Question 1

Person-organization fit is the
A)degree to which a person's skill,knowledge,abilities and other characteristics match the job demands.
B)degree to which a person likes an organization.
C)degree to which a person's values,personality,goals and other characteristics match those of the organization.
D)degree to which a person's attitude matches the culture of the work group.

Accepted Answer

Person-organization fit refers to the degree of compatibility between a person's values, personality, goals, and other characteristics, and those of the organization they work for. This fit may affect the employee's job satisfaction, commitment to the organization, and overall performance. While A, B, and D may be relevant factors when assessing a person's fit for a particular job or organization, the most comprehensive definition is provided by C.

Question 2

Individuals with an economic value orientation tend to make more unethical choices.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that individuals with an economic value orientation prioritize financial gain over ethical considerations, leading them to make more unethical choices.

Question 3

Social monitors are especially good at evaluating the performance of other employees.

Accepted Answer

Social monitors focus on monitoring and managing social media accounts and online communities, not necessarily evaluating the performance of other employees.

Question 4

Proactive people understand the political environment in organizations,so they adjust quickly to new jobs.

Accepted Answer

Proactive people are aware of the power dynamics and decision-making processes in their organization, and use this knowledge to effectively navigate their roles and responsibilities in their new job.

Question 5

Sherri is creative,warm and caring.Person-job fit suggests one job she might be particularly effective at is
A)elementary school teacher.
B)accountant.
C)researcher.
D)pharmaceutical sales.

Accepted Answer

The characteristics listed for Sherri - creative, warm, and caring - align well with the responsibilities and requirements of an elementary school teacher. Teachers need to be creative in their lesson planning and warm and caring to create a positive classroom environment and establish strong relationships with students.

Question 6

Mary said,"I am quite confident in the plan I developed,as I worked quite diligently on it and I have implemented similar programs in similar settings." Mary seems to have high self-efficacy.

Accepted Answer

Mary's statement suggests that she has belief in her ability to successfully execute her plan, indicating high self-efficacy.

Question 7

"It was really nothing.These things happen to me because I happen to be in the right place at the right time." This statement suggests an external locus of control.

Accepted Answer

The statement implies that the speaker believes that external factors such as luck or chance are responsible for the event happening, indicating an external locus of control.

Question 8

Research indicates that personality tests are an excellent predictor of performance.

Accepted Answer

Research shows that personality tests have limited predictive power on job performance. While they can offer insights into individual traits, they are not consistently reliable in predicting job success across different roles and industries.

Question 9

If Dan complains about his instructors being boring every time they lecture,he is demonstrating high consistency.

Accepted Answer

High consistency is when the same behavior is consistently demonstrated by an individual in the same situation, which means if Dan complains about his instructors being boring every time, he is showing high consistency.

Question 10

Our visual perception is biased because we do not perceive objects in isolation.

Accepted Answer

Our visual perception is influenced by the context in which objects are presented, as well as by our expectations, past experiences, and other factors. Therefore, we do not perceive objects in isolation but rather in relation to their surroundings and the information we already have about them. This can lead to biases in our perception and interpretation of visual stimuli.

Question 11

The interactionist perspective suggests
A)behavior is a function of the person and the situation interacting with each other.
B)behavior is solely a function of the person's personality.
C)behavior is solely a function of the situation.
D)behavior is not predictable and can not be profiled.

Accepted Answer

The interactionist perspective suggests that behavior is not solely determined by the individual or the situation, but rather by the interaction between them. This means that both the person and the situation play a role in determining behavior. Therefore, choice A is the best answer as it accurately reflects the interactionist perspective. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they either suggest behavior is solely determined by the person's personality or the situation, or that behavior is not predictable or profiled, which does not align with the interactionist perspective.

Question 12

Jacqueline is a college freshman.She loves to sleep late on weekends and assumes that college students in general prefer to sleep late.Jacqueline is making a false consensus error.

Accepted Answer

The false consensus error occurs when an individual assumes that their own beliefs, values, or opinions are also shared by a majority of people. In this case, Jacqueline is assuming that because she and potentially some of her friends prefer to sleep late on weekends, this is also true for all college students. This assumption is not necessarily true and represents a false consensus error.

Question 13

Which of the following is true of Evolv's applicant screening software?
A)Applicant profiles are compared to a database of computer-generated profiles of made up people.
B)The software has identified that the ideal customer service employee participates to a great extent in social networking sites.
C)As the database gets larger,the software does a better job of identifying the right people for the job.
D)The software saves time but is accurate only about half of the time.

Accepted Answer

As the database grows, the software improves its ability to identify suitable candidates by learning from more data points and refining its algorithms.

Question 14

A neat,professional appearance and a firm handshake are two important aspects of an interview because of the lasting impact first impressions make.

Accepted Answer

A neat, professional appearance and a firm handshake create a positive first impression and set the tone for the rest of the interview, making it more likely for the candidate to make a favorable impression on the interviewer.

Question 15

One of the challenges of using personality tests in employee selection is that the rankings of the candidates who take the test may be affected by their ability to fake.

Accepted Answer

Some candidates may intentionally answer the questions in a way that they believe will make them appear more favorable, rather than answering truthfully. This can affect the accuracy of the rankings and may lead to the hiring of candidates who do not actually possess the desired traits or behaviors.

Question 16

Self-efficacy is the degree to which people have overall positive feelings about themselves.

Accepted Answer

Self-efficacy refers to a person's belief in their own ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish certain tasks, not their overall positive feelings about themselves.

Question 17

Person-job fit is the
A)degree to which a person's skill,knowledge,abilities and other characteristics match the job demands.
B)degree to which a person likes an organization.
C)degree to which a person's values,personality,goals and other characteristics match those of the organization.
D)degree to which a person's attitude matches the culture of the work group.

Accepted Answer

Person-job fit is about the degree to which a person's skills, knowledge, abilities, and other characteristics match the job demands. It is about ensuring that the person is capable of fulfilling the responsibilities of the job and has the necessary competencies to do so effectively. This helps to ensure that the person is a good fit for the job and can perform the tasks required. The other options (B, C, and D) are related to person-organization fit, which is a different concept.

Question 18

Evolv's applicant screening software seeks to match applicants to
A)a workgroup where they will fit in.
B)a profile of an "ideal employee".
C)other applicants applying for the same job.
D)a supervisor they will get along with.

Accepted Answer

Evolv's applicant screening software aims to match applicants with a profile of an "ideal employee" based on data analysis of successful hires within the company. It uses this information to assess and compare new applicants to identify the ones that fit best with the company's culture and values.

Question 19

Research suggests that when we do self-evaluations,our scores are consistently higher than the scores given us by our peers and superiors.This is an example of self-enhancement bias.

Accepted Answer

Self-enhancement bias refers to the tendency for individuals to overestimate their positive qualities and abilities compared to how they are perceived by others. Research has consistently found that individuals tend to rate themselves higher than how their peers and superiors would rate them.

Question 20

The USA,as a country,is considered to have high self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

The USA is often seen as having a strong sense of national pride and identity, which can be considered a sign of high self-esteem. However, this is a subjective evaluation and not everyone may agree with this assessment.

Quiz 3: Understanding People at Work: Individual Differences and Perception

Person-organization fit is the