Question 1

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?

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 2

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

Accepted Answer

Choosing a government policy that benefits those who are less advantaged than yourself is consistent with the ethical principle of equal treatment, which upholds the notion that all individuals should be treated fairly and equitably. This means that policies should be designed in such a way that they do not discriminate against certain groups or individuals based on factors such as gender, race, ethnicity, or socio-economic status. By choosing a policy that benefits the less advantaged, you are essentially advocating for equal treatment and seeking to promote greater social justice and equality.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Your personal cognitive style is based on the manner in which you gather information and the way in which you act on that information. This refers to the two dimensions of cognitive style: the field dependence-independence dimension (the manner in which you gather information) and the impulsivity-reflectivity dimension (the way in which you act on that information).

Question 4

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.

Accepted Answer

Cognitive style refers to the way an individual processes information or solves problems. It is different from personality type, which refers to an individual's characteristic patterns of behavior, thoughts, and emotions. Cognitive style can also be changed with training and practice. The three cognitive styles are knowing (focusing on facts and data), planning (focusing on organizing and regulating tasks), and creating (focusing on original ideas and solutions).

Question 5

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?

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 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 stick to mine." Which is the boss an example of?

Accepted Answer

The boss is an example of poor ethical decision making as embezzlement is a clear violation of ethical and legal standards. The statement he makes shows a lack of remorse and an attempt to justify his actions, further highlighting his poor ethical decision making.

Question 7

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?

Accepted Answer

Javier's response of "that's nice" may be perceived as indifferent or uninterested by Hartman, who is clearly excited about closing the deal. To improve his emotional intelligence, Javier needs to work on responding appropriately to others' emotional cues, such as showing enthusiasm or interest when Hartman shares good news.

Question 8

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.

Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is correct as individuals have different levels of values development based on their experiences and cultural background. Statement 2 is also correct as individuals may prioritize different instrumental values at different stages of their development based on their life circumstances. However, statement 3 is incorrect as research has shown that people's value priorities can change throughout their lifespan due to changing life circumstances and experiences.

Question 9

Harpreet is a member of an environmental protection group as she feels strongly that humans must act to preserve their environment. She works in a restaurant that uses a great deal of Styrofoam packaging for take-out food. What is most likely to occur?

Accepted Answer

Harpreet is likely to feel frustrated because her personal values of environmental protection are in conflict with her company's values of using Styrofoam packaging. This is a case of cognitive dissonance, where an individual's beliefs or values are in conflict with their behavior or environment. It is not related to national culture or specificity.

Question 10

Your school has decided to implement a character strengths curriculum. Which of the following is most likely to be the result?

Accepted Answer

A character strengths curriculum focuses on developing personal characteristics that are important for success and well-being, such as resilience, gratitude, and optimism. Research has shown that these character strengths are associated with less depression and negative emotions in general. While there may be some individual differences in how each student experiences and benefits from the curriculum, overall, the most consistent and widespread result is likely to be a reduction in negative emotions. The other options presented are possible outcomes, but are not as supported by the existing research on character strengths and well-being.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

This action reflects the third level of moral maturity, where decisions are made based on universal ethical principles and the consideration of the greater good, rather than personal gain or adherence to laws and social norms.

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

Accepted Answer

Trompenaars' dimensions of national culture include several ways in which individuals relate to others. Universalism vs. particularism addresses how societies apply rules and to whom. Individualism vs. collectivism focuses on whether people prefer to act as individuals or as part of groups. Affective vs. neutral explores the extent to which people openly express emotions. Specific vs. diffuse distinguishes between societies that keep engagements separate from personal life and those that do not. Achievement vs. ascription deals with how status is accorded, whether through achievement or by ascription. These first five dimensions all relate to interpersonal relationships and how individuals interact with one another in different cultural contexts.

Question 13

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?

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 14

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?

Accepted Answer

Betsy's statement indicates that she is strong in the planning dimension of cognitive style. She is focused on developing a clear agenda and defining tasks, which aligns with being a strategic planner.

Question 15

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?

Accepted Answer

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

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?

Accepted Answer

At the first level of values maturity, individuals are more focused on fulfilling their basic needs and desires, such as food and shelter. The argument that looters took only what they needed, like food and diapers, implies a focus on fulfilling basic needs. However, if they were taking non-essential items like TVs and stereos, it would suggest a higher level of values maturity.

Question 17

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

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?

Accepted Answer

The debate over individual vs. team-based compensation relates to the cultural dimension of individualism vs. collectivism. Individualist cultures value personal achievement and recognition, while collectivist cultures prioritize group harmony and cooperation. This debate reflects differing opinions on whether compensation should be tied to individual performance or team success.

Question 19

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?

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.

Question 20

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?

Accepted Answer

Sandy's behavior exhibits a planning cognitive style. This style is characterized by being systematic, organized, and structured in decision making, problem-solving, and planning. Sandy's planning of vacations 12 months in advance and volunteering to create agendas for meetings shows her preference for planning and structure in her approach to tasks.

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