Organizational Behavior Week 6: Personality and Values
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What is the primary objective of understanding personality in the context of organizational behavior?

  • To identify the factors that shape an individual's personality
  • To categorize employees into distinct personality types
  • To improve job satisfaction and employee retention (correct)
  • To develop effective leadership and management strategies

    • What is the primary distinction between person-job fit and person-organization fit?

  • Person-job fit focuses on job satisfaction, while person-organization fit focuses on organizational commitment
  • Person-job fit focuses on personality, while person-organization fit focuses on skills
  • Person-job fit focuses on skills, while person-organization fit focuses on personality (correct)
  • Person-job fit focuses on organizational culture, while person-organization fit focuses on job requirements

    • What is the primary criticism of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality framework?

  • It is only applicable to certain industries
  • It is too widely used and lacks originality
  • It is too complex and difficult to understand
  • It lacks scientific basis and reliability (correct)

    • What is the term for the process of monitoring and controlling one's behavior to fit in with social situations?

    <p>Self-monitoring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between core self-evaluation (CSE) and self-monitoring?

    <p>CSE is a trait, while self-monitoring is a behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Hofstede's five value dimensions?

    <p>To identify cultural differences between countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of considering people's different cultures in an organization?

    <p>Creation of a positive organizational climate that performs well</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following subjects is not directly related to human behavior in an organization?

    <p>Fundamentals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary distinction between terminal values and instrumental values?

    <p>Terminal values are ends, while instrumental values are means</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consequence of a mismatch between an individual's personality and the requirements of their job?

    <p>Decreased job performance and increased turnover</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which week of the course is the topic of Motivation Concepts & Concepts to Applications covered?

    <p>Week 7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Week 2 of the course?

    <p>Diversity in Organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following topics is not a separate subject in the course outline?

    <p>Stress Management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many weeks does the course cover?

    <p>14 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of individuals with schizotypal traits?

    <p>They are eccentric and disorganized.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of having excessively high Core Self-Evaluations (CSEs)?

    <p>Being unpopular with coworkers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do individuals with negative Core Self-Evaluations (CSEs) tend to feel?

    <p>Powerless, questioning their abilities, and disliking themselves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of individuals with avoidant personality traits?

    <p>They feel inadequate and hate criticism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of having positive Core Self-Evaluations (CSEs)?

    <p>Setting more ambitious goals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do obsessive-compulsive individuals tend to be?

    <p>Perfectionists and detail-oriented.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of antisocial individuals?

    <p>They are indifferent and callous toward others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is related to having positive Core Self-Evaluations (CSEs)?

    <p>Job satisfaction, better performance, and more ambitious goal setting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which personality type is most likely to prefer activities that involve helping and developing others?

    <p>Social</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of individuals with an Investigative personality type?

    <p>Analytical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which occupation is most likely to be congruent with an Enterprising personality type?

    <p>Lawyer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of individuals with a Conventional personality type?

    <p>Practical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which personality type is most likely to prefer activities that require skill, strength, and coordination?

    <p>Realistic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of individuals with an Artistic personality type?

    <p>Imaginative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which occupation is most likely to be congruent with a Realistic personality type?

    <p>Drill press operator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of individuals with a Social personality type?

    <p>Sociable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What trait is associated with fitting well in aggressive and team-oriented cultures?

    <p>Extraversion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dimension of fit involves the match between an individual and their immediate work group?

    <p>Person-group fit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between high and low power distance cultures?

    <p>Acceptance of unequal power distribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Hofstede's Framework, what dimension involves the degree to which people prefer to act as individuals rather than as members of groups?

    <p>Individualism vs. collectivism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of Person-Organization Fit?

    <p>Matching personality traits to organizational culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of Hofstede's five value dimensions?

    <p>Conscientiousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of organizational culture do individuals high on openness to experience tend to fit well?

    <p>Innovative and dynamic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between person-job fit and person-organization fit?

    <p>Focus on job requirements vs. organizational culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Organizational Behavior and Fundamentals

    • The course covers 14 weeks of topics, including introduction to organizational behavior, diversity, attitudes, emotions, personality, and values, among others.

    Personality and Values

    • Personality refers to the unique characteristics, traits, and patterns of behavior that individuals display.
    • Factors that shape personality include genetics, environment, and social influences.

    Measuring Personality

    • The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a popular framework for measuring personality, but it has limitations and criticisms.
    • The Big Five model is another widely used framework for measuring personality, with five dimensions: extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism, and openness to experience.

    Personality Traits Relevant to OB

    • Core Self-Evaluation (CSE) refers to individuals' beliefs about their capabilities and worth as a person, with positive CSEs related to job satisfaction, performance, and successful careers.
    • Self-Monitoring is the ability to observe and control one's behavior, with high self-monitors being more adaptable and responsive to social cues.
    • Proactive Personality is characterized by individuals who take initiative and shape their environment, with high proactive individuals being more successful and satisfied.

    Person-Job Fit vs. Person-Organization Fit

    • Person-Job Fit refers to the match between an individual's skills, abilities, and personality with the job requirements.
    • Person-Organization Fit refers to the match between an individual's values, personality, and goals with the organization's culture and values.
    • Holland's Typology of Personality and Congruent Occupations identifies six personality types: realistic, investigative, social, conventional, enterprising, and artistic.

    Hofstede's Five Value Dimensions and GLOBE

    • Hofstede's framework identifies five value dimensions: power distance, individualism versus collectivism, masculinity versus femininity, uncertainty avoidance, and long-term versus short-term orientation.
    • Power distance refers to the degree to which people in a country accept unequal distribution of power and wealth.
    • Individualism versus collectivism refers to the degree to which people prioritize individual rights and goals versus group cohesion and harmony.

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