Chapter 9- MGMT 4669

Which personality dimensions of the Big Five taxonomy appear not to change dramatically throughout an adult person's life?

A)Extraversion B)Openness to experience

Which of the following characterize indulgent cultures?

A)Freedom of speech is valued. B)Leisure is valued.

Research has indicated that conscientious employees have higher levels of which types of commitment?

A)affective B)normative

A)extraversion B)neuroticism C)agreeableness D)openness E)conscientiousness

A)sociable, assertive, talkative B)moody, insecure, emotional C)helpful, kind, cooperative D)imaginative, curious, creative E)reliable, organized, hardworking

Omar is from Saudi Arabia. Based on his background, he is more concerned with the success of his team as a whole, rather than his own personal success. Which of the following is most likely true about Omar

Omar is highly collectivist.

Up and Down pushes its employees to succeed, encouraging aggressive, hard work. If there are competitive aspects to your proposal, emphasize them because the employees love to win.

Masculinity-Femininity

Change has never been Todd's friend. He generally like routine, and he is most comfortable when he know what his plans for the day are, what e needs to do, where he needs to be, and when he needs to be there. Based on this description, Todd would likely be rated low in which personality dimension of the Big Five taxonomy?

Openness to experience

The CEO at South End is in the same size office as all other employees at the company. Everyone works together and anyone can walk up to the CEO and give him a complaint or suggestion. Stay informal and don't be afraid to speak up.

Power Distance

Blank______ refers to the degree that people tend to accept an unequal distribution of power within a society or organization

Power distance

The personality model used to identify an individual's career interests based on six personality types is the

RIASEC model.

If Node Inc. promises to deliver something, they will. Obligations are taken very seriously, even if contracted by past employees. Be sure to adhere strictly to the company's tradition and respect the company's history.

Short-Term vs. Long-Term Orientation

Conscientious employees prioritize ______ striving, indicating a strong desire to achieve task-related goals as a means of expressing their personality.

accomplishment

The Big Five dimensions of personality are conscientiousness, neuroticism, openness to experience, extraversion, and _____

agreeableness

Which Big Five personality dimension would be associated with someone who is kind, sympathetic, courteous, and caring?

agreeableness

In the office Sandy is a friend to everyone and is always ready with a smile and encouraging words. She would likely be rated high on the Big Five personality dimension of

agreeableness.

Which of the following is generally associated with masculinity?

assertiveness

The model that suggests that personality can be categorized across five personality dimensions is known as the

big five

According to Hofstede's dimensions of cultural values, a feminine culture tends to value stereotypically female traits, such as ______.

caring about quality of life

Jaime was interviewing for a cashier position at the local supermarket. As part of the hiring process, she was required to take a personality test in which she was asked, "If you received an extra $1.00 in change when you purchased groceries, would you keep it?" It would appear that Jaime has taken a(n) Blank______ test.

clear purpose

A society that has a strong group orientation and emphasizes the interdependence of people would be categorized as having a high degree of

collectivism.

Agreeable employees value ______ striving, which reflects a strong desire to obtain acceptance in personal relationships as a means of expressing personality.

communion

The Big Five personality dimension that is characterized by a person's attention to detail, thoroughness, organization, and self-discipline is referred to as

conscientiousness.

In order to explore similarities in , Project GLOBE groups countries together into country clusters, such as Anglo, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. (Remember to type only one word in the blank.)

culture

The shared values, beliefs, motives, identities, and interpretations that result from common experiences of members of a society and are transmitted across generations is referred to as

culture

Hofstede's cultural dimensions include all of the following, except

equity

The main objective of Project GLOBE is to

examine the impact of culture on the effectiveness of leader attributes, behaviors, and practices.

An employee from a culture with a low degree of power distance tends to

expect consensus-oriented decision making within the organization

Elena failed her last test. She blamed it on the fact that the test was poorly written and the room was too noisy for her to concentrate, not that she didn't study for the test. Based on this information, it appears that Elena has a(n) ______ locus of control.

external

Britni is an outgoing, high-energy person, and her friends describe her as the "life of the party." Which Big Five personality dimension would this describe?

extraversion

Which Big Five taxonomy personality dimension would describe a person who is sociable, assertive, and passionate? Multiple choice question.

extraversion

People who value personal freedom and self-sufficiency and who prioritize watching out for their own well-being and that of their close family members can be described as Multiple choice question.

individualistic.

Project GLOBE divided collectivism into two groups: ingroup collectivism and Blank______ collectivism.

institutional

LaKesha's prospective employer required her to take a personality test in which she was asked, "Do you think it is stealing to take small items home from work?" and "Is it acceptable to switch price tags on merchandise in a store so you can purchase them at a lower cost?" What type of personality test has LaKesha most likely taken

integrity

Expressions of personality that influence behavior through preferences for certain environments and activities are called

interests.

Jolene doesn't believe that "luck happens"; she thinks you make your own luck in life. Based on this information, it appears that Jolene has a(n) _________ locus of control.

internal

______ refers to whether people attribute the causes of events to themselves or to the external environment.

locus of control

People in a culture that has a(n) ______ focus tend to exhibit patience and perseverance and would likely define success over a period of years, rather than months or quarters.

long-term oriented

The United States has one of the most entrepreneurial societies in the world. Entrepreneurship requires a high level of risk-taking. Based on this information, Americans generally have a ________ score on ________.

low; uncertainty avoidance

A ______ culture tends to focus primarily on being bold, making money, and striving.

masculine

During his interview, Jack was required to take a personality test in which he was asked a series of true-or-false questions, such as "I often act quickly without thinking things through" and "I usually plan things carefully ahead of time." It would appear that Jack took a(n) ______ test.

veiled purpose

Which of the following types of personality tests does not reference dishonesty directly but assesses more general personality traits that are associated with dishonest acts?

veiled purpose tests

A circumstance in which two people meet for the first time is referred to as a(n) ______ situation.

zero acquaintance

_____ can be described as the personality of a society.

Culture

West World employees stay with the company for life and are dedicated to helping each other as if part of a family. Be respectful of the group as a whole and make sure all employees' best interests are considered in plans.

Individualism-Collectivism

Take-N-Go likes specifics. Every contract is spelled out in detail, with no gaps in logic or room for misunderstanding. The company has many formal rules and procedures. Give them a step-by-step process when you compose plans.

Uncertainty Avoidance

An employee who prefers a workplace where there are clearly defined rules, policies, and procedures that dictate how jobs are supposed to be done would likely have a high level of

uncertainty avoidance.

Research has suggested that conscientiousness has a ______ effect on job performance.

moderately positive

Research shows that as people grow older they become ______ conscientious, ______ agreeable, and ______ neurotic.

more; more; less

Latika is someone who sees the glass as half-empty rather than half-full. She sees the problems instead of the opportunities and often seems to be cranky or unhappy. Which dispositional tendency does this describe?

negative affectivity

Indira has always been a worrier and is frequently anxious or depressed. Which big five personality dimension would this best describe?

neuroticism

Which Big Five personality dimension is associated with feelings of anxiety, insecurity, or self-consciousness?

neuroticism

Tasha loves to travel, especially internationally. She enjoys trying new cuisines, seeing new things, and meeting people from different cultures. Which personality dimension of the Big Five taxonomy does this best describe?

openness to experience

A collection of traits make up an individual's

personality

The structures and propensities inside people that explain their characteristic patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior are referred to as

personality

Kiara is a team lead for Synergy Corp. She believes her team members need to listen to her solely because of her position. Based on what you know about Hofstede's cultural dimensions, Kiara is high on which of the following?

power distance

______ refers to the degree that people tend to accept an unequal distribution of power within a society or organization

power distance

The extent to which a culture can handle uncertainty and lack of clarity is referred to as

uncertainty avoidance.

Which cultural value corresponds to a society that tends to focus on establishing order and structure?

restraint

According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), Blank______ people rely on objective, clear evidence.

sensing

According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), ______ people rely on objective, clear evidence.

sensing

People in a culture that has a ______ focus tend to be most concerned with the past and present, not the future.

short-term oriented

Extraverted employees tend to value ______ striving, which reflects a strong desire to obtain power and influence within a social structure as a means of expressing personality.

status

According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), managers are most likely

thinking and judging.

______ are defined as recurring regularities or trends in people's responses to their environment.

traits