The Human Resources Department of a Large Organization Is Interested

question 16

Multiple Choice

The human resources department of a large organization is interested in measuring the personality traits of its potential employees.The job applicants have been assured that they should feel free to answer honestly and that all responses will be anonymous. The applicants are likely to give inflated estimates of all the following except

• A)emotional stability,including the person's ability to withstand stress.
• B)conscientiousness,a measure of reliability.
• C)agreeableness,a measure of the ability to cooperate.
• D)risk taking,a measure of a person's willingness to take chances.
• E)self-monitoring,a measure of the ability to alter one's behaviour based on external factors.

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Definitions:

Attitude

A settled way of thinking or feeling about something, which is often reflected in a person's behavior.

Gender Roles

The social and cultural expectations associated with being male or female, influencing behavior, activities, and perceptions in various societal contexts.

Skills

Abilities or expertise gained through training or experience that enable the performance of specific tasks.

Characteristics

Features or qualities that serve to identify, describe, or distinguish someone or something.