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Which trait is most consistently related to job performance, especially in persistence and attention to detail?
Which trait is most consistently related to job performance, especially in persistence and attention to detail?
Which trait is indicative of a person who is likely to be calm and self-confident?
Which trait is indicative of a person who is likely to be calm and self-confident?
Which personality trait is particularly linked to leadership effectiveness due to its correlation with creativity?
Which personality trait is particularly linked to leadership effectiveness due to its correlation with creativity?
People low in which trait are characterized as suspicious and uncooperative?
People low in which trait are characterized as suspicious and uncooperative?
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Which trait is likely to predict effective performance in jobs that require interpersonal interaction?
Which trait is likely to predict effective performance in jobs that require interpersonal interaction?
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What is a common downside of high agreeableness in the workplace?
What is a common downside of high agreeableness in the workplace?
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Which trait is characterized by a person being organized and self-disciplined?
Which trait is characterized by a person being organized and self-disciplined?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of people high in extraversion?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of people high in extraversion?
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Which personality trait is negatively correlated with emotional stability?
Which personality trait is negatively correlated with emotional stability?
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Individuals with which trait are likely to avoid new experiences and prefer the familiar?
Individuals with which trait are likely to avoid new experiences and prefer the familiar?
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Which personality type tends to perform poorly on tasks that require patience or careful judgment?
Which personality type tends to perform poorly on tasks that require patience or careful judgment?
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What does Machiavellianism primarily involve?
What does Machiavellianism primarily involve?
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Which characteristic is NOT typical of Type B personalities?
Which characteristic is NOT typical of Type B personalities?
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Which trait is associated with individuals who are most energetic in the morning?
Which trait is associated with individuals who are most energetic in the morning?
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Which of the following statements aligns with typical Machiavellian principles?
Which of the following statements aligns with typical Machiavellian principles?
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What is a common characteristic of individuals classified as High Machs?
What is a common characteristic of individuals classified as High Machs?
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Which personality trait is characterized by a tendency to enjoy the company of others?
Which personality trait is characterized by a tendency to enjoy the company of others?
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Which of these traits is generally NOT associated with Type A personalities?
Which of these traits is generally NOT associated with Type A personalities?
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What is a key requirement for High Machs to succeed in an organization?
What is a key requirement for High Machs to succeed in an organization?
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Which of the following best describes the Type A personality's approach to work?
Which of the following best describes the Type A personality's approach to work?
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Which factor does NOT contribute to the development of an individual's personality?
Which factor does NOT contribute to the development of an individual's personality?
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What is the primary role of situational factors in personality?
What is the primary role of situational factors in personality?
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Which of the following best describes heredity's impact on personality?
Which of the following best describes heredity's impact on personality?
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Which statement accurately reflects the importance of culture in personality development?
Which statement accurately reflects the importance of culture in personality development?
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How do biological factors broadly influence personality?
How do biological factors broadly influence personality?
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Which of the following behaviors is most likely influenced by situational factors?
Which of the following behaviors is most likely influenced by situational factors?
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Which of the following is a characteristic NOT typically associated with the Big Five Personality Model?
Which of the following is a characteristic NOT typically associated with the Big Five Personality Model?
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In which way can family and social factors significantly shape an individual's personality?
In which way can family and social factors significantly shape an individual's personality?
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Which of the following statements about physical characteristics is accurate?
Which of the following statements about physical characteristics is accurate?
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Study Notes
Organizational Behavior - Chapter 3: Different Personalities
- Organizational Behavior is a subject taught by Dr. Eman Aly.
Chapter Outline
- Meaning of personality
- Determinants of Personality
- Personality Framework
- Recent Developments in Personality and OB
Meaning of Personality
- Personality is a unique and relatively stable pattern of behavior, thoughts, and emotions.
- Personality also defines stable behavior patterns and consistent internal states, affecting how individuals react and interact with others.
Determinants of Personality
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Biological Factors:
- Heredity: Qualities determined at conception, inherited from parents (e.g., intelligence, temperament, diseases).
- Physical Features: Height, weight, color, and physical appearance.
- Family and Social Factors: Influenced by family, community, parents, peers, colleagues, and relationships.
- Cultural Factors: Norms, beliefs, values, customs, rules, and regulations shared and transferred within a culture. Culture significantly impacts an individual's personality (e.g., Japanese culture emphasizes cooperation and teamwork).
- Situational Factors: Factors impacting behavior responses may change depending on situations (e.g., a person's behavior at work differs from their behavior at home).
Personality Framework: The Big Five Personality Model
- The Big Five model is the most widely used and well-known personality model. It explores the facets of personality.
- Five basic dimensions underlie all other personality dimensions:
- Extraversion: A tendency to enjoy the company of others; energetic, sociable, talkative, and enthusiastic (extroverts) vs. reserved, silent, and cautious (introverts).
- Agreeableness: A tendency to be compassionate toward others; good-natured, cooperative, trusting, and helpful vs. suspicious and uncooperative.
- Conscientiousness: A tendency to show self-discipline and reliability; well-organized, careful, self-disciplined, responsible vs. disorganized, impulsive, careless, and unreliable.
- Neuroticism (Emotional Stability): The ability to withstand stress; calm, self-confident, and secure vs. nervous, anxious, depressed, and insecure.
- Openness to Experience: A tendency to enjoy new experiences and new ideas; creative, imaginative, and broadly interested vs. simple, narrow interests, and comfort in the familiar.
How Big Five Traits Predict Behavior at Work
- Extraversion: Predicts leadership emergence in groups; better in jobs needing interpersonal interaction due to enhanced social skills.
- Conscientiousness: Consistently related to job performance due to persistence, attention to detail, and setting of high standards.
- Emotional Stability: Related to job satisfaction and low stress levels, avoiding problems and danger.
Other Personality Factors
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Type A & B Personalities:
- Type A: Hard workers, highly competitive, impatient, involved in conflicts, perform poorly in tasks requiring patience. Seeking challenging work and excelling in situations involving time pressure or solitary work.
- Type B: Exhibit flexibility, relaxed approach to life, remain calm, excel in tasks needing accuracy, better suited to jobs needing interpersonal skills.
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Machiavellianism: A personality trait involving willingness to manipulate others for personal gain; characterized by arrogance, viewing others as ethically weak, and prioritizing being feared over being loved. High Machs thrive in loosely structured environments.
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Morning and Evening Persons: Individuals differ in energy levels depending on the time of day. Morning persons are most active early, while evening persons have peak energy later in the day/evening.
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Explore the key concepts of personality in Organizational Behavior with a focus on its meaning, determinants, and relevant frameworks. This chapter delves into how biological, family, social, and cultural factors shape individual personalities and their impact on behavior within organizations.
