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

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

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

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

<p>Internals (C)</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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is general self-efficacy?

<p>Belief in one's success at challenges (B)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Observational learning (D)</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 (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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