Question 1

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator evaluates individuals on the basis of all of these types of preferences except:

Accepted Answer

A)  judging versus perceiving.
B)  sensing versus intuition.
C)  extraversion versus introversion.
D)  thinking versus feeling.
E)  short-term versus long-term orientation.F) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 2

The scenario below is a review that some of the employees at The Pulse,an HR company,received after a 360 degree feedback.

Accepted Answer

A)  conscientiousness
B)  extraversion
C)  agreeableness
D)  openness to experience
E)  neuroticismF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 3

_____ focus on "getting along," not necessarily "getting ahead."

Accepted Answer

A)  Conscientious people
B)  Agreeable people
C)  Neurotic people
D)  Diligent people
E)  ExtravertsF) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 4

Exaggerating your responses to a personality test in a socially desirable fashion is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ethnocentrism
B)  faking
C)  neuroticism
D)  creativity
E)  negative affectivityF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 5

Neuroticism is the most important of the Big Five from the perspective of job performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Explain the principle of situational strength and principle of trait activation.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

A culture high on _____ feels threatened by uncertain and ambiguous situations and relies on formal rules to create stability.

Accepted Answer

A)  collectivism
B)  power distance
C)  masculinity
D)  uncertainty avoidance
E)  short-term orientationF) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 8

Conscientious people are dependable,organized,reliable,ambitious,hardworking,and persevering.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

_____ reflects a strong desire to obtain power and influence within a social structure as a means of expressing personality.

Accepted Answer

A)  Accomplishment striving
B)  Status striving
C)  Fellowship striving
D)  Attainment striving
E)  Communion strivingF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 10

Personality is a collection of multiple _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  abilities
B)  traits
C)  aptitudes
D)  emotions
E)  capacitiesF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

An introvert exhibits a greater deal of job satisfaction than an extrovert.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A dispositional tendency to experience unpleasant moods such as hostility,nervousness,and annoyance is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  zero acquaintance
B)  status striving
C)  accomplishment striving
D)  negative affectivity
E)  differential reactivityF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 13

When a fight broke out between two workers at Leo Motors,James the manager,decided to walk away and let the situation resolve on its own.In the context of the Big Five taxonomy,the personality dimension _____ best describes James.

Accepted Answer

A)  neuroticism
B)  extraversion
C)  agreeableness
D)  openness to experience
E)  conscientiousnessF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 14

There is little evidence that the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is a useful tool for predicting the job satisfaction,motivation,performance,or commitment of employees across jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Integrity tests typically come in two general varieties: clear purpose tests and veiled purpose tests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Beliefs create people's social reputations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Neurotic people tend to:

Accepted Answer

A)  strive for status.
B)  be communion strivers.
C)  hold an external locus of control.
D)  exhibit enthusiastic and upbeat mood patterns.
E)  be extroverts.F) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 18

In the context of Hofstede's dimensions,the cultural dimension _____ stresses on values such as respect for tradition and fulfilling obligations.

Accepted Answer

A)  individualism
B)  high power distance
C)  masculinity
D)  low uncertainty avoidance
E)  short-term orientationF) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 19

Contrast clear purpose tests from veiled purpose tests.

Accepted Answer

Clear purpose tests ask applicants about...

Question 20

Conscientious employees do not prioritize accomplishment striving.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 9: Personality and Cultural Values

_____ focus on "getting along," not necessarily "getting ahead."

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A culture high on _____ feels threatened by uncertain and ambiguous situations and relies on formal rules to create stability.

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A dispositional tendency to experience unpleasant moods such as hostility,nervousness,and annoyance is called _____.

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Beliefs create people's social reputations.

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Personality is a collection of multiple _____.

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Explain the principle of situational strength and principle of trait activation.

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_____ reflects a strong desire to obtain power and influence within a social structure as a means of expressing personality.

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The scenario below is a review that some of the employees at The Pulse,an HR company,received after a 360 degree feedback.

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Exaggerating your responses to a personality test in a socially desirable fashion is called _____.

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In the context of Hofstede's dimensions,the cultural dimension _____ stresses on values such as respect for tradition and fulfilling obligations.

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Integrity tests typically come in two general varieties: clear purpose tests and veiled purpose tests.

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When a fight broke out between two workers at Leo Motors,James the manager,decided to walk away and let the situation resolve on its own.In the context of the Big Five taxonomy,the personality dimension _____ best describes James.

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Myers-Briggs Type Indicator evaluates individuals on the basis of all of these types of preferences except:

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Conscientious employees do not prioritize accomplishment striving.

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Neuroticism is the most important of the Big Five from the perspective of job performance.

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An introvert exhibits a greater deal of job satisfaction than an extrovert.

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There is little evidence that the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is a useful tool for predicting the job satisfaction,motivation,performance,or commitment of employees across jobs.

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Conscientious people are dependable,organized,reliable,ambitious,hardworking,and persevering.

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