WGU C715 Organizational Behavior - Ch. 5 Personality and Values

WGU C715 Organizational Behavior - Ch. 5 Personality and ValuesWGU C715 Organizational Behavior - Ch. 5 Personality and ValuesWGU C715 Organizational Behavior - Ch. 5 Personality and ValuesWGU C715 Organizational Behavior - Ch. 5 Personality and ValuesWGU C715 Organizational Behavior - Ch. 5 Personality and Values Define personality. - ANSWER-enduring characteristics that define an individual's behavior Name 2 ways personality is measured. - ANSWER-self-report surveys and observer ratings What are 2 factors that determine personality? - ANSWER-heredity and personality traits What does MBTI stand for? - ANSWER-Myers-Briggs Type Indicator What are the weaknesses of the MBTI? - ANSWER-1. forces people into one of two types 2. not always related to job performance What are the strengths of the MBTI? - ANSWER-1. creates self-awareness 2. career guidance Identify the 5 basic dimensions of the Big Five personality model. - ANSWER-1. extrovertedness 2. agreeableness 3. conscientiousness 4. emotional stability 5. openness to experience How do the Big Five traits predict behavior at work? - ANSWER-the higher you score in each area of the Big Five, the better you will perform at work