There is enough evidence to support the validity of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator as a measure of personality.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Question 2Bridget prefers rule-regulated, orderly, and unambiguous activities. She doesn't have a lot of imagination but could be described as conforming and efficient. Which of the following describes Bridget's personality?
A) anti-social
B) dull
C) conservative
D) conventional
Question 3Holland's theory proposes that satisfaction is highest and turnover lowest when ________.
A) the locus of control is internal
B) an employee is social and realistic
C) personality and occupation are compatible
D) an employee can adjust behavior to external factors
Question 4The ability to sense how others are feeling is known as ________.
A) agreeableness
B) empathy
C) sympathy
D) relationship management
Question 5People who identify opportunities, show initiative, take action, and persevere until meaningful change occurs are said to have ________ personalities.
A) proactive
B) self-aware
C) reactive
D) agreeable
Question 6A person who can adapt and adjust behavior to external factors has ________.
A) low self-esteem
B) an internal locus of control
C) high self-monitoring
D) high risk-taking ability
Question 7Kevin is a whirlwind as a research and development supervisor. His colleagues are surprised that even though he makes decisions very quickly and always with less information than others, his decisions are as good as anybody else's.
This information implies that Kevin has ________.
A) high intuition
B) high Machiavellianism
C) high risk-taking ability
D) low cognitive dissonance
Question 8A manager makes decisions very quickly and requires little information for making the decisions. Which of the following is a likely reason for this?
A) The manager has low self-esteem.
B) The manager is high in self-management.
C) The manager is high in emotional stability.
D) The manager is high in risk-taking.
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