The extent to which one is organized, dependable, and hardworking refers to the following personality trait:$($a$)$ conscientiousness$($b$)$ agreeableness$($c$)$ neuroticism$($d$)$ openness to new experience$($e$)$ extraversion$2.$ The extent to which one is curious and imaginative refers to the following personality trait:$($a$)$ conscientiousness$($b$)$ agreeableness$($c$)$ neuroticism$($d$)$ openness to new experience$($e$)$ extraversion$3.$ Which of the following is NOT one of Hofstedes five main dimensions of cultural values:$($a$)$ locus of control$($b$)$ power distance$($c$)$ uncertainty avoidance$($d$)$ masculinity$-$femininity$($e$)$ short$-$ or long$-$term orientation$4.$ The Myers$-$Briggs Type Indicator $($MBTI$)$ places individuals into $\_\_\_$ categories. $($a$)4($b$)8($c$)12($d$)16($e$)205.$ What is the average IQ score?$($a$)120($b$)115($c$)110($d$)105($e$)1006.$ Which of the following refers to a dimension of emotional intelligence? $($a$)$ self$-$awareness$($b$)$ other awareness$($c$)$ emotion regulation$($d$)$ use of emotions$($e$)$ all of the above$7.$ What is an appropriate way to measure emotional intelligence?$($a$)$ ability$-$based$($b$)$ self$-$report$($c$)$ self$-$report mixed$($d$)$ meta$-$analysis$($e$)$ none of the above$8.$ Which of the following statements about cognitive ability is NOT true?$($a$)$ By definition, the average IQ score is always $100.($b$)$ About half of the variation in ability levels is due to genetics.$($c$)$ Compared to skills, cognitive ability is more trainable and improvable.$($d$)$ In general, cognitive ability is a superior predictor of performance than conscientiousness is$.($e$)$ IQ can be measured with the Wonderlic Personnel Test$\mathrm{.}9.$ Emotional intelligence appears beneficial in:$($a$)$ High emotional labor jobs$($b$)$ Low emotional labor jobs$($c$)$ Customer service jobs $($d$)$ a & b$($e$)$ a & c$10.$ The belief that human attributes are fixed or invariant, including IQ$,$ refers to:$($a$)$ The Flynn effect$($b$)$ Entity theory$($c$)$ Fallacy of the wrong level$($d$)$ Incremental view$($e$)$ None of the above$11.$ Which of the following is NOT a way to make the most out of your IQ$?($a$)$ Get plenty of sleep and exercise.$($b$)$ Take advantage of the Flynn effect. $($c$)$ Adopt an incremental theory of IQ$.($d$)$ Learn how to say no$.($e$)$ None of the above$\mathrm{.}12.$ Which of the following questionnaire items is appropriate for measuring emotional intelligence?$($a$)$ I really understand what I feel.$($b$)$ I am a self$-$motivating person.$($c$)$ I have good control over my emotions.$($d$)$ I am a good observer of others emotions.$($e$)$ None of the above$\mathrm{.}13.$ Why is it not appropriate to apply the Flynn effect to draw conclusions about a single individuals IQ$?($a$)$ It would be committing misinterpretation of evidence.$($b$)$ It relies on fallacy of the wrong level.$($c$)$ One cannot necessarily draw conclusions about groups to individuals.$($d$)$ It would be an example of ecological fallacy.$($e$)$ All of the above. $14.$ Which of the following is a reason why the Myers$-$Briggs Type Indicator $($MBTI$)$ is unscientific and thus a poor personality measurement tool?$($a$)$ poor reliability$($b$)$ lack of predictive validity$($c$)$ categorization of individuals into extremes$($d$)$ insufficiently comprehensive categories$($e$)$ all of the above$15.$ Why do many individuals and organizations continue to use the MBTI?$($a$)$ The Big $5$ framework has shown to lack predictive validity.$($b$)$ People enjoy insights about oneself provided by a personality test.$($c$)$ It is a variable$-$based approach rather than a category$-$based approach.$($d$)$ It more closely captures the biological basis of personality traits.$($e$)$ all of the above$16.$ Which of the following is an accurate description regarding the relation between the MBTI and Big $5$ framework of personality?$($a$)$ Both are examples of profile analysis, which is an emerging trend in organizational behavior.$($b$)$ The MBTI shows strong predictive validity, whereas the Big $5$ suffers from trivial magnitude.$($c$)$ The MBTI more strongly captures the biological basis of personality traits.$($d$)$ The Big $5$ is superior category$-$based approach compared to the MBTI.$($e$)$ The Big $5$ represents a more comprehensive range of human personality traits$\mathrm{.}17.$ Among the Big $5$ personality traits, $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$ is generally the most successful predictor of job performance because $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.($a$)$ conscientiousness; hardworking and meticulous employees are almost universally valued.$($b$)$ conscientiousness; research has shown that correlations average around $0\mathrm{.}40$ to $0\mathrm{.}50.($c$)$ agreeableness; the $21$st$-$century workplace depends heavily on cooperation and teamwork.$($d$)$ agreeableness; research has shown that correlations tend to range from $0\mathrm{.}40$ to $0\mathrm{.}50.($e$)$ agreeableness; it is more environment$-$ than genetics$-$based and, therefore, more trainable. $18.$ A strategic management consultant offers the following advice: Companies in the high tech industry can be broadly grouped into one of three types: $(1)$ aggressive expander, $(2)$ imitator $($similar to but distinct from aggressive expander$)$; and $(3)$ niche pursuer $($i$.$e$.,$ opposite of aggressive expander$).$ We have conducted a detailed and comprehensive analysis of your companys historical records and, as a result, it is evident that your company is best described as a niche pursuer. This conclusion was based on quantitatively scoring your company along a number of important variables, and then successfully categorizing your company into the high or low category per variable. Based on your niche pursuer profile, we recommend that you identify other similar niches related to your existing niche in order to increase profitability. The consultants advice is flawed to the extent that it suffers from the following problems: $($a$)$ The advice categorizes companies into extremes.$($b$)$ The number of categories offered by the consultant is not comprehensive enough.$($c$)$ Artificial dichotomization of variables results in information loss.$($d$)$ a & b$($e$)$ a & c$19.$ Which of the following descriptions of personality traits is NOT correct?$($a$)$ Conscientiousness refers to behaviors such as reliability and perseverance.$($b$)$ Agreeableness best captures the notion of integrity.$($c$)$ Neuroticism is the opposite of calm, steady, and relaxed state of mind.$($d$)$ Openness describes individuals who are intellectually curious.$($e$)$ Extraversion indicates the extent to which one gets energized by interacting with people$\mathrm{.}20.$ Why is it that researchers highly value Hofstedes five cultural dimensions $($i$.$e$.,$ individualism$-$collectivism; power distance; uncertainty avoidance; masculinity$-$femininity; short$-$ or long$-$term orientation$)?($a$)$ Conclusions are based on employee surveys completed in IBM subsidiaries in $66$ countries.$($b$)$ There is a robust body of evidence showing the causal link from culture to major institutions.$($c$)$ Hofstedes research does not assume that what is true for a part is true for the whole.$($d$)$ All of the above.$($e$)$ None of the above.