Chapter 14 Quiz Question Flashcards
___ is the degree to which an individual is willing to take chances and make decisions
Risk propensity
People want to flee or fight in the ____ stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome.
Alarm
____ is an attitude that reflects an individual’s identification with and attachment to an organization
Organizational commitment
A manager who is willing to lose it all on one product has high
Risk propensity
Ingrid is excited about her new job. She thinks it will be exciting, fulfilling, and rewarding, and will allow her the standard of living she is looking for. She has made a(n) ____ with her new employer
Psychological contact
Alan enjoys manipulating others to his own benefit. He sees telling lies as a gray area and is loyal only to himself. He is highly
Machiavellian
Kristen worked in a fast-food restaurant to pay for her college tuition. Kristen vowed never to eat fast food again. But years later her small children love nothing better than a fast-food kid’s meal. Kristen’s acceptance of the kid’s menu choice creates
Cognitive dissonance
Michael wants to become a surgeon. One of his goals is to be assigned to surgeries whenever possible. He wants to perform his job well in the emergency room. He also wants to provide the care that his child needs. He desires to have a satisfying relationship with his wife. He wants to do a good job mentoring a group of residents and interns. He would like to help his sister deal with the loss of her son. Michael is likely to experience stress as a result of ____ demand.
Role
Since Jeffrey took over as CEO, the stock value has tumbled for more than two years. Jeffrey now doubts his capabilities. In other words, he has had low
Self-efficacy
Evelyn gets her energy from others, likes creative tasks, is logical and likes finishing things. Her traits illustrate the ____ dimensions of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.
Extrovert, intuitive, thinking, judge
