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 often behave quite differently.
B.   many individuals have personality problems.
C.   many individuals have intellectual problems.
D.   members of the same group behave approximately the same.
Question #2
An example of the consequences of individual differences would be that
A.   some workers can concentrate longer and harder on their work.
B.   workers need to be treated fairly.
C.   the best way to motivate most workers is through financial incentives.
D.   good teamwork helps an organization succeed.
Question #3
Jill scores low on the personality trait of extraversion. She will most likely
A.   be careless about details.
B.   be quiet and reserved in most social settings.
C.   have unpredictable mood swings.
D.   be agreeable and outgoing.
Question #4
Jason scores high on the personality trait, openness. He most likely is
A.   disagreeable in many situations.
B.   emotionally unstable.
C.   conscientious only on the job.
D.   well-developed intellectually.
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.   be highly well organized.
C.   pursue novel, intense, and complex sensations.
D.   enter a more traditional occupation.
Question #6
Jody says, "I feel great about myself, and I feel that I am wonderful." She is expressing her
A.   self-concept.
B.   self-monitoring.
C.   self-esteem.
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.   while we are in the womb.
D.   during deep sleep.
Question #8
Gus has low self-esteem. As a child he was probably
A.   praised frequently.
B.   a high performer in school and sports.
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.   attain genuine accomplishments, then receive recognition for them.
B.   look in the mirror every day and say, "Priscilla, you are fabulous."
C.   look in the mirror every day and say, "Priscilla, you need to improve."
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.   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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