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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.
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1. INTRODUCTION
2. BODY
3. CONCLUSION
4. REFERENCES
Running Head: MANAGEMENT
The Big Five Model
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The Dimension of the Big Five Model
a.
Conscientiousness
As a behavior model, this example by definition measures reliability in the traits of a
person. Individuals characterized by higher levels of this behavior tend to be responsible in the
undertakings, they look more organized, dependable when faced with critical issues and also
persistent. People who portray little conscientiousness behavior are the exact opposite of the
positive ones; they are easily distracted from their undertakings, unreliable, and they also appear
to be disorganized.
b.
Emotional Stability
By definition, the behavioral model refers to an individual’s ability to withstand stressful
conditions and moments. People highly associated with this feature appear calm in every situation,
they have control, are also showing a sense of security as well as self-confidence. Further
descriptions of highly emotional stable explain that such persons are happy with their activities
and daily living, which implies meager chances of negative emotions. They are optimistic and
confident with virtually everything. The class of low scorers on this matter can never miss in the
society, as such tend to have very high levels of neuroticism that is ch...
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