individual differences
motivating employees
groups and teams
leadership
100

Which is NOT one of the Big Five personality traits?

A. Introversion
B. Openness
C. Emotionally Stable
D. Agreeableness  

Introversion 

100

Which of the following is NOT a level in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?

A. Self-Actualization
B. Safety
C. Achievement
D. Esteem  

Achievement

100

Which of the following can be considered positive conflict within a group or team?

 A. Task Conflict
B. Identity Conflict
C. Cognitive Dissonance
D. Relationship Conflict

task conflict 

100

Managing is about _______________, while leadership is about ____________.

 A. Informing; Performing
B. Planning; Influencing
C. Tradition; Innovation
D. Motivating; Problem-Solving

Planning; Influencing

200

What is the belief in one’s ability to do a task?
A. Self-efficacy
B. Self-esteem
C. Locus of control
D. Emotional Intelligence

Self-efficacy

200

All of the following are extrinsic motivators except:

A.People’s approval
B.Grades
C.Time off
D.Learning  

learning 

200

Which is NOT a stage of Tuckman’s Model of Group Development?

A. Storming
B. Forming
C. Performing
D. Conforming  

conforming 

200

Transformational and servant leaders tend to have which type of power?

 A. Coercive
B. Referent
C. Expert
D. Legitimate

Referent




300

What is it called when we form an impression of an individual based on a single trait?

A. Stereotyping
B. Halo Effect
C. Recency Effect
D. Attribution Bias  

Halo Effect




300

Which theory states that three needs – achievement, affiliation, and power – are major motives determining people’s behavior in the workplace?

A. Acquired Needs Theory
B. Maslow’s Hierarchy of
Needs
C. Self-determination Theory
D. Equity Theory  

Acquired Needs Theory

300

Which of the following is NOT a reason why group norms are followed?

 A. To clarify role expectations
B. To emphasize group
importance and identity
C. To help the group survive
D. To decrease individuality

to decrease individuality

300

Someone that feels strongly about their organization and is vocal with their opinion is what type of follower?

A. Diehard
B. Bystander
C. Participant
D. Activist  

activist 

400

Which of the following is a trait of emotional intelligence?

 A. Self-efficacy
B. Self-esteem
C. Self-management
D. Self-preservation

Self-management

400

Which of the following is an example of a hygiene factor from Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory?

 A. Recognition
B. Working Conditions
C. The work itself
D. Responsibility

working conditions 

400

Which of the five conflict-handling styles involves using formal authority and power to resolve a conflict?

A.Avoiding
B.Obliging
C.Dominating
D.Compromising  

dominating 

400

Coach Herb Brooks gave a speech in The Miracle that built values of teamwork, dreams, and hard work, and showed a vision of winning the gold. This is an example of what aspect of Transformational Leadership?

A. Individualized Consideration
B. Intellectual Stimulation
C. Inspirational Motivation
D. Idealized Influence  

inspirational Motivation


500

Which is an example of an internal dimension on The Diversity Wheel?

A. Geographic Location
B. Religion
C. Age
D. Educational Background  

age

500

Which theory focuses primarily on intrinsic motivation and rewards?

 A. Self-determination theory
B. Two-factor theory
C. Acquired Needs theory
D. Expectancy theory

Self-determination theory

500

Cheryl and her teammates have been dealing with a high level of task conflict. How will this be reflected in their team performance?

A. Positive Performance
B. Negative performance
C. Adequate performance
D. Top-tier performance

Negative performance

500

Fiedler’s Contingency Theory states that leadership is:

A. All about delegating
B. Following organizational
ethics
C. Either task oriented or
relationship oriented
D. Transactional  

Either task oriented or relationship-oriented