What is the primary weakness of using self-report surveys for measuring personality, especially in hiring decisions?
Explanation
This question focuses on the practical limitations and methodological concerns of a common personality assessment tool, as discussed in the chapter.
Other questions
According to Chapter 5, what is the most widely used personality-assessment instrument in the world?
In the Big Five personality model, which trait is the best predictor of job performance across most occupations?
What does the 'Sensing (S) versus Intuitive (N)' dimension of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator describe?
According to research on personality determinants, what percentage of personality similarities between twins is accounted for by genetics?
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?
Which personality trait from the Big Five model is most strongly related to life satisfaction, job satisfaction, and low stress levels?
What are the two types of values identified by the Rokeach Value Survey (RVS)?
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?
What is the primary argument of person-organization fit theory?
In Hofstede's framework for assessing cultures, what does 'power distance' describe?
What is the key characteristic of a person with a proactive personality?
The GLOBE framework for assessing cultures added which two dimensions not present in Hofstede's original five?
Which generational cohort is described as valuing flexibility, life options, and the achievement of job satisfaction, while also being skeptical of authority?
What does the personality trait of 'other-orientation' reflect?
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?
According to the text, which of the following is NOT a situational factor where high-Machiavellian individuals flourish?
What is a major criticism of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) mentioned in the textbook?
Which Big Five trait is associated with better performance in jobs that require significant interpersonal interaction?
According to Pew Research, what percentage of Millennials would prefer to stay at their current job for the rest of their lives?