2.  Personality is the profile of characteristics making a person unique from others.  Individual personalities are important managerial considerations in any work setting.  It is helpful to understand what psychologists call the “Big Five” personality traits.

3. Extroversion - The degree to which someone is outgoing, sociable, and assertive. › An extravert is comfortable and confident in interpersonal relationships › An introvert is more withdrawn and reserved

4. Agreeableness - The degree to which someone is good- natured, cooperative, and trusting. › An agreeable person gets along well with others › A disagreeable person is a source of conflict and discomfort for others

5. Conscientiousness - The degree to which someone is responsible, dependable, and careful. › A conscientious person focuses on what can be accomplished and meets commitments › A person who lacks conscientiousness is careless, often trying too much and failing, or doing little

6. Emotional stability - The degree to which someone is relaxed, secure, and unworried. › A person who is emotionally stable is calm and confident › A person who is lacking in emotional stability is anxious, nervous and tense. 6

7. Openness - The degree to which someone is curious, receptive to new things, and open to change. › An open person is broad- minded, receptive to new things, open to change › A person who lacks openness is narrow-minded, has few interests and is resistant to change

8. 1. Cognitive Style - #25, pg. W-106  When complete, put these and all other self assessments in your portfolio at the back of the room please