HRM 360 Exam #1 (CSULB) Questions and
Correct Answers
Question 1
Judgement Shortcuts
Correct Answer
A way in which our brains allow us to make decision. They can be beneficial or
detrimental and are genetically inherited and happen unconsciously.
Question 2
Burnout
Correct Answer
a special kind of psychological consequence of stress that affect employees who are
constantly under stress for extended periods of time.
Question 3
A religious person who believes god controls their destiny is a good example of...
Correct Answer
External locus of control
Question 4
What is the Big Five Model of personality?
Correct Answer
Five broad domains of personality that are used to describe it. Conscientiousness,
Agreeableness, Neuroticism, Openness, Extraversion
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, Question 5
Conscientiousness
Correct Answer
The extent to which a person is careful, scrupulous, and persevering.
Question 6
role ambiguity
Correct Answer
the uncertainty that occurs when employees are not sure what is expected of them
and how they should perform their jobs
Question 7
Self-Esteem
Correct Answer
The extent to which people have pride in themselves and their capabilities.
Question 8
A manager's perception of an employee who preforms averagely but is in a group
that largely contains highly preforming individuals is less likely to be favorable, as
opposed if the employee were in a group of average preforming individuals. This is an
example of..
Correct Answer
Contrast effect
Question 9
What personality trait is more likely to be associated with success in organizations?
Correct Answer
Conscientiousness
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Correct Answers
Question 1
Judgement Shortcuts
Correct Answer
A way in which our brains allow us to make decision. They can be beneficial or
detrimental and are genetically inherited and happen unconsciously.
Question 2
Burnout
Correct Answer
a special kind of psychological consequence of stress that affect employees who are
constantly under stress for extended periods of time.
Question 3
A religious person who believes god controls their destiny is a good example of...
Correct Answer
External locus of control
Question 4
What is the Big Five Model of personality?
Correct Answer
Five broad domains of personality that are used to describe it. Conscientiousness,
Agreeableness, Neuroticism, Openness, Extraversion
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, Question 5
Conscientiousness
Correct Answer
The extent to which a person is careful, scrupulous, and persevering.
Question 6
role ambiguity
Correct Answer
the uncertainty that occurs when employees are not sure what is expected of them
and how they should perform their jobs
Question 7
Self-Esteem
Correct Answer
The extent to which people have pride in themselves and their capabilities.
Question 8
A manager's perception of an employee who preforms averagely but is in a group
that largely contains highly preforming individuals is less likely to be favorable, as
opposed if the employee were in a group of average preforming individuals. This is an
example of..
Correct Answer
Contrast effect
Question 9
What personality trait is more likely to be associated with success in organizations?
Correct Answer
Conscientiousness
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