Personality Chapter 5 Topics 2 And 3questions Only Updated

Organizational Behavior, 16e, Global Edition (Robbins/Judge)
Chapter 5 Personality

2) Who defined personality as the dynamic organization within the individual of those psychophysical systems that determine a person's unique adjustments to his/her environment?
A) Leon Festinger B) Dr. Sigmund Freud C) Gordon Allport
D) Abraham Maslow E) Ivan Pavlov

3) ________ is the sum total of ways in which an individual reacts to and interacts with others.
A) Talent B) Skill C) Knowledge
D) Heredity E) Personality

4) Esther Lugo has gone for an interview at an advertising firm in Manhattan and has been asked to complete a self-report survey to help interviewers understand if she is the right candidate for the job. From the interview, they have found that she is extroverted, empathic, scrupulous, and cooperative in nature, which are key characteristics needed for the job. These characteristics about Lugo indicate her ________.
A) talent B) skill C) knowledge
D) genealogy E) personality

5) Which of the following is the most common means of measuring personality?
A) in-depth interviews B) self-report surveys C) career portfolio
D) reference interviews E) stress interviews

6) Which of the following is a drawback of self-report surveys?
A) They can hold only a limited number of questions.
B) They involve a large number of people in the evaluation process.
C) They may have biased results if the surveyor's judgment is biased.
D) They comprise a large number of complex statistical data.
E) They may result in the respondent lying to create a good impression.

8) Tracy Winter works at a publishing firm in London and recently received an e-mail from the human resource department of her company asking her to study the behavior of a colleague, Cindy Camp, including her attention toward her work, without Camp’s knowledge. Winter now needs to scrutinize Camp's behavior and notice if she is free from distractions and pays sufficient attention to her tasks. Which of the following is Winter conducting?
A) observer-ratings survey B) informational interview C) knowledge survey
D) participant observation E) focus group survey

10) Which of the following statements is true about personality?
A) Personality is free from the influence of the environment.
B) Personality remains constant over time.
C) Personality can be measured solely through personal interviews.
D) Personality is influenced by hereditary factors.
E) Parents highly influence the development of their offspring's personality.

13) According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) classification, people belonging to the ________ type are practical and prefer routine and order and focus on details.
A) sensing B) extraverted C) feeling
D) perceiving E) intuitive

14) According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) classification, people belonging to the ________ type are flexible and spontaneous.
A) thinking B) judging C) introverted
D) sensing E) perceiving

15) According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) classification, people belonging to the judging type ________.
A) are quiet, shy and introverted B) rely on unconscious processes
C) prefer their world to be ordered D) are flexible and spontaneous
E) rely on personal values and emotions

16) Which of the following are characteristics of the intuitive type of people according to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) classification?
A) prefer routine and order and focus on details
B) outgoing, sociable, and assertive in nature
C) rely on unconscious processes and look at the overall picture
D) use reason, rationality, and logic to handle problems and situations
E) rely on their personal values and emotions to make decisions

17) Ellen Athers works as a communication executive at a travel house. She is known to be friendly with her colleagues and interacts with them regularly to build strong work relationships. She knows that her rapport with her co-workers is a crucial part of her work and invests time in these relationships. In addition, she is assertive in making decisions, and colleagues take her decisions seriously. Which of the following types is Athers most likely to be characterized as according to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) classification?
A) perceiving B) brooder C) extraverted
D) introverted E) solitary

18) Elaine Chamberlain works as a research executive at an environmental organization. Though her colleagues are helpful and friendly, because of her shy nature, she often eats her lunch at her desk and has limited interactions with them. She is glad that her nature of work does not require her to interact with her co-workers to a high extent. Which of the following types is Chamberlain most likely to be characterized as according to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) classification?
A) social B) introverted C) exhibitionist
D) gregarious E) extraverted

19) Valerie Sinclair, a climate campaigner at an environmental organization, invariably uses rationale to make decisions for project implementation. She believes that the right decisions can be made only through scrutiny and analysis. Each time she needs to make a decision, she weighs all options before taking action. Which of the following is a characteristic of Sinclair's personality type according to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) classification?
A) intuitive B) introverted C) thinking
D) feeling E) perceiving

20) Amber Downing, a human resource executive, is in charge of the recruitment process in her organization. During the hiring process, she often needs to coordinate with prospective employees. The organizational process does not require her to inform employees who do not get through the selection process. However she believes that it is rude not to give them an update. She thus makes sure that she sends them e-mails informing them about the selection process. Which of the following types is Downing characterized as according to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) classification?
A) sensing B) judging C) thinking
D) feeling E) introverted

21) According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) classification, introverted-intuitive-thinking-judging type of people are ________.
A) visionaries B) organizers C) conceptualizers
D) executors E) methodists

22) People with an ESTJ personality type are characterized as ________ according to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) classification.
A) irrational B) perplexed C) decisive
D) disoriented E) emotional

23) According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) classification, people with an ENTP personality type are most likely to be ________.
A) illogical B) innovative C) intuitive
D) skeptical E) stubborn

24) What does the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator classification of "E or I" stand for?
A) enthusiastic/ingenious B) emotional/impulsive
C) extraverted/introverted D) emotive/illustrative
E) empathetic/innovative

25) What does the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator classification of S versus N stand for?
A) sensing/intuitive B) social/perceiving C) stable/negligent
D) sympathetic/thinking E) shrewd/feeling

26) What is the major problem with the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator as a measure of personality?
A) It has an excess of classifications, which tends to confuse a person.
B) It forces a person to be categorized as either one type or another.
C) It does not have a clear demarcation between different personality types.
D) It tends to overemphasize intuitive traits over analytical traits.
E) It indicates results related exclusively to job performance.

28) Which dimension of the Big Five model refers to an individual's propensity to defer to others?
A) conscientiousness B) agreeableness C) extraversion
D) openness to experience E) emotional stability

29) Which dimension of the Big Five model is a measure of reliability?
A) extraversion B) agreeableness C) conscientiousness
D) openness to experience E) emotional stability

30) According to the Big Five model, a highly conscientious person is most likely to be ________.
A) distracted, disorganized, and unreliable B) calm, self-confident, and secure
C) cold, disagreeable, and antagonistic D) responsible, organized, and dependable
E) reserved, timid, and quiet

31) According to the Big Five model, a person who scores ________ is easily distracted, disorganized, and unreliable.
A) low on emotional stability B) low on openness to experience
C) high on agreeableness D) high on extraversion
E) low on conscientiousness

32) Which of the following dimensions of the Big Five model indicates a person's ability to withstand stress?
A) emotional stability B) extraversion
C) openness to experience D) agreeableness
E) conscientiousness

33) According to the Big Five model, the ________ dimension addresses a range of interests and fascination with novelty.
A) emotional stability B) extraversion
C) openness to experience D) agreeableness
E) conscientiousness

34) Marina Lyon works as a reservation executive at a travel and tourism company. Though her job requires her only to efficiently book flight tickets for customers, she has also opted to undergo training to learn the process of hotel reservations. In addition, every evening she reads travelogues to be aware of upcoming travel destinations and trends. She loves the industry she works in and is eager to learn as much as she can. Considering the information given in this case, which dimension of the Big Five model best describes Lyon's personality?
A) extraversion B) agreeableness C) conscientiousness
D) openness to experience E) emotional stability

35) ________ has been found to be more important than other traits in the success of CEOs of private equity companies.
A) Extraversion B) Agreeableness C) Conscientiousness
D) Emotional stability E) Openness to experience

36) Which of the following is most likely to be a drawback of highly conscientious people according to the Big Five model?
A) They engage in numerous risky behaviors, such as smoking and drinking.
B) They tend to indulge in irresponsible behavior and be disorganized.
C) They do not adapt well to changing contexts.
D) They focus on learning instead of performing a job efficiently.
E) They excessively emphasize being creative.

37) Among the Big Five model traits, ________ is most strongly related to life satisfaction, job satisfaction, and low stress levels.
A) extraversion B) agreeableness C) conscientiousness
D) emotional stability E) openness to experience

39) Which of the following differentiates introverts from extraverts?
A) Introverts tend to be happier in their jobs in comparison to extraverts.
B) Introverts express feelings more freely compared to extraverts.
C) Introverts experience more positive emotions than extraverts.
D) Introverts are generally more assertive than extraverts.
E) Introverts are less impulsive than extraverts.

40) People scoring high on the ________ dimension of the Big Five model are more likely to be absent from work and engage in risky behavior than those who score low.
A) agreeableness B) conscientiousness C) openness
D) extraversion E) emotional stability

41) ________ refers to bottom-line conclusions individuals have about their capabilities, competence, and worth as a person.
A) Core self-evaluation B) Authoritarianism C) Self-monitoring
D) Machiavellianism E) Agreeableness

42) Which of the following statements is true about people with positive core self-evaluations?
A) They are committed to their goals and set ambitious goals.
B) They view themselves as powerless over their environment.
C) They tend to question their capabilities and capacities.
D) They lack persistence to achieve goals.
E) They tend to be disliked by superiors and co-workers.

43) Which of the following personality traits indicates the degree to which a person is unemotional and pragmatic and believes that ends can justify means?
A) extraversion B) Machiavellianism C) agreeableness
D) self-concordance E) narcissism

44) A high Mach would be most productive in which of the following positions?
A) a manager who leads team members in different geographic locations
B) an executive who has to follow stringent rules while closing a sale
C) a legal liaison who works from home and coordinates with people through the phone
D) a freelance researcher whose work is free from interpersonal communication
E) a sales person whose major part of the salary consists of sales commission

45) ________ refers to the tendency to be arrogant, have a grandiose sense of self-importance, require excessive admiration, and have a sense of entitlement.
A) Asceticism B) Stoicism C) Cynicism
D) Narcissism E) Machiavellianism

46) During an annual review, Michel Godfrey made the following assertion: "When I look at myself and my performance, I see that what I have achieved is outstanding and something no one in the organization has the capacity to undertake. Surprisingly, it has not won me the admiration of my colleagues like it should have. I also believe that I do not just deserve a raise, but need one, since without me, let's face it, the place would simply fall apart." Which of the following personality traits best describes Michel's personality?
A) minimalism B) monasticism C) stoicism
D) narcissism E) Machiavellianism

48) Individuals scoring ________ have a strong ability to adjust their behavior to external, situational factors and can behave differently in different situations.
A) low on openness B) high on narcissism
C) low on agreeableness D) high on self-monitoring
E) low on conscientiousness
49) Individuals low in self-monitoring ________.
A) tend to display their true dispositions and attitudes in every situation
B) are pragmatic, maintain emotional distance, and believe ends can justify means
C) have a grandiose sense of self-importance, require excessive admiration, and are arrogant
D) are easily distracted, disorganized, and unreliable
E) tend to dislike themselves and view themselves as powerless over their environment

True / False & short answer questions

76) A drawback of self-report surveys is the level of accuracy.
Answer: True

77) As compared to observer-ratings surveys, self-reporting surveys are a better predictor of success on the job.
Answer: False

78) According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator classification, people belonging to the feeling type use reason and logic to solve problems.
Answer: False
People belonging to the feeling type consider what is important to them and to other people.

79) According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) classification, people belonging to the judging type prefer control and like their world to be ordered and structured.
Answer: True

80) According to the Big Five model, a person who scores high on the openness to experience dimension is conventional and finds comfort in the familiar.
Answer: False
People with low scores on openness tend to have more conventional, traditional interests.

81) According to the Big Five model, the agreeableness dimension refers to an individual's propensity to defer to others.
Answer: True

82) The conscientiousness dimension of the Big Five model captures a person's comfort level with relationships.
Answer: False
Conscientiousness is a tendency to show self-discipline, act dutifully, and aim for achievement

83) According to the Big Five model, a drawback of introverts is that they tend to be more impulsive than extraverts and engage in risky behavior.
Answer: False
Introverts tend to seem quiet, low-key, deliberate, and less involved in the social world

84) People with positive core self-evaluations feel that they are powerless over their environment.
Answer: False
People with positive core self-evaluations see themselves as effective, capable and in control of their environment.

85) High Machs do exceptionally well in jobs which are administrative in nature and do not involve face-to-face communication.
Answer: False
High Machs flourish when they interact face-to-face with others rather than indirectly.

86) High Mach employees win in the short term, but lose the gains in the long term because they are not well liked.
Answer: True

87) The degree to which norms, cues, or standards dictate appropriate behavior is known as consistency.
Answer: False

88) Research suggests that personality traits better predict behavior in weak situations than in strong ones.
Answer: True

89) An organization in a dynamic and changing environment that needs employees who can easily change tasks and teams should seek individuals with personalities that fit with the organization's overall culture rather than with a specific task.
Answer: True