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?

Internals Signup and view all the answers

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

Internals Signup and view all the answers

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

Internals Signup and view all the answers

What is self-efficacy?

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

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

Authoritarianism Signup and view all the answers

What does locus of control refer to?

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

What is general self-efficacy?

Belief in one's success at challenges Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Self-esteem Signup and view all the answers

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

Cognitive styles and preferences Signup and view all the answers

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

Structured learning Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Observational learning 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?

Blaming the test for not accurately reflecting capabilities Signup and view all the answers

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

By identifying distinct cognitive styles and preferences Signup and view all the answers

Phillips/Stanley M. Gully Organizational Behavior: Important Personality Traits

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Which group tends to have lower absenteeism according to the text?

Who tends to have greater task motivation based on the text?

Who tends to have higher job performance?

Who tends to earn a higher salary based on the information provided?

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

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

What is self-efficacy?

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

What does locus of control refer to?

What is general self-efficacy?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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