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.   members of the same group behave approximately the same.
D.   many individuals have personality problems.
Question #2
An example of the consequences of individual differences would be that
A.   workers need to be treated fairly.
B.   good teamwork helps an organization succeed.
C.   some workers can concentrate longer and harder on their work.
D.   the best way to motivate most workers is through financial incentives.
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 careless about details.
D.   be agreeable and outgoing.
Question #4
Jason scores high on the personality trait, openness. He most likely is
A.   well-developed intellectually.
B.   conscientious only on the job.
C.   emotionally unstable.
D.   disagreeable in many situations.
Question #5
Derek has a high standing on risk taking and thrill seeking. He is likely to
A.   pursue novel, intense, and complex sensations.
B.   become quite temperamental when he loses a bet.
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-concept.
C.   self-esteem.
D.   self-doubts.
Question #7
Self-esteem tends to develop
A.   based on our interactions with people, events, and things.
B.   during deep sleep.
C.   mostly during adolescence.
D.   while we are in the womb.
Question #8
Gus has low self-esteem. As a child he was probably
A.   praised frequently.
B.   expected to be perfect all the time.
C.   given a lot of attention and hugs.
D.   a high performer in school and sports.
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 need to improve."
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.   complain to the department head.
B.   drop the course.
C.   ask for advice about improving her presentation skills.
D.   demand concrete evidence about her deficiencies.

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