Question 1

People in cultures with long-term orientation ________.

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A)   are less rule oriented, take more risks, and more readily accept change
B)   look to the future and value thrift, persistence, and tradition
C)   treat women as the equals of men in all respects
D)   emphasize a tight social framework in which people expect others in groups of which they are a part to look after them and protect them
E)   tolerate large inequalities of power and wealthF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

Generally, agreeableness is associated with higher levels of career success (especially earnings).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which dimension of the Big Five Model is a measure of reliability?

Accepted Answer

A)   extraversion
B)   agreeableness
C)   conscientiousness
D)   openness to experience
E)   emotional stabilityF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

Merry is normally a very quiet person who remains somewhat quiet during conversations and social settings. Merry is also the reigning national debate club champion. According to the Trait Activation Theory, what happens to Merry at competitions?

Accepted Answer

A)   She becomes highly narcissistic and is rude to the other competitors.
B)   Being at the competition causes Merry to draw on normally unused traits.
C)   Merry stops pretending to be shy.
D)   Being at the competition causes Merry to internalize.
E)   Merry wins by not saying much.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

With reference to John Holland's personality-job fit theory, people belonging to the "realistic" type will be most suitable for the job of a(n)  ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   painter
B)   accountant
C)   mechanic
D)   lawyer
E)   biologistF) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 6

According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)  classification, people belonging to the "judging" type ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   are quiet and shy
B)   rely on unconscious processes and look at the "big picture"
C)   want control and prefer their world to be ordered and structured
D)   are outgoing, sociable, and assertive
E)   rely on their personal values and emotionsF) C) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

Discuss John Holland's personality-job fit theory.

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Question 8

A high Mach would be most suited for which of the following positions?

Accepted Answer

A)   a manager who leads a team of geographically distant consultants
B)   a human resources manager who ensures staff firings do not place the company in legal jeopardy
C)   an ombudsman who investigates consumer complaints and mediates their outcome
D)   an auditor who checks that all company accounts are kept properly
E)   a real estate broker negotiating the lease of large amounts of office spaceF) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 9

Jane Simpson rates low on conscientiousness. Which of the following statements is most likely to be true about Jane?

Accepted Answer

A)   She will be easily distracted.
B)   She will be creative.
C)   She will be nervous, depressed, and insecure.
D)   She will perform better in jobs that require significant interpersonal interaction.
E)   She will be positive and optimistic.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 10

High self-monitoring managers are less likely to occupy central positions in an organization than low self-monitoring managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

You are assembling a team to work on a long-term project which requires creativity, persistence, and formal thinking. The only piece of information available to you is the Myers-Briggs Type of each of the applicants. These results are shown below:  You need a person who is innovative, individualistic, and versatile and is attracted to entrepreneurial ideas. Who would be the best candidate based on their Myers-Briggs Type?

Accepted Answer

A)   Alan
B)   Brenda
C)   Cameron
D)   Drusilla
E)   EllenF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 12

According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) classification, people belonging to the "judging" type want control and prefer their world to be ordered and structured.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Why are agreeable people usually less successful in their careers?

Accepted Answer

A)   They aren't happy in their lives.
B)   They aren't liked by superiors.
C)   They don't make many friends.
D)   They don't negotiate well.
E)   They are prone to impulsive behavior.F) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 14

Compare the characteristics of extraverts with those of introverts.

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Question 15

According to research using the Myers-Type Indicator, you are most likely to have which personality type?

Accepted Answer

A)   thinking
B)   sensing
C)   introverted
D)   extroverted
E)   feelingF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 16

Marylyn is a very driven person who seeks to push ideas forward to keep people on their toes; however, she also has a problem with stepping on peoples toes and being overly critical of others. Marylyn probably has high ________ and low ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   emotional stability; agreeableness
B)   openness to experience; agreeableness
C)   conscientiousness; emotional stability
D)   conscientiousness; openness to experience
E)   agreeableness; emotional stabilityF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 17

What is the major problem with the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator as a measure of personality?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is very difficult to administer.
B)   It forces a person to be categorized as either one type or another.
C)   It does not include enough dimensions to differentiate all the variety of human personality.
D)   It tends to overemphasize intuitive personality traits over analytical personality traits.
E)   It does not clearly classify a person into any single type.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

Define personality.

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Question 19

According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)  classification, people belonging to the ________ type are visionaries. They usually have original minds and great drive for their own ideas and purposes. They are skeptical, critical, independent, determined, and often stubborn.

Accepted Answer

A)   ESTJ
B)   INTJ
C)   ENTP
D)   ISTJ
E)   ESFPF) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 20

Briefly describe the five key traits in the Big Five personality model.

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