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.   many individuals have intellectual problems.
B.   members of the same group often behave quite differently.
C.   many individuals have personality 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.   workers need to be treated fairly.
B.   the best way to motivate most workers is through financial incentives.
C.   some workers can concentrate longer and harder on their work.
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.   be agreeable and outgoing.
D.   have unpredictable mood swings.
Question #4
Jason scores high on the personality trait, openness. He most likely is
A.   disagreeable in many situations.
B.   well-developed intellectually.
C.   emotionally unstable.
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.   enter a more traditional occupation.
C.   pursue novel, intense, and complex sensations.
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-doubts.
B.   self-esteem.
C.   self-monitoring.
D.   self-concept.
Question #7
Self-esteem tends to develop
A.   mostly during adolescence.
B.   during deep sleep.
C.   while we are in the womb.
D.   based on our interactions with people, events, and things.
Question #8
Gus has low self-esteem. As a child he was probably
A.   a high performer in school and sports.
B.   given a lot of attention and hugs.
C.   expected to be perfect all the time.
D.   praised frequently.
Question #9
Priscilla wants to raise her self-esteem. A good formula for her would be to
A.   attend a retreat where everybody hugs everybody else.
B.   attain genuine accomplishments, then receive recognition for them.
C.   look in the mirror every day and say, "Priscilla, you are fabulous."
D.   look in the mirror every day and say, "Priscilla, you need to improve."
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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