Exam 2 MAN Ch. 9 Questions
Mikel's group was struggling to design a key component of a new device. After
struggling for months on how to achieve one key requirement of the new device,
Mikel had an aha moment and was able to resolve the issue. The product
development team is in which stage of the creative process? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Insight
To the extent that stereotyping affects a manager's hiring practices, which of the
following statements is true? - CORRECT ANSWER-The manager is costing the
organization valuable talent.
To the extent that this affects the manager's hiring practices, the manager is (1)
costing the organization valuable talent for both sets of jobs, (2) violating federal
law, and (3) behaving unethically.
Which of the following stressors is a task demand? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Critical decisions
Julian has been given a new account with a difficult client. Julian is highly
agreeable and typically has good working relationships with others. Which
personality trait does Julian have that will potentially extend to his relationship
with this customer? - CORRECT ANSWER-Agreeableness
Even when budgets are limited and schedules are tight, Nils always approaches
a project in an upbeat manner. He takes the challenges in stride, is optimistic that
he can meet goals, and often succeeds. Nils has a high degree of _____. -
CORRECT ANSWER-positive affectivity
Which term refers to the extent to which people are self-aware, manage their
emotions, motivate themselves, express empathy for others, and possess social
skills? - CORRECT ANSWER-Emotional intelligence
Jewel recently completed a personality profile and learned she has high degrees
of extraversion, intuition, feelings, and judging characteristics. Which test did
Jewel take? - CORRECT ANSWER-Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
, in addition to stereotyping, what is one of the most basic perceptual processes
we use? - CORRECT ANSWER-Selective perception
of the most basic perceptual processes are selective perception and
stereotyping. Selective perception occurs when we screen out information that
causes us discomfort or that contradicts our beliefs. Stereotyping occurs when
we categorize or label people on the basis of a single attribute.
In terms of emotional intelligence, what should people be high in so that they can
effectively guide their own lives and behaviors? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Self-awareness
Azim was promoted to a new position, and he is required to travel at least one
week per month. However, he has a new child and does not want to leave for
that long, or that often. Which type of stressor is Azim experiencing? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Role
Kaia seems to be very competitive, and she has a sense of time urgency. She is
often aggressive with others and impatient. Kaia seems to be under stress often.
Which type of personality does Kaia have? - CORRECT ANSWER-Type A
According to the Myers-Briggs framework, which type of person gets their energy
from being around others? - CORRECT ANSWER-Those who are extraverts
During which stage of the creative process would the development of a product
or service prototype be done? - CORRECT ANSWER-Verification
Which of the following serves to weaken organizational commitment? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Seeing oneself as an outsider
Ugar is interviewing candidates, and he is paying special attention to their
communication skills. He believes communication skills are critical for this
position. Which of the following is Ugar using as part of his selection process? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Stereotyping
Which of the following is an indication that a person is unfulfilled by their work? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Dissatisfaction
Mikel's group was struggling to design a key component of a new device. After
struggling for months on how to achieve one key requirement of the new device,
Mikel had an aha moment and was able to resolve the issue. The product
development team is in which stage of the creative process? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Insight
To the extent that stereotyping affects a manager's hiring practices, which of the
following statements is true? - CORRECT ANSWER-The manager is costing the
organization valuable talent.
To the extent that this affects the manager's hiring practices, the manager is (1)
costing the organization valuable talent for both sets of jobs, (2) violating federal
law, and (3) behaving unethically.
Which of the following stressors is a task demand? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Critical decisions
Julian has been given a new account with a difficult client. Julian is highly
agreeable and typically has good working relationships with others. Which
personality trait does Julian have that will potentially extend to his relationship
with this customer? - CORRECT ANSWER-Agreeableness
Even when budgets are limited and schedules are tight, Nils always approaches
a project in an upbeat manner. He takes the challenges in stride, is optimistic that
he can meet goals, and often succeeds. Nils has a high degree of _____. -
CORRECT ANSWER-positive affectivity
Which term refers to the extent to which people are self-aware, manage their
emotions, motivate themselves, express empathy for others, and possess social
skills? - CORRECT ANSWER-Emotional intelligence
Jewel recently completed a personality profile and learned she has high degrees
of extraversion, intuition, feelings, and judging characteristics. Which test did
Jewel take? - CORRECT ANSWER-Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
, in addition to stereotyping, what is one of the most basic perceptual processes
we use? - CORRECT ANSWER-Selective perception
of the most basic perceptual processes are selective perception and
stereotyping. Selective perception occurs when we screen out information that
causes us discomfort or that contradicts our beliefs. Stereotyping occurs when
we categorize or label people on the basis of a single attribute.
In terms of emotional intelligence, what should people be high in so that they can
effectively guide their own lives and behaviors? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Self-awareness
Azim was promoted to a new position, and he is required to travel at least one
week per month. However, he has a new child and does not want to leave for
that long, or that often. Which type of stressor is Azim experiencing? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Role
Kaia seems to be very competitive, and she has a sense of time urgency. She is
often aggressive with others and impatient. Kaia seems to be under stress often.
Which type of personality does Kaia have? - CORRECT ANSWER-Type A
According to the Myers-Briggs framework, which type of person gets their energy
from being around others? - CORRECT ANSWER-Those who are extraverts
During which stage of the creative process would the development of a product
or service prototype be done? - CORRECT ANSWER-Verification
Which of the following serves to weaken organizational commitment? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Seeing oneself as an outsider
Ugar is interviewing candidates, and he is paying special attention to their
communication skills. He believes communication skills are critical for this
position. Which of the following is Ugar using as part of his selection process? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Stereotyping
Which of the following is an indication that a person is unfulfilled by their work? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Dissatisfaction
