OBM CH 5

Of the Big Five personality​ traits, which one relates to a​ person's ability to withstand​ stress? A. Emotional stability B. Agreeableness C. Introversion D. Judging E. Conscientiousness

A

Riya can be described as an individual with positive core​ self-evaluations. Which of the following is true for​ Riya? A. She provides better customer service and is​ well-liked among her coworkers. B. She performs worse at work because she​ over-estimates her capabilities. C. She thinks she is capable of doing more but the results do not agree. D. She views herself positively but feels she is not in control of her environment. E. She persists in achieving goals in the​ short-term, but does not sustain effort in the​ long-term.

A

High-self monitoring individuals are most likely to​ ____________. A. take initiative until change occurs B. adapt their behavior depending on the situation C. negatively influence work teams D. view themselves as effective and capable E. require excessive admiration

B

According to situation strength​ theory, strong situations are likely to​ ____________. A. permit variation due to cultural differences B. encourage creativity and initiative from employees C. indicate clearly and consistently how we should behave D. allow us to be freer to express our personalities E. usually have relatively unimportant consequences

C

If you are asked to give an example of an instrumental​ value, which of the following should you​ choose? A. Economic success B. Happiness C. Kindness D. Well-being E. Equality

C

When looked at​ together, situation strength and trait activation theories are likely to​ ____________. A. display the strong cultural differences in personality B. illustrate that the situation dictates an​ individual's behavior more than personality C. frame the debate over what determines behavior as both nature and nurture D. show that environmental factors are more important in determining personality E. demonstrate how personality is stable regardless of situation

C

Which statement about personality and personality tests is most likely​ true? A. Since heredity strongly influences​ personality, little can be done to change it. B. Results of a personality test change from day to day for most individuals. C. Respondents will sometimes work to create a false good impression on personality tests. D. Personality tests are inaccurate and hard to use for hiring decisions. E. Personality is stable for children and begins to change as adults enter the workforce.

C

Those with​ _______ will do whatever it takes to get​ ahead, whereas those with​ _______ require admiration and have a strong sense of entitlement. A. psychopathy, narcissism B. conscientiousness, emotional stability C. psychopathy, Machiavellianism D. Machiavellianism, narcissism E. agreeableness, extraversion

D

According to person-organization fit​ theory, when employee values are linked to the​ organization's culture​ ____________. A. cultural factors can positively influence job satisfaction B. Big Five personality factors predict how well the values match C. fewer employees have conflicts with one another D. aggressive organizations have less turnover E. they experience less turnover and more organizational commitment

E

According to​ Holland's theory,​ _______ should match job characteristics. A. values B. behavior C. affect D. extraversion E. personality

E

Country A is characterized by tightly knit social groups and it places importance on belonging to​ organizations, families, and other​ groups, it has​ ________. A. low power distance B. high​ long-term orientation C. femininity D. low uncertainty avoidance E. collectivism

E

Terminal values​ ___________. A. tend to change once an individual begins to question them B. dictate how an individual would like to achieve his or her end goals C. shift depending on a​ person's situation and station in life D. are strongly influenced by an​ organization's values E. represent end goals a person would like to achieve during his or her lifetime

E

Which of the following is most likely a characteristic of a country with low power​ distance? A. Relationships fit into a tight social framework. B. There is little difference between male and female roles. C. People act primarily as individuals. D. Many people prefer structured situations. E. Equality and opportunity are stressed.

E

______ refers to factors determined at conception. A. Values B. Collectivism C. Power distance D. Individualism E. Heredity

E