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Individual Differences:
Personality, Skills, and
Abilities
Chapter 4
Learning Objectives
1.
Define personality and describe its role in the study
of organizational behavior.
2.
Identify the Big Five dimensions of personality, and
elements of core self-evaluations and describe how
they are related to key aspects of organizational
behavior.
3.
Distinguish between positive and negative affectivity
and describe its effects on organizational behavior.
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Learning Objectives
4.
Define achievement motivation and distinguish
between learning, performance, and avoidance goal
orientations.
5.
Describe Machiavellianism and the differences
between morning and evening persons and their role
in work-related behavior.
6.
Differentiate between cognitive intelligence,
emotional intelligence, and practical intelligence and
explain their influences on behavior in organizations.
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Personality
 Definition
 Interactionalist Perspective
 Person-Job Fit
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Measuring Personality
 Objective Tests
 Projective Tests
 Test Properties
• Reliability
• Validity
• Predictive Validity
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Big 5 Dimensions of
Personality
 Extraversion
 Agreeableness
 Conscientiousness
 Neuroticism
 Openness to Experience
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Work-related Personality
Aspects
 Machiavellianism
 Achievement
Motivation
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Work-related Personality
Aspects
 Goal Orientation
 Morning vs. Evening Persons
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Intelligence Types
 Cognitive
 Practical
 Emotional
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Physical Abilities
 Strength
 Flexibility
 Stamina
 Speed
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Social Skills
 Social Perception
 Impression Management
 Persuasion and Social Influence
 Social Adaptability
 Emotional Awareness/Control
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