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

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