MNGT 3460 Test 2 UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What is personality? - CORRECT ANSWER - The dynamic organization within the
individual of those psychological systems that determine his unique adjustments to his
environment
The sum total of ways in which an individual reacts and interacts with others.
Measurable traits a person exhibits.
Enduring characteristics that describe an
individual's behavior.
Particular combination of emotional, attitudinal, and behavioral response patterns of an
individual.
Determinants of Personality (1) - CORRECT ANSWER - Heredity
- predetermined
- biological, physiological, and inherent psychological
makeup
Determinants of Personality (2) - CORRECT ANSWER - Environment
- family culture in which people are raised
- early life conditions
- norms among families, friends, and social groups
Environmental factors shape individuals' implicit mindset over time
Determinants of Personality (3) - CORRECT ANSWER - Situation
- Certain situations are more relevant than others in
influencing personality
- Extreme situations may help to greatly "redefine" a person
, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) - CORRECT ANSWER - A personality test that taps
four characteristics and
classifies people into 1 of 16 personality types.
Can be a valuable tool for self-awareness and career guidance BUT should NOT be used as a
selection tool because it has not been related to job performance.
Different MBTI combinations - CORRECT ANSWER - Extroverted vs. Introverted (E or
I)
Sensing vs. Intuitive (S or N)
Thinking vs. Feeling (T or F)
Judging vs. Perceiving (P or J)
INTJ - CORRECT ANSWER - are visionaries. They usually have original minds and great
drive. They are characterized as skeptical, critical, independent, determined, and often stubborn.
ESTJ - CORRECT ANSWER - are organizers. They are realistic, logical, analytical,
decisive, and have a natural head for business or mechanics.
ENTP - CORRECT ANSWER - are conceptualizers. They are innovative, individualistic,
versatile, and attracted to entrepreneurial ideas. They tend to be resourceful in solving
challenging problems but may neglect routine assignments.
The Big five model - CORRECT ANSWER - Can predict job performance
Extroversion 1 - CORRECT ANSWER - sociable, gregarious, assertive
Agreeableness 2 - CORRECT ANSWER - Good-natured, cooperative, trusting
Conscientiousness 3 - CORRECT ANSWER - Responsible, dependable, persistent, and
organized
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What is personality? - CORRECT ANSWER - The dynamic organization within the
individual of those psychological systems that determine his unique adjustments to his
environment
The sum total of ways in which an individual reacts and interacts with others.
Measurable traits a person exhibits.
Enduring characteristics that describe an
individual's behavior.
Particular combination of emotional, attitudinal, and behavioral response patterns of an
individual.
Determinants of Personality (1) - CORRECT ANSWER - Heredity
- predetermined
- biological, physiological, and inherent psychological
makeup
Determinants of Personality (2) - CORRECT ANSWER - Environment
- family culture in which people are raised
- early life conditions
- norms among families, friends, and social groups
Environmental factors shape individuals' implicit mindset over time
Determinants of Personality (3) - CORRECT ANSWER - Situation
- Certain situations are more relevant than others in
influencing personality
- Extreme situations may help to greatly "redefine" a person
, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) - CORRECT ANSWER - A personality test that taps
four characteristics and
classifies people into 1 of 16 personality types.
Can be a valuable tool for self-awareness and career guidance BUT should NOT be used as a
selection tool because it has not been related to job performance.
Different MBTI combinations - CORRECT ANSWER - Extroverted vs. Introverted (E or
I)
Sensing vs. Intuitive (S or N)
Thinking vs. Feeling (T or F)
Judging vs. Perceiving (P or J)
INTJ - CORRECT ANSWER - are visionaries. They usually have original minds and great
drive. They are characterized as skeptical, critical, independent, determined, and often stubborn.
ESTJ - CORRECT ANSWER - are organizers. They are realistic, logical, analytical,
decisive, and have a natural head for business or mechanics.
ENTP - CORRECT ANSWER - are conceptualizers. They are innovative, individualistic,
versatile, and attracted to entrepreneurial ideas. They tend to be resourceful in solving
challenging problems but may neglect routine assignments.
The Big five model - CORRECT ANSWER - Can predict job performance
Extroversion 1 - CORRECT ANSWER - sociable, gregarious, assertive
Agreeableness 2 - CORRECT ANSWER - Good-natured, cooperative, trusting
Conscientiousness 3 - CORRECT ANSWER - Responsible, dependable, persistent, and
organized
