Busad 110 - Human Relations in Business » Fall 2020 » Chapters 2 and 3

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Question #1
The term individual differences refers to the fact that
A.   members of the same group behave approximately the same.
B.   many individuals have personality problems.
C.   many individuals have intellectual problems.
D.   members of the same group often behave quite differently.
Question #2
An example of the consequences of individual differences would be that
A.   workers need to be treated fairly.
B.   good teamwork helps an organization succeed.
C.   the best way to motivate most workers is through financial incentives.
D.   some workers can concentrate longer and harder on their work.
Question #3
Jill scores low on the personality trait of extraversion. She will most likely
A.   have unpredictable mood swings.
B.   be agreeable and outgoing.
C.   be careless about details.
D.   be quiet and reserved in most social settings.
Question #4
Jason scores high on the personality trait, openness. He most likely is
A.   disagreeable in many situations.
B.   conscientious only on the job.
C.   emotionally unstable.
D.   well-developed intellectually.
Question #5
Derek has a high standing on risk taking and thrill seeking. He is likely to
A.   be highly well organized.
B.   enter a more traditional occupation.
C.   pursue novel, intense, and complex sensations.
D.   become quite temperamental when he loses a bet.
Question #6
Jody says, "I feel great about myself, and I feel that I am wonderful." She is expressing her
A.   self-doubts.
B.   self-concept.
C.   self-esteem.
D.   self-monitoring.
Question #7
Self-esteem tends to develop
A.   while we are in the womb.
B.   based on our interactions with people, events, and things.
C.   mostly during adolescence.
D.   during deep sleep.
Question #8
Gus has low self-esteem. As a child he was probably
A.   praised frequently.
B.   given a lot of attention and hugs.
C.   expected to be perfect all the time.
D.   a high performer in school and sports.
Question #9
Priscilla wants to raise her self-esteem. A good formula for her would be to
A.   look in the mirror every day and say, "Priscilla, you need to improve."
B.   look in the mirror every day and say, "Priscilla, you are fabulous."
C.   attain genuine accomplishments, then receive recognition for them.
D.   attend a retreat where everybody hugs everybody else.
Question #10
Jennifer has high self-esteem. When her human relations professor tells her that she needs major improvement in her presentation skills, Jennifer is likely to
A.   demand concrete evidence about her deficiencies.
B.   complain to the department head.
C.   ask for advice about improving her presentation skills.
D.   drop the course.

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