An Ongoing Debate in Organizational Behaviour Is Whether We Should

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Essay

An ongoing debate in organizational behaviour is whether we should consider the personality traits of job applicants when selecting them into the organization. Take the view that personality traits SHOULD be considered in the selection process and provide arguments for your position.

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Definitions:

Crystallized Intelligence

Cognitive skills and specific knowledge acquired over a lifetime; it is heavily dependent on education and tends to remain stable over time.

Deductive Reasoning

A logical process in which a conclusion is based on the concordance of multiple premises that are generally assumed to be true.

Cognitive Skills

Mental abilities involved in processing information, understanding concepts, and solving problems.

Maturation

The process of development in which an individual matures or reaches full functionality and growth, often referring to physical, psychological, or emotional development.