Chapter 7 MGT 312 UNCG

The two major ways that mindfulness is curbed are attentional (blank) and attentional (blank)

1. Deficit 2. Hyperactivity

when your attention is decreased and expressed as thoughtless behavior, you are experiencing a state of:

Mindlessness

A behavioral such as complimenting a co-worker in a recent report is: a. a prosocial behavior b. an anti-social behavior c. a transactional behavior d. seldom appreciated

a. a prosocial behavior

The meditation can be learned through practice is recognized by large companies such as General Mills and Google because of it a. improves attention and awareness b. reduces focus and intention c. fosters positive outcomes at group levels

a. improves attention and awareness c. fosters positive outcomes at group levels

Which of the following are examples that describe the definition of the positive effect? a. moving away from life-draining energy b. moving away from positive energy c. moving toward life-giving energy d. moving toward negative energy

a. moving away from life-draining energy c. moving toward life-giving energy

The group of personal characteristics that allow personal survival when facing challenging obstacles is: a. psychological capital b. the amplifying effect c. the buffering effect on organizations d. positive deviance

a. psychological capital

Daydreaming about a vacation during class is an example of (blank) (blank)

attentional hyperactivity

which of the following are needed for mindfulness: a. minimal attention processing b. attentional balance c. sustained attention d. nonemotional attention

b. attentional balance c. sustained attention d. nonemotional attention

According to Spreitzer and Cameron form the University of Michigan, notable performance that greatly goes beyond expectations in a positive way is: a. the Hawthorne Effect b. positive deviance c. the buffering effect d. the amplifying effect

b. positive deviance

When organizations are defined by greed and secrecy, which of the following became central to employees? a. positive deviance b. profitability achievement c. uncertainty management d. creating resistance

b. profitability achievement c. uncertainty management

which if the following are needed for mindfulness? a. minimal attention processing b. sustained attention c. nonemotional attention d. attentional balance

b. sustained attention c. nonemotional attention d. attentional balance

The idea that positive practices in organizations lessen the effect of stressors is the: a. amplifying effect b. Hawthorne effect c. buffering effect d. positive effect

c. buffering effect

Optimists view success as due to their personal causes and negative events to temporary external ones because they are: a. able to focus on their success b. controlling and rigid c. realistic d. flexible

c. realistic d. flexible

Positive organizational behavior involves: a. using conflict and competition to accumulate as much in profits as possible b. a very structured and profit oriented process of management c. the study and application of positively oriented psychological capacities d. the study and application of positively oriented human resource strengths

c. the study and application of positively oriented psychological capacities d. the study and application of positively oriented human resource strengths

An organization that values vitality, appreciation, collaboration, and meaningfulness is one that: a. works to always best the competition b. develops burnout and fear c. has a single minded focus on winning d. develops thriving people and positive energy

d. develops thriving people and positive energy

A view of organizations that focuses on achieving profitability and wealth but includes conflict, burnout, abuse, and formulating a plan to defeat the competition: a. is compassionate and respectful b. values meaningfulness c. values collaboration d. is traditional but negative

d. is traditional but negative

Greater (blank) makes you both more confident and more positive

efficacy

In walking meditation, sending a signal to the mind to guide its attentiveness and awareness is:

forming an intention

More effective communication

improved listening skills and attention to nonverbal cues

Paying focused attention to what a co-worker is saying is an example of how (blank) improves interpersonal communication.

mindfulness

the awareness that emerges through purposefully focusing your attention in order to fully experience an interaction is:

mindfulness

Improved personal effectiveness

more able to contribute in meetings and sustain positive relationships

improved physical and mental effectiveness

more aware of surroundings, sensations, and emotions

The characteristic that is the mind's way to motivate is to more forward in the face of uncertainty is:

optimism

Those who are both realistic and flexible are

optimistic

More balanced emotions

paying attention to others' emotions reduces conflict

The concept that (blank) practices escalate positive outcomes because of their association with positive emotions and social capital is known as the amplifying effect.

positive

The ability to bounce back from adversity and sustain yourself in the face of the demands of positive events is (blank)

resilient

When in class, boredom can lead to a. attentional focus b. attentional deficit c. attentional reactions d. attentive judgement

b. attentional deficit

Mindfulness is described as a. being unfocused on the current situation b. being in the present moment c. paying attention on purpose d. being nonjudgmentally aware of what is happening

b. being in the present moment c. paying attention on purpose d. being nonjudgmentally aware of what is happening