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Org. Behavior: Chapter 2: Personality and Values
Essentials of Organizational Behavior, 10th edition, Robbins & Judge
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03/15/2011

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Define personality.
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the sum total of ways in which an individual reacts to and interacts with others
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Define core self-evaluation.
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if one likes or dislikes himself and sees himself as capable and effective, this is positive, can also be negative
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Define self-monitoring.
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one's ability to adjust his behavior to external situational factors
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Define proactive personality.
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people who identify opportunities, show initiative, take action, and persevere until meaningful change occurs
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Describe the timeline of generations.
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Nexters (Gen. Y, Millennials)

Xers (Gen. X)

Baby Boomers

Veterans (Traditionalists)

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Define personality-job fit theory.
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Holland's 6 types

realistic

investigative

social

conventional

enterprising

artistic

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List Hofstede's dimensions.
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power distance

indi. vs. coll.

masc. vs. fem.

uncertainty avoidance

long vs. short term

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