Personality and Organizational Behavior Quiz

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Which trait is the opposite of un-cooperativeness?

Good natured

What trait is related to emotional stability?

Calm

Which trait is related to responsibility and self-control?

Persistent

What is a better predictor of reliability in work performance?

Conscientiousness Signup and view all the answers

Which personality trait is related to motivational aspects of work?

Conscientiousness Signup and view all the answers

Which personality assessment technique is a projective technique?

TAT (Thematic Apperception Test) Signup and view all the answers

Which individual difference is related to the belief in controlling one's own destiny?

Locus of Control Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'Dark Triad'?

Machiavellianism, Narcissism, Psychopathy Signup and view all the answers

What is the opposite of un-reliable according to the text?

Persistent Signup and view all the answers

Which trait is related to being ambitious and talkative?

Extroversion Signup and view all the answers

What does personality refer to?

Unique and relatively stable patterns of behavior, thoughts, and emotions shown by individuals Signup and view all the answers

Where is the word 'personality' derived from?

Greek word 'persona' Signup and view all the answers

What determines the formation of personality?

Heredity, environment, and situation Signup and view all the answers

What is a trait in the context of personality?

A characteristic of an individual that is seen as consistent across time and situations Signup and view all the answers

What does the Big Five Model measure?

Openness to experience, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, neuroticism Signup and view all the answers

Why is the study of personality important in the understanding of workplace behavior?

Important in predicting both productive and counterproductive work behaviors/performance and has a role in workplace adjustment Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of personality traits at the workplace?

They are important while recruiting people; personality-organization fit is crucial Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'personality' mean?

Unique and relatively stable patterns of behavior, thoughts, and emotions shown by individuals Signup and view all the answers

What does the study of personality contribute to in the understanding of workplace behavior?

Predicting both productive and counterproductive work behaviors/performance and workplace adjustment Signup and view all the answers

What is a trait in the context of personality?

A characteristic of an individual that is seen as consistent across time and situations Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Personality Traits and Assessment

Cooperativeness is the opposite of un-cooperativeness.
Emotional stability is related to the trait of Neuroticism.
Conscientiousness is related to responsibility and self-control.
Conscientiousness is a better predictor of reliability in work performance.
Extraversion is related to motivational aspects of work.
The Rorschach Inkblot Test is a projective technique of personality assessment.
Internal Locus of Control is related to the belief in controlling one's own destiny.

Dark Triad and Personality

The 'Dark Triad' refers to Narcissism, Machiavellianism, and Psychopathy.
Reliability is the opposite of unreliability.
Extraversion is related to being ambitious and talkative.

Definition and Formation of Personality

Personality refers to the unique set of characteristics, traits, and patterns of behavior that define an individual.
The word 'personality' is derived from the Latin word 'persona', meaning 'mask'.
Personality is formed by the interaction of genetic and environmental factors.

Big Five Model and Traits

A trait in the context of personality refers to a relatively enduring pattern of thought, feeling, or behavior.
The Big Five Model measures Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism.
Understanding personality is important in the workplace as it influences behavior and performance.

Significance of Personality Traits

Personality traits are significant in the workplace as they affect job performance, team dynamics, and leadership.
The study of personality contributes to a better understanding of workplace behavior, including motivations, attitudes, and interactions.