Personality Traits and Cultural Dimensions Quiz
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Which trait is most influenced by the desire to accomplish task-related goals?

  • Extraversion
  • Agreeableness
  • Conscientiousness (correct)
  • Neuroticism

Which trait embodies a desire to obtain acceptance in personal relationships?

  • Neuroticism
  • Agreeableness (correct)
  • Conscientiousness
  • Extraversion

Which of the following traits is NOT associated with positive affectivity?

  • Agreeableness
  • Extraversion
  • Neuroticism (correct)
  • Conscientiousness

What is the main characteristic of individuals high in neuroticism?

<p>They may exhibit insecurity and moodiness. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which context might agreeableness be detrimental?

<p>In leadership situations requiring authoritative presence. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is conscientiousness best described?

<p>A reliance on organization and dependability. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the desire to obtain power and influence within a social structure?

<p>Status striving (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the tendency to experience unpleasant moods?

<p>Negative affectivity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factors are suggested to contribute to personality development?

<p>Both genetic and environmental factors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cultural dimension focuses on how power is distributed within an organization?

<p>Power Distance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a culture characterized by high uncertainty avoidance?

<p>Prefers clear rules and structures (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In understanding employee behavior, which personality characteristic is associated with responsibility?

<p>Conscientiousness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cultural dimension contrasts individual achievement with group collaboration?

<p>Individualism/Collectivism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the relatively stable capabilities to perform certain types of activities?

<p>Ability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of culture is primarily concerned with how societies interpret and respond to life's uncertainties?

<p>Uncertainty Avoidance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What personality trait is likely to be influenced by experiences of responsibility during upbringing?

<p>Conscientiousness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is most likely associated with a person who has an internal locus of control?

<p>Believing their actions influence outcomes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which trait is commonly associated with a person who scores high on openness to experience?

<p>Curiosity and creativity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of tasks would a Marketing Manager most likely perform?

<p>Overseeing financial evaluations and budgets (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a person's differential reactivity to stressors influence their coping mechanisms?

<p>They often underestimate their coping abilities. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic do jobs that require high levels of creative performance share?

<p>Valuing novel and useful ideas and solutions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes external locus of control?

<p>Believing one’s fate is determined by external forces (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a task typically performed by a Marketing Manager?

<p>Speculating on future market trends without data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are behaviors indicative of individuals high in openness to experience?

<p>Engaging in imaginative play and exploration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is emotional intelligence primarily associated with in the workplace?

<p>Job performance for individuals with low cognitive intelligence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cognitive ability is described as the skill of visually representing and manipulating objects in space?

<p>Spatial ability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant factor that influences the relationship between cognitive ability and job performance?

<p>Complexity of the job (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which personality trait is primarily associated with typical job performance?

<p>Conscientiousness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which emotion-related skill involves recognizing and understanding others' emotional states?

<p>Other awareness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes 'maximum performance'?

<p>Performance in brief, special circumstances requiring best effort (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What test is commonly used to assess general cognitive ability?

<p>Wonderlic Personnel Test (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of high conscientiousness on organizational citizenship behaviors (OCBs)?

<p>Increases OCBs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which physical ability pertains to the body's capability to exert force over time?

<p>Stamina (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of psychomotor abilities?

<p>Auditory attention (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of cognitive ability describes the ability to understand patterns of information?

<p>Perceptual speed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What ability allows an individual to recover quickly from emotional experiences?

<p>Emotion regulation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which cultural taxonomy do Hofstede Dimensions fall?

<p>Cultural values (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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