Individual Differences: Personality, Skills, and Abilities Chapter 4
Learning Objectives Define personality and describe its role in the study of organizational behavior. Identify the Big Five dimensions of personality, and elements of core self-evaluations and describe how they are related to key aspects of organizational behavior. Distinguish between positive and negative affectivity and describe its effects on organizational behavior.
Learning Objectives Define achievement motivation and distinguish between learning, performance, and avoidance goal orientations. Describe Machiavellianism and the differences between morning and evening persons and their role in work-related behavior. Differentiate between cognitive intelligence, emotional intelligence, and practical intelligence and explain their influences on behavior in organizations.
Personality Definition Interactionalist Perspective Person-Job Fit
Measuring Personality Objective Tests Projective Tests Test Properties Reliability Validity Predictive Validity
Big 5 Dimensions of Personality Extraversion Agreeableness Conscientiousness Neuroticism Openness to Experience
Work-related Personality Aspects Machiavellianism Achievement Motivation
Work-related Personality Aspects Goal Orientation Morning vs. Evening Persons
Intelligence Types Cognitive Practical Emotional
Physical Abilities Strength Flexibility Stamina Speed
Social Skills Social Perception Impression Management Persuasion and Social Influence Social Adaptability Emotional Awareness/Control