Most of Your Life You Have Heard People Say That

question 77

Multiple Choice

Most of your life you have heard people say that you can't teach an old dog new tricks. When you hear this you should remember that

• A) you shouldn't expect too much from older people.
• B) there are enough anecdotal stories to support this statement so we can believe it.
• C) this is a bit of folk wisdom that needs to be tested scientifically before we accept it.
• D) people would only say this if the idea had been supported by a substantial amount of scientific evidence.

Identify the relationship between personality traits (like Machiavellianism) and organizational behavior.

Appreciate the connection between attitudes and behaviors in the organizational context.

Understand the role of self-concept (self-esteem, locus of control) in shaping responses to organizational challenges.

Identify the values and attitudes characteristic of different generational cohorts within the workplace.

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Definitions:

Voice in the Workplace

The means by which employees express their opinions, concerns, or suggestions about their work environment, which can influence managerial decisions and workplace policies.

Open Shops

are workplaces where union membership is not required as a condition for employment, allowing employees the choice to join or not to join a labor union.

Equal Opportunity

The principle of treating all individuals the same, without discrimination based on race, gender, sexuality, religion, or other personal characteristics.

Employers

Individuals or entities that hire others to perform services or jobs in exchange for compensation.