18 Questions
What does the term 'Organizational Citizenship' refer to?
The extent to which a person’s behavior positively contributes to the organization
Which of the following behaviors is categorized as a 'Dysfunctional Behavior' in the workplace?
Absenteeism
What are some challenges associated with using personality tests in employee selection?
Low predictive value of personality for job performance
Which factor is highlighted as having a major influence over our behavior in the text?
Values and personality
What is the definition of 'Absenteeism' as described in the text?
When an individual does not show up for work
Which trait is NOT part of the 'Big Five' Personality Traits mentioned in the text?
Intelligence
What is the importance of context mentioned in relation to personality influencing behavior?
Context greatly influences behavior along with personality
Which type of workplace behavior is defined as 'A pattern of action by the members of an organization that influences organizational effectiveness'?
Performance Behaviors
Which type of workplace behavior consists of all the total set of work-related behaviors that an organization expects an individual to display?
Performance Behaviors
Which of the following is a common argument against the use of personality tests in employee selection, as discussed in the text?
Tendency for faking results
Which major individual differences are highlighted as affecting employee attitudes and behaviors in the text?
Values and situation comfort levels
What is the impact of systematic biases on perception, as mentioned in the text?
They color perception and lead to misunderstandings.
How does organizational citizenship contribute to an organization, as indicated in the text?
By making a positive overall contribution
What does neuroticism represent among the 'Big Five' Personality Traits mentioned in the text?
Tendency to experience negative emotions
Which behavior type is characterized by behaviors that detract from organizational performance?
Dysfunctional Behaviors
What does extraversion primarily refer to among the 'Big Five' Personality Traits?
'The degree to which people are friendly, outgoing, and assertive'
How does absenteeism impact organizational performance according to the text?
'It detracts from organizational performance'
What do values and personality primarily explain, according to the text?
'Preferences and comfortable situations'
Test your knowledge on personality traits and factors like Emotional Stability, Agreeableness, and Conscientiousness. Learn about how these traits are measured and the typical characteristics associated with high and low scores on each factor.
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