Question 1

What is PsyCap? Identify what characteristics it is associated with, and briefly define each.

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Positive psychological capital is known ...

Question 2

Optimists are unrealistically positive about future events.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is "positive deviance"? Explain why this is an important concept for organizations.

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Exceptionally positive means that inputs...

Question 4

Jackson and Samuel both work for XYZ Company, in different departments. They discover a common interest in classic cars, and on weekends often meet up at car shows. They are probably providing _______ to each other.

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A)   Instrumental support
B)   Informational support
C)   Esteem support
D)   Achievement support
E)   Social companionshipF) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 5

Positive practices that escalate positive outcomes because of their associations with positive emotions and social capital are having a(n)  __________ effect.

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A)   Positivity
B)   Buffering
C)   Amplifying
D)   Mindful
E)   AttentionalF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 6

One suggestion for transforming ordinary interactions into high-quality connections is to goof off.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following statements is false?

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A)   Positive and negative emotions are polar opposites
B)   Negative emotions spur you to act in narrow ways
C)   Positive emotions tend to broaden your mindset
D)   Negative emotions are limiting
E)   Positive emotions help combat negative emotionsF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 8

Employees who "flourish" report less stress and more organizational commitment and job satisfaction, perform better, and are absent less, than employees who don't flourish.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Lee and Victor are good friends. Lee's laptop computer has become very slow and is not working correctly, and he goes to Victor and asks for help. Victor downloads some anti-malware software onto Lee's computer, and its performance improves. Victor has provided:

Accepted Answer

A)   Instrumental support
B)   Informational support
C)   Esteem support
D)   Social companionship
E)   Engagement supportF) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

The concept of ________ is defined as a state of being completely involved in an activity for its own sake.

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A)   Virtuousness
B)   Flow
C)   Well-being
D)   Achievement
E)   FlourishingF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

To achieve positive OB, an organization must pursue the key contributors of restorative justice, compassion, and equality.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

One of the principles of conscious capitalism is to be shareholder-centric.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

_______ represents what individuals and organizations aspire to be when they are at their very best.

Accepted Answer

A)   Virtuousness
B)   PsyCap
C)   Positive OB
D)   Well-being
E)   PERMAF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 14

How can an individual develop his or her own psychological capital?

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PsyCap is a form of capital that is valu...

Question 15

The host of procedures, policies, routines, and rules that organizations use to get things done are known as:

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A)   Organizational culture
B)   Organizational climate
C)   Organizational practices
D)   Organizational leadership
E)   Organizational citizenshipF) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

Compassion is:

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A)   A shared value that drives people to help others who are suffering
B)   A shared belief in showing restraint and control
C)   A shared belief in self-control, humility, and prudence
D)   The same as virtuousness
E)   A shared value in the importance of resolving conflict multilaterallyF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

Juan finishes the special report he is producing for the Vice President of Marketing. Juan has spent many extra hours compiling this report, and he knows it is of excellent quality. Juan is likely to be experiencing:

Accepted Answer

A)   Awe
B)   Inspiration
C)   Pride
D)   Hope
E)   InterestF) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 18

The three components of hope are willpower, waypower, and whypower.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

___________ is defined as belonging to and serving something that you believe is bigger than yourself.

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A)   Virtuousness
B)   Positive emotion
C)   Meaningfulness
D)   Social support
E)   AchievementF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 20

Explain how does positivity (that is, positive OB) affects organizational outcomes.

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Positive organizational behavior is expe...

Exam 7: Positive Organizational Behavior

What is "positive deviance"? Explain why this is an important concept for organizations.

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Optimists are unrealistically positive about future events.

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The three components of hope are willpower, waypower, and whypower.

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Explain how does positivity (that is, positive OB) affects organizational outcomes.

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One of the principles of conscious capitalism is to be shareholder-centric.

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The concept of ________ is defined as a state of being completely involved in an activity for its own sake.

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Lee and Victor are good friends. Lee's laptop computer has become very slow and is not working correctly, and he goes to Victor and asks for help. Victor downloads some anti-malware software onto Lee's computer, and its performance improves. Victor has provided:

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Employees who "flourish" report less stress and more organizational commitment and job satisfaction, perform better, and are absent less, than employees who don't flourish.

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Compassion is:

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The host of procedures, policies, routines, and rules that organizations use to get things done are known as:

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Positive practices that escalate positive outcomes because of their associations with positive emotions and social capital are having a(n) __________ effect.

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Which of the following statements is false?

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Juan finishes the special report he is producing for the Vice President of Marketing. Juan has spent many extra hours compiling this report, and he knows it is of excellent quality. Juan is likely to be experiencing:

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To achieve positive OB, an organization must pursue the key contributors of restorative justice, compassion, and equality.

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Jackson and Samuel both work for XYZ Company, in different departments. They discover a common interest in classic cars, and on weekends often meet up at car shows. They are probably providing _______ to each other.

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How can an individual develop his or her own psychological capital?

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___________ is defined as belonging to and serving something that you believe is bigger than yourself.

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One suggestion for transforming ordinary interactions into high-quality connections is to goof off.

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What is PsyCap? Identify what characteristics it is associated with, and briefly define each.

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_______ represents what individuals and organizations aspire to be when they are at their very best.

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