Which of the Following Is True of Conscientiousness

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of conscientiousness?

• A)Conscientious individuals pay less attention to the details of their jobs.
• B)The job performance of conscientious individuals tends to decrease over time.
• C)Conscientiousness is the most negatively related personality characteristic to work performance across a wide range of jobs.
• D)Conscientiousness decreases performance in training programs.
• E)Conscientiousness improves the job knowledge of employees.

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Definitions:

Contingent Reward Behavior

A leadership approach that involves the setting of clear goals and the provision of specific rewards when those goals are met.

Democratic Style

A leadership approach that involves the leader sharing decision-making powers with team members, promoting participation and group consensus.

Meta-Analysis

A statistical technique for summarizing the findings from multiple studies to arrive at a comprehensive understanding of results in a particular field.

Gender Congruent

Pertains to behaviors or roles that align with societal expectations for a person's gender.