BA 3500 FINAL QUIZ QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS!!
A characteristic that describes how "hard-working, thorough, efficient, reliable, and
ambitious you are" is ____________. - ANSWERconscientiousness
People who are constantly on the lookout for new ways to improve their lives are
probably ___________. - ANSWERproactive
According to the textbook's author, successful managers tend to have _________. -
ANSWERnone of the above
In his studies of the link between IQ (how one scores on standardized intelligence
tests) and success on the job, researcher Robert Sternberg concluded that IQ
predicts ________ % of job success. - ANSWERbetween 4 and 25
Carol Dweck and her colleagues studied beliefs about intelligence. She found that
people are most likely to be successful when they believe that intelligence
____________. - ANSWERcan change over time
Optimal challenges are those that ______________. - ANSWER
Managers who invest in self-awareness __________. - ANSWERare more likely to
see themselves as others see them
Which of the following statement is most true about people who believe intelligence
is fluid? - ANSWER
Based on the information in Chapter 1: What Predicts Success?, the following are
characteristics that predict success: - ANSWERconscientiousness, proactivity, self-
awareness, social skills
Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to do all but one of the following: -
ANSWERfocus on the objective facts and not let emotions influence decisions
The tendency to compare ourselves with others has been called ______________. -
ANSWERthe "looking glass self"
The question, "What does this situation want me to be and how can I be that
person?" is most likely to be asked by a person high in _______________. -
ANSWERself-monitoring
"Social saturation" results from ___________. - ANSWERall of these answers are
correct
Your CEO believes strongly that you are the brightest employee in your organization.
As a result, you find yourself doing things that you never thought possible--in other
, wods, your performance matches the CEO's expectations for you. This is an
example of ___________. - ANSWERa self-fulfilling prophecy
Regardless of culture, all individuals share five fundamental needs. These needs
include all of the following except ___________. - ANSWERthe need for personal
choice
All of the following are barriers to self-awareness except ______________. -
ANSWERself-reflection
"The discomfort [people] feel when they face a situation in which, because of the
presence of multicultural factors, their usual modes of coping are insufficient,"
describes "________." - ANSWERdiversity stress
Which of the following statements about forgiveness are true? - ANSWERall of these
answers are correct
Which of the following would help you gain a reputation for being trustworthy? -
ANSWERbeing predictable and consistent
The kind of trust that is developed when there isn't time to engage in the usual forms
of trust-building activities is called _____________. - ANSWERswift trust
A cover letter... - ANSWERintroduces your resume when you are mailing it to a
potential employer
A resume... - ANSWERis a one-page advertisement of your qualifications
What should you do to build a good reference file? - ANSWERall of these answers
are correct
Which of the following should never appear on your resume? - ANSWERall of these
answers are correct
Generally, what is the purpose of a nonprofit organization? - ANSWERto further an
idea or cause
Which work setting has its mission to provide public services at the national, state,
and local levels? - ANSWERgovernment agencies
Internships not only provide an opportunity for professional experience, but also
serve as ________ - ANSWERan opportunity to build your network AND a source of
job leads
What are the major advantages with visiting a company website to fine job
openings/postings? - ANSWERopenings are current and real
As you begin a job search, check your personal online pages (e.g., Facebook,
Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.) for ____________. - ANSWER"digital dirt"
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS!!
A characteristic that describes how "hard-working, thorough, efficient, reliable, and
ambitious you are" is ____________. - ANSWERconscientiousness
People who are constantly on the lookout for new ways to improve their lives are
probably ___________. - ANSWERproactive
According to the textbook's author, successful managers tend to have _________. -
ANSWERnone of the above
In his studies of the link between IQ (how one scores on standardized intelligence
tests) and success on the job, researcher Robert Sternberg concluded that IQ
predicts ________ % of job success. - ANSWERbetween 4 and 25
Carol Dweck and her colleagues studied beliefs about intelligence. She found that
people are most likely to be successful when they believe that intelligence
____________. - ANSWERcan change over time
Optimal challenges are those that ______________. - ANSWER
Managers who invest in self-awareness __________. - ANSWERare more likely to
see themselves as others see them
Which of the following statement is most true about people who believe intelligence
is fluid? - ANSWER
Based on the information in Chapter 1: What Predicts Success?, the following are
characteristics that predict success: - ANSWERconscientiousness, proactivity, self-
awareness, social skills
Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to do all but one of the following: -
ANSWERfocus on the objective facts and not let emotions influence decisions
The tendency to compare ourselves with others has been called ______________. -
ANSWERthe "looking glass self"
The question, "What does this situation want me to be and how can I be that
person?" is most likely to be asked by a person high in _______________. -
ANSWERself-monitoring
"Social saturation" results from ___________. - ANSWERall of these answers are
correct
Your CEO believes strongly that you are the brightest employee in your organization.
As a result, you find yourself doing things that you never thought possible--in other
, wods, your performance matches the CEO's expectations for you. This is an
example of ___________. - ANSWERa self-fulfilling prophecy
Regardless of culture, all individuals share five fundamental needs. These needs
include all of the following except ___________. - ANSWERthe need for personal
choice
All of the following are barriers to self-awareness except ______________. -
ANSWERself-reflection
"The discomfort [people] feel when they face a situation in which, because of the
presence of multicultural factors, their usual modes of coping are insufficient,"
describes "________." - ANSWERdiversity stress
Which of the following statements about forgiveness are true? - ANSWERall of these
answers are correct
Which of the following would help you gain a reputation for being trustworthy? -
ANSWERbeing predictable and consistent
The kind of trust that is developed when there isn't time to engage in the usual forms
of trust-building activities is called _____________. - ANSWERswift trust
A cover letter... - ANSWERintroduces your resume when you are mailing it to a
potential employer
A resume... - ANSWERis a one-page advertisement of your qualifications
What should you do to build a good reference file? - ANSWERall of these answers
are correct
Which of the following should never appear on your resume? - ANSWERall of these
answers are correct
Generally, what is the purpose of a nonprofit organization? - ANSWERto further an
idea or cause
Which work setting has its mission to provide public services at the national, state,
and local levels? - ANSWERgovernment agencies
Internships not only provide an opportunity for professional experience, but also
serve as ________ - ANSWERan opportunity to build your network AND a source of
job leads
What are the major advantages with visiting a company website to fine job
openings/postings? - ANSWERopenings are current and real
As you begin a job search, check your personal online pages (e.g., Facebook,
Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.) for ____________. - ANSWER"digital dirt"
