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Question 51

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Among the Big Five Model traits, ________ is most strongly related to life satisfaction, job satisfaction, and low stress levels.

A) emotional stability
B) agreeableness
C) conscientiousness
D) extroversion
E) openness to experience

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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People scoring high on the ________ dimension of the Big Five Model are more likely to be absent from work and engage in risky behavior than those who score low.

A) emotional stability
B) extraversion
C) openness
D) agreeableness
E) conscientiousness

F) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

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John Hardley recently joined as marketing director of H2O, a water sports gear company. Though in the last five years the company has had a drastic dip in sales, ever since Hardley has joined he has turned the figures around. In addition to revamping the look of the brand, he has initiated several marketing campaigns through broadcast media to increase customer base for the company. Hardley has over the past 6 months managed to get the company to an all time high peak of sales. Which of the following statements best describes Hardley?

Describe the personality trait of self-monitoring.

With reference to John Holland's personality-job fit theory, people belonging to the investigating type prefer ________.

Which of the following differentiates introverts from extraverts?

Percy Collins works as a life advisor at an insurance firm and often looks for constant admiration from his manager every time he sells a policy. He also feels that he is the best at his work and no other advisor in his company has the ability or the skills to sell the amount of policies that he can. Often during meetings and team building exercises, colleagues find him rude, distant, and antagonistic. What categories according to the Big Five Factor Model and other personality traits is Collins most likely to be characterized by?

John Holland's personality-job fit theory presents six personality types. Which of the following is one of these six types?

Ellen Athers works as a communication executive at a travel house. She is known to be friendly with her colleagues and interacts with them regularly to build strong work relationships. She knows that her rapport with her co-workers is a crucial part of her work and invests time in these relationships. In addition, while making decisions, she is assertive and colleagues take her decisions seriously. Which of the following personality types is Athers most likely to be characterized by according to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) classification?

________ is the sum total of ways in which an individual reacts to and interacts with others.

Which dimension of the Big Five model refers to an individual's propensity to defer to others?

What are the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator's categories of INTJ, ESTJ, and ENTP people? Explain.

Which of the following is true of a narcissist?

Michelle Young, who works as a sales manager at a bank, often has to deal with a lot of stress to meet monthly targets for her team. However, irrespective of stressful situations, she manages to handle problems with ease and a smile on her face. Her team members are often surprised at how she deals with such situations with so much confidence. They believe the reason she manages to be such a good role model of handling volatile situations is because she is confident of her capabilities and sees herself as an effective manager. Describe Young's personality in terms of the Big Five Model and core self-evaluation.

According to the Big Five Model, a person who scores high on the openness to experience dimension is conventional and finds comfort in the familiar.

Amber Downing, a human resource executive, is in charge of the recruitment process in her organization. During the hiring process, she often needs to coordinate with prospective employees. The organizational process does not require her to inform employees who do not get through the selection process. However she believes that it is rude not to give them an update. She thus makes sure that she send them e-mails informing them all about the selection process. Which of the following personality types is Downing characterized by according to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) classification?

Jonah is currently trying to decide whether or not to allow Kate to be part of a delegation that will represent their company at an international business expo. Apart from allowing the company to market its business to potential clients, the expo will give the members of the delegation a chance to meet and network with various industry professionals and gain valuable industry insights. -Which of the following, if true, would most strengthen Kate's chances of being selected?

Which of the following is true of values ?

When we rank an individual's values in order of their ________, we obtain the person's value system.

During an annual review, Michel Godfrey made the following assertion: "When I look at myself and my performance, I see that what I have achieved is outstanding and something no one in the organization has the capacity to undertake. Surprisingly, it has not won me the admiration of my colleagues like it should have. I also believe that I do not just deserve a raise, but need one, since without me, let's face it, the place would simply fall apart." Which of the following personality traits best describes Michel's personality?