Phillips/Stanley M. Gully Organizational Behavior: Important Personality Traits
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Which group tends to have lower absenteeism according to the text?

  • Externals
  • Internals (correct)
  • Introverts
  • Extroverts
  • Who tends to have greater task motivation based on the text?

  • Introverts
  • Internals (correct)
  • Externals
  • Extroverts
  • Who tends to have higher job performance?

  • Externals
  • Ambiverts
  • Internals (correct)
  • Judgers
  • Who tends to earn a higher salary based on the information provided?

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

    Which group is more socially integrated at work according to the text?

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

    Based on the text, who reports lower role conflict and burnout?

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

    What is self-efficacy?

    <p>A person’s confidence in his or her ability to organize and execute the courses of action necessary to accomplish a specific task</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which personality trait involves the belief that power and status differences are appropriate within hierarchical social systems?

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

    What does locus of control refer to?

    <p>Belief in whether circumstances are within one's control or external factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is general self-efficacy?

    <p>Belief in one's success at challenges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do internals differ from externals in terms of job satisfaction?

    <p>Internals are generally more satisfied with their job, pay, supervisor, and coworkers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which trait represents an individual's feelings of self-worth and liking or disliking of themselves?

    <p>Self-esteem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of personality classifications, what does the Myers-Briggs framework focus on?

    <p>Cognitive styles and preferences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)?

    <p>Structured learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the concept of Locus of Control relate to individual differences in organizations?

    <p>It influences how individuals perceive control over their actions and outcomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which communication style emphasizes a preference for external stimuli like demonstrations and diagrams?

    <p>Observational learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would be considered a reaction aligned with an internal Locus of Control if denied a job due to a personality test?

    <p>Blaming the test for not accurately reflecting capabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do personality classifications such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator contribute to understanding individual differences in organizations?

    <p>By identifying distinct cognitive styles and preferences</p> Signup and view all the answers

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