What's the Right Job for You?
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Which personality trait is the best predictor of high job performance across many jobs and industries?

  • High extraversion
  • High agreeableness
  • High conscientiousness (correct)
  • Low neuroticism
  • Why is faking good on personality questionnaires not a great idea?

  • Because it is easy to detect
  • Because it is not a common practice
  • Because you are likely to find the job isn't a great fit (correct)
  • Because it may not reflect the true personality traits of the applicant
  • What is the term for organizing social outings and building morale in the workplace?

  • Image creation
  • Emergent leadership
  • Counterproductive workplace behavior
  • Organizational citizenship behaviors (correct)
  • Which personality traits are associated with making the most money?

    <p>High conscientiousness, low neuroticism, high extraversion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between emergent leadership and effective leadership?

    <p>Emergent leadership is more narcissistic, while effective leadership is more agreeable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of leadership is associated with transformational leadership?

    <p>Transformational leadership is associated with higher openness to experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consideration when deciding if a job is right for you?

    <p>Whether you are interested in the work or topic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of categorizing jobs into types using the Holland or ORVIS approach?

    <p>To narrow down job possibilities based on personality traits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of a job that requires high Erudition?

    <p>Gaining knowledge on many topics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the Leadership job type in the ORVIS approach?

    <p>Leading and directing people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might someone who loves science not enjoy a particular job in that field?

    <p>Because it requires working alone in a low-interaction environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the Job Satisfaction question 'Who is happy at work?'?

    <p>Understanding the characteristics of happy workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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