Deck 2: Knowing and Managing Yourself

Question 1

Rebecca, who judges right and wrong based on her internalized principles, is in the ______ stage of moral development.

A) unconventional
B) preconventional
C) conventional
D) postconventional

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of idealists?

A) intense
B) intuitive
C) inspiring
D) impulsive

Answer 2

D

Question 3

All of the following were identified as self-imposed barriers to rising to leadership positions EXCEPT for ______.

A) overemphasis of personal goals
B) turning competitors into enemies
C) gaps in training
D) needing to lead alone

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Which of the following dimensions has the strongest correlation with job performance?

A) extraversion/introversion
B) conscientiousness
C) openness to experience
D) emotional stability

Question 5

Carl is driven by a desire to pursue work that achieves something of value, such as helping others. Which of the following is most likely his career anchor?

A) autonomy/independence
B) entrepreneurial creativity
C) service/dedication to a cause
D) lifestyle

Question 6

______ are the foundation upon which attitudes and personal preferences are formed and the basis for crucial decisions, life directions, and personal choice.

A) Personal values
B) Self-disclosure
C) Locus of control
D) Personality style

Question 7

Mary is a person who likes to work and sees work as an end in itself. Which of the following value orientations best describes Mary?

A) theoretical
B) industry
C) financial
D) power

Question 8

Bill has been described by his employees as an empathetic boss who values diversity and is cross-culturally sensitive. Which component of emotional intelligence are his employees recognizing?

A) self-management
B) self-awareness
C) social awareness
D) social management

Question 9

All of the following are related to having an internal locus of control EXCEPT for ______.

A) ability to cope with stress
B) promotability
C) low satisfaction
D) job involvement

Question 10

Which of the following identifies the underlying tendency that the individual has to behave in certain ways regardless of circumstances or presence of others?

A) interpersonal orientation
B) self-disclosure
C) career orientation
D) locus of control

Question 11

Employees with ______ locus of control have ______ absenteeism and are ______ involved in work.

A) external; less; more
B) internal; more; less
C) external; more; less
D) internal; less; more

Question 12

According to Kohlberg's model of moral development, in which of the following stages of development would cheating on an exam be considered acceptable?

A) unconventional
B) preconventional
C) conventional
D) postconventional

Question 13

Brenda exhibits self-control, is trustworthy, adaptable, open to change, and has a strong desire to achieve. Which component of emotional intelligence is she exhibiting?

A) self-management
B) self-awareness
C) social awareness
D) social management

Question 14

Who was one of the first behavioral scientists to comment on the close connection between an individual's self-concept and his or her views of others?

A) Carl Rogers
B) Erich Fromm
C) Carl Jung
D) Abraham Maslow

Question 15

Jillian desires to climb to a leadership level in an organization so as to enable integration and coordination of the efforts of others. Which of the following is most likely her career anchor?

A) general manager competence
B) security/stability
C) service/dedication to a cause
D) autonomy/independence

Question 16

All of the following were identified as characteristics of those with an internal locus of control EXCEPT for ______ .

A) engaging in actions to improve their environment
B) asking more questions
C) remembering more information
D) believing that what happens is caused by others

Question 17

Which level of the self is motivated by the welfare of the group?

A) individual
B) group
C) collective
D) interpersonal

Question 18

Which psychologist described several aspects of the human psyche based on the way in which we take in and process information?

A) Ivan Pavlov
B) Abraham Maslow
C) Carl Jung
D) Sigmund Freud

Question 19

Which of the following is a competency of the self-management component of emotional intelligence?

A) leadership
B) integrity
C) valuing diversity
D) self-assessment

Question 20

For an employee with the ______ career anchor, flexibility is of primary importance.

A) lifestyle
B) autonomy
C) entrepreneurial creativity
D) pure challenge

Question 21

Fully explore vision as it relates to self-awareness. Why is developing a vision important? Develop your own personal vision statement, utilizing the guidelines from the reading.

Question 22

Discuss the components of emotional intelligence. What makes up each of these components? Is emotional intelligence important in managing others? Why or why not?

Question 23

Compare and contrast the tools used to measure the components of self-awareness. What do each of the tools measure? Do they contribute to better hiring practices? Why, or why not?

Question 24

The feeler needs a thinking type to persuade and conciliate feelings, to arouse enthusiasm and to sell or advertise, and to teach and forecast.

Question 25

The human value orientation views people and relationships in a negative manner.

Question 26

Cultural misunderstanding is frequently caused by a lack of awareness of differences in cultures.

Question 27

Social awareness is the ability to understand what one is feeling and how to direct those feelings.

Question 28

Describe the different types of value orientations. How do these fit in with personal values? How might people's behavior change based on their value orientation? Discuss using relevant examples.

Question 29

Define the five self-imposed barriers to rising to leadership positions in organizations. What are the ways to overcome these barriers? Discuss providing relevant examples.

Question 30

The interpersonal level of self is motivated by self-interest.

Question 31

Personality style refers to the manner in which individuals gather and process information.

Question 32

Studies have shown that people are less likely to trust leaders who are self-disclosing.

Question 33

People who do not trust others often are viewed by others as untrustworthy themselves.

Question 34

Interpersonal orientation identifies the underlying tendencies that the individual has to behave in certain ways regardless of circumstances or presence of others.

Question 35

Extraversion is not a requirement of leadership or success.