Organizational Behavior - Personality and Cultural Values

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms related to personality and cultural values in organizational behavior, offering definitions for understanding these concepts.

Personality

The structures and propensities inside a person that explain characteristic patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior.

Cultural Values

Shared beliefs about desirable end states or modes of conduct in a given culture.

Conscientiousness

A Big Five personality trait characterized by dependability, organization, and goal achievement.

Agreeableness

A Big Five personality trait involving warmth, kindness, and cooperativeness.

Neuroticism

A Big Five personality trait associated with emotional instability and negative moods.

Openness to Experience

A Big Five personality trait characterized by curiosity, imagination, and willingness to engage in new experiences.

The Big Five Taxonomy

Five broad dimensions used to summarize personalities: Conscientiousness, Agreeableness, Neuroticism, Openness to Experience, and Extraversion.

Trait Activation

A concept suggesting that some situations provide cues that trigger the expression of a given personality trait.

Leadership Contingency Approach

Theory that suggests effective leadership is dependent on the situation and the leader's style.

Integrative Personality Tests

Tests used to assess job applicants’ personalities, focusing on traits like conscientiousness, agreeableness, and honesty.