Final Exam Chap 2 Flashcards
Agreeableness
A characteristic in which one is affable, tolerant, sensitive, trusting, kind, and warm
Conscientiousness
Being organized, systemic, punctual, achievement oriented, and dependable
Dark Triad
Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy
Machiavellianism
Refers to a person who believes that the “ends justify the means” mainly for university students, based on the pressures and obligations from each domain
Demands-Abilities (DA) Fit
The compatibility between the employee’s knowledge, skills, and abilities, and the demands of the job. In other words, the job characteristics, are neither too easy nor too difficult for the abilities of the employee; they match
Extraversion
A trait of a person who is outgoing, talkative, and sociable as well as enjoys social situations
Minnesota Twin Studies
Studies conducted from 1979 to 1999 which followed identical and fraternal twins who were separated at an early age
Narcissism
The expression of grandiosity, entitlement, dominance, and superiority
Needs-Supplies (NS) Fit
Addresses whether the job fulfills the employee’s need for interesting work and a sense of meaning in their work
Neuroticism
Represents a tendency to be anxious or moody
Openness
A person’s willingness to embrace new ideas and new situations
Person-Environment (PE) Fit
The degree of congruence between the person and the work situation
Person-Job (PJ) Fit
Occurs when job characteristics are aligned with employees’ personalities, motivations, and abilities
Person-Organization (PO) Fit
The match between a person’s individual values and those of the organization they work for
Personality
“Regularities in feeling, thought, and action that are characteristic of an individual”
Personality-Job Fit Theory
Fit that occurs when job characteristics are aligned employees’ personality, motivations, and abilities
Positive Organizational Behavior (POB)
The study and application of positive-oriented human resource strengths and psychological capacities that can be measured, developed, and effectively managed for performance improvement in today’s workplace
Psychological Capital (PsyCap)
The value of individual differences, including efficacy, optimism, hope, and resiliency
Psychopathy
Impulsivity and thrill seeking combined with low empathy and anxiety
Self-Monitoring
“Self-observation and self-control guided by situational cues to social appropriateness”
State-Like
Characteristics that are relatively changeable and can be developed through awareness or training
Trait-Like
Personality characteristics that are relatively stable over time
Type A behavior
A behavior pattern characterized by hostility, time urgency, impatience, and a competitive drive
Type B behavior
A behavior pattern characterized by a relaxed demeanor, steady work habits, a noncompetitive nature, and a desire to be liked by others
