BUSMHR 3200 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Attribution Theory - ANSWER-an attribute is made as to whether actions and or
behaviors resulted from internal or external factors (does well on tests, gets A,
doesn't do well on test, gets A)
3 dimensions for attribution theory - ANSWER-consensus- other people
distinctiveness- based off yourself
consistency- based off a period of time
self-efficacy - ANSWER-persons beliefs about his/her chances of successfully
accomplishing a specific task.
"Big 5" Personality dimensions model - ANSWER-gives personality dimensions and
then the characteristics that go with it
Locus of Control - ANSWER-a relatively stable personality characteristic that
describes how much personal responsibility we take for our behavior and its
consequences (internal and external Locus of control. explain them)
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator - ANSWER-describes rather than prescribes, describes
preferences, not skills or abilities.
Myers Briggs personality types - ANSWER-extroversion vs introversion
sensing vs intuition
thinking vs feeling
judgement vs perception
Diversity - ANSWER-the multitude of individual differences and similarities that exist
among people.
-Tends to focus on differences
Selection Systems - ANSWER-the collection of tools, processes, etc. used by an
organization to make selection decisions, both internal and external.
Reliability - ANSWER-Degree to which a measure gives consistent scores across
time (it is free of error)
Validity coefficient - ANSWER-degree to which a measure (ex: a test) measures
what it's supposed to measure and/or is related to a criterion of interest
Selection methods - ANSWER-ways you are looked at to judge if you will be a good
candidate (interview, ability tests, biodata, etc.)
"Three Stories" of an interview - ANSWER-the story the candidate wants to tell
(cadidates goal), the story the candidate doesn't want to tell, the story the candidate
doesn't even know (interviewers goals)
, Calibrating Meetings - ANSWER-questions asked in a meeting about candidate.
(what are their strengths, worst/best thing we saw, do they have long-term potential)
Emotional Intelligence Model - ANSWER-first used by John mayer and Peter
Salovey. provided alternative idea that "IQ" was greatest correlate of success. Tied
this into leadership and business.
Four Parts in Emotional Intelligence model - ANSWER-Self-Awareness- emotional
self awareness, self confident
Self-Management- emotional self control, adaptability
Social Awareness- empathy, service, etc
Relationship Management- inspiring, influencial, etc
Contingency Approach - ANSWER-calls for using the OB concepts and tools that
best suit the situation, instead of trying to rely on "one best way"
Criterion-Related Validity - ANSWER-measure of validity based on showing a
substantial correlation between test scores and job performance scores
Content Validity - ANSWER-consistency between the test items or problems and the
kinds of situations or problems that occur on the job
Construct Validity - ANSWER-Measures up to its claims. Looks at the outside and
how it relates with other tests
Generalizable - ANSWER-valid in other contexts beyond the context in which the
selection method was developed
Utility - ANSWER-the extent to which something provides economic value greater
than its cost
Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 - ANSWER-federal law requiring
employers to verify and maintain records on applicants'' legal rights to work in the US
concurrent validation - ANSWER-type of criterion-related validity. They already work
there. Scores workers, collects all data then compares to existing job performance
skills
Culture - ANSWER-Values shared by associates in an organization
How can we understand an organizations culture? - ANSWER-Through their stories,
myths, heroes, etc.
How can we change and influence culture? - ANSWER-formal statements such as
visions, values, etc. design of physical work space, slogans, sayings, language, etc.
Organizational Socialization - ANSWER-impact of the organization on an individual
AND ANSWERS
Attribution Theory - ANSWER-an attribute is made as to whether actions and or
behaviors resulted from internal or external factors (does well on tests, gets A,
doesn't do well on test, gets A)
3 dimensions for attribution theory - ANSWER-consensus- other people
distinctiveness- based off yourself
consistency- based off a period of time
self-efficacy - ANSWER-persons beliefs about his/her chances of successfully
accomplishing a specific task.
"Big 5" Personality dimensions model - ANSWER-gives personality dimensions and
then the characteristics that go with it
Locus of Control - ANSWER-a relatively stable personality characteristic that
describes how much personal responsibility we take for our behavior and its
consequences (internal and external Locus of control. explain them)
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator - ANSWER-describes rather than prescribes, describes
preferences, not skills or abilities.
Myers Briggs personality types - ANSWER-extroversion vs introversion
sensing vs intuition
thinking vs feeling
judgement vs perception
Diversity - ANSWER-the multitude of individual differences and similarities that exist
among people.
-Tends to focus on differences
Selection Systems - ANSWER-the collection of tools, processes, etc. used by an
organization to make selection decisions, both internal and external.
Reliability - ANSWER-Degree to which a measure gives consistent scores across
time (it is free of error)
Validity coefficient - ANSWER-degree to which a measure (ex: a test) measures
what it's supposed to measure and/or is related to a criterion of interest
Selection methods - ANSWER-ways you are looked at to judge if you will be a good
candidate (interview, ability tests, biodata, etc.)
"Three Stories" of an interview - ANSWER-the story the candidate wants to tell
(cadidates goal), the story the candidate doesn't want to tell, the story the candidate
doesn't even know (interviewers goals)
, Calibrating Meetings - ANSWER-questions asked in a meeting about candidate.
(what are their strengths, worst/best thing we saw, do they have long-term potential)
Emotional Intelligence Model - ANSWER-first used by John mayer and Peter
Salovey. provided alternative idea that "IQ" was greatest correlate of success. Tied
this into leadership and business.
Four Parts in Emotional Intelligence model - ANSWER-Self-Awareness- emotional
self awareness, self confident
Self-Management- emotional self control, adaptability
Social Awareness- empathy, service, etc
Relationship Management- inspiring, influencial, etc
Contingency Approach - ANSWER-calls for using the OB concepts and tools that
best suit the situation, instead of trying to rely on "one best way"
Criterion-Related Validity - ANSWER-measure of validity based on showing a
substantial correlation between test scores and job performance scores
Content Validity - ANSWER-consistency between the test items or problems and the
kinds of situations or problems that occur on the job
Construct Validity - ANSWER-Measures up to its claims. Looks at the outside and
how it relates with other tests
Generalizable - ANSWER-valid in other contexts beyond the context in which the
selection method was developed
Utility - ANSWER-the extent to which something provides economic value greater
than its cost
Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 - ANSWER-federal law requiring
employers to verify and maintain records on applicants'' legal rights to work in the US
concurrent validation - ANSWER-type of criterion-related validity. They already work
there. Scores workers, collects all data then compares to existing job performance
skills
Culture - ANSWER-Values shared by associates in an organization
How can we understand an organizations culture? - ANSWER-Through their stories,
myths, heroes, etc.
How can we change and influence culture? - ANSWER-formal statements such as
visions, values, etc. design of physical work space, slogans, sayings, language, etc.
Organizational Socialization - ANSWER-impact of the organization on an individual
