Question 1(2 points)

Complete the sentences using the dropdown options.

Recruiters look for two types of fit when hiring employees. ____Answer #1_____refers to the fit between a person's skills, knowledge, and abilities and the demands of the job. ____Answer #2____is the fit between a person's values, personality, and goals andthat of the organization.

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1.Person Job Fit

2.Person Organization Fit

3.Person Environment Fit

Question 2(1 point)

Which of the following statements isNOT true about the impact of person-organizationfit on employee and organizational outcomes?

a.The less a person fits their organization the more likely they are to be strong performers.

b.The less a person fits their job the more likely they are to leave the organization.

c.The more a person fits their organization the more committed they are to their organization.

d.The more a person fits their organization the more likely they are to be satisfied with their job.

Question 3(1 point)

According to research, person-job fit has a number of positive outcomes for the employee and the organization including_______,________, and_______.

a.high job satisfaction

b.lower job search behaviors

c.high job performance

d.strong identification with the organization

Question 4(3 points

Values may differ depending on the generation one grows up in. It has been shown that_____Response 1____ areawant to work toward organizational goals as long as they coincide with their personal goals. While ____Response 2___areasee work as more central to their life. Meanwhile,___Response 3__ area, who were born after 1980, value leisure more than other generations.

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Baby Boomers

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Millennials

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Gen-Xers

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2.Response 2

3.Response 3

Question 5(2 points)

Of the four examples mentioned below, which two are Terminal Values?

a.Micah teaches her children that honesty is the best policy

b.Molly is grateful everyday and hopes that one day the world will be at peace.

c.Tyler's goal is to live a prosperous life.

d.Johanna believes that good ethics are the most important part of doing business.

Question 6(1 point)

Select all of the reasons why it is important to understandthe role of individual values for organizational behavior (select all the apply).

a.Individual values determine whether an employee will get along with their peers.

b.Individual values determine the decision to pursue certain careers.

c.individual values determine whether an employee is committed to their organization.

d.Individual values determine whether an applicant will apply to work at certain organizations.

Question 7(5 points)

Match each definition to the correct personality trait.

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The degree to which someone is affable (friendly), tolerant, and trusting.

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The degree to which someone is curious, original, and likes new ideas.

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The degree to which someone is anxious, irritable, and temperamental

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The degree to which someone is outgoing, talkative, and sociable.

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The degree to which someone is organized, punctual, and dependable.

1.Neuroticism

2.Extraversion

3.Openness

4.Conscientiousness

5.Agreeableness

Question 8(2 points)

Complete the sentence using the dropdown options.

Maria and Antoine work together at a popular restaurant.Maria's job is "front of house," which means she greets the customers when they arrive. She enjoys this role because she is naturally talkative and enjoys socializing.Antoine is the restaurant manager. It is his job to keep things organized and create systems that keep both the kitchen and dining experience running smoothly. When considering the Big Five personality traits, Maria most demonstrates characteristics of _____________whereas, Antoine most demonstrates characteristics of ____________.

a.openness, agreeableness

b.extraversion, openness

c.extraversion, conscientiousness

d.agreeableness, conscientiousness

Question 9(1 point)

Kate works with Kurt who often complains and criticizesothers on his team. What advice would you give Kate so she can work with Kurt more effectively. Select all that apply.

a.Kate should limit the time she spends with Kurt.

b.Kate should complain to the other team members about Kurt's personality.

c.When Kurt complains, Kate should ask for specific examples of the problem.

d.When Kurt complains, Kate should empower him to come up with solutions.

Question 10(1 point)

Select all the reasons why an organizationmay not want to use personality testing for employee selection. (Select all that apply).

a.Personality only predicts a small percentage of the variation in job performance

b.Applicants may fake their responses on personality tests.

c.Personality only predicts organizational commitment.

d.Applicants may not have an accurate view of their personalities.

Question 11(1 point)

Complete the sentence using the dropdown options. Select one option.

Perception is taking place when _____________.

a.an individual believes they can perform a task successfully.

b.two people communicate in a linear fashion

c.an individual detects and interprets environmental stimuli

d.a person is able to alter their actions based on the social situation.

Question 12(1 point)

Match each definition to the correct form of bias.

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The tendency to overestimate how similar one is to other people.

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The tendency to see oneself in a negative light

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The tendency to overestimate one's performance and capabilities

1.Self-effacement bias

2.Self-enhancement bias

3.False consensus error

Question 13(1 point)

Why is it difficult to change people's stereotypes (select all that apply)?

a.We behave as if an established stereotype is accurate, which leads to reactive behavior in others that confirms the stereotype.

b.We will often discount information that goes against our stereotypes.

c.We have a natural tendency to categorize the information around us to make it easier to make sense of the environment.

d.When we see things that go against our stereotypes we create subcategories.

Question 14(1 point)

Which of the following does NOT influence the attributions that we make?

a.The consistency in which the person behaves in the same situation.

b.How much money we make.

c.Our relationship with the person.

d.How similar the person's behavior is to others in the same situation.

Question 15(1 point)

Which of the following statements about personality traits is incorrect?

a.Dominant traits differ across cultures.

b.People in regions with infectious diseases tend to be less open to new experiences.

c.In Western cultures, people tend to be more extraverted.

d.In Asian cultures, people may embellish their self-reliance.

Question 16(1 point)

What are three aspects of the culture at Netflix?

a.High level of employee empowerment

b.Lack of parental leave

c.Job descriptions revolve around future company needs

d.Provide honest feedback to job candidates