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MGT 420 Exam 2 (GCU): Questions With CompleteSolutions
Self-concept Right Ans - The view individuals have of themselves as
physical,
Self-esteem Right Ans - A belief about one's self worth based on overall
self-evaluation.
Self-efficacy Right Ans - A belief in one's ability to successfully
accomplish a specific task.
Nature versus Nurture Right Ans - Heredity (nature) consists of those
factors that are determined at conception, including physical
characteristics, gender, and personality factors
Environment (nurture) consists of cultural, social, and situational factors.
Glass ceiling effect Right Ans - An invisible barrier or "ceiling" that
prevents women and minorities from rising above a certain level of
organizational.
Leaking pipeline Right Ans - # of women decreases the more senior the
roles become.
Social Identity Theory Right Ans - Developed to understand the
psychological basis of discrimination.
Categorizing yourself as a member of a social group leads to 'in-group'
identification.
In-group membership
Out-group membership
Extraversion-
Being outgoing, sociable, assertive.
,Agreeableness-
Being good-natured, trusting, cooperative.
Conscientiousness-
Being responsible, dependable, persistent.
Emotional stability-
Being unworried, secure, relaxed.
Openness to experience-
Being imaginative, curious, broad-minded. Right Ans - Big Five"
personality dimensions
social traits Right Ans - surface-level traits that reflect the way a person
appears to others when interacting in various social settings.
Problem solving style Right Ans - Reflect the way a person gathers and
evaluates information when solving problems and making decisions.
Personal conception traits Right Ans - The way individuals tend to think
about their social and physical settings, as well as their major beliefs and
their personal orientation concerning a range of issues.
locus of control Right Ans - The extent to which a person feels able to
control his/her own life.
Proactive Personality Right Ans - Disposition that identifies whether or
not individuals act to influence their environment.
Show initiative
Take action
Persevere until meaningful change occurs
, Authoritarianism Right Ans - Tendency to adhere rigidly to conventional
values and to obey recognized authority.
Dogmatism Right Ans - Leads a person to see the world as a threatening
place and to regard authority as absolute.
People with a high Machiavellian personality: Right Ans - Approach
situations logically and thoughtfully.
Are capable of lying to achieve personal goals.
Are rarely swayed by loyalty, friendships, past promises, or others'
opinions.
Are skilled at influencing others.
Self-monitoring Right Ans - person's ability to adjust his/her behavior
to external, situational (environmental) factors.
emotional adjustment traits Right Ans - Type A orientation is
characterized by impatience, desire for achievement, and perfectionism.
Type B orientation is characterized as more easygoing and less competitive
in relation to daily events.
Constructive stress (or eustress) Right Ans - Occurs at moderate stress
levels by prompting increased work effort, stimulating creativity, and
encouraging greater diligence.
Destructive stress (or distress) Right Ans - Dysfunctional levels of stress
negatively impact both the individual and the organization.
Personal wellness Right Ans - involves the pursuit of one's job and
career goals with the support of a personal health management program.
Employee assistance programs Right Ans - Provide help for employees
who are experiencing personal problems and related stress.
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