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.   members of the same group behave approximately the same.
C.   many individuals have personality problems.
D.   many individuals have intellectual problems.
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.   the best way to motivate most workers is through financial incentives.
C.   good teamwork helps an organization succeed.
D.   workers need to be treated fairly.
Question #3
Jill scores low on the personality trait of extraversion. She will most likely
A.   have unpredictable mood swings.
B.   be careless about details.
C.   be agreeable and outgoing.
D.   be quiet and reserved in most social settings.
Question #4
Jason scores high on the personality trait, openness. He most likely is
A.   well-developed intellectually.
B.   disagreeable in many situations.
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.   pursue novel, intense, and complex sensations.
C.   be highly well organized.
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-esteem.
C.   self-doubts.
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.   during deep sleep.
D.   mostly during adolescence.
Question #8
Gus has low self-esteem. As a child he was probably
A.   given a lot of attention and hugs.
B.   praised frequently.
C.   a high performer in school and sports.
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.   look in the mirror every day and say, "Priscilla, you are fabulous."
D.   attain genuine accomplishments, then receive recognition for them.
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.   drop the course.
C.   complain to the department head.
D.   ask for advice about improving her presentation skills.

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