Topic 8: Individual behaviour

What is the key characteristic of values in the workplace?

• Adaptability

• Spontaneity

• Stability

• Flexibility

Which of the following is a component of the MARS Model of Individual Behavior?

• Task Performance, Organizational Citizenship, Counterproductive Work Behaviors

• Emotions & Attitudes, Stress, Individual Behavior and Results

• Personality, Values, Self-Concept, Perceptions

• Motivation, Ability, Role Perceptions, Situational Factors

What does the Uncertainty Avoidance cultural dimension refer to?

• Embracing ambiguity and adaptability

• Feeling threatened by uncertainty and valuing structured situations

• Promoting assertiveness and competitiveness

• Prioritizing relationships and well-being

What is the primary focus of Achievement-Nurturing in the workplace?

• Maintaining stability and tradition

• Fostering creativity and embracing change

• Promoting obedience to authority

• Minimizing uncertainty and risk

Which ethical principle emphasizes protecting fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals?

• Utilitarianism

• Individual Rights

• Distributive Justice

• Moral Sensitivity

What is the main influence of Power Distance in a culture or organization?

• Emphasizing hierarchical structures

• Promoting egalitarian relationships

• Encouraging collaboration and participative decision-making

• Valuing ambiguity and adaptability

What does the Schwartz's Values Model focus on?

• Identifying and organizing universal values across cultures

• Understanding the nature vs. nurture debate in personality psychology

• Analyzing individual behavior and performance

• Exploring situational factors influencing behavior

How can organizations support ethical behavior in the workplace?

• Minimizing mindfulness and moral sensitivity

• Establishing a corporate code of ethics and ethics hotlines

• Encouraging ambiguity and unpredictability

• Promoting competitive pressures and strict rules

What is the key characteristic of Individualism cultural dimension?

• Valuing personal freedom and self-sufficiency

• Embracing ambiguity and adaptability

• Expecting unequal power distribution

• Valuing group membership and harmonious relationships

What is the primary focus of Collectivism in a culture or organization?

• Promoting assertiveness and competitiveness

• Fostering creativity and embracing change

• Emphasizing hierarchical structures

• Valuing group membership and harmonious relationships