Question 1

Unicoi Inc.,a Brazilian sports manufacturer,is known as a company that focuses on improving its customers' quality of life.In the context of the Hofstede's dimensions,the cultural dimension _____ best describes Unicoi Inc.

Accepted Answer

A)  individualism
B)  uncertainty avoidance
C)  femininity
D)  high power distance
E)  short-term orientationF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

Extraverted people tend to be high in:

Accepted Answer

A)  neuroticism.
B)  agreeableness.
C)  status striving.
D)  conflict avoidance.
E)  positive affectivity.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

The Big Five personality dimension _____ is a key driver of what's referred to as typical performance,which reflects performance in the routine conditions that surround daily job tasks.

Accepted Answer

A)  neuroticism
B)  conscientiousness
C)  extraversion
D)  openness to experience
E)  agreeablenessF) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

_____ reflects whether people attribute the causes of events to themselves or to the external environment.

Accepted Answer

A)  Differential exposure
B)  Zero acquaintance
C)  Ethnocentrism
D)  Locus of control
E)  Differential reactivityF) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 5

Neurotic people tend to hold an external locus of control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A dispositional tendency to experience pleasant,engaging moods such as enthusiasm,excitement,and elations refers to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  neuroticism
B)  agreeableness
C)  positive affectivity
D)  conflict avoidance
E)  status strivingF) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 7

Accomplishment strivers focus on "getting along," not necessarily "getting ahead."
People who are "accomplishment strivers" have a built-in desire to finish work tasks,channel a high proportion of their efforts toward those tasks,and work harder and longer on task assignments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Describe the personality types from Holland's RIASEC model.

Accepted Answer

Holland's RAISEC model suggests that interests can be summarized by six different personality types: • Realistic • Investigative • Artistic • Social • Enterprising • Conventional

Question 9

"Conscientious employees strive for accomplishment." Validate the above statement with suitable examples.

Accepted Answer

Conscientious employees prioritize accom...

Question 10

An extravert exhibits low positive affectivity when compared to an introvert.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

"Approaching tasks by planning and setting goals" describes the _____ type of Myers-Briggs indicator.

Accepted Answer

A)  perceiving
B)  introversion
C)  extraversion
D)  feeling
E)  judgingF) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

Melissa was reading her slam book from junior high,in which most of her friends described her as a dependable and reliable individual.In the context of the Big Five taxonomy,the personality dimension _____ best describes Melissa.

Accepted Answer

A)  conscientiousness
B)  openness to experience
C)  agreeableness
D)  introversion
E)  neuroticismF) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 13

Critical,selfish,and rude are opposite traits for which personality dimension of the Big Five?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conscientiousness
B)  Extraversion
C)  Agreeableness
D)  Callousness
E)  NeuroticismF) None of the above
G) All of the above

Question 14

Of the Big Five,openness to experience is the easiest to judge in zero acquaintance situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In the context of the Big Five taxonomy,the personality dimension _____ is also called "inquisitiveness" or "intellectualness."

Accepted Answer

A)  conscientiousness
B)  extraversion
C)  agreeableness
D)  openness to experience
E)  neuroticismF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 16

Artistic people tend to enjoy abstract,analytical,theory-oriented tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The Chinese culture is a tight social framework in which people take care of the members of a broader in group and act loyal to it.In the context of Hofstede's dimensions,what is the personality dimension that you will use to describe the Chinese culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Collectivism
B)  Uncertainty avoidance
C)  Masculinity
D)  Low power distance
E)  Short-term orientationF) B) and C)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

_____ refers to the structures and propensities inside a person that explain his or her characteristic patterns of thought,emotion,and behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  Personality
B)  Apophenia
C)  Ethnoburb
D)  Ethnocentrism
E)  PerceptionF) None of the above
G) D) and E) A

Question 19

The scenario below is a review that some of the employees at The Pulse,an HR company,received after a 360 degree feedback.

Accepted Answer

A)  conscientiousness
B)  extraversion
C)  intuition
D)  openness to experience
E)  neuroticismF) B) and E)
G) A) and B) B

Question 20

_____,who are more energetic and outgoing,are perceived to be more "leader like."

Accepted Answer

A)  Neurotics
B)  Hysteric individuals
C)  Extraverts
D)  Callous people
E)  Agreeable peopleF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Exam 9: Personality and Cultural Values

Unicoi Inc.,a Brazilian sports manufacturer,is known as a company that focuses on improving its customers' quality of life.In the context of the Hofstede's dimensions,the cultural dimension _____ best describes Unicoi Inc.

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Extraverted people tend to be high in:

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The Big Five personality dimension _____ is a key driver of what's referred to as typical performance,which reflects performance in the routine conditions that surround daily job tasks.

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_____ reflects whether people attribute the causes of events to themselves or to the external environment.

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Neurotic people tend to hold an external locus of control.

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A dispositional tendency to experience pleasant,engaging moods such as enthusiasm,excitement,and elations refers to _____.

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Accomplishment strivers focus on "getting along," not necessarily "getting ahead." People who are "accomplishment strivers" have a built-in desire to finish work tasks,channel a high proportion of their efforts toward those tasks,and work harder and longer on task assignments.

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Describe the personality types from Holland's RIASEC model.

Correct AnswerverifiedHolland's RAISEC model suggests that interests can be summarized by six different personality types: • Realistic • Investigative • Artistic • Social • Enterprising • Conventional

"Conscientious employees strive for accomplishment." Validate the above statement with suitable examples.

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An extravert exhibits low positive affectivity when compared to an introvert.

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"Approaching tasks by planning and setting goals" describes the _____ type of Myers-Briggs indicator.

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Melissa was reading her slam book from junior high,in which most of her friends described her as a dependable and reliable individual.In the context of the Big Five taxonomy,the personality dimension _____ best describes Melissa.

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Critical,selfish,and rude are opposite traits for which personality dimension of the Big Five?

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Of the Big Five,openness to experience is the easiest to judge in zero acquaintance situations.

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In the context of the Big Five taxonomy,the personality dimension _____ is also called "inquisitiveness" or "intellectualness."

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Artistic people tend to enjoy abstract,analytical,theory-oriented tasks.

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The Chinese culture is a tight social framework in which people take care of the members of a broader in group and act loyal to it.In the context of Hofstede's dimensions,what is the personality dimension that you will use to describe the Chinese culture?

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_____ refers to the structures and propensities inside a person that explain his or her characteristic patterns of thought,emotion,and behavior.

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The scenario below is a review that some of the employees at The Pulse,an HR company,received after a 360 degree feedback.

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_____,who are more energetic and outgoing,are perceived to be more "leader like."

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