" lack those cues. Strong situations reduce the impact of individual differences and increase the influence of the situation itself.

Question 11

_____ do not reference dishonesty explicitly but instead assess more general personality traits that are associated with dishonest acts.

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Veiled purpose tests do not reference dishonesty explicitly but instead assess more general personality traits that are associated with dishonest acts. Clear purpose tests, differential reactivity, positive affectivity, and aptitude inventories do not necessarily assess traits related to dishonesty.

Question 12

Connor,a trainer at T&R Inc.,preaches the company's policy of prudence to all his new trainees.In the context of the Hofstede's dimensions,the cultural value followed in T&R Inc.is an example of _____.

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Question 13

In the context of Hofstede's dimensions,the culture low on _____ tolerates ambiguous situations and values unusual ideas and behaviors.

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The culture low on uncertainty avoidance is open to ambiguity, risks, and new ideas. This dimension reflects the extent to which a society feels threatened by uncertain and ambiguous situations and tries to avoid them by establishing more formal rules, structures, and procedures. Therefore, a low score on this dimension suggests that the society is more flexible, adaptive, and tolerant of change and diversity. Examples of countries with low uncertainty avoidance are Denmark, Sweden, and Singapore.

Question 14

Dallas,a project manager at Stars Inc.,was the man behind the company's shift to a new culture that focused on being assertive with their clients.In the context of the Hofstede's dimensions,the cultural dimension _____ best describes Stars Inc.

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Question 15

Exaggerating your responses to a personality test in a socially desirable fashion is called _____.

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Exaggerating responses in a socially desirable way in a personality test is known as faking, also referred to as socially desirable responding (SDR).

Question 16

Describe the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI).Explain how this taxonomy might be used by an organization.

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Question 17

"What people are like and what people can do are two sides of the same coin." Elaborate on the given statement.

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Question 18

Describe each of the five dimensions of Big Five.Which dimension has the biggest influence on job performance? Explain.

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Question 19

"Conscientious employees strive for accomplishment." Validate the above statement with suitable examples.

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Question 20

In the context of Hofstede's dimensions,the cultural dimension _____ stresses on values such as respect for tradition and fulfilling obligations.

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Quiz 9: Personality and Cultural Values