Theories of personality often describe cultural practices and beliefs.

One of the benefits of understanding personality theory for the manager is the awareness that each employee in an organization is unique and may or may not respond as others do in a particular situation

ANS: T

Personality development occurs to a certain extent throughout life, but the greatest changes occur in early adulthood.

ANS: F

The greatest changes in personality development are believed to occur in early childhood.

10. Theories of personality often describe cultural practices and beliefs.

ANS: F

Theories of personality often describe what individuals have in common and what sets them apart.

11. Individualism implies a tight-knit social framework distinguishing themselves from out-groups.

ANS: F

While individualism implies a loosely integrated society, collectivism implies a tight-knit social framework distinguishing themselves from out-groups.

12. Individualism and/or collectivism play no role in organizational behaviors.

ANS: F

These values strongly affect decisions about whether to use teams and groups in organizations.

13. The two general sources that shape personality differences are referred to as heredity and environment, or as nature and nurture.

ANS: T