Exam 4: Individual Traits and Differences

Most learning takes place when people behave according to their individual difference characteristics.

Which of the following is not part of the Big Five personality dimensions?

Intelligence is not clearly related to leadership.

Which of the following have been found to be relatively universal values?

High self-monitors may have an advantage in leadership because:

You take a universalist view of ethics when you believe that the same rules cannot apply to everyone.

The XYZ Corporation is looking for a leader who can develop high job commitment and create high job satisfaction.According to recent research on the Big Five personality dimensions,which characteristics should they look for in that leader?

Generation Xers value autonomy and flexibility.

Kirkpatrick and Locke asserted that traits alone are enough to make an effective leader.

Values are principles that a person believes.

Conceptual skills involve communication and conflict management.

High self-monitors are particularly skilled at delegating tasks.

Which of the following is not part of the definition of personality?

Individual dignity is valued mostly in Western cultures.

Yuppies are often success-driven.

Discuss the differences between the earlier approaches during the Trait Era and the more complex approach of recent approaches.

Research shows that a more intelligent leader is able to succeed regardless of the situation.

Which is not a characteristic of narcissism as described by the American Psychiatric Association?

Being a Type A can be helpful to managers because they are better able to delegate tasks.

___________ is the ability to read others and be able to put yourself in their place.