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 behave approximately the same.
C.   many individuals have personality 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.   the best way to motivate most workers is through financial incentives.
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.   have unpredictable mood swings.
B.   be quiet and reserved in most social settings.
C.   be agreeable and outgoing.
D.   be careless about details.
Question #4
Jason scores high on the personality trait, openness. He most likely is
A.   well-developed intellectually.
B.   disagreeable in many situations.
C.   conscientious only on the job.
D.   emotionally unstable.
Question #5
Derek has a high standing on risk taking and thrill seeking. He is likely to
A.   enter a more traditional occupation.
B.   pursue novel, intense, and complex sensations.
C.   become quite temperamental when he loses a bet.
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-esteem.
B.   self-monitoring.
C.   self-doubts.
D.   self-concept.
Question #7
Self-esteem tends to develop
A.   mostly during adolescence.
B.   while we are in the womb.
C.   during deep sleep.
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.   expected to be perfect all the time.
C.   praised frequently.
D.   given a lot of attention and hugs.
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.   look in the mirror every day and say, "Priscilla, you are fabulous."
C.   attain genuine accomplishments, then receive recognition for them.
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.   complain to the department head.
B.   demand concrete evidence about her deficiencies.
C.   ask for advice about improving her presentation skills.
D.   drop the course.

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