Studies report that heredity has a strong influence on an individual’s personality.
- How can this affect how positions are evaluated and advancements are allocated?
- What are the implications of this influence in organizational settings?
An applicant is applying for a management trainee position and he/she is given a personality test that measures the five dimensions in the five-factor model.
- Which personality traits would you consider most important for this type of job? Explain your answer. (E.g., define what are the five factors, then go into detail as to which personality traits would be most important for this job. Use an example to typify your points).