Discuss how the Big Five Traits Predict Behavior at Work

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July 11, 2019
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Discuss how the Big Five Traits Predict Behavior at Work

Question Description

1. Review the dimensions of the Big Five Model (pp. 140 – 141) and discuss which areas of behavior each one predicts.

a.Conscientiousness

b.Emotional stability

c.Extraversion

d.Openness to experience

e.Agreeableness

2. Discuss how the Big Five Traits Predict Behavior at Work (pp. 142 – 143).

a.Conscientiousness at work

b.Emotional stability at work

c.Extraversion at work

d.Openness at work

E. Agreeableness at work

3. Use Exhibit 5-2 to answer the following questions:

a.List the Big Five Traits and indicate why each one is relevant to organizational behavior.

4. Is it possible to determine when you first meet someone if they have a personality trait from the Dark Triad? Explain your answer.