Organizational behavior test 1

In the organizing framework A. Inputs lead to processes, which lead to outcomes B. Inputs lead directly to outcomes C. Outcomes never affect inputs D. Outcomes never affect processes E. Inputs are unrelated to processes

A. Inputs lead to processes, which lead to outcomes

Nora wants to be a buyer for marstons stores. She knows that they are looking for outgoing social people. She purposely tries to present herself as an extravert on the personality test that she takes even though she is shy and retiring. What is the likely result of this? A. Nora might get the job, but find she is unhappy in the role B. Nora will not get the job. It is impossible to "fake" your personality on a test C. Nora will get the job. The test is simply pro forma and no one looks at the results D. The test will show that Nora is unstable E. The test will flag Nora as someone who is not truthful and should not be hired by the company

A. Nora might not get the job, but find she is unhappy in the role

Kelley hypothesized that people make casual attributions by observing A. External and internal factors and perceptions B. Consensus, distinctiveness, and consistency C. Effort, consistency, and ability D. Implicit and explicit factors E. Stereotypes and implicit cognition

B. Consensus, distinctiveness, and consistency

Emily is part of a team working on a project. Veronica's role on this is to update and present status reports to management. Emily knows that Veronica's reports do not show the delays that have occurred, but she doesn't say anything because she does not want upper management more involved. Which of the following is emily exhibiting? A. Ill-conceived goals B. Motivated blindness C. Indirect blindness D. The slippery slope E. Overvaluing outcomes

B. Motivated blindness

Mason is highly satisfied with his job. He receives consistently strong evaluations and volunteers to train new employees. Mason exhibits positive job performance and A. Community involvement B. Organizational citizenship behaviors C. Genetic components D. Withdrawal cognitions E. Personal motivation

B. Organizational citizenship behaviors

Federico loves to spend his free time helping coach a youth soccer team. He not only volunteers his time, but also actively fundraises to support the team with equipment and uniforms. This reflects the ____ value in Schwart's model A. Universalism B. Self-direction C. Benevolence D. Security E. Stimulation

C. Benevolence

Janell is having an argument with her father. He believes that focusing on her computer knowledge (hard skills) is the most important of janell's college experience. Janell disagrees, arguing that ____ is/are the more critical and will help her in the hiring process. A. Problem solving B. Self-awareness C. Soft skills D. An ethical perspective E. Business knowledge

C. Soft skills

_______ is the personality trait with the strongest positive relationship with job performance A. Extraversion B. Emotional stability C. Proactivity D. Agreeableness E. Conscientiousness

E. Conscientiousness

Francois endures constant criticism at his job because of where he is from. His ability to endure the crisiticism is due to ________ intelligence A. Musical B. Naturalist C. Linguistic D. Interpersonal E. Intrapersonal

E. Intrapersonal