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