George Is an Effective and Efficient Manager

question 97

Multiple Choice

George is an effective and efficient manager. However, he tends to be pessimistic and avoids social interactions. How would you categorize him using the Big Five personality traits?

• A)low on extraversion
• B)high on negative affectivity
• C)low on organizational commitment
• D)low on introversion
• E)low on conscientiousness

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Definitions:

Situational Demands

External pressures or circumstances that necessitate a response or adjustment from an individual or group.

Attention

The mental act of focusing attention on a particular element of the surroundings, while disregarding other aspects.

Flynn Effect

The rise in IQ scores over generations in many nations.

IQ Scores

Numerical measurements derived from standardized tests designed to assess human intelligence and cognitive abilities relative to a statistical normal distribution.