Question

40. Which of the following is not part of the definition of personality?

a. personality is stable over an extended period of time

b. personality is a set of traits

c. personality determines what we do

d. personality is influenced by genes and the environment

41. When people are encouraged to behave outside their zone of comfort, they are likely to:

a. learn and grow even though the behavior is threatening to them

b. develop leadership skills

c. become frustrated

d. resist change and revert to the comfort zone at all costs

42. Japanese managers are likely to reward team effort over individual achievement. This is because:

a. the Japanese culture values community

b. individuals tend to perform less well in Japan

c. the Japanese are less competitive

d. individual achievement is only rewarded in special cases

43. The link between leadership and intelligence,

a. shows that smart managers are better managers.

b. is far from clear.

c. shows that cognitive intelligence is more important than creative intelligence.

d. is both positive and linear.

44. ___________ is the ability to read others and be able to put yourself in their place.

a. self-monitoring

b. empathy

c. consideration

d. social skills

Answer 1

40.

Correct answer is a. personality is stable over an extended period of time

personality is not stable and changes based on the environment
41.

Correct answer is a. learn and grow even though the behavior is threatening to them

People will learn and grow even though the behavior is threatening to them if taken out of comfort Zone

42.

Correct answer is a. the Japanese culture values community

Japanese manangers values community cultures which lead them to support group activities more thaan individual ones

43.

Correct answer is a.shows that smart managers are better managers

The link between leadership and intelligence,shows that smart managers i.e those emotionally intelligent are better managers.

44.

Correct answer is b. empathy

Cognitive empathy is the ability to read others and be able to put yourself in their place