WGU C715 Organizational Behavior – 150+
Question Mega Bank & Final Exam Review (Latest
2026/2027) | Complete Study Guide
(2026-2027 | Deep-Review Edition)
Question Types
● 70 % Scenario / Application
● 15 % Straight Definition
● 10 % Select-All-That-Apply
● 5 % Matching & True/False
Coverage
● Individual Level ≈ 120 Q
● Group / Team Level ≈ 120 Q
● Organisational Level ≈ 110 Q
Rationales are concise, theory-based and explain why distractors are wrong.
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PART 1 – INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIOUR (120 Q)
SECTION 1.1 Personality & Core Self-Evaluations
Q 1 Big-Five trait capturing sociability / assertiveness:
A Conscientiousness
B Extraversion ✔
,C Openness
D Agreeableness
Rationale: Extraversion continuum ranges from gregarious to reserved; others are
separate dimensions.
Q 2 Which trait is the strongest universal predictor of job performance?
A Extraversion
B Conscientiousness ✔
C Emotional Stability
D Openness
Rationale: Meta-analyses show Conscientiousness correlates ≈ .25 with performance
across jobs.
Q 3 MBTI is BEST described as:
A A projective test
B A theory-based self-report inventory ✔
C A lie-detector scale
D An IQ measure
Rationale: MBTI uses forced-choice questions based on Jungian theory; not projective
or ability-based.
Q 4 Core self-evaluations (CSE) composite includes:
A Locus of control, self-efficacy, self-esteem, emotional stability ✔
B MBTI type + self-monitoring
,C Big-Five only
D Cognitive dissonance + learned optimism
Rationale: Judge et al. define CSE as higher-order factor of the four traits in A.
Q 5 High CSE is most strongly linked to:
A Lower absenteeism ✔
B Higher risk-taking
C Lower creativity
D Higher neuroticism
Rationale: Those with positive CSE feel capable and in control → less withdrawal
behaviour.
Q 6 True/False: Personality traits are completely stable after age 30.
FALSE ✔
Rationale: Mean-level changes (e.g., ↑ conscientiousness, ↓ neuroticism) continue
through mid-life, though rank-order is fairly stable.
Q 7 Which statement about personality testing in selection is FALSE?
A Traits predict performance better than IQ tests. ✔
B Tests should be validated for the job.
C Applicants can fake responses.
D Traits add incremental validity over cognitive ability.
Rationale: Cognitive ability still the best single predictor; traits add but do not surpass g.
Q 8 A person low in self-monitoring is likely to:
, A Adapt behaviour across situations
B Show high cross-situational consistency ✔
C Excel in boundary-spanning roles
D Use impression management frequently
Rationale: Low self-monitors “are what they are”; behaviour is consistent regardless of
audience.
Q 9 Proactive personality is defined as:
A The tendency to take initiative to improve current circumstances ✔
B High extraversion plus low agreeableness
C The opposite of reactive personality
D A Big-Five sub-factor
Rationale: Bateman & Crant define proactive personality as stable disposition toward
enacting change.
Q 10 Which trait is most relevant for creative jobs?
A Conscientiousness
B Openness to Experience ✔
C Agreeableness
D Extraversion
Rationale: Openness predicts creativity, cognitive flexibility, and tolerance of ambiguity.
SECTION 1.2 Values & Attitudes
Question Mega Bank & Final Exam Review (Latest
2026/2027) | Complete Study Guide
(2026-2027 | Deep-Review Edition)
Question Types
● 70 % Scenario / Application
● 15 % Straight Definition
● 10 % Select-All-That-Apply
● 5 % Matching & True/False
Coverage
● Individual Level ≈ 120 Q
● Group / Team Level ≈ 120 Q
● Organisational Level ≈ 110 Q
Rationales are concise, theory-based and explain why distractors are wrong.
Use Ctrl-F to jump to any concept.
PART 1 – INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIOUR (120 Q)
SECTION 1.1 Personality & Core Self-Evaluations
Q 1 Big-Five trait capturing sociability / assertiveness:
A Conscientiousness
B Extraversion ✔
,C Openness
D Agreeableness
Rationale: Extraversion continuum ranges from gregarious to reserved; others are
separate dimensions.
Q 2 Which trait is the strongest universal predictor of job performance?
A Extraversion
B Conscientiousness ✔
C Emotional Stability
D Openness
Rationale: Meta-analyses show Conscientiousness correlates ≈ .25 with performance
across jobs.
Q 3 MBTI is BEST described as:
A A projective test
B A theory-based self-report inventory ✔
C A lie-detector scale
D An IQ measure
Rationale: MBTI uses forced-choice questions based on Jungian theory; not projective
or ability-based.
Q 4 Core self-evaluations (CSE) composite includes:
A Locus of control, self-efficacy, self-esteem, emotional stability ✔
B MBTI type + self-monitoring
,C Big-Five only
D Cognitive dissonance + learned optimism
Rationale: Judge et al. define CSE as higher-order factor of the four traits in A.
Q 5 High CSE is most strongly linked to:
A Lower absenteeism ✔
B Higher risk-taking
C Lower creativity
D Higher neuroticism
Rationale: Those with positive CSE feel capable and in control → less withdrawal
behaviour.
Q 6 True/False: Personality traits are completely stable after age 30.
FALSE ✔
Rationale: Mean-level changes (e.g., ↑ conscientiousness, ↓ neuroticism) continue
through mid-life, though rank-order is fairly stable.
Q 7 Which statement about personality testing in selection is FALSE?
A Traits predict performance better than IQ tests. ✔
B Tests should be validated for the job.
C Applicants can fake responses.
D Traits add incremental validity over cognitive ability.
Rationale: Cognitive ability still the best single predictor; traits add but do not surpass g.
Q 8 A person low in self-monitoring is likely to:
, A Adapt behaviour across situations
B Show high cross-situational consistency ✔
C Excel in boundary-spanning roles
D Use impression management frequently
Rationale: Low self-monitors “are what they are”; behaviour is consistent regardless of
audience.
Q 9 Proactive personality is defined as:
A The tendency to take initiative to improve current circumstances ✔
B High extraversion plus low agreeableness
C The opposite of reactive personality
D A Big-Five sub-factor
Rationale: Bateman & Crant define proactive personality as stable disposition toward
enacting change.
Q 10 Which trait is most relevant for creative jobs?
A Conscientiousness
B Openness to Experience ✔
C Agreeableness
D Extraversion
Rationale: Openness predicts creativity, cognitive flexibility, and tolerance of ambiguity.
SECTION 1.2 Values & Attitudes
