The HR Department at Basic Elements, a Software Development Firm

question 106

Essay

The HR department at Basic Elements, a software development firm, has begun testing employee personality and preferences to reorganize their teams such that team members and leaders are matched. They believe that this will enable them to ensure smooth functioning and greater cohesion. As a part of this test, employees were given the least preferred co-worker questionnaire. The employees were asked to think of all the co-workers they had in the past and describe the one they least enjoyed working with by rating that person on a scale of 1 to 8 for each of 16 sets of contrasting adjectives. Rachel's LPC score was high, while Victor's was low. Many employees like Ashley had LPC scores that were moderate. Interpret and compare the results of Rachel, Victor, and Ashley.

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Definitions:

"You" Attitude

A communication style that focuses on the needs, interests, and concerns of the audience, rather than the speaker.

Credibility

The quality of being trusted, believable, or convincing based on one's knowledge, reliability, or reputation.

Pompous Language

The use of overly self-important or grandiose language intended to impress others.

Establishing Qualifications

The process of presenting and verifying credentials, skills, and experiences that make an individual suitable for a particular role or task.