PERSONALITY

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 WHAT IS PERSONALITY?
The sum total of ways in which an
individual reacts to and interacts with the
world around us is known as personality.

What is Personality traits?

The enduring characteristics that

describe an individual’s behavior is
known as personality traits.
WHY MEASURING PERSONALITY IS
IMPORTANT?
Measuring personality in organizations is important because it helps
in:
•Selecting employees who are a good fit for the company culture and
job roles.
• Identifying and developing potential leaders within the organization.
• Resolving conflicts and improving communication among team
members.
• Ensuring cultural fit within the organization.

MEASURING PERSONALITY
•Self Report Surveys
•Observer Rating Surveys
•Projective Measures
 PERSONALITY FRAMEWORKS
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TWO DOMINANT FRAMEWORKS USED TO

DESCRIBE PERSONALITY

• MYERS-BRIGGS TYPE INDICATOR(MBTI)

• BIG FIVE MODEL

 Personality Frameworks
The Big Five Model

The Five basic dimensions which

encompass most of the differences in
human personality are:
•Extraversion
• Agreeableness
• Conscientiousness
• Emotional Stability
• Openness to Experience
Demonstrate How The Big Five
Traits Predict Behavior At Work
 Personality Frameworks
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
It is the most widely used personality-assessment instrument in the world

Classifications:
They Individuals are classified as:
1.Extroverted or Introverted (E/I)
2.Sensing or Intuitive (S/N)
3.Thinking or Feeling (T/F)
4.Judging or Perceiving (J/P)

Classifications are combined into 16 personality types :

OTHER PERSONALITY TRAITS RELEVANT
TO ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
Machiavellianism
-A pragmatic, emotionally distant power-player who believes that ends
justify the means.
-High Machs are manipulative, win more often, and persuade more than
they are persuaded.

Narcissism
A person with a grandiose view of self, requires excessive admiration,
has a sense of self-entitlement, and is arrogant.

Psychopathy
A lack of concern for others, and a lack of guilt or remorse when their
actions cause harm