Class 7 - Personality And Work Behavior Flashcards

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What is tolerance of ambiguity?

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Acceptance of situations that are ill defined or unclear. Falls under cognitive / emotional

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What are 3 types of personality traits?

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  1. Cognitive / emotional
    - how we think and feel
  2. Relational
    - how we interact with others, self monitoring
  3. Behavioral
    - how we behave
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What is positive self concept?

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Favorable self regard; core is self esteem

BEST PREDICTOR OF JOB SATISFACTION

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What is self monitoring?

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Mimicking effective work habits of others (chameleons). Can predict upward mobility. Better at using political tactics to get ahead

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What are the big 5 personality traits?

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  1. Neuroticism
  2. Extraversion
  3. Openness
  4. Agreeableness
  5. Conscientiousness
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