UGBA 105 Chapter 5

As outlined in the​ Myers-Briggs Type Indicator​ (MBTI) personality​ framework, someone with​ vision, drive, and originality might be classified as​ a(n): A. INTJ B. INTP C. ESTJ D. INFP E. ISTJ

A. INTJ

Which of the following best describes the difference between Machiavellians and​ narcissists? A. Machiavellians are more manipulative than narcissists. B. Machiavellians are more​ self-important than narcissists. C. Machiavellians are more arrogant than narcissists. D. Machiavellians require more admiration than narcissists. E. Machiavellians have a greater sense of entitlement than narcissists.

A. Machiavellians are more manipulative than narcissists.

Generations within a population share many characteristics based on societal experiences. Which of the following would generally be viewed as being more narcissistic than their​ parents? A. Millennials B. Baby boomers C. Gen Xers D. Immigrants E. Native-born citizens

A. Millennials

The dominant workplace value of loyalty to the organization is most often associated with which​ generation? A. Veterans B. Millennials C. Nexters D. Baby boomers E. Gen Xers

A. Veterans

Core​ self-evaluations (CSEs) represent the conclusions that people have reached about their​ _____, _____, and​ _______. A. capabilities, competencies,​ self-worth B. value, self-worth, determination C. value, self-worth, intellect D. competencies, self-confidence, capabilities E. happiness, intellect and determination

A. capabilities, competencies,​ self-worth

The Myers Briggs Type Indicator​ (MBTI) includes all of the following personality types​ EXCEPT________________. A. neuroticism B. judging C. thinking D. feeling E. extraversion

A. neuroticism

Miguel has been working for his organization for about 10 years and has developed a plan to move forward in the company. His ultimate goal is to achieve economic success. In order to achieve that goal Miguel might need to exhibit the instrumental value of​ _____________. A. personal discipline B. well-being C. world peace D. freedom E. prosperity

A. personal discipline

As the baby boomers retire and leave the​ workforce, the United States has experienced a shift as defined by​ Hofstede's dimensions. Which of the following statements about the U.S. culture is​ correct? A. The U.S. is high on uncertainty. B. The U.S. is very individualistic. C. The U.S. has a​ long-term orientation. D. The U.S. rates high in all categories. E. The U.S. scores very high on femininity.

B. The U.S. is very individualistic.

An HR Director would be wise to recruit and hire an individual who likes​ his/herself and sees themselves as​ effective, capable, and in control of their environment. This individual would be someone who has​ ________. A. low​ self-monitoring B. positive core​ self-evaluations (CSE) C. psychopath D. strong​ self-monitoring E. high dark triad ranking

B. positive core​ self-evaluations (CSE)

Someone who relies on logic and reasoning ability would score high in​ _________ on the​ Myers-Briggs type indicator. A. feeling B. thinking C. judging D. perceiving E. extraversion

B. thinking

Which of the following identifies a culture with little distinction between male and female​ roles? A. Individualistic B. Masculine C. Feminine D. Collectivist E. Low power distance

C. Feminine

Gertrude prefers​ rule-regulated, orderly, and unambiguous activities. According to​ Holland's personality-job fit​ theory, which of the​ following jobs would suit her​ best? A. Farmer B. Mechanic C. File clerk D. Creative writer E. Teacher

C. File clerk

Sandra is a manager for a​ start-up corporation in Malaysia. In which of the following personality traits did she probably score​ highly? A. Self-monitoring B. Active personality C. Risk taking D. Machiavellianism E. Narcissism

C. Risk taking

Employees with proactive​ personalities__________________. A. recognize when it is time to stop expending effort B. react in situations C. identify opportunities D. do not spend too much time on any one change process E. let others take the initiative

C. identify opportunities

​Person-organization fit involves​ _______________________. A. matching employee personality and managerial personality B. matching personality and congruent occupations C. matching organizational and employee values and personality D. matching job likes and dislikes of the employee with the job itself E. matching characteristics of the job and personality

C. matching organizational and employee values and personality

Researchers today are less concerned about matching individuals to specific jobs and more concerned about​ _________. A. matching employee longevity B. matching personality and values to the manager C. matching personality and values to the organization D. matching values to the organization E. matching emotional labor demands with values

C. matching personality and values to the organization

When Shawn started at the new​ company, almost everyone within the organization was quick to offer suggestions at meetings and get involved in the decision making process. Although Shawn was normally not a very talkative​ person, the constant involvement of everyone else eventually had Shawn offering ideas as well. This is an example of​ _____________. A. transformational leadership theory B. personality conflict theory C. emotional intelligence theory D. situation strength theory E. affective disorder theory

D. situation strength theory

Which of the following best describes the difference between a terminal value and an instrumental​ value? A. A terminal value refers to how willing people are to take​ risks; an instrumental value refers to how people see themselves. B. A terminal value refers to how people see​ themselves; an instrumental value refers to how willing people are to take risks. C. A terminal value refers to a​ person's trustworthiness; an instrumental value is whether or not others see that trustworthiness. D. A terminal value refers to behavior that helps achieve a desirable end​ state; an instrumental value refers to that end state. E. A terminal value refers to a desirable end​ state; an instrumental value refers to behavior that helps achieve that end state.

E. A terminal value refers to a desirable end​ state; an instrumental value refers to behavior that helps achieve that end state.

Although individuals are​ unique, some generational values seem to exist based on research. According to the​ text, the dominant work values of​ success, achievement, and ambition are most often associated with which​ generation? A. Millennials B. Nexters C. Veterans D. Gen Xers E. Baby boomers

E. Baby boomers

Annette has been told that she is​ critical, skeptical,​ determined, and sometimes stubborn. She has also been told that she has great drive and an original mind. Annette might best be described by the MBTI as an​ _____________________. A. ESTJ B. ENTP C. INFP D. ENFJ E. INTJ

E. INTJ

Culture influences personality testing responses both positively and negatively. Which of the following statements is true about the influence of culture on personality test​ responses? A. People in individualistic countries trend toward​ self-diminishment. B. Self-diminishment does not harm a​ person's career in any country. C. Self-diminishment is not valued in collectivist countries. D. Self-enhancement appears to harm careers in individualistic countries. E. People in individualistic countries trend toward​ self-enhancement.

E. People in individualistic countries trend toward​ self-enhancement.

A​ person's measurable behavior traits are collectively known as which of the​ following? A. Competition B. Affect C. Heredity D. Emotion E. Personality

E. Personality

Factors that are determined at conception are known as​ _______________. A. conscientiousness B. emotion C. behavior D. personality E. heredity

E. heredity

Researchers have indicated that entrepreneurs exhibit​ _____________________. A. high neuroticism B. low extraversion C. low openness D. high agreeableness E. high conscientiousness

E. high conscientiousness

The broad dimensions of fit are sometimes referred to as​ __________________. A. person-job fit B. person-organization fit C. person-culture fit D. person-value fit E. person-environment fit

E. person-environment fit