Question 1

In the social learning model of self-management,situational cues include
A) Personal goal setting
B) Attention focusers
C) Seeking of positive cues
D) Self-contracts
E) all of the choices are correct

Accepted Answer

Situational cues in the social learning model of self-management can encompass a variety of strategies designed to guide behavior, including personal goal setting, attention focusers, seeking of positive cues, and self-contracts. These elements help individuals to manage their behavior in accordance with their goals by leveraging their environment and cognitive strategies.

Question 2

Researchers have found a positive relationship between self-efficacy and
A) positive behaviour
B) negative behaviour
C) job performance
D) job design
E) career success

Accepted Answer

C

Question 3

Brittany regulates her self-expressive behaviour and adapts to the demands of the situation.She can be described as high in
A) self-monitoring behaviour
B) cross-cultural awareness
C) self-esteem
D) self-efficacy
E) learned helplessness

Accepted Answer

Brittany's ability to regulate her self-expressive behaviour and adapt to situational demands is indicative of high self-monitoring behaviour. Self-monitoring is the degree to which individuals are able to adjust their behaviour to fit social situations and is associated with greater social adaptability and success in interpersonal relationships. Cross-cultural awareness, self-esteem, self-efficacy, and learned helplessness are different constructs that do not necessarily capture Brittany's ability to adapt to situational demands.

Question 4

Self-efficacy requires constructive action in which of these management areas:
A) recruiting/selection
B) job design
C) training
D) leadership
E) all of the choices are correct

Accepted Answer

Self-efficacy is the belief in one's own ability to accomplish a task. It can be enhanced through constructive action in all of the mentioned management areas, from recruiting/selecting employees who already possess confidence in their abilities, to designing jobs that enable employees to build on their strengths, to providing training and leadership that fosters a sense of competence and mastery. Therefore, all of the choices are correct.

Question 5

Self-concept allows an individual to recognize him or herself as a distinct human being.

Accepted Answer

Self-concept is the set of beliefs and perceptions individuals hold about themselves. It helps them recognize their unique identity as a separate entity from others.

Question 6

Which of the following is a negative emotion?
A) self-monitoring
B) pride
C) relief
D) joy
E) envy

Accepted Answer

Envy is a negative emotion characterized by a feeling of inferiority and resentment towards someone who possesses something desirable that one lacks. The other options are not negative emotions; self-monitoring is a personality trait, while pride, relief, and joy are all positive emotions.

Question 7

Taylor has a goal to graduate on time and with honors.The emotion she should not feel if she meets this goal is
A) happiness
B) anxiety
C) pride
D) relief
E) affection

Accepted Answer

Meeting her goal would likely result in feelings of happiness, pride, and relief, but not anxiety, which is typically associated with worry or fear about something with an uncertain outcome.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT one of the big five personality dimensions?
A) extraversion
B) locus of control
C) agreeableness
D) openness
E) conscientiousness

Accepted Answer

Locus of control is not one of the big five personality dimensions. It refers to an individual's belief about the extent to which they have control over the events that affect their lives. The big five personality dimensions are extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, openness, and neuroticism.

Question 9

Which of the following is not one of the key components of emotional intelligence?
A) self-awareness
B) self-motivation
C) social awareness
D) relationship management
E) self-management

Accepted Answer

The key components of emotional intelligence are self-awareness, social awareness, self-management, and relationship management. Self-motivation is not considered a separate key component, but rather a subcomponent of self-management.

Question 10

Connor is described as outgoing,talkative,sociable,and assertive.Which personality dimension is he demonstrating?
A) extraversion
B) agreeableness
C) conscientiousness
D) emotional stability
E) openness to experience

Accepted Answer

The description of Connor as outgoing, talkative, and sociable all suggest high levels of extraversion, which is one of the Big Five personality dimensions that describes individuals who are energetic, assertive, and sociable.

Question 11

Researchers indicate that paid employment is a determinant of overall self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that having paid employment can positively affect individual self-esteem, as it provides a sense of purpose, identity, and accomplishment.

Question 12

According to field research,there is a positive relationship between high self-monitoring and
A) career success
B) job performance
C) positive behaviour
D) negative behaviour
E) job design

Accepted Answer

High self-monitoring individuals are often more adaptable and can adjust their behavior to fit different situations, which can lead to greater career success.

Question 13

How much personal responsibility individuals take for their behaviour and its consequences is called
A) self-serving bias
B) self-monitoring
C) locus of control
D) causal attribution
E) fundamental bias

Accepted Answer

Locus of control refers to the extent to which individuals believe they have control over their own lives and the outcomes of their behaviour. Those with an internal locus of control believe that they have control over what happens to them, while those with an external locus of control believe that outside factors such as luck, chance, or other people's actions have a greater influence. Thus, individuals with a strong internal locus of control are more likely to take personal responsibility for their behaviour and its consequences.

Question 14

Which of the following is not a proper way for a manager to build employees' self-esteem?
A) Offer work involving monotony
B) Be supportive
C) Strive for management-employee cohesiveness
D) Reward successes
E) Offer work involving variety

Accepted Answer

Offering work involving monotony can actually decrease employees' self-esteem as it can be boring and unchallenging, making them feel unimportant and undervalued. Providing work involving variety, on the other hand, can keep employees engaged and interested, boosting their self-esteem. The other choices - being supportive, striving for management-employee cohesiveness, and rewarding successes - are all proper ways for a manager to build employees' self-esteem.

Question 15

Positive emotions are experienced when you are in circumstances that
A) are goal-congruent
B) are inconsistent with your goals
C) are consistent with others' emotions
D) are in conflict between required and true emotions
E) must be judged in terms of intensity

Accepted Answer

Positive emotions are experienced when the circumstances are in line with your goals or desires. This could be achieving a goal, receiving a reward, or feeling a sense of accomplishment.

Question 16

The area of emotional intelligence is important in the workplace because social problem solving and the ability to control one's emotions
A) cannot be learned
B) is difficult to identify in job interviews
C) is necessary for customer service
D) can be taught and learned
E) is dealt with in Universities across Canada

Accepted Answer

Emotional intelligence can be taught and learned, making it an important skill for individuals to develop in order to improve their interactions with colleagues, clients, and customers in the workplace.

Question 17

Intellectual,imaginative,and broad minded are characteristics of which 'Big Five' personality dimension?
A) emotional stability
B) extraversion
C) agreeableness
D) conscientiousness
E) openness to experience

Accepted Answer

The trait of being intellectual, imaginative, and broad-minded are indicative of having a high level of openness to experience, which is one of the "Big Five" personality dimensions.

Question 18

Self-monitoring is like any other individual difference-not a matter of right or wrong but
A) the belief that one has no control over one's environment
B) behaviour that can be attributed to external factors
C) a source of diversity that needs to be adequately understood
D) an attitude concerning various facets of one's job
E) a management method to motivate and intimidate

Accepted Answer

Self-monitoring is an individual difference that describes the extent to which a person is capable of regulating their behavior according to external factors such as the expectations of others or situational cues. It is not a matter of right or wrong but a source of diversity that needs to be understood to better manage and work with different types of individuals.

Question 19

The concept of self remains the same from culture to culture.

Accepted Answer

The concept of self can vary greatly across different cultures and may be influenced by factors such as religion, individualism vs collectivism, and the importance of family/community.

Question 20

Mandy has been asked to give a speech to students in her program about the importance of organizational behaviour to career success.She has high self-efficacy about giving the speech and will
A) work hard
B) be creative
C) take the time to prepare a good speech
D) set goals
E) all of the choices are correct

Accepted Answer

All of the choices are correct. Mandy's high self-efficacy about giving the speech will likely motivate her to work hard, be creative, take the time to prepare a good speech, and set goals, all of which can contribute to her success in delivering an effective speech.

Quiz 3: Developing Global Managers

In the social learning model of self-management,situational cues include

Researchers have found a positive relationship between self-efficacy and

Brittany regulates her self-expressive behaviour and adapts to the demands of the situation.She can be described as high in

Self-efficacy requires constructive action in which of these management areas:

Self-concept allows an individual to recognize him or herself as a distinct human being.

Which of the following is a negative emotion?

Taylor has a goal to graduate on time and with honors.The emotion she should not feel if she meets this goal is

Which of the following is NOT one of the big five personality dimensions?

Which of the following is not one of the key components of emotional intelligence?

Connor is described as outgoing,talkative,sociable,and assertive.Which personality dimension is he demonstrating?

Researchers indicate that paid employment is a determinant of overall self-esteem.

According to field research,there is a positive relationship between high self-monitoring and

How much personal responsibility individuals take for their behaviour and its consequences is called

Which of the following is not a proper way for a manager to build employees' self-esteem?

Positive emotions are experienced when you are in circumstances that

The area of emotional intelligence is important in the workplace because social problem solving and the ability to control one's emotions

Intellectual,imaginative,and broad minded are characteristics of which 'Big Five' personality dimension?

Self-monitoring is like any other individual difference-not a matter of right or wrong but

The concept of self remains the same from culture to culture.

Mandy has been asked to give a speech to students in her program about the importance of organizational behaviour to career success.She has high self-efficacy about giving the speech and will