Question 1

An applicant-matching software program would suggest which of the following personality traits would provide the best person-organization fit with a Wall Street firm?
A)risk aversion
B)risk-taking
C)flexibility
D)stability

Accepted Answer

Wall Street firms are known for their high-risk environment and culture. Therefore, a candidate who is willing to take risks would be a better fit for such organizations. Choices A, C, and D do not necessarily align with the fast-paced, high-pressure nature of Wall Street.

Question 2

Removing your hat during the playing of The National Anthem in the United States is an example of the value of ________________.
A)benevolence.
B)security.
C)tradition.
D)universalism.

Accepted Answer

Removing your hat during the playing of The National Anthem in the United States is a traditional gesture of respect and patriotism.

Question 3

Findings of person-organization fit studies indicate
A)when people fit their organization,they consistently perform better.
B)when people fit their organization,they are less influential in the firm.
C)when people fit their organization,they tend to leave an organization at about the same rate as those who are organization misfits.
D)when people fit their organization,they are more committed to the organization and more satisfied with their jobs

Accepted Answer

The findings of person-organization fit studies indicate that when people fit their organization, they are more committed to the organization and more satisfied with their jobs. This is because their personal values and goals align with the values and goals of the organization, leading to a better fit and greater job satisfaction.

Question 4

Which of the following is an instrumental value?
A)clean
B)self-respect
C)family security
D)a world of beauty

Accepted Answer

Instrumental values are modes of behaviors or means to achieve an end. "Clean" is an instrumental value because it refers to a state or condition that can be desired for the sake of achieving something else, such as health or social acceptance.

Question 5

Choosing a job that offers health care as part of its benefit package over a position that pays more but has no such health care might reflect the job seeker's concern about
A)inner harmony.
B)imaginative.
C)family security.
D)self-respect.

Accepted Answer

Choosing a job that offers health care as part of its benefit package over a position that pays more but has no such health care reflects the job seeker's concern about family security. Health care benefits provide a sense of security and stability for the job seeker and their family.

Question 6

Jennifer complains to her friends every Friday night about the stresses and hassles of her job.Each week she tells them she is going to leave her company even though she has been working there for five years.Jennifer is likely to be
A)high in conscientiousness.
B)high in neuroticism.
C)low in agreeableness.
D)high in extraversion.

Accepted Answer

Jennifer is constantly stressed and agitated about her job, which is a characteristic of high neuroticism. This trait is associated with negative emotions, anxiety, and a tendency to be easily overwhelmed by stressors. Jennifer's tendency to complain about her job and consider leaving it every week suggests that she may have difficulty coping with her work environment and finding satisfaction in her job.

Question 7

Early experiences are important influences over dominant values.If Sharon was raised by an aunt because her parents had both died when she was ten,she most likely would see what value as central to her life?
A)an exciting life
B)security
C)self-respect
D)forgiveness

Accepted Answer

Since Sharon's parents both died when she was young, security would likely be a central value in her life as she may have experienced uncertainty and instability during her childhood.

Question 8

Values change over the generations,evolving in response to historical contexts.Which of the following statements is true regarding values of different generations?
A)Generation Xers born between 1965 and 1979) are very group-oriented.
B)Generation Xers born between 1965 and 1979) see work as central in their lives.
C)Generation Xers born between 1965 and 1979) don't care what they do for work,they just want money.
D)Generation Xers born between 1965 and 1979) have to feel that their personal goals align with organizational ones before they work toward company goals.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that Generation Xers tend to prioritize personal goals over organizational ones, and they must see a connection between their personal goals and their work before working towards company goals.

Question 9

Values
A)encompass the relatively stable feelings,thoughts,and behavioral patterns a person has.
B)are initial thoughts and perceptions we form about people,which tend to be stable and resilient to contrary information.
C)are generalizations based upon a perceived group characteristic.
D)refer to stable life goals people have,reflecting what is most important to them.

Accepted Answer

Values refer to stable life goals people have, reflecting what is most important to them. Choices A and B refer to personality traits and stereotypes, respectively. Choice C refers to prejudice.

Question 10

Maurice is described as "very curious.He has very original thoughts.He is a bright young man with a very creative flair." Maurice exhibits the personality trait of ____________.
A)extraversion.
B)agreeableness.
C)conscientiousness.
D)openness.

Accepted Answer

Maurice exhibits the personality trait of openness, which is characterized by imagination, creativity, and a willingness to try new things. Maurice's curiosity, original thoughts, and creative flair all point towards a high level of openness.

Question 11

Samara has been out of work for 2 years so she accepts a position as a junior-level bookkeeper,when in the past she was the Director of Finance.Samara is
A)overqualified and most likely to have a negative job attitude.
B)overqualified and most likely to be very successful in the position.
C)not a fit for the job because her skill set is limited.
D)not a fit for the job because her abilities don't match the job's demands.

Accepted Answer

Samara's previous high-level position and experience may lead to feelings of frustration or dissatisfaction in a junior-level position. She may feel like the job is too easy or beneath her skill level, and this can lead to a negative job attitude.

Question 12

__________ is a terminal value.
A)Broad-minded
B)Inner harmony
C)Forgiving
D)Obedient

Accepted Answer

Inner harmony is a terminal value as it is an ultimate goal or end in itself, rather than a means to an end. It is a personal value that individuals strive for throughout their lifetime and is not influenced by external factors. The other options presented are instrumental values, meaning that they are important qualities or behaviors that help individuals achieve their terminal values but are not an end in themselves.

Question 13

Which instrumental value is most likely to be prevalent in Wall Street brokers?
A)forgiveness
B)ambition
C)obedience
D)imagination

Accepted Answer

Ambition, or the desire for success and achievement, is commonly associated with Wall Street brokers who work in a highly competitive and fast-paced environment where financial gains are often the cornerstone of their work. While forgiveness, obedience, and imagination can all have value, they may not be as prevalent in the daily work culture and mindset of Wall Street brokers as ambition.

Question 14

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

Sherri's qualities of creativity, warmth and caring suggest that she may be a good fit for a job where she can work closely with people, such as an elementary school teacher. The job of a teacher requires a lot of creativity in lesson planning, warmth in dealing with students, and caring in ensuring that all students are catered to.

Question 15

The relatively stable feelings,thoughts,and behavioral patterns a person has is
A)values.
B)personality.
C)self-esteem.
D)conscientiousness.

Accepted Answer

Personality refers to the relatively stable and consistent patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that individuals exhibit over time and across situations. Values refer to a person's beliefs or principles about what is important or desirable, self-esteem refers to how positively or negatively a person views themselves, and conscientiousness is one of the Big Five personality traits that refers to the tendency to be organized, responsible, and dependable.

Question 16

Which of the following statements about values is true?
A)Values impact the individual,but not how they work.
B)Values are not very stable;they change over short periods of time.
C)Values affect the decisions people make,but have little impact on their behavior.
D)Values are developed early in life and remain stable over a lifetime.

Accepted Answer

Values are developed early in life and are deeply ingrained in an individual's personality. They guide behavior and decisions in different situations and remain relatively stable over a person's lifetime.

Question 17

Research on the interactionist perspective suggests
A)there is a consistent positive relationship between person-organization fit and job performance.
B)if there is a misfit between an individual and the organization,there are no extenuating circumstances that eliminate its impact.
C)organizational culture is equally important to all individuals.
D)people who fit into their organization tend to be more satisfied with their jobs.

Accepted Answer

Research on the interactionist perspective indicates that individuals who fit well with their organization are generally more satisfied with their jobs, as alignment with organizational values and culture can enhance job satisfaction.

Question 18

Study findings on personality indicate
A)we are more emotionally stable and more organized between the ages of 20 and 40.
B)personality is the primary predictor of work behavior.
C)although personality impacts us during our youth it has no lasting consequences for us.
D)although it is interesting information,employee personality has relatively little impact on placing individuals in jobs.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that individuals tend to become more emotionally stable and organized during their 20s and 30s.

Question 19

Lauren takes a personality survey and finds she strongly exhibits the trait of agreeableness.She might be described as being
A)organized,punctual,systematic and dependable.
B)nice,tolerant,sensitive and kind.
C)outgoing,talkative,and sociable.
D)curious,creative and original.

Accepted Answer

Agreeableness is a trait associated with being cooperative, empathetic, and tolerant. This aligns with the descriptions of being nice, sensitive, and kind. Therefore, choice B is the best option. The other options describe traits associated with other personality traits, such as conscientiousness (A), extraversion (C), and openness to experience (D).

Question 20

According to Rokeach,which of the following is not accurate about values?
A)Values are grouped into terminal and instrumental categories.
B)Values are hierarchically ordered.
C)Values are shaped late in life.
D)Values are relatively stable over time.

Accepted Answer

Rokeach believed that values are formed early in life and are relatively stable over time. Therefore, option C is not accurate.

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

An applicant-matching software program would suggest which of the following personality traits would provide the best person-organization fit with a Wall Street firm?

Removing your hat during the playing of The National Anthem in the United States is an example of the value of ________________.

Findings of person-organization fit studies indicate

Which of the following is an instrumental value?

Choosing a job that offers health care as part of its benefit package over a position that pays more but has no such health care might reflect the job seeker's concern about

Jennifer complains to her friends every Friday night about the stresses and hassles of her job.Each week she tells them she is going to leave her company even though she has been working there for five years.Jennifer is likely to be

Early experiences are important influences over dominant values.If Sharon was raised by an aunt because her parents had both died when she was ten,she most likely would see what value as central to her life?

Values change over the generations,evolving in response to historical contexts.Which of the following statements is true regarding values of different generations?

Values

Maurice is described as "very curious.He has very original thoughts.He is a bright young man with a very creative flair." Maurice exhibits the personality trait of ____________.

Samara has been out of work for 2 years so she accepts a position as a junior-level bookkeeper,when in the past she was the Director of Finance.Samara is

__________ is a terminal value.

Which instrumental value is most likely to be prevalent in Wall Street brokers?

Sherri is creative,warm and caring.Person-job fit suggests one job she might be particularly effective at is

The relatively stable feelings,thoughts,and behavioral patterns a person has is

Which of the following statements about values is true?

Research on the interactionist perspective suggests

Study findings on personality indicate

Lauren takes a personality survey and finds she strongly exhibits the trait of agreeableness.She might be described as being

According to Rokeach,which of the following is not accurate about values?