2 Individuals at Work Online Quiz Questions

A team member misses a deadline. Is it sound to conclude from this one event that the employee's personality alone caused the missed deadline?

An employee chooses a job because it offers the long-term security they want. Which category of value does this desired end state represent?

During a busy shift, an employee sends a brief reply. A manager reads it as disrespectful, but the employee intended to be efficient. Which interpretation best applies the concept of perception?

After a project succeeds, an employee says, “My planning and effort made a major difference.” Which interpretation best fits the concept of locus of control?

A supervisor is unsure whether an employee's missed handoffs reflect carelessness or a workload problem. Which actions can help the supervisor make a more accurate judgment? Select all that apply.

A supervisor explains an employee's strong result by pointing to the employee's effort. Is this an internal or external attribution?

An employee may intend to raise a concern but remain silent because of fear of retaliation. This illustrates that attitudes do not predict behavior perfectly.

Which statements correctly connect a workplace behavior with a Big Five dimension? Select all that apply.

A reviewer sees one employee give an impressive presentation and then assumes that employee is excellent at every part of the job, without checking other evidence. Which perceptual shortcut is illustrated?

A team member misses an important deadline. Explain how at least two individual factors and at least one workplace situation factor could help account for what happened. Do not assume that one personality trait alone determines the outcome.

Two employees respond differently to an opportunity that involves longer hours: one accepts it for advancement, while the other prefers more time outside work. Which explanation best fits the material?

An employee reliably tracks deadlines and follows through on planned tasks. Which Big Five dimension most directly describes this work style?

A team member decides to report an error honestly, even though doing so may delay a project. Which classification best describes honesty as a value?

Two coworkers can interpret the same brief message differently because their expectations and experiences influence perception.

An employee tends to believe that work outcomes are mainly shaped by outside forces rather than by their own actions. What is this orientation called?

A supervisor explains a missed target by noting that the assigned task was unusually difficult. Which kind of cause is the supervisor attributing the outcome to?

An employee believes a new schedule is unfair, feels frustrated about it, and plans to request a change. Which attitude component is represented by feeling frustrated?

A hiring manager assumes an applicant will have a certain work style solely because the applicant belongs to a particular group. Which perceptual shortcut is the manager using?