ch2 OB quiz

Personality assessment incorporating individual difference factors are used by many companies as part of a selection criteria for predicting engagement. Which scenario below may NOT be helping to explain about the assumptions underlying the use of such assessment? A. If someone experiences unfairness in his/her manager's treatment, he or she will be more likely to become disengaged. B. Between someone who is calm and someone who is nervous, the same situation can be perceived differently as safe or otherwise unsafe. C. If someone is action and goal oriented, he/she will interact with an environment and make it more engaging. D. If someone is open to new experiences, he/she may tend to be more resilient to changes than someone who is less open to new experiences.

Some research studies (Ilies & Judge, 2003; Saari & Judge, 2004) report that genetics play a very important part in whether an employee has a high level of job satisfaction. Their work suggests that the attitudes, personality, and values that a person brings to the workplace are better predictors of whether the employee will be satisfied than any of the external factors a company or manager might provide the employee. In fact, their studies indicate that a person with high satisfaction will generally report being highly satisfied, no matter the situation within the company. Similarly, a person who reports low satisfaction will consistently report low satisfaction, no matter what the company may do to increase the employee's satisfaction. If these studies are correct, then there would seem to be some rationality in only hiring applicants with positive personalities. In this assignment, you will develop a ten item survey that will be given to all applicants at your company. The…

Which of the four dimensions of the El competency framework is characterized by the ability to understand wider groups?

A researcher spends several weeks at a zoo observing how the workers interact with one another in stressful situations, such as when feeding the tigers. The researcher takes great care not to influence their behavior, and she has no specific expectations. Her records best fit which scientific goal?

Create an objective tree of two person's with their given features. And make sure to follow the requirements. Person 1 - Name : X  Features -  Friendly, talented, hard-working, efficient, and good at time management. He has a good and professional way of communicating with the passengers and has maintained an impressive relation with his colleagues. Person 2 - Name : Y  nature loving, religious, patient, well-mannered, intelligent, and good to his family type of a person.  REQUIREMENTS: Three levels of objectives are included. At the 1st-level, three or more objectives are included. Each 1st-level objective is broken into two or more 2nd-level objectives. At the 3rd-level, nine or more objectives are included.  BELOW IS A SAMPLE:  ALSO NOTE you can add more features for each person if required.

Suppose you are interviewing someone for the position of sales representative. Which of these personality traits might be a useful predictor of performance? Check all that apply. U High Machiavellianism High authoritarianism External locus of control Low self-efficacy High extraversion Some people tend to think of programmers as lacking social skills, not caring too much about their appearance, preferring to work alone, and, in short, being nerds. Which element of individual behavior does this tendency most closely illustrate? Positive affectivity Stereotyping Personality Job satisfaction Stress You overhear an employee making this statement: "I used to really enjoy my work, but I'm beginning to find it kind of boring now." What might this indicate? Check all that apply. A decline in job satisfaction A change in person-job fit for unknown reasons A case of selective perception A decline in stress

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2. It’s your final semester in college and you’re going through several interviews with recruiters on campus. Among the opportunities that you are interviewing for is an entry-level position as a data analyst with a large accounting firm. You have been told during the initial interview that the firm uses a personality assessment as part of their selection process. You feel that this job requires someone who is very high in introversion since it involves a lot of individual work involving analysis of data on the one hand, but that in potential future roles on an audit team, one would need a high level of extroversion dealing with colleagues on the team and with clients. You have a high level of technical ability and can concentrate on tasks for long periods and also feel that you are sociable, but perhaps not as much as some other students in other disciplines. The opportunity is terrific, it is a great stepping-stone to career advancement, and your faculty adviser is very supportive.…

Which two Big Five personality factors best predict proactive task performance? Selected answer will be automatically saved. For keyboard navigation, press up/down arrow keys to select an answer. a extraversion (assertiveness) and openness to experience. b conscientiousness and extraversion (assertiveness) c agreeableness and openness to experience d extraversion (assertiveness) and agreeableness.

1. A division manager from the company's Chilean branch attends a meeting held at the company's headquarters in the United States to discuss new approaches for mentoring employees with respect to company values, ethics, and practices. Which aspect of the company is the division manager discussing? International business culture International business success international business culture Organizational leadership Organizational culture   2.The owner of a business based in a developed country will begin a new operation in a country that is considered underdeveloped. The owner would like to show a high level of personal ethics in the new location. Which behavior should the owner use to have a positive impact on the new location? Hire employees at fair living wage to maintain an exemplary workforce Create a budget that takes into account differences in the country's economy Ensure employee adherence to the same business culture as the parent company Ask family members to take…

1. Do you think the strategic use and display of emotions serve to protect employees, or does covering your true emotions at work lead to more problems than it solves? 2. Have you ever worked where the free expression of emotion was part of the management style? Describe the advantages and disadvantages of this approach from your experience. 3. Research shows that the acts of coworkers (37 percent) and management (22 percent) cause more negative emotions for employees than do acts of customers (7 percent). What can Laura’s company do to change its emotional climate?

Situational judgement tests have the following benefits EXCEPT: a. b. C. d. They can measure both intended and actual work behavior. They have less adverse impact than general ability tests. They measure job knowledge. They have higher face validity than psychometric tests.

Which of the five levels of Maslow’s hierarchy do you think requires the most communication between managers and employees and why? Physiological needs: Basic survival needs, such as the need for food, water, and shelter. Safety needs: The need to feel secure at work and at home. Social needs: The need to feel loved, accepted, and part of the group. Esteem needs: The need for recognition and acknowledgment from others, as well as self-respect and a sense of status or importance. Self-actualization needs: The need to develop to one’s fullest potential.

Not all potentially good employees have a bubbly, goofy personality of the type that Zappos likes to attract. Would it be wise for the company to reject a candidate solely on the basis of a shy, introverted personality? Would it be discriminatory to do so?

Norman is a human resource manager in an organization. In trying to motivate his employees, he strongly emphasizes rules, job security, and fringe benefits. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Mr. Norman applies needs of his employees. Select one: a. security b. esteem C. physiological d. affiliation

In order to attract people to apply for and accept positions, an organization must emphasize the positive aspects of a job. When employees discover their new job also has negative elements, they sometimes regret their choice and leave soon after they are hired. What can organizations do to avoid the outcome described above? How can understanding the role transition process(internal or external) help an organization reduce new employee turnover? How can orientation and onboarding programs improve employee retention?

According to Robert L. Katz, managers need to have technical, interpersonal, and conceptual skills   Select one: True False

Transactional leaders create employee satisfaction through bartering for desired behaviors Select one: a. False O b. True

As a manager, how would you handle an employee who was rude to a customer?What things other than supervisor modeling can organizations do to keep employees safe?Are there things that organizations do that make employees less safe?How might heavy workloads increase the impact of other stressors?

A wheelchair user is conducting a job search to land a middle management position. Given that so many companies are attempting to build a more culturally diverse group of managers, should this job hunter include a photo of himself in a wheelchair on his job resume? Explain your reasoning.

A company has three (3) branches in Ghana – Wa, Kumasi and Accra. The manager of the Kumasibranch has been found guilty of gross infractions in the business and has been forced to resign. Duringinvestigations into the allegations levelled against the Manager at the Kumasi Branch, the CEO discoversthat company level cohesion is low.What organizational structure would you recommend for the company to help improve interactionbetween staff in all branches and why?

Employee engagement is a critical aspect of management that directly impacts organizational performance and productivity. Engaged employees are emotionally invested in their work, committed to the organization's goals, and motivated to contribute their best efforts. Managers play a vital role in fostering employee engagement by providing clear direction, meaningful work, and opportunities for growth and development. Effective communication, recognition of achievements, and involvement in decision-making processes are also key drivers of employee engagement. Furthermore, creating a positive work environment that values diversity, inclusion, and work-life balance can significantly enhance employee satisfaction and engagement. However, disengaged employees can undermine morale, teamwork, and overall performance, leading to increased turnover and decreased productivity. Identifying the factors contributing to disengagement and implementing strategies to address them is essential for…

Research on relationships at work indicates     a)  most people don't expect, or even want, personal relationships with coworkers.   b)  the development of a trust-based relationship with the manager is positively related to job attitudes.   c)  if pay is satisfactory, personal relationships don't impact job attitudes.   d)  as long as some of our coworkers are our friends, being treated unfairly by the organization won't matter that much.

Stephanie is trying to employ the normative decision model to assist in making leadership decisions. Based on the model, which quality helps her select the better alternative between a better or worse alternative? Multiple Choice   Decision quality   Communication quality   Effectiveness quality   Relationship quality

You receive four applications for the three positions. You have read their resumes and conducted interviews. Who do you hire for each role? Students will use a categorization table to match the right job to the right person. Pat is outgoing and likes working with people. Pat is friendly, organized and wants to be a part of a growing team. Teddy is creative and is interested in culinary arts. Teddy is interested in joining a new company in the hopes of helping develop the next great food destination. Robin likes working with numbers and is interested in joining a large organization with a clearly defined career path. Lee is detail oriented and likes working with numbers. Lee works well independently and wants to work for a start-up. Customer Bookkeeper Service Taco None Maestro

Etoni is a new employee who comes from a culture that values respect for people in higher positions and values the well-being of others more than goal achievement. Etoni's culture is characterized by which of the following? Select an answer and submit. For keyboard navigation, use the up/down arrow keys to select an answer. a high collectivism and a short-term orientation b high power distance and a strong nurturing orientation c low uncertainty avoidance and high individualism d low power distance and a strong nurturing orientation

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3- Hypothetically speaking, if you got a job offer and on your first day at work, you noticed that your officemate is a very quiet person and is not warm in welcoming you and avoids socializing with you. Plus, the manager interrupted his work to do some other work and he reluctantly accepted without negotiating, how would you identify your officemate’s personality: A- Assertive B- Aggressive C- Submissive D- Supportive

1. Theory X managers assume that workers inherently enjoy working Select one: a. TRUE b. FALSE   2. The power that refers to the ability to influence others through the control of incentives such as pay raises is Select one: a. Legitimate power b. Coercive power c. Reward power d. None of the above

Explain What strategies can organizations employ to encourage employees to refer high-quality candidates rather than simply referring friends or acquaintances?

You will present your plan for hiring and managing your PAT to Amazon’s senior management team. Ensure you address the following prompts in your presentation: Describe how your multicultural PAT will fit into Amazon’s organizational structure. Detail your internal and external talent recruitment process for this team. What motivational theory(s) do you recommend for your team to be successful, and why? Describe the tools and methods you will use to communicate and collaborate with your multicultural team. (This is how the team will meet, how often they will meet, what collaboration tools to communicate with, etc.) Develop a plan on how you will move your PAT through the four stages of team development, and justify your rationale. Explain how you will use the strengths and weaknesses of each team member to encourage active participation. Identify any potential challenges or issues you may have in working with a non-native team.   This presentation will be completed using PowerPoint or…