Rather Than Examine a Large Number of Personality Variables That

question 43

Multiple Choice

Rather than examine a large number of personality variables that may or may not be related to how well people perform in the workplace, many researchers now address the questions of job performance and personality

• A) by using the personality dimensions identified in the five-factor model.
• B) by categorizing workers by personality types.
• C) by using the several psychogenic needs developed by Murray.
• D) by responses to work interests on self-report inventories.

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Definitions:

Phenomenologists

Scholars focusing on the lived experience and consciousness to explore the fundamental nature of reality, emphasizing the importance of personal perception in understanding phenomena.

Phenomenologists

Scholars or philosophers who study phenomenology, focusing on the conscious experience and the essence of phenomena.

Positivists

A philosophical approach that emphasizes empirical and scientific methods to determine and verify positive facts.

Labeling Theory

A sociological theory that suggests the labels or definitions society applies to individuals can influence their behavior and self-identity.