BU288 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Extraversion And Introversion, Negative Affectivity, Machinist
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Personality: psychological characteristics that influences the way one interacts with their env. Shines in a weak situation (where there is no rules) The importance of fit: right person in right group. Dispositional approach: individual possess stable traits that influence attitudes and behaviours. Situational approach: characteristics of the organizational setting influence attitudes and behaviours. Interactionist approach: attitudes and behaviours are a function of both dispositions and the situation. Trait activation theory: traits lead to certain behaviours only when the situation makes the need for the trait salient. Contingency approach: depends on the situation and the person. 5 factor model of personality: extraversion: sociable vs shy, emotional stability: confident vs anxious, agreeableness: tolerant vs rude, conscientiousness: dependable vs impulsive, openness to experience: curious vs dull. Research linked above 5 to ob bc: impacts job performance, and other work behaviours. Locus of control: a set of beliefs about whether one"s behaviour is controlled mainly bc internal or external forces.
