Learning Objectives
After studying this chapter, you should be able to:
5-1 Describe personality, the way it is measured, and the factors that shape it.
5-2 Describe the strengths and weaknesses of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality
framework and the Big Five model.
5-3 Discuss how the concepts of core self-evaluation (CSE), self-monitoring, and proactive personality
contribute to the understanding of personality.
5-4 Describe how the situation affects whether personality predicts behavior.
5-5 Contrast terminal and instrumental values.
5-6 Describe the differences between person–job fit and person–organization fit.
5-7 Compare Hofstede’s five value dimensions and the GLOBE framework.
Questions For review
5-1 What is personality? How do we typically measure it? What factors determine personality?
5-2 What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and the Big Five personality model?
5-3 How do the concepts of core self-evaluation (CSE), self-monitoring, and proactive personality help us to understand personality?
5-4 How does the situation or environment affect the degree to which personality predicts behavior?
5-5 What is the difference between terminal and instrumental values?
5-6 What are the differences between person–job fit and person–organization fit?
5-7 How do Hofstede’s five value dimensions and the GLOBE framework differ?