Personality Traits and Factors Quiz
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What does the term 'Organizational Citizenship' refer to?

  • When an individual does not show up for work
  • Behaviors that detract from organizational performance
  • The total set of work-related behaviors expected by the organization
  • The extent to which a person’s behavior positively contributes to the organization (correct)

    • Which of the following behaviors is categorized as a 'Dysfunctional Behavior' in the workplace?

  • Organizational Citizenship
  • Absenteeism (correct)
  • Performance Behaviors
  • Turnover

    • What are some challenges associated with using personality tests in employee selection?

  • No issues with faking responses on personality tests
  • Low predictive value of personality for job performance (correct)
  • High predictive value of personality for job performance
  • High accuracy in determining employee attitudes

    • Which factor is highlighted as having a major influence over our behavior in the text?

    <p>Values and personality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of 'Absenteeism' as described in the text?

    <p>When an individual does not show up for work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which trait is NOT part of the 'Big Five' Personality Traits mentioned in the text?

    <p>Intelligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of context mentioned in relation to personality influencing behavior?

    <p><strong>Context greatly influences behavior along with personality</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of workplace behavior is defined as 'A pattern of action by the members of an organization that influences organizational effectiveness'?

    <p><strong>Performance Behaviors</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of workplace behavior consists of all the total set of work-related behaviors that an organization expects an individual to display?

    <p>Performance Behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common argument against the use of personality tests in employee selection, as discussed in the text?

    <p>Tendency for faking results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which major individual differences are highlighted as affecting employee attitudes and behaviors in the text?

    <p>Values and situation comfort levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of systematic biases on perception, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>They color perception and lead to misunderstandings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does organizational citizenship contribute to an organization, as indicated in the text?

    <p>By making a positive overall contribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does neuroticism represent among the 'Big Five' Personality Traits mentioned in the text?

    <p>Tendency to experience negative emotions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which behavior type is characterized by behaviors that detract from organizational performance?

    <p>Dysfunctional Behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does extraversion primarily refer to among the 'Big Five' Personality Traits?

    <p>'The degree to which people are friendly, outgoing, and assertive'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does absenteeism impact organizational performance according to the text?

    <p>'It detracts from organizational performance'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do values and personality primarily explain, according to the text?

    <p>'Preferences and comfortable situations'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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