Personality and Organizational Behavior Quiz

What is the definition of personality?

• The sum total of ways in which an individual reacts and interacts with others.

• A fixed set of traits that do not change over time.

• The ability to influence others through communication.

• A measure of intelligence and cognitive abilities.

Which of the following is NOT a determinant of personality?

• Cultural factors

• Financial factors

• Social factors

• Brain factors

What does the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) help individuals understand?

• Their academic performance

• Their physical health

• Their personality traits and compatibility with others

• Their financial status

Which personality trait is characterized by being action-oriented and sociable?

• Introversion

• Extraversion

• Sensing

• Thinking

What does the Big Five model of personality include?

• Introversion, Sensing, Thinking, Feeling, Judging

• Agreeableness, Neuroticism, Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion

• Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, Conventional

• Confidence, Self-esteem, Risk-taking, Machiavellianism

What is an external locus of control?

• Belief that external factors have no influence on behavior

• Belief that one's behavior is guided by fate or luck

• Belief that one's behavior is guided by personal decisions

• Belief that one has complete control over their life

Which personality type is described as highly competitive and time-pressured?

• Type D

• Type C

• Type B

• Type A

What is Machiavellianism characterized by?

• High self-esteem and confidence

• Manipulation to achieve power

• A focus on teamwork and cooperation

• A strong sense of empathy

Which of the following traits is associated with high neuroticism?

• Emotional stability

• Anxiety and moodiness

• Sociability and talkativeness

• Creativity and imagination

What does the term 'personality-job fit' refer to?

• The alignment of an individual's personality with their job environment

• The financial benefits of a job

• The educational requirements for a job

• The physical demands of a job