Question 1

Which of the following statements regarding assessing employees' "Big Five" personality traits is true?
A)The "Big Five" personality traits are based primarily on research conducted in the United States.
B)Managers are basically uninterested in the "Big Five" personality traits.
C)Rigorous and valid measures of personality allow for their accurate assessment.
D)Managers should be very confident about their assessment of employees' personality traits.
E)Personality traits are poor predictors of virtually all employee behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A

Question 2

If you have the ability to remain optimistic and to continue striving in the face of setbacks, barriers, and failure, you have the ability to
A)manage your emotions.
B)show empathy.
C)motivate yourself.
D)get along with others.
E)be promoted at your job.

Accepted Answer

The ability to remain optimistic and continue striving despite setbacks is a key aspect of self-motivation.

Question 3

Which of the following statements best describes the role of circumstances in assessing individual differences?
A)Circumstances are more important in judging newer employees than they are in judging older employees.
B)Individual differences may shape circumstances, but circumstances cannot shape individual differences.
C)Managers can assess circumstances, but they cannot assess individual differences.
D)Whether specific differences that characterize a person are good or bad depends on circumstances.
E)Circumstances becomes more important the more unique the

Accepted Answer

Circumstances can influence whether certain traits or behaviors are perceived positively or negatively, highlighting the context-dependent nature of assessing individual differences.

Question 4

Expatriate managers may have a difficult time returning from an international assignment because
A)the organization that they are coming back to may be different than the one they left.
B)their company is required by law to wait 30 days before rehiring them.
C)their personality has changed in the course of their absence.
D)former coworkers attempt to draw them away to different organizations.
E)they lose their citizenship if they stay away longer than five years.

Accepted Answer

When expatriate managers return from an international assignment, they may find that the organization they are returning to has changed in terms of leadership, structure, policies, and culture. This can make their reintegration into the company and society challenging. The other options given are not typically factors that would make returning from an international assignment difficult.

Question 5

Jim enjoys meeting new people on a regular basis and is very talkative and assertive.We would expect Jim to be most attracted to a job such as
A)custodian.
B)accountant.
C)sales representative.
D)animal trainer.
E)research scientist.

Accepted Answer

Jim's sociable and assertive nature aligns well with a sales representative role, which involves frequent interaction with new people and requires strong communication skills.

Question 6

Emotional intelligence includes all of the following except
A)self-awareness
B)managing emotions
C)locus of control
D)self-motivation
E)social skills

Accepted Answer

Locus of control is not a component of emotional intelligence.

Question 7

Agreeableness includes all of the following except
A)gentle
B)cooperative
C)poor working relationships.
D)forgiving
E)understanding

Accepted Answer

Poor working relationships is not a characteristic of agreeableness. Agreeableness is characterized by traits such as gentleness, cooperativeness, forgiveness, and understanding.

Question 8

The extent to which the contributions made by an individual match the inducements offered by the organization is referred to as
A)a complementary contract.
B)employment alignment.
C)person-job fit.
D)workplace balance.
E)job security.

Accepted Answer

The concept described in the question aligns with person-job fit, which is the extent to which an individual fits the requirements of a specific job and the organization's culture. A complementary contract refers to the match between the rewards given to an employee and the contributions expected of them. Employment alignment is a vague term and not commonly used. Workplace balance could refer to work-life balance but does not directly relate to the given concept. Job security refers to the guarantee of an employee's job and is not relevant to the question's context.

Question 9

Which of the following best describes the source of Paul Tagliabue's success as the National Football League (NFL) Commissioner?
A)His outgoing, dynamic personality
B)His willingness to listen and flexibility in his decisions
C)His undying obsession for football
D)His "take no prisoners" approach to running the league
E)His ability to take big risks on unproven athletes

Accepted Answer

Paul Tagliabue's success as NFL Commissioner is often attributed to his willingness to listen and his flexibility in decision-making, which helped him navigate complex issues and foster collaboration among team owners and other stakeholders.

Question 10

Jim has the ability to balance anxiety, fear, and anger and still get the job done.Jim possesses which component of emotional intelligence?
A)social skills
B)locus of control
C)managing emotions
D)empathy
E)motivating oneself

Accepted Answer

Managing emotions refers to the ability to regulate and balance one's emotions, such as anxiety, fear, and anger, to effectively accomplish tasks.

Question 11

Jane is relatively calm, poised, and secure.Jane's boss is more excitable, insecure, and reactive.Jane and her boss differ in their level of which personality trait?
A)Conscientiousness
B)Agreeableness
C)Extraversion
D)Negative emotionality
E)Openness

Accepted Answer

Negative emotionality refers to the tendency to experience negative emotions like anxiety and insecurity. Jane's calm and secure nature contrasts with her boss's excitable and insecure demeanor, indicating a difference in this trait.

Question 12

A precise person-job fit is seldom achieved for all of the following reasons except
A)it is difficult to measure employee skill levels.
B)organizations tend to change over time.
C)each person is unique.
D)hiring procedures are imperfect.
E)employees rarely make true contributions to organizations.

Accepted Answer

Employees do make true contributions to organizations, so this is not a reason why a precise person-job fit is seldom achieved.

Question 13

The Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a(n)
A)measure of employees' "Big Five" personality traits.
B)questionnaire used to assess employees' willingness to accept international assignments.
C)instrument created to measure employees' productivity.
D)survey to help managers understand employees' psychological contracts.
E)useful method for determining employees' communication styles and interaction preferences.

Accepted Answer

The Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a helpful tool for determining employees' communication styles and interaction preferences. It categorizes individuals into one of 16 personality types based on how they perceive the world around them and make decisions. This information can be useful in understanding how employees interact with each other and how to facilitate more effective communication and collaboration within teams.

Question 14

The extent to which personality attributes are inherited from our parents or shaped by our environment is called by psychologists.
A)individual differences
B)psychological contributions
C)nature versus nurture
D)psychological contract
E)psychological inducements

Accepted Answer

Nature versus nurture is the concept that refers to the extent to which genetics (nature) versus environment and experiences (nurture) shape an individual's personality attributes. It's a key concept in psychology because it helps psychologists understand the complex interplay between biology and environment and their effects on human behavior and development. A and D are not relevant terms in this context, and B and E do not accurately describe the concept being asked about.

Question 15

A psychological contract is
A)a description of the intellectual work the employee will be required to complete on the job.
B)a legally binding agreement between the employer and the worker.
C)a person's overall expectations regarding the employment arrangement.
D)a written document outlining what the employee will be paid.
E)a ideal employment contract developed by industrial psychologists.

Accepted Answer

A psychological contract refers to the unwritten set of expectations between an employee and employer regarding mutual obligations in the employment relationship.

Question 16

Research has found that people tend to be higher performers in a variety of jobs.
A)extroverted
B)introverted
C)conscientious
D)open
E)All of these are correct.

Accepted Answer

Research has consistently shown that conscientiousness, a personality trait characterized by being diligent, careful, and disciplined, is a strong predictor of job performance across various occupations.

Question 17

The basic categories of individual differences include all of the following except
A)personality
B)self-esteem
C)attitudes
D)perception
E)creativity

Accepted Answer

Self-esteem is not a basic category of individual differences. It is a specific aspect of personality.

Question 18

An assembly-line worker who sits by a moving conveyor and attaches parts to a product as it passes by
A)has multiple performance behaviors.
B)has relatively few performance behaviors.
C)has low consistency.
D)has high consensus.
E)None of these are correct

Accepted Answer

The worker's task is repetitive and specific, involving attaching parts to a product, which indicates relatively few performance behaviors.

Question 19

People with a high level of are willing to listen to new ideas and to change their own ideas, beliefs, and attitudes in response to new information.
A)agreeableness
B)conscientiousness
C)openness
D)extraversion
E)negative emotionality

Accepted Answer

The trait described is openness, which refers to the degree to which individuals are willing to be open to new ideas and experiences. High levels of openness are characterized by a willingness to listen to new ideas and to change one's own beliefs and attitudes in response to new information.

Question 20

John truly believes that he can achieve his goal of selling 10 cars each month.This belief reflects John's
A)self-efficacy.
B)risk propensity.
C)attitude.
D)self-esteem.
E)Machiavellianism.

Accepted Answer

John's belief in his ability to achieve his goal reflects his self-efficacy, which is the belief in one's capability to successfully perform a task or achieve a goal.

Quiz 3: Foundations of Individual Behavior

Which of the following statements regarding assessing employees' "Big Five" personality traits is true?

If you have the ability to remain optimistic and to continue striving in the face of setbacks, barriers, and failure, you have the ability to

Which of the following statements best describes the role of circumstances in assessing individual differences?

Expatriate managers may have a difficult time returning from an international assignment because

Jim enjoys meeting new people on a regular basis and is very talkative and assertive.We would expect Jim to be most attracted to a job such as

Emotional intelligence includes all of the following except

Agreeableness includes all of the following except

The extent to which the contributions made by an individual match the inducements offered by the organization is referred to as

Which of the following best describes the source of Paul Tagliabue's success as the National Football League (NFL) Commissioner?

Jim has the ability to balance anxiety, fear, and anger and still get the job done.Jim possesses which component of emotional intelligence?

Jane is relatively calm, poised, and secure.Jane's boss is more excitable, insecure, and reactive.Jane and her boss differ in their level of which personality trait?

A precise person-job fit is seldom achieved for all of the following reasons except

The Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a(n)

The extent to which personality attributes are inherited from our parents or shaped by our environment is called by psychologists.

A psychological contract is

Research has found that people tend to be higher performers in a variety of jobs.

The basic categories of individual differences include all of the following except

An assembly-line worker who sits by a moving conveyor and attaches parts to a product as it passes by

People with a high level of are willing to listen to new ideas and to change their own ideas, beliefs, and attitudes in response to new information.

John truly believes that he can achieve his goal of selling 10 cars each month.This belief reflects John's