HRM 413 Midterm Prep Exam Questions And
Complete Answers
Individuals operating at the principled level of values maturity base their moral reasoning on
the expectations and principles of society.
True or False - ANSWER False
Discrepant information about our self-concept is less likely to evoke defensiveness if the
information comes unexpectedly than if it is anticipated.
True or False - ANSWER False
The point at which individuals become defensive when encountering information about
themselves that is inconsistent with their self-concept is called the - ANSWER Sensitive Line
People with an external locus of control will probably respond more favorably to a
participative management style than will those with an internal locus of control.
True or False - ANSWER False
Managers with a high tolerance of ambiguity screen out less information in a complex
environment and have more difficulty focusing on a single element of information than those
with a low tolerance of ambiguity.
True or False - ANSWER True
,If one person scores high on expressing affection and the other person scores low on wanting
affection, they have an interchange incompatibility.
T/F - ANSWER False
Jane and Tom both score high on the need for expressed control and low on the need for
wanted control. They are said to have a(n) incompatibility. - ANSWER originator
Those who best gather information through direct encounters are said to prefer "concrete
experience."
T/F - ANSWER True
Bill's co-worker suggests they falsify their expense account and pocket the extra money. Bill
refuses because he knows that if he gets caught, he will get fired. At which level of values
maturity is Bill operating? - ANSWER self-centered level
Managers who prefer to deal with technical tasks and to apply theories to specific problems
prefer which learning style? - ANSWER converging
In her sales job, Susan would prefer to be paid by the hour rather than on a commission
because she feels the amount of sales she makes is more a function of chance than a result of
anything she does. Susan's attitude is most likely due to the fact that she is an - ANSWER
external
, Which one of the following types of discrepant information is most likely to cause a defensive
response?
The information comes unexpectedly.
The validity of the information is unquestionable.
The information is requested.
There is an objective standard by which to measure the information. - ANSWER The
information comes unexpectedly.
Studies show that individuals with a high tolerance of ambiguity are more likely to also have
an internal locus of control.
T/F - ANSWER True
People who are inclined to think about new information and explore the possible meanings
prefer an "active experimentation" approach to evaluating information.
T/F - ANSWER False
When we encounter information that is not consistent with our current self-concept, our
self-concept
changes to accommodate the new information
tends to become more rigid
remains unchanged
Complete Answers
Individuals operating at the principled level of values maturity base their moral reasoning on
the expectations and principles of society.
True or False - ANSWER False
Discrepant information about our self-concept is less likely to evoke defensiveness if the
information comes unexpectedly than if it is anticipated.
True or False - ANSWER False
The point at which individuals become defensive when encountering information about
themselves that is inconsistent with their self-concept is called the - ANSWER Sensitive Line
People with an external locus of control will probably respond more favorably to a
participative management style than will those with an internal locus of control.
True or False - ANSWER False
Managers with a high tolerance of ambiguity screen out less information in a complex
environment and have more difficulty focusing on a single element of information than those
with a low tolerance of ambiguity.
True or False - ANSWER True
,If one person scores high on expressing affection and the other person scores low on wanting
affection, they have an interchange incompatibility.
T/F - ANSWER False
Jane and Tom both score high on the need for expressed control and low on the need for
wanted control. They are said to have a(n) incompatibility. - ANSWER originator
Those who best gather information through direct encounters are said to prefer "concrete
experience."
T/F - ANSWER True
Bill's co-worker suggests they falsify their expense account and pocket the extra money. Bill
refuses because he knows that if he gets caught, he will get fired. At which level of values
maturity is Bill operating? - ANSWER self-centered level
Managers who prefer to deal with technical tasks and to apply theories to specific problems
prefer which learning style? - ANSWER converging
In her sales job, Susan would prefer to be paid by the hour rather than on a commission
because she feels the amount of sales she makes is more a function of chance than a result of
anything she does. Susan's attitude is most likely due to the fact that she is an - ANSWER
external
, Which one of the following types of discrepant information is most likely to cause a defensive
response?
The information comes unexpectedly.
The validity of the information is unquestionable.
The information is requested.
There is an objective standard by which to measure the information. - ANSWER The
information comes unexpectedly.
Studies show that individuals with a high tolerance of ambiguity are more likely to also have
an internal locus of control.
T/F - ANSWER True
People who are inclined to think about new information and explore the possible meanings
prefer an "active experimentation" approach to evaluating information.
T/F - ANSWER False
When we encounter information that is not consistent with our current self-concept, our
self-concept
changes to accommodate the new information
tends to become more rigid
remains unchanged
