Question 1

Rose has a Type A personality and works for a software company.Her company has been receiving fewer projects lately,so she spends most of her time at work doing nothing.She is most likely to _____.
A) have high job satisfaction
B) attend work irregularly
C) pay little attention to her tasks
D) quit her job
E) have high levels of employee engagement

Accepted Answer

Individuals with Type A personality have a high need for achievement, so if they are not being challenged or given enough work, they are likely to become bored and dissatisfied with their job. They may also become restless and feel the need to quit their job to seek more challenging opportunities elsewhere.

Question 2

In a team meeting,Simon,the manager,was cheerful and happy.Everyone in the room felt good,and the meeting seemed to conclude in no time at all.Which of the following best describes the situation?
A) Halo effect
B) Constructive stress
C) Personal wellness
D) Job involvement
E) Mood contagion

Accepted Answer

The situation can be best described as mood contagion, where Simon's cheerful and happy mood spread to everyone in the room, making the meeting feel positive and conclude quickly.

Question 3

What are the most commonly discussed and measured facets of job satisfaction?

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Question 4

Desmond is a shrewd manager,but he tends to be dishonest and takes advantage of people.He doesn't care about manipulating people as long as goals are achieved.Which of the following terms best represents Desmond's description?
A) Authoritarian
B) High-Mach
C) External locus of control
D) Internal locus of control
E) Self-monitoring

Accepted Answer

High-Mach refers to individuals who are high in Machiavellianism, a personality trait characterized by manipulation and exploitation of others for personal gain. Desmond's description fits this trait.

Question 5

Briefly explain the concept of impression management.

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Question 6

Carson had promised to himself to jog every morning for a month to lose some weight.At the end of the month,he had gone for jogging for a total of seven days only.He reassured himself by saying,"I am not that overweight anyway." Which of the following best describes Carson's behavior?
A) Fundamental attribution error
B) Withdrawal behavior
C) Cognitive dissonance
D) Self-serving bias
E) Halo effect

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Question 7

George has been working long hours for several weeks now.His work is very stressful.As a result,his efficiency is decreasing,and his health is deteriorating.Which of the following best describes George's condition?
A) Job burnout
B) Workplace rage
C) Eustress
D) Self-serving bias
E) Fundamental attribution error

Accepted Answer

George's condition is described as work-related stress, decreased efficiency and deteriorating health, which are all symptoms commonly associated with job burnout. Workplace rage, eustress, self-serving bias, and fundamental attribution error do not accurately describe George's condition.

Question 8

What are the three main distinctions of Jung's model of personality differences?

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Question 9

Peter has been working night shifts for about six months now,and owing to this,his performance level has decreased significantly.Benjamin,his manager,thinks that Peter has become complacent and is trying to avoid work.Which of the following would best describe Benjamin's behavior?
A) Self-serving bias
B) Stereotyping
C) Halo effect
D) Fundamental attribution error
E) Projection

Accepted Answer

Benjamin is making an error in attributing Peter's decrease in performance to personal characteristics like complacency when in fact it is likely due to external factors such as working night shifts. This is an example of fundamental attribution error.

Question 10

Vincent is a project manager at a software development firm.One of Vincent's best employees,Brian,is considering leaving the company because he wants to pursue his passion of photography.Vincent's bosses want him to manipulate Brian into staying,but Vincent refuses to do so and allows Brian to make his own decisions.From this information,it can be said that Vincent has a (n)_____ personality.
A) self-serving
B) high-Mach
C) low-Mach
D) Type A
E) authoritarian

Accepted Answer

Vincent's refusal to manipulate Brian into staying shows that he values individual freedom and autonomy, which is characteristic of a low-Mach personality. High-Mach individuals are more likely to be manipulative and use any means necessary to achieve their goals, while low-Mach individuals are more honest and straightforward in their interactions with others.

Question 11

Julia,a manager at a logistics company,found that her subordinate,Olivia,frequently missed her deadlines for projects.When asked for an explanation,Olivia responded saying that she had to meet unrealistic deadlines.Olivia's co-workers have similar workloads and deadlines,but they always finish their work on time.Olivia has arrived at the conclusion that her deadlines are unrealistic mostly because of _____.
A) her mood contagion bias
B) the Machiavellian effect
C) the Halo effect
D) her fundamental attribution error
E) her self-serving bias

Accepted Answer

Olivia's conclusion that her deadlines are unrealistic, despite evidence that her coworkers manage similar workloads and deadlines effectively, is indicative of her self-serving bias. This bias leads individuals to attribute their failures to external factors rather than their own shortcomings.

Question 12

Steven was ordered by his boss,Michael,to shred some incriminating documents that might have led to a lawsuit against their company.Steven obeyed Michael and shredded the documents.From the given information,it is likely that Steven has a (n)_____ personality.
A) contagion
B) conscientious
C) low-Mach
D) Type A
E) authoritarian

Accepted Answer

Steven's willingness to follow Michael's orders, even if they involve unethical behavior, suggests that he may have an authoritarian personality. This type of personality tends to value obedience to authority and may prioritize following orders over ethical considerations.

Question 13

Michael comes across as a friendly personality.His bold and confident voice impresses Timothy,the marketing manager of Goldwyn Inc.,during an interview.Owing to these attributes,Timothy hires him assuming that he will be a hard-working and smart employee.Timothy's assumption is a result of the _____.
A) mood contagion error
B) Machiavellian effect
C) halo effect
D) fundamental attribution error
E) projection effect

Accepted Answer

The halo effect is a cognitive bias in which an observer's overall impression of a person, company, brand, or product influences the observer's feelings and thoughts about that entity's character or properties. In this scenario, Timothy assumes that Michael will be a hard-working and smart employee based on his friendly personality, bold and confident voice, which are positive characteristics that create a "halo" around Michael.

Quiz 15: Individual Behavior

Rose has a Type A personality and works for a software company.Her company has been receiving fewer projects lately,so she spends most of her time at work doing nothing.She is most likely to _____.

In a team meeting,Simon,the manager,was cheerful and happy.Everyone in the room felt good,and the meeting seemed to conclude in no time at all.Which of the following best describes the situation?

What are the most commonly discussed and measured facets of job satisfaction?

Desmond is a shrewd manager,but he tends to be dishonest and takes advantage of people.He doesn't care about manipulating people as long as goals are achieved.Which of the following terms best represents Desmond's description?

Briefly explain the concept of impression management.

Carson had promised to himself to jog every morning for a month to lose some weight.At the end of the month,he had gone for jogging for a total of seven days only.He reassured himself by saying,"I am not that overweight anyway." Which of the following best describes Carson's behavior?

George has been working long hours for several weeks now.His work is very stressful.As a result,his efficiency is decreasing,and his health is deteriorating.Which of the following best describes George's condition?

What are the three main distinctions of Jung's model of personality differences?

Peter has been working night shifts for about six months now,and owing to this,his performance level has decreased significantly.Benjamin,his manager,thinks that Peter has become complacent and is trying to avoid work.Which of the following would best describe Benjamin's behavior?

Steven was ordered by his boss,Michael,to shred some incriminating documents that might have led to a lawsuit against their company.Steven obeyed Michael and shredded the documents.From the given information,it is likely that Steven has a (n) _____ personality.