5.1.3. Major Personality Traits Relevant to OB

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are the Big Five personality traits?

   Hint

   Recall the acronym OCEAN.

2. 2.

   Define Locus of Control.

   Hint

   Think about internal vs. external influences.

3. 3.

   Which of the following is not one of the Big Five personality traits?

   • Openness
   • Intelligence
   • Agreeableness

   Hint

   Remember the acronym OCEAN.

4. 4.

   True or False: A person with high neuroticism is typically calm and resilient.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the opposite of calm.

5. 5.

   Evaluate how understanding of the Big Five personality traits can improve team performance in a project setting.

   Hint

   Consider how each trait might contribute to different tasks.

6. 6.

   Develop a strategy for integrating personality trait assessments into the hiring process of a tech firm.

   Hint

   Think about roles within the tech firm's culture.