Best Practices & Methodologies Flashcards
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Which statement best describes the scientific standing of DISC compared with the Big Five?
Answer: DISC has less empirical support, so it is best used for development rather than high-stakes decisions
The Big Five has stronger research backing, so DISC is typically recommended for training and communication.
What is a common methodological limitation of self-report DISC questionnaires?
Answer: Responses can be influenced by social desirability and self-perception
Because people report on themselves, bias can shift the results.
When using DISC in team building, what is the best first step?
Answer: Have members complete the assessment and share results voluntarily
Voluntary, transparent sharing builds awareness without coercion.
In a standard DISC graph, what does a segment plotted above the midline typically indicate?
Answer: That trait is expressed more strongly than average
Points above the midline indicate stronger expression of that factor relative to the norm.
Which scenario is an inappropriate use of DISC?
Answer: Refusing to promote someone solely because of their type
Using a type alone to make career decisions is discriminatory and unsupported by the evidence.
How often should DISC results be treated as potentially changing?
Answer: They can shift with role, context, and experience, so retesting may be useful
Adapted styles in particular can vary with context, so results are not fixed.
A manager notices an employee's DISC profile doesn't match their behavior. What is the best action?
Answer: Discuss it with the employee and consider context and self-perception
The report is a starting point for conversation, not an authority over lived behavior.
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