Question 1

At the beginning of your team's first meeting,Betsy said,"I think it's really important that we develop a clear agenda for what we want to accomplish and then decide who is going to do what." Based on this comment,you suspect that Betsy is strongest on which dimension of cognitive style?
A) Knowing
B) Planning
C) Creating
D) Assimilating

Accepted Answer

Betsy's comment emphasizes the need for a clear plan of action and delegation of tasks, indicating that she is strongest on the planning dimension of cognitive style.

Question 2

Your co-worker Sandy plans her vacations 12 months in advance and is the first to volunteer to create agendas for team meetings.Which cognitive style does Sandy's behavior exhibit?
A) Creating cognitive style
B) Obsessive cognitive style
C) Planning cognitive style
D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Sandy's behavior of planning vacations 12 months in advance and volunteering to create agendas for meetings suggests a cognitive style that prioritizes planning and organization. Therefore, choice C, Planning cognitive style, is the best answer. Choices A and B are unlikely as they do not fully capture the specific behavior exhibited by Sandy. Choice D is incorrect as one of the options provided must be chosen.

Question 3

As manager,you have decided to enforce a new policy restricting dating in the office.You are comfortable with the policy and have decided that the policy will affect you also.Which ethical test did you most likely employ?
A) Personal gain test
B) Equal treatment test
C) Cost-benefit test
D) Golden rule test

Accepted Answer

The answer of As manager,you have decided to enforce a...

Question 4

If you stole something to save a stranger's life (you received no compensation),what would be your level of moral judgment?
A) First level of maturity
B) Second level of maturity
C) Third level of maturity

Accepted Answer

The act of stealing is inherently morally wrong and goes against societal norms and laws. However, in this scenario, the intention behind the act is to save a stranger's life, which demonstrates a level of concern for others and a willingness to take risks to help someone in need. This aligns with the third level of moral maturity, which recognizes that actions should be based on ethical principles and values rather than just obeying rules or seeking personal gain.

Question 5

Research indicates that business managers
A) place higher emphasis on personal values rather than social values.
B) place higher emphasis on social values rather than personal values.
C) place higher emphasis on instrumental values rather than terminal values.
D) differ in the emphasis placed on social values according to gender.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research indicates that business managers
A) place higher...

Question 6

Your boss was arrested for embezzlement at the office.As he walks past you handcuffed,he states,"You know,you and I possess the same values,I just didn't have the courage to act on mine." Which is the boss an example of?
A) Terminal values
B) Poor ethical decision making
C) Poor information gathering
D) Conformity level of values maturity

Accepted Answer

The boss is an example of poor ethical decision making as he chose to embezzle funds instead of practicing ethical behavior that aligns with his values. Terminal values refer to long-term goals or ideals that a person strives to achieve, poor information gathering is not relevant to this situation, and conformity level of values maturity is not applicable as the boss is not demonstrating maturity in his values.

Question 7

You added an extra $100 to your expense statement and Sara added an extra $1000 to her expense statement.If you believe both of you are equally wrong (this does violate company policy),what is your level of values maturity?
A) First level of maturity
B) Second level of maturity
C) Third level of maturity

Accepted Answer

The answer of You added an extra $100 to your...

Question 8

Employees at Turner,Inc.are engaged in a debate over the merits of an individual vs.a team-based compensation program.Based on Trompenaars' dimensions of national culture,which cultural dimension does this debate most closely relate to?
A) Universalism vs. particularism
B) Individualism vs. collectivism
C) Affective vs. neutral
D) Achievement vs. ascription
E) Internal vs. external

Accepted Answer

The debate between individual and team-based compensation relates to the cultural dimension of individualism vs. collectivism, as individualistic cultures tend to emphasize individual achievement and rewards, while collectivistic cultures prioritize group cohesion and cooperation.

Question 9

It is obvious that Talia values her privacy as she rarely talks about her husband and children in conversations with her co-workers.Based on Trompenaars' dimensions of national culture,which cultural dimension does Talia's behavior in the workplace most closely relate to?
A) Specific vs. diffuse
B) Achievement vs. ascription
C) Universalism vs. particularism
D) Individualism vs. collectivism
E) Affective vs. neutral

Accepted Answer

Talia's behavior of not discussing personal matters at work aligns with the specific vs. diffuse dimension of Trompenaars' model. In specific cultures, people have a large public space they readily share with others and a small private space they guard closely, which seems to describe Talia's approach to her personal life in the workplace.

Question 10

If you believe a government policy would benefit those that are less advantaged than yourself,what view of ethics is this?
A) Golden rule test
B) Equal treatment test
C) Cost-benefit test
D) Personal gain test

Accepted Answer

This view aligns with the principle of equal treatment, which prioritizes equitable treatment for all individuals regardless of social status or personal gain. This view presumes that the policy would have a positive impact on those who are less advantaged, thus recommending a policy that promotes equity and fairness.

Question 11

Which of the following statements are true?
1)Your cognitive style is the same as your personality type.
2)Your cognitive style is innate and cannot be changed.
3)The three cognitive styles are knowing,planning,and creating.
A) Statement 3 is true, and statements 1 and 2 are false.
B) Statements 2 and 3 are true, and statement 1 is false.
C) None of the statements are true.
D) All of the statements are true.

Accepted Answer

The only true statement is that the three cognitive styles are knowing, planning, and creating. Statement 1 is false because cognitive style and personality type are not the same thing. Statement 2 is false because cognitive style can be developed and changed through various means such as education and training.

Question 12

In Trompenaars' dimensions of national culture,which value dimensions refer to how individuals relate to others?
1)Universalism vs.Particularism
2)Individualism vs.Collectivism
3)Affective vs.Neutral
4)Specific vs.Diffuse
5)Achievement vs.Ascription
6)Past and Present vs.Future
7)Internal vs.External
A) All of the dimensions
B) Only dimensions 1, 2, and 4
C) The first five dimensions
D) Only dimension 2

Accepted Answer

The first five dimensions (Universalism vs. Particularism, Individualism vs. Collectivism, Affective vs. Neutral, Specific vs. Diffuse, and Achievement vs. Ascription) relate to how individuals interact and relate to others in a cultural context.

Question 13

Javier was getting a drink from the water cooler when Hartman approached excitedly and exclaimed,"Guess what,Javier? I got the deal ...I got the big contract ...we finally closed the sale with that giant computer company.I am so excited." Javier responded in a soft voice,"That's nice." Which emotional intelligence ability does Javier most likely need to develop?
A) Ability to diagnose and recognize your own emotions
B) Ability to control your emotions
C) Ability to recognize and diagnose emotions displayed by others
D) Ability to respond appropriately to others' emotional cues

Accepted Answer

Javier's response of a soft voice and saying "That's nice" may be perceived by Hartman as lacking enthusiasm or interest in his success. Developing the ability to respond appropriately to others' emotional cues, such as showing excitement and congratulations for their accomplishments, would help Javier improve his social interactions and build stronger relationships with his colleagues.

Question 14

Lana was sitting somberly in her office.Her face had an angry expression and she had a tear in her eye.One of her co-workers asked her how she was doing.Lana responded,"I am fine." Concerned,the co-worker asked,"Are you sure?" Lana again responded,"Yes,there is nothing wrong,I am fine." Which emotional intelligence ability does Lana most likely need to develop?
A) Ability to diagnose and recognize your own emotions
B) Ability to control your emotions
C) Ability to recognize and diagnose emotions displayed by others
D) Ability to respond appropriately to others' emotional cues

Accepted Answer

Lana's inability to acknowledge her own emotions, as indicated by her somber and angry expression contrasted with her verbal assertion of being "fine," suggests she needs to develop the ability to diagnose and recognize her own emotions.

Question 15

You need a little extra money,so you added an extra $100 to your expense reimbursement statement before handing the receipts over to accounting.Your co-worker Sara added over $1000 to her statement.If you believe Sara's actions are worse than yours,what is your level of values maturity?
A) First level of maturity
B) Second level of maturity
C) Third level of maturity

Accepted Answer

If you believe Sara's actions are worse than yours, it indicates that you are still comparing your actions with others rather than evaluating them based on your own moral principles. This aligns with the first level of values maturity, which is focused on avoiding punishment and seeking rewards.

Question 16

During the 1992 riots in Los Angeles where many individuals took merchandise,some argued that looters took only what they needed,like food and diapers,whereas others argued looters took only what they had been denied by the system,like TVs and stereos.If these looters were focusing on their own needs,what was their level of values maturity?
A) First level of maturity
B) Second level of maturity
C) Third level of maturity

Accepted Answer

The looters who took only essential items for their needs, like food and diapers, were likely operating at the first level of values maturity according to psychologist Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development, which involves a focus on self-preservation and avoiding punishment. This level is characterized by a lack of consideration for social norms and others' rights, and a focus on satisfying one's own basic needs. The looters who took luxury items like TVs and stereos, which were not necessary for survival, may have been operating at a higher level of maturity, possibly the second level which involves considering social norms and the opinions of others, but still prioritizes individual self-interest.

Question 17

If your goal in life is to live a stimulating and active life,what is this an example of?
A) Terminal value
B) Instrumental value
C) Attitudinal value
D) Interpersonal need value

Accepted Answer

A terminal value is a desired end state or outcome that an individual seeks to achieve. In this case, the desire to live a stimulating and active life is an end goal in itself, rather than a means to achieving something else.

Question 18

Which of the following statements are correct? (1)individuals differ in their level of values development,(2)individuals hold different sets of instrumental values at different stages of development,and (3)peoples' value priorities do not change once they become adults.
A) All three statements are correct.
B) Only statements 1 and 3 are correct.
C) Only statements 1 and 2 are correct.
D) Only statements 2 and 3 are correct.

Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is correct because individuals do differ in their level of values development. Statement 2 is also correct because individuals may prioritize different instrumental values at different stages of development. However, statement 3 is incorrect because research has shown that people's value priorities can change throughout their lives due to experiences and changes in personal beliefs.

Question 19

Your personal cognitive style is based on which of the following two dimensions?
A) The manner in which you gather information and whether you think it is true
B) The manner in which you gather information and the way in which you act on that information
C) Horizontal and vertical
D) The manner in which others gather information about you and the way you react to their behaviors

Accepted Answer

Your personal cognitive style is based on the manner in which you gather information (whether you prefer concrete facts or abstract concepts) and the way in which you act on that information (whether you prefer to think about it logically or holistically). These two dimensions make up what is known as the "cognitive style matrix." Therefore, the correct choice is B.

Question 20

During a meeting,Bruce turns to you and comments,"We really shouldn't be making a decision until we have got a better handle on the facts and data.New ideas are fine,but if we can't back them up with credible and precise analysis,we shouldn't be taking the risk." Based on this comment,you recognize that Bruce is probably strongest on which dimension of cognitive style?
A) Knowing
B) Planning
C) Creating
D) Accommodating

Accepted Answer

Bruce's emphasis on facts, data, and credible analysis suggests a preference for the "Knowing" cognitive style, which values knowledge and expertise over intuition or subjective experience.

Quiz 1: Developing Self-Awareness

At the beginning of your team's first meeting,Betsy said,"I think it's really important that we develop a clear agenda for what we want to accomplish and then decide who is going to do what." Based on this comment,you suspect that Betsy is strongest on which dimension of cognitive style?

Your co-worker Sandy plans her vacations 12 months in advance and is the first to volunteer to create agendas for team meetings.Which cognitive style does Sandy's behavior exhibit?

As manager,you have decided to enforce a new policy restricting dating in the office.You are comfortable with the policy and have decided that the policy will affect you also.Which ethical test did you most likely employ?

If you stole something to save a stranger's life (you received no compensation) ,what would be your level of moral judgment?

Research indicates that business managers

Your boss was arrested for embezzlement at the office.As he walks past you handcuffed,he states,"You know,you and I possess the same values,I just didn't have the courage to act on mine." Which is the boss an example of?

You added an extra $100 to your expense statement and Sara added an extra $1000 to her expense statement.If you believe both of you are equally wrong (this does violate company policy) ,what is your level of values maturity?

Employees at Turner,Inc.are engaged in a debate over the merits of an individual vs.a team-based compensation program.Based on Trompenaars' dimensions of national culture,which cultural dimension does this debate most closely relate to?

It is obvious that Talia values her privacy as she rarely talks about her husband and children in conversations with her co-workers.Based on Trompenaars' dimensions of national culture,which cultural dimension does Talia's behavior in the workplace most closely relate to?

If you believe a government policy would benefit those that are less advantaged than yourself,what view of ethics is this?

Which of the following statements are true? 1) Your cognitive style is the same as your personality type. 2) Your cognitive style is innate and cannot be changed. 3) The three cognitive styles are knowing,planning,and creating.

You need a little extra money,so you added an extra $100 to your expense reimbursement statement before handing the receipts over to accounting.Your co-worker Sara added over $1000 to her statement.If you believe Sara's actions are worse than yours,what is your level of values maturity?

If your goal in life is to live a stimulating and active life,what is this an example of?

Which of the following statements are correct? (1) individuals differ in their level of values development,(2) individuals hold different sets of instrumental values at different stages of development,and (3) peoples' value priorities do not change once they become adults.

Your personal cognitive style is based on which of the following two dimensions?