5. Individual Behaviour – Personality, Perception, and Attitudes

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are the three main psychological constructs discussed in this section?

   Hint

   Think about how we understand individual behavior.

2. 2.

   Define personality in your own words.

   Hint

   What makes you, you?

3. 3.

   What does personality refer to?

   • A. Temporary behavior
   • B. Enduring traits
   • C. Cultural habits

   Hint

   What defines you over time?

4. 4.

   True or False: Perception always reflects reality.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Does everyone see things the same way?

5. 5.

   Create a scenario where different employees perceive the same event in contrasting ways. Analyze the potential outcomes of their perceptions.

   Hint

   How would a manager handle differing views on team feedback?

6. 6.

   Reflect on a situation where your personality traits influenced your job satisfaction. Discuss how a better person-job fit might have changed that experience.

   Hint

   What job environments do you thrive in, based on your traits?