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Chapter 2 Foundations of Individual Behavior MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of the following statements is true about the term “ability”, as it is used in the field of organizational behavior? a. It refers to an individual’s willingness to perform various tasks b. It is a current assessment of what an individual can do c. It refers exclusively to intellectual skills d. It refers exclusively to physical skills e. It is a prediction of future aptitude based on current attitudes 2. Which one of the following words is the best synonym for “ability”, as the term is used in organizational behavior? a. motivation b. capacity c. experience d. intellect e. wisdom 3. Although he scores well on traditional intelligence tests, James does not perform well in the workplace due to an inability to relate effectively with his colleagues. James would likely score below the median on a test that measures what subpart of intelligence? Cognitive Social Emotional Cultural Spiritual 4. A company is looking for a manager to liaise between its home office in the United States, its manufacturing plants in Poland and Germany, and its suppliers in the Middle East and South Asia. A good candidate would be likely to score highly in what subpart of intelligence? Cognitive Social Emotional Cultural Spiritual 5. An employee has abilities that far exceed the requirements of the job. Which of the following predictions about that employee is most likely to be true? a. The employee’s performance is likely to be inadequate b. The employee’s performance is likely to be far above what is required. c. The employee’s job satisfaction is likely to be low. d. The employee’s job satisfaction is likely to be high. e. The employee’s abilities will deteriorate until they match what is required for the job. 6. What will be the largest demographic change in the U.S. workforce in the next decade? a. increasing ethnic diversity b. a fall in married workers c. increasing age of workers