Workplace Personality & Values Flashcards
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Which of the following best describes the concept of 'person-organization fit'?
Answer: The degree to which an individual's values align with the organization's culture and values
Person-organization fit examines value congruence between the individual and the organization, which predicts satisfaction and retention.
An employee who prefers detailed planning, avoids risk, and dislikes sudden changes most likely scores high on which trait?
Answer: Conscientiousness with low openness
High conscientiousness drives preference for order and planning, while low openness explains resistance to change and novelty.
Which workplace value is most aligned with someone who derives deep satisfaction from helping colleagues and customers succeed?
Answer: Altruism and service orientation
Altruism as a work value reflects intrinsic motivation derived from contributing to the well-being of others.
During a team conflict, an employee with high agreeableness is at greatest risk of:
Answer: Avoiding necessary confrontation to maintain harmony
Highly agreeable individuals may suppress important concerns or avoid necessary conflict to preserve positive relationships.
Which question type is most common in forced-choice personality assessments used by tools like TalentLens?
Answer: Choosing the most and least descriptive statement from a set
Forced-choice formats require selecting the most/least applicable option from a pair or group, reducing social desirability bias.
Which of these scenarios demonstrates 'organizational citizenship behavior' (OCB)?
Answer: Voluntarily helping a new colleague navigate company systems without being asked
OCB refers to discretionary behaviors that benefit the organization but are not formally required or directly rewarded.
Which personality profile is most likely to struggle in a role requiring strict adherence to processes and repetitive tasks?
Answer: High openness, low conscientiousness
High openness drives a need for novelty and variety, while low conscientiousness reduces tolerance for routine and structured repetition.