Chapter 5

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

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

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​ _____________________.: INTJ, ESTJ, INFP, ENFJ, ENTP

INTJ

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

INTJ

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

Machiavellians are more manipulative than narcissists.

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. Self-diminishment does not harm a​ person's career in any country. B. People in individualistic countries trend toward​ self-enhancement. 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-diminishment.

People in individualistic countries trend toward​ self-enhancement.

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. rates high in all categories. B. The U.S. has a​ long-term orientation. C. The U.S. scores very high on femininity. D. The U.S. is high on uncertainty. E. The U.S. is very individualistic.

The U.S. is very individualistic.

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?: baby boomers, veterans, milennials, gen xers, nexters

baby boomers

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

capabilities, competencies, self-worth

Which of the following identifies a culture with little distinction between male and female​ roles? individualistic, masculine, collectivist, low power distance, feminine

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?: mechanic, teacher, farmer, creative writer, file clerk

file clerk

Factors that are determined at conception are known as​ _______________.: behavior, conscientiousness, heredity, emotion, personality

heredity

Researchers have indicated that entrepreneurs exhibit​ _____________________. low openness, low extraversion, high conscientiousness, high neuroticism, high agreeableness

high conscientiousness

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

identify opportunities

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

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 organization C. matching emotional labor demands with values D. matching values to the organization E. matching personality and values to the manager

matching personality and values to the organization

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?: baby boomers, immigrants, millennials, gen xers, native born citizens

milennials

The Myers Briggs Type Indicator​ (MBTI) includes all of the following personality types​ EXCEPT________________.: thinking, extraversion, neuroticism, judging, feeling

neuroticism

The broad dimensions of fit are sometimes referred to as​ __________________.: person-culture fit, person-organization fit, person-environment fit, person-job fit, person-value fit

person-environment fit

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​ _____________.: personal discipline, freedom, well-belong, prosperity, world peace

personal discipline

A​ person's measurable behavior traits are collectively known as which of the​ following? affect, heredity, emotion, competition, personality

personality

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​ ________.: positive core self-evaluations (CSE), high dark triad ranking, low self-monitoring, strong self-monitoring, psychopath

positive core self-evaluations (CSE)

Sandra is a manager for a​ start-up corporation in Malaysia. In which of the following personality traits did she probably score​ highly?: risk taking, active personality, narcissism, machiavellianism, self- monitoring

risk taking

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. affective disorder theory B. emotional intelligence theory c. situation strength theory D. transformational leadership theory E. personality conflict theory

situation strength theory

Someone who relies on logic and reasoning ability would score high in​ _________ on the​ Myers-Briggs type indicator.: judging, feeling, extraversion, thinking, perceiving

thinking

The dominant workplace value of loyalty to the organization is most often associated with which​ generation?: millennials, baby boomers, veterans, nesters, gen xers

veterans


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