2. Five Factor CHALLENGE! (c) 2008 The Effectiveness Group, LLC www.theeffectivenessgroup.com

3. Theory Practice Stats Humor Mix $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 Game Board FINAL CHALLENGE FINAL CHALLENGE FINAL CHALLENGE FINAL CHALLENGE

4. Where does the word “personality” come from?$100 From “persona” meaning “mask” From “persona” meaning “mask” Theory for $100

5. Someone tells you that they are using a different Big Five test. Is that possible?$200 Yes, of course – there are several Big Five instruments available. The Big Five is not a “test” it’s a taxonomy or a model of personality. Yes, of course – there are several Big Five instruments available. The Big Five is not a “test” it’s a taxonomy or a model of personality. Theory for $200

6. What is the difference between a model and a theory?$300 A model captures the “essence” A model captures the “essence” of a theory in visual form such as a chart or a table. A model is based on a theory. of a theory in visual form such as a chart or a table. A model is based on a theory. Theory for $300

7. What is a blend?$400 A blend is a personality characteristic resulting from a combination of traits. For instance timidity results from a blend of E- and N- A blend is a personality characteristic resulting from a combination of traits. For instance timidity results from a blend of E- and N- Theory for $400

8. Multimeaning terms has to do with the fact that personality terms can mean different things. What could be possible meanings of bravery and possible associations in Workplace traits?$500 A brave person could be fearless (N-), have a bias for action (E+), want to aid a fellow being (A+) or act on a whim (C-) A brave person could be fearless (N-), have a bias for action (E+), want to aid a fellow being (A+) or act on a whim (C-) Theory for $500

9. $100 A client asks you: What is the ideal personality profile? What do you answer? There is no ideal profile. There is no ideal profile. Practice for $100

10. $200 You are working with an introverted leader whose accommodation score is 35, need for stability is 68, and consolidation is 65. What kinds of challenges might she face? Possibly she’ll have a hard time balancing a strong task-orientation with the need to motivate others. Possibly she’ll have a hard time balancing a strong task-orientation with the need to motivate others. Practice for $200

11. Jane has an O of 35, an A of 45, a C of 75 and an N of 55. Susie has an O of 60, an A of 38, a C of 45, and an N of 65. What could happen if they work together?$300 While both have a high Need for Stability and a low Accommodation, their differences in O and C are strong - they could experience significant conflict. A mediator (someone with moderate scores) might help. While both have a high Need for Stability and a low Accommodation, their differences in O and C are strong - they could experience significant conflict. A mediator (someone with moderate scores) might help. Practice for $300

12. Lucie’s N score is 60. Mary’s N score is 45. Which would make a better leader? $400 There is not enough information to answer this question. Many other traits interact with energy for leadership. There is not enough information to answer this question. Many other traits interact with energy for leadership. Practice for $400

13. Double Score! Assuming that Janice’s “new” employees are not experienced, personality could matter a great deal. For instance, if their N scores are high they may worry more about taking the right approach. If their O scores are low they may have difficulties imagining solutions to new problems. If their A scores are high, they might prefer to wait for the leader’s instructions. Assuming that Janice’s “new” employees are not experienced, personality could matter a great deal. For instance, if their N scores are high they may worry more about taking the right approach. If their O scores are low they may have difficulties imagining solutions to new problems. If their A scores are high, they might prefer to wait for the leader’s instructions.$500 Janice’s new employees don’t take initiative. When you examine their scores you notice that their C scores are fairly high. What other traits might impact initiative? Practice for $500

14. What is the mean? $100 Mean = average Mean = average Stats for $100

15. Even though the five traits are independent from one another, E correlates with A at -.50. What does that mean? $200 There is a tendency for introverts to be more accommodating and extroverts to be more challenging. There is a tendency for introverts to be more accommodating and extroverts to be more challenging. Stats for $200

16. What does standard deviation measure?$300 How much scores vary from the mean. How much scores vary from the mean. Stats for $300

17. What is the Coefficient Alpha?$400 The number reached by averaging the correlations between all combinations of two test items. The number reached by averaging the correlations between all combinations of two test items. Stats for $400

18. What is the Coefficient Alpha of the Long Form of the WorkPlace Big Five?$500.81 (.75,.85,.77,.85,.82) Stats for $500

19. Joe has a highligher corrector to correct his highlighting mistakes. What traits could explain Joe’s behavior?$100 Possibly O4 (scope) and C (especially C1, perfectionism, and C2, organization) Possibly O4 (scope) and C (especially C1, perfectionism, and C2, organization) Humor for $100

20. While her friends eat their pizza, Mary dreams of the day she’ll take over Pizza Hut. Mary’s A score is likely: (a) 65 + (b) 50 (c) 40 - $200 (C) Humor for $200

21. While everyone eats pizza, Jennifer keeps asking the waitress if she needs help. If you were to pick one trait that would explain Jennifer’s behavior, it would be... $300 A1 (Service) A1 (Service) Humor for $300

22. Marvin is extremely upset because the number of pepperonis in the pizza doesn’t match the number displayed in the brochure. What 4 traits might explain Marvin’s behavior?$400 Marvin could be high in N, low in O4 (scope), low in A and high in C. Marvin could be high in N, low in O4 (scope), low in A and high in C. Humor for $400

23. Juan makes friends with the telemarketer trying to sell him a new credit card and invites him for dinner. Chose one trait that is most likely to impact his behavior.$500 EEEE Humor for $500

24. When you’re planning a change intervention for a team of administrative assistants, you should consider: $100 Their O levels could be lower than average and they might be uncomfortable with change. Their O levels could be lower than average and they might be uncomfortable with change. Mix for $100

25. Lucy is a great mediator and diplomat. When transferred to the sales department she couldn’t reach her quota. Why? $200 If she is a great mediator her scores are likely to be in the middle - sales people tend to have more extreme scores. If she is a great mediator her scores are likely to be in the middle - sales people tend to have more extreme scores. Mix for $200

26. Can you use the WorkPlace for selection? $300 Yes, but it’s a good idea to validate the instrument in your specific organization. Also, you should consider other factors such as responses in behavior interviews, intelligence, experience, and motivation. Yes, but it’s a good idea to validate the instrument in your specific organization. Also, you should consider other factors such as responses in behavior interviews, intelligence, experience, and motivation. Mix for $300

27. A client asks to use the short form of the Workplace to assist in a succession planning process. How can you help her?$400 The short form should not be used for succession planning or selection. The short form should not be used for succession planning or selection. Mix for $400

28. Double Score! Yes, but they scores are unlikely to be extremely different. Yes, but they scores are unlikely to be extremely different.$500 Is it possible to have different scores at home and at work? Mix for $500

29. One trait that determines the effectiveness of a leader.?!?! There is not enough information to answer this question - one trait alone could not determine the effectiveness of a leader. Remember that effectiveness depends on various traits and non-personality related factors such as intelligence and experience. There is not enough information to answer this question - one trait alone could not determine the effectiveness of a leader. Remember that effectiveness depends on various traits and non-personality related factors such as intelligence and experience. Final Challenge