Personality and Values

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Question 1

According to Chapter 5, what is the most widely used personality-assessment instrument in the world?

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Question 2

In the Big Five personality model, which trait is the best predictor of job performance across most occupations?

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Question 3

What does the 'Sensing (S) versus Intuitive (N)' dimension of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator describe?

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Question 4

According to research on personality determinants, what percentage of personality similarities between twins is accounted for by genetics?

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Question 5

An individual who is pragmatic, maintains emotional distance, and believes that the ends can justify the means is best described as having which personality trait?

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Question 6

Which personality trait from the Big Five model is most strongly related to life satisfaction, job satisfaction, and low stress levels?

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Question 7

What are the two types of values identified by the Rokeach Value Survey (RVS)?

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Question 8

According to John Holland's personality-job fit theory, which of the following is an example of a congruent occupation for a person with a 'Realistic' personality type?

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Question 9

What is the primary argument of person-organization fit theory?

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Question 10

In Hofstede's framework for assessing cultures, what does 'power distance' describe?

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Question 11

What is the key characteristic of a person with a proactive personality?

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Question 12

The GLOBE framework for assessing cultures added which two dimensions not present in Hofstede's original five?

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Question 13

What is the primary weakness of using self-report surveys for measuring personality, especially in hiring decisions?

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Question 14

Which generational cohort is described as valuing flexibility, life options, and the achievement of job satisfaction, while also being skeptical of authority?

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Question 15

What does the personality trait of 'other-orientation' reflect?

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Question 16

In the study of life insurance agents, it was found that what percentage of sales calls end in rejection, highlighting the importance of positive core self-evaluations?

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Question 17

According to the text, which of the following is NOT a situational factor where high-Machiavellian individuals flourish?

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Question 18

What is a major criticism of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) mentioned in the textbook?

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Question 19

Which Big Five trait is associated with better performance in jobs that require significant interpersonal interaction?

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Question 20

According to Pew Research, what percentage of Millennials would prefer to stay at their current job for the rest of their lives?

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