Management
Management
9th Edition
ISBN: 9781260815573
Author: KINICKI, Angelo
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Chapter 11, Problem 1UTC
Summary Introduction

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The big five personality dimensions

Introduction:

There are psychological traits that give a personality its identity. It is essential to recognize personality attributes as it effects how people behave in the organization.

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Answer to Problem 1UTC

Solution:

Big five personality dimensions are:

  • Extroversions
  • Agreeableness
  • Conscientiousness
  • Emotional stability
  • Openness to experience

Explanation of Solution

Extroversion means how social and outgoing an individual is. Agreeableness stands for how cooperative and good natured an individual is. Conscientiousness means how vigilant and responsible an individual is. Emotional stability means how relaxed a person is and Openness to experience means how broadminded and curious an individual is.

All the psychological traits are important at their respective places. A person is at the advantage if he possesses and is strong in any of the traits.

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