Question 1

Because stress is harmful,managers should work to eliminate it from the workplace.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Howard Schultz,the CEO of Starbucks,hires managers by looking for two qualities¾integrity and passion.According to Schultz,these qualities are as important as experience and abilities because he wants people to become passionate about helping the company succeed while maintaining high ethical standards that promote the organization's responsibility to society.In other words,Schultz values

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A)  organizational commitment.
B)  job satisfaction.
C)  selective perception.
D)  an external locus of control.
E)  high authoritarianism.F) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 3

Convergent thinking is a skill that allows people to see differences between situations,phenomena,or events.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

If you accept everything your professor says solely because he or she is "the professor," you are

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A)  dogmatic.
B)  self-motivated.
C)  Machiavellian.
D)  authoritarian.
E)  a high risk propensity person.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

Doreen likes to focus on one thing at a time and hates interruptions.This refers to her

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A)  high risk propensity.
B)  openness.
C)  an internal locus of control.
D)  an external locus of control.
E)  conscientiousness.F) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 6

Emotional intelligence is not biologically based.It can be ____________________.

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Question 7

Travis observes that one of his employees always refuses to look him in the eye.He wonders if the employee lacks respect for him.Later,Travis sees that other employees also fail to look him in the eye.Travis decides that the employees are not disrespectful of him,but rather that he must be intimidating them.Travis makes this attribution based on

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A)  consensus.
B)  consistency.
C)  distinctiveness.
D)  All of these.
E)  None of these.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 8

When Kavon says,"I am going to quit this company and look for another job," he is expressing the affective component of his attitude toward his work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following can be a consequence of stress?

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A)  Sleep disturbances
B)  Poor performance
C)  Alcoholism
D)  Burnout
E)  All of these.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

Eleanor's invention is judged during the science fair.This is part of the ____ stage of the creative process.

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A)  preparation
B)  verification
C)  insight
D)  incubation
E)  cognitive dissonanceF) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 11

When a manager leaves his or her job to accept a job at another organization,the organization left behind is experiencing

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A)  cognitive dissonance.
B)  turnover.
C)  absenteeism.
D)  stereotyping.
E)  burnout.F) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 12

___________________________________ are those that detract from,rather than contribute to,organizational performance.

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Question 13

Consequences of organizational stress include all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  motivation.
B)  boredom.
C)  depression.
D)  alcoholism.
E)  exhaustion.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 14

Certain religions believe in predestination.According to this belief,God has foreordained all things,especially the salvation of individual souls.This belief is indicative of a belief in an external locus of control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Individuals become aware of and interpret information about their environment through a set of processes called

Accepted Answer

A)  selective perception.
B)  perception.
C)  objective reality.
D)  stereotyping.
E)  perceived reality.F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 16

What personality attributes do you want your boss to have? How will that effect the organization?

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I want my boss to have strong leadership...

Question 17

What is a psychological contract? Do people have psychological contracts with their place of worship? If yes,what are they? If no,why not?

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A psychological contract is an unwritten set of expectations and obligations that exist between an employer and an employee. It includes beliefs, perceptions, and mutual obligations that exist between the two parties. These expectations may include things like job security, opportunities for advancement, and a supportive work environment.

When it comes to places of worship, people may indeed have psychological contracts with them. These contracts may include expectations of spiritual guidance, a sense of community, and support during times of need. People may also expect a certain level of ethical behavior and moral leadership from their place of worship.

However, it's important to note that not everyone may have a psychological contract with their place of worship. Some individuals may attend services purely for personal fulfillment or spiritual growth, without any specific expectations or obligations towards the institution itself. Others may have had negative experiences with their place of worship, leading them to not form any psychological contracts with it.

In conclusion, while many people may have psychological contracts with their place of worship, not everyone does. The formation of these contracts depends on individual beliefs, experiences, and the role that the place of worship plays in their lives.

Question 18

Chandra has been a bank manager at the same bank for 35 years.She is vital to the bank and has a high level of autonomy and variety in her work.Her organizational commitment is likely to be high due to her

Accepted Answer

A)  age.
B)  length of tenure with this bank.
C)  sense of job security.
D)  participation in decision making.
E)  All of these.F) C) and E)
G) A) and B) E

Question 19

____________________ is the process of observing behavior and attributing causes to it.

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Question 20

What are the organizational stressors.

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