Busad 110 - Human Relations in Business » Fall 2022 » CH 4 Quiz

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Question #1
Studies of young workers have uncovered a direct correlation between self-esteem and:
A.   High grades in graduate school
B.   Weight problems
C.   Income potential
D.   Becoming the target of coworkers' professional jealousy
Question #2
Successful people usually have high:
A.   Self-respect
B.   Self-efficacy
C.   Self-esteem
D.   Net worth
Question #3
Factors that lower a teen's self-esteem include:
A.   Violence in the media
B.   Parent support and encouragement.
C.   Peer pressure
D.   A teacher's support.
Question #4
The most primitive source of self-worth among adults is:
A.   Children's accomplishments
B.   Occupation.
C.   Possessions
D.   Internal value system.
Question #5
Which of the following is not a characteristic of a person with low self-esteem?
A.   Exhibiting poor human relations skills
B.   Maintaining an internal locus of control.
C.   Maintaining an external locus of control.
D.   Participating in self-destructive behaviors.
Question #6
After many failed attempts to produce a working incandescent light, Thomas Edison is said to have cheerfully remarked to a critic, "Now I know a hundred ways that won't work!" Edison's statement exemplifies:
A.   The high self-criticism of a person with low self-esteem.
B.   The attitude of a person with high self-esteem: not dwelling on past errors.
C.   The inappropriate anger expressed by a person with low self-worth.
D.   A person with an external locus of control
Question #7
All of the following are characteristics of persons with high self-esteem except:
A.   Are less likely to take things personally.
B.   Are able to feel all dimensions of emotion without letting those emotions affect their behavior in a negative way.
C.   Are more likely to exhibit poor human relations skills.
D.   Are more likely to maintain an internal locus of control.
Question #8
Which of the following statements would be considered semantically correct self-talk:
A.   "I'm not going to let people walk all over me anymore".
B.   "I am confident and optimistic"
C.   "Next time I won't be late".
D.   "I will not smoke after dinner"
Question #9
Hayk’s department supervisor Darrell has helped Hayk to “learn the ropes” at his new job. Darrell’s behavior exemplifies a(n):
A.   Mentor
B.   Careerist
C.   Busybody
D.   Active listener
Question #10
Alexandros sends a handwritten note of thanks to new workers in his organization when they complete their job training programs. Alexandros is enhancing his workers' self-esteem by helping them to:
A.   Practice positive self-talk.
B.   Feel competent and valuable
C.   Nurture their inner critics
D.   Take ownership of their attitudes.

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