Quiz 2 - Org Behavior

Locus of control

The extent to which one believes one's circumstances are a function of either one's own actions or of external factors beyond one's control

neuroticism

Characterized by a person's tendency to experience unpleasant emotions such as anger, anxiety, depression, and feelings of vulnerability

Conscientiousness

Refers to an individual being dependable and organized

Personality affects which of the following? a. All of these are correct. b. How long one stays with an employer c. Job performance d. Choice of career e. Job satisfaction

a. All of these are correct.

__________ refers to the extent to which people can be counted on to get things done. a. Conscientiousness b. None of these are correct. c. Openness d. Introversion e. Extroversion

a. Conscientiousness

Jim has the ability to balance anxiety, fear, and anger and still get the job done. Jim possesses which component of emotional intelligence? a. Self-management b. Self-motivation c. Locus of control d. Self-awareness e. Empathy

a. Self-management

What term refers to a general tendency of an individual to experience a particular mood or to react to things in a particular way or with certain emotions? a. affectivity b. personality c. intelligence d. burnout

a. affectivity

David is self-aware, manages his emotions, expresses empathy for others, and possesses social skills. He has high __________. a. emotional intelligence b. self-efficacy c. internal locus of control d. general mental ability

a. emotional intelligence

Which of the "Big Five" personality dimensions refers to being talkative and energetic? a. Agreeableness b. Extroversion c. Neuroticism d. Openness e. Conscientiousness

b. Extroversion

Emotional intelligence involves all of the following EXCEPT a. locus of control. b. self-awareness. c. self-motivation. d. social skills. e. emotion management.

a. locus of control.

Which of the following traits is NOT considered a positive in organizational settings? a. more neurotic b. extraversion c. high conscientiousness d. high agreeableness

a. more neurotic

Individuals who score high in __________ tend to exhibit unpleasant emotions, such as anger and anxiety. a. neuroticisms b. agreeableness c. openness d. negative emotionality e. extroversion

a. neuroticisms

If you have the ability to sense and understand how others feel, even without being told, you have the ability to a. show empathy. b. motivate yourself. c. get along with others. d. manage your emotions. e. be promoted at your job.

a. show empathy.

Which of the following scenarios is an example of intrapersonal value conflict? a. You believe honesty is important, but the company you work for is avoiding paying taxes. b. You love spending time with family, but ambition makes you work longer hours to get a raise. c. You have a disagreement with your coworkers that prevents you from being productive. d. You want a promotion, but your supervisor refuses to recognize your work and successes.

b. You love spending time with family, but ambition makes you work longer hours to get a raise.

Strong job satisfaction, greater task motivation, and better social integration at work all tend to be traits associated with __________. a. extraversion b. external locus of control c. internal locus of control d. introversion

c. internal locus of control

Agreeableness results in some people being a. cooperative. b. gentle. c. understanding. d. All of these are correct. e. forgiving.

d. All of these are correct.

Arthur appears to be poised, calm, resilient, and secure. He displays low __________. a. extraversion b. conscientiousness c. openness d. neuroticism

d. neuroticism

Jane welcomes new ideas and change. Jane's supervisor tends to resist any kind of change. Jane and her supervisor differ in their level of which personality trait described in the Big Five personality framework? a. Agreeableness b. Neuroticism c. Locus of control d. Self-efficacy e. Openness

e. Openness