MGNT201 EXAM GUIDE WITH
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If measuring Person-Organisation Fit, What is the major difference between
the Rokeach Value Survey (RVS) and the Organisation Culture Profile (OCP)? -
ANSWER RVS focuses on end states and modes of behaviour.
Two models for classifying personality types are: 1) the Myers-Briggs Type
Indicator (MTBI), and 2) the Big Five Model. The first has four dimensions,
and the second five dimensions. Referring to the MTBI, in which dimension is
it most compatible with the Big 5? - ANSWER Extraverted versus Introverted.
Why are values stable over time? - ANSWER because they are mainly based
on absolutes.
When considering Australia's profile with regard to Hofstede's cultural
dimensions. Australia would be best described as: - ANSWER PDI = Low; IDV
= High; MAS = High; UAI = Low; LTO = Low.
The biggest advantage of John Holland's Personality-Job Fit Theory is: -
ANSWER that job satisfaction is highest when personality and occupation are
matched.
Which of the following best relates a mood, as opposed to an emotion? -
ANSWER Ray turned up at footy practice late, as usual. This time because he
sat in his car for too long contemplating his situation. No one on the team
understands his recent behaviour. He always looks ok.
When you are attending a regular lecture, where the lecturer has droned on
,for an hour and all you can think of is 'when will he shut up so I can go
home', which of the following types of affect are you more likely to be
feeling? - ANSWER Low positive affect.
Which of these statements do you consider is the most correct? - ANSWER
Mary is more likely to see things in a negative light than her husband,
especially on a Sunday night.
Which of the following scenarios best describes positivity offset? - ANSWER
Pei works as a cashier at Woolworths, most days are the same, sometimes
she has nice customers, and occasionally a rude or demanding customer
comes through her checkout. Most times she feels positive about her work.
Of the following people, whom would you say has the strongest Emotional
Intelligence? - ANSWER Emma calls her friends to help pick herself up when
she is down, but only when she is at home, she never takes her emotions to
work. Work for her takes priority, she is career focused, and is often asked to
quell disputes among her fellow workers, because she is good at spotting
angry people and reassuring them before the situation escalates.
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates high consensus? - ANSWER
Brian missed most of the waves during his surf yesterday, but was pleased to
see none of his mates caught any either.
Raj teaches computer software to middle-aged computer users. Raj often
gets frustrated when his students frequently need help with basic things that
he learnt and conquered when he was still a kid.
Which element of selective perception is Raj most likely to be adopting in his
class? - ANSWER Projection.
Ryan is always late. Last week, even though most of his team were ill, he let
, the team down by unexpectedly taking the day off. Last week he also messed
up three sales calls and smashed his car.
How might others perceive responsibility for Ryan's behaviour from an
attribution perspective? - ANSWER Ryan will have an internal attribution.
Which perception errors are least likely to be influential for the interviewers
in a job interview? - ANSWER Projection; Attribution Error.
Which of the following combinations of methods are best for encouraging
creativity for most people? - ANSWER having an environment that promotes
a good mood; being around creative people; having an internal motivational
drive.
Jim has an HD average. In the last subject he took, he only received a pass.
How would you attribute Jim's performance? - ANSWER Low Consistency.
One of the principles that marketers rely on in the purchasing decisions of
consumers is bounded rationality. Why is this the case? - ANSWER The
consumer will only search until they find something that is good enough.
Therefore brand name advertising has increased merit.
Which two decision making biases and errors are a product of our inherent
positivity offset where we assume a positive - or known - outcome, above
and beyond the probability of pure chance? - ANSWER Overconfidence Bias
and Randomness Error.
In which situation is Nicki - an offshore international student, who doesn't
usually gamble, with little market knowledge most likely to resort to intuition
in decision making? - ANSWER When placing a bet on a horse.
Considering both Hofstede's cultural dimensions and the variables which
COMPLETE SOLUTION
If measuring Person-Organisation Fit, What is the major difference between
the Rokeach Value Survey (RVS) and the Organisation Culture Profile (OCP)? -
ANSWER RVS focuses on end states and modes of behaviour.
Two models for classifying personality types are: 1) the Myers-Briggs Type
Indicator (MTBI), and 2) the Big Five Model. The first has four dimensions,
and the second five dimensions. Referring to the MTBI, in which dimension is
it most compatible with the Big 5? - ANSWER Extraverted versus Introverted.
Why are values stable over time? - ANSWER because they are mainly based
on absolutes.
When considering Australia's profile with regard to Hofstede's cultural
dimensions. Australia would be best described as: - ANSWER PDI = Low; IDV
= High; MAS = High; UAI = Low; LTO = Low.
The biggest advantage of John Holland's Personality-Job Fit Theory is: -
ANSWER that job satisfaction is highest when personality and occupation are
matched.
Which of the following best relates a mood, as opposed to an emotion? -
ANSWER Ray turned up at footy practice late, as usual. This time because he
sat in his car for too long contemplating his situation. No one on the team
understands his recent behaviour. He always looks ok.
When you are attending a regular lecture, where the lecturer has droned on
,for an hour and all you can think of is 'when will he shut up so I can go
home', which of the following types of affect are you more likely to be
feeling? - ANSWER Low positive affect.
Which of these statements do you consider is the most correct? - ANSWER
Mary is more likely to see things in a negative light than her husband,
especially on a Sunday night.
Which of the following scenarios best describes positivity offset? - ANSWER
Pei works as a cashier at Woolworths, most days are the same, sometimes
she has nice customers, and occasionally a rude or demanding customer
comes through her checkout. Most times she feels positive about her work.
Of the following people, whom would you say has the strongest Emotional
Intelligence? - ANSWER Emma calls her friends to help pick herself up when
she is down, but only when she is at home, she never takes her emotions to
work. Work for her takes priority, she is career focused, and is often asked to
quell disputes among her fellow workers, because she is good at spotting
angry people and reassuring them before the situation escalates.
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates high consensus? - ANSWER
Brian missed most of the waves during his surf yesterday, but was pleased to
see none of his mates caught any either.
Raj teaches computer software to middle-aged computer users. Raj often
gets frustrated when his students frequently need help with basic things that
he learnt and conquered when he was still a kid.
Which element of selective perception is Raj most likely to be adopting in his
class? - ANSWER Projection.
Ryan is always late. Last week, even though most of his team were ill, he let
, the team down by unexpectedly taking the day off. Last week he also messed
up three sales calls and smashed his car.
How might others perceive responsibility for Ryan's behaviour from an
attribution perspective? - ANSWER Ryan will have an internal attribution.
Which perception errors are least likely to be influential for the interviewers
in a job interview? - ANSWER Projection; Attribution Error.
Which of the following combinations of methods are best for encouraging
creativity for most people? - ANSWER having an environment that promotes
a good mood; being around creative people; having an internal motivational
drive.
Jim has an HD average. In the last subject he took, he only received a pass.
How would you attribute Jim's performance? - ANSWER Low Consistency.
One of the principles that marketers rely on in the purchasing decisions of
consumers is bounded rationality. Why is this the case? - ANSWER The
consumer will only search until they find something that is good enough.
Therefore brand name advertising has increased merit.
Which two decision making biases and errors are a product of our inherent
positivity offset where we assume a positive - or known - outcome, above
and beyond the probability of pure chance? - ANSWER Overconfidence Bias
and Randomness Error.
In which situation is Nicki - an offshore international student, who doesn't
usually gamble, with little market knowledge most likely to resort to intuition
in decision making? - ANSWER When placing a bet on a horse.
Considering both Hofstede's cultural dimensions and the variables which
