Odell Is Frequently Nervous, Tense, and Worried, Both at Work

question 71

Multiple Choice

Odell is frequently nervous, tense, and worried, both at work and at home. He likely scores low on which of the Big Five personality dimensions?

• A) self-monitoring
• B) conscientiousness
• C) extroversion
• D) openness to experience
• E) emotional stability

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Definitions:

Goal Setting

The process of identifying specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound objectives to be achieved in the future.

Performance Relationship

The connection between various factors, such as employee behavior or work environment, and their impact on job performance.

Motivation Theories

A set of principles concerning what drives individuals to initiate and sustain actions towards achieving their goals.

Expectancy Theory

A motivational theory that explains how individuals decide to behave in ways that they believe will lead them to desired outcomes based on expectations of future events.