Assignment 1
Return to Assessment List
Part 1 of 2 - 9.0 Points
Question 1 of 14
1.0 Points
You are the human resources manager at Neverflat Batteries. You have realised that the
bureaucratic structures of the organisation inhibit creativity and accountability amongst
employees. You require the services of a professional person who can assist you in
transforming the management approach to one of teamwork, participation and information-
sharing. Who will you consult? A/n ______
A. personnel psychologist.
B. research psychologist.
C. organisational psychologist.
D. employee-relations specialist.
Answer Key: C
Feedback: Section 1.4.1 pp. 7-8 Bergh and Geldenhuys 5th edition
Question 2 of 14
1.0 Points
The “Hawthorne effect” implies that _______
A. behavioural changes are often short lived.
B. employees have social needs.
C. the working environment influences behaviour.
D. women have different needs than men.
Answer Key: A
Feedback: Section 1.5 pp.11-13 in Bergh and Geldenhuys 5th ed.
Question 3 of 14
1.0 Points
A gardener complains about constant back pain. The problem most probably lies with_____
A. an accumulation of waste products in his blood.
B. the type of tools he is using to remove weeds.
C. the body posture he assumes while removing weeds.
, D. the size of his work station.
Answer Key: C
Feedback: Section 3.5.3 p. 61 Bergh and Geldenhuys 5th ed.
Question 4 of 14
1.0 Points
The chemicals released into the synaptic gap are called _____
A. axoplasm.
B. transmitters.
C. neurotransmitters.
D. dendrites.
Answer Key: C
Feedback: Section 3.3.1.1 p.51 Bergh and Geldenhuys 5th ed.
Question 5 of 14
1.0 Points
______ found in the nervous system clean up debris to prevent certain substances in the blood
stream from reaching the brain.
A. Nodes of Ranvier
B. Axons
C. Dendrites
D. Glial cells
Answer Key: D
Feedback: Section 3.3.1 p. 51 Bergh and Geldenhuys 5th edition.
Question 6 of 14
1.0 Points
According to Schaie, the ________ stage of cognitive development is characterised by
responsibility and increased knowledge, which enables a person to serve in responsible
positions in organisations and in the community.
A. acquisition
B. reintegration
C. responsibility
D. executive
, Answer Key: D
Feedback: Section 4.4.2-p. 77 Bergh and Geldenhuys 5th ed.
Question 7 of 14
1.0 Points
The “midlife crisis” experience relates to _______
A. reassessment of careers.
B. physical decline.
C. all of the above.
D. children leaving home.
Answer Key: C
Feedback: Section 4.6.3 p.89 Bergh and Geldenhuys 5th ed.
Question 8 of 14
1.0 Points
Continuous learning is important as it _______
A. satisfies the needs of adult learners.
B. enhances individual and organisational adaptation to future changes in the
environment.
C. contributes to solving existing problems in the organisation.
D. evaluates the progress of adult learners in the organisation.
Answer Key: B
Feedback: Section 5.6 pp. 111 - 112 Bergh and Geldenhuys 5th ed.
Question 9 of 14
1.0 Points
The developmental psychologist Howard Gardner considered multiple intelligence as revealing
itself within the context of a specific task, domain and discipline. Which one of the following
is the ability to understand the usefulness and dangers of the animal and plant world?
A. spatial intelligence
B. naturalistic intelligence
C. analytical intelligence
D. creative intelligence
Return to Assessment List
Part 1 of 2 - 9.0 Points
Question 1 of 14
1.0 Points
You are the human resources manager at Neverflat Batteries. You have realised that the
bureaucratic structures of the organisation inhibit creativity and accountability amongst
employees. You require the services of a professional person who can assist you in
transforming the management approach to one of teamwork, participation and information-
sharing. Who will you consult? A/n ______
A. personnel psychologist.
B. research psychologist.
C. organisational psychologist.
D. employee-relations specialist.
Answer Key: C
Feedback: Section 1.4.1 pp. 7-8 Bergh and Geldenhuys 5th edition
Question 2 of 14
1.0 Points
The “Hawthorne effect” implies that _______
A. behavioural changes are often short lived.
B. employees have social needs.
C. the working environment influences behaviour.
D. women have different needs than men.
Answer Key: A
Feedback: Section 1.5 pp.11-13 in Bergh and Geldenhuys 5th ed.
Question 3 of 14
1.0 Points
A gardener complains about constant back pain. The problem most probably lies with_____
A. an accumulation of waste products in his blood.
B. the type of tools he is using to remove weeds.
C. the body posture he assumes while removing weeds.
, D. the size of his work station.
Answer Key: C
Feedback: Section 3.5.3 p. 61 Bergh and Geldenhuys 5th ed.
Question 4 of 14
1.0 Points
The chemicals released into the synaptic gap are called _____
A. axoplasm.
B. transmitters.
C. neurotransmitters.
D. dendrites.
Answer Key: C
Feedback: Section 3.3.1.1 p.51 Bergh and Geldenhuys 5th ed.
Question 5 of 14
1.0 Points
______ found in the nervous system clean up debris to prevent certain substances in the blood
stream from reaching the brain.
A. Nodes of Ranvier
B. Axons
C. Dendrites
D. Glial cells
Answer Key: D
Feedback: Section 3.3.1 p. 51 Bergh and Geldenhuys 5th edition.
Question 6 of 14
1.0 Points
According to Schaie, the ________ stage of cognitive development is characterised by
responsibility and increased knowledge, which enables a person to serve in responsible
positions in organisations and in the community.
A. acquisition
B. reintegration
C. responsibility
D. executive
, Answer Key: D
Feedback: Section 4.4.2-p. 77 Bergh and Geldenhuys 5th ed.
Question 7 of 14
1.0 Points
The “midlife crisis” experience relates to _______
A. reassessment of careers.
B. physical decline.
C. all of the above.
D. children leaving home.
Answer Key: C
Feedback: Section 4.6.3 p.89 Bergh and Geldenhuys 5th ed.
Question 8 of 14
1.0 Points
Continuous learning is important as it _______
A. satisfies the needs of adult learners.
B. enhances individual and organisational adaptation to future changes in the
environment.
C. contributes to solving existing problems in the organisation.
D. evaluates the progress of adult learners in the organisation.
Answer Key: B
Feedback: Section 5.6 pp. 111 - 112 Bergh and Geldenhuys 5th ed.
Question 9 of 14
1.0 Points
The developmental psychologist Howard Gardner considered multiple intelligence as revealing
itself within the context of a specific task, domain and discipline. Which one of the following
is the ability to understand the usefulness and dangers of the animal and plant world?
A. spatial intelligence
B. naturalistic intelligence
C. analytical intelligence
D. creative intelligence
