C715 Exam 9 Questions With Correct Answers!!
Least Preferred Coworker (LPC) questionnaire
an instrument that purports to measure whether a person is task or relationship oriented
conflict
process that begins when 1 party perceives another party has negatively affected, or is about to
negatively affect something that the first party cares about
psychological contract
unwritten agreement that sets out what management expects from an employee and vice versa
creative potential
4 facets:
1. Intelligence and creativity
2. Personality and creativity
3. Expertise and creativity
4. Ethics and creativity
organizational constraints
performance evaluations systems, rewards system, formal regulations, system-imposed time
constraints, historical precedents
collectivism
emphasizes tight, social framework in which people expect others in groups they are part of to
look after and protect them
consistency
extent to which cues regarding work duties and responsibilities are compatible
personality
the sum total of ways in which an individual reacts to and interacts with others
,Measuring Personality
self assessment, observer-ratings surveys
Personality Determinants
heredity, environmental factors, situational conditions
Heredity Approach to Personality
argues the ultimate explanation of an individual's personality is the molecular structure of the
genes located on the chromosome
personality traits
enduring characteristics that describe an individual's behavior
MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator)
a personality test that taps four characteristics and classifies people into 1 of 16 personality types
extroverted (MBTI)
outgoing, sociable, assertive
introverted (MBTI)
quiet, shy
Sensing (MBTI)
practical, prefers routine and order, detail oriented
Intuitive (MBTI)
rely on unconscious process, see the "big picture"
Thinking (MBTI)
reason and logic to solve problems
Feeling (MBTI)
rely on personal values and emotions
,Judging (MBTI)
want control, prefers order and structure
Perceiving (MBTI)
flexible and spontanious
Big 5 personality model
proposes 5 basic dimensions underlie all others, and encompass most of the significant variation
in human personality
Big 5 Personality Traits
Conscientious, emotional stability, openness to experience, agreeableness, extraversion
Conscientious (Big 5)
Measure of reliability
Emotional Stability (Big 5)
ability to withstand stress
Extraversion (Big 5)
comfort level with relationships
Openness to experience (big 5)
range of interest and fascination with novelty
agreeableness
individuals propensity to defer to others
dark triad of personality
consists of narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism
Machiavellianism (Mach)
, the degree to which a person is pragmatic, maintains emotional distance, and believes the ends
justify the means
Narscisim
the tendency to be arrogant, have a grandiose sense of self-importance, require excessive
admiration, and have a sense of entitlement
psychopathy
the tendency for a lack of concern for others and a lack of guilt or remorse when their actions
cause harm
core self-evaluation
bottom-line conclusions individuals have about their capabilities, competence, and worth as a
person
self-monitoring
ability to adjust behavior to external situational factors
proactive personality
identify opportunities, show initiative, take action, and persevere until meaningful change
occurs, compared to others who generally react to situations
situation strength theory
the way personality translates into behavior depends on the strength of the situation
situation strength catagories
Clarity, consistency, constraints, consequences
clarity
degree to which cues regarding work duties and responsibilities are available and clear
constraints
extent individuals freedom to decide or act is limited by forces out of their control
Least Preferred Coworker (LPC) questionnaire
an instrument that purports to measure whether a person is task or relationship oriented
conflict
process that begins when 1 party perceives another party has negatively affected, or is about to
negatively affect something that the first party cares about
psychological contract
unwritten agreement that sets out what management expects from an employee and vice versa
creative potential
4 facets:
1. Intelligence and creativity
2. Personality and creativity
3. Expertise and creativity
4. Ethics and creativity
organizational constraints
performance evaluations systems, rewards system, formal regulations, system-imposed time
constraints, historical precedents
collectivism
emphasizes tight, social framework in which people expect others in groups they are part of to
look after and protect them
consistency
extent to which cues regarding work duties and responsibilities are compatible
personality
the sum total of ways in which an individual reacts to and interacts with others
,Measuring Personality
self assessment, observer-ratings surveys
Personality Determinants
heredity, environmental factors, situational conditions
Heredity Approach to Personality
argues the ultimate explanation of an individual's personality is the molecular structure of the
genes located on the chromosome
personality traits
enduring characteristics that describe an individual's behavior
MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator)
a personality test that taps four characteristics and classifies people into 1 of 16 personality types
extroverted (MBTI)
outgoing, sociable, assertive
introverted (MBTI)
quiet, shy
Sensing (MBTI)
practical, prefers routine and order, detail oriented
Intuitive (MBTI)
rely on unconscious process, see the "big picture"
Thinking (MBTI)
reason and logic to solve problems
Feeling (MBTI)
rely on personal values and emotions
,Judging (MBTI)
want control, prefers order and structure
Perceiving (MBTI)
flexible and spontanious
Big 5 personality model
proposes 5 basic dimensions underlie all others, and encompass most of the significant variation
in human personality
Big 5 Personality Traits
Conscientious, emotional stability, openness to experience, agreeableness, extraversion
Conscientious (Big 5)
Measure of reliability
Emotional Stability (Big 5)
ability to withstand stress
Extraversion (Big 5)
comfort level with relationships
Openness to experience (big 5)
range of interest and fascination with novelty
agreeableness
individuals propensity to defer to others
dark triad of personality
consists of narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism
Machiavellianism (Mach)
, the degree to which a person is pragmatic, maintains emotional distance, and believes the ends
justify the means
Narscisim
the tendency to be arrogant, have a grandiose sense of self-importance, require excessive
admiration, and have a sense of entitlement
psychopathy
the tendency for a lack of concern for others and a lack of guilt or remorse when their actions
cause harm
core self-evaluation
bottom-line conclusions individuals have about their capabilities, competence, and worth as a
person
self-monitoring
ability to adjust behavior to external situational factors
proactive personality
identify opportunities, show initiative, take action, and persevere until meaningful change
occurs, compared to others who generally react to situations
situation strength theory
the way personality translates into behavior depends on the strength of the situation
situation strength catagories
Clarity, consistency, constraints, consequences
clarity
degree to which cues regarding work duties and responsibilities are available and clear
constraints
extent individuals freedom to decide or act is limited by forces out of their control
