Key Terms
O - Openness
Willingness to try new experiences and consider new ideas
C - Conscientiousness
Organized, punctual, reliable, dependable
E - Extraversion
Outgoing, socially motivated
N - Neuroticism
Negative, moody, emotionally unstable
E or I
Extraversion vs. Introversion S or N: Sensing vs.
Values
Stable, enduring goals one has for life; the things counted as most important to the individual.
Terminal values
End goals people hope to reach (e.g., comfortable/secure life, self-respect) — these are the GOALS
Instrumental values
Modes of conduct considered appropriate to reach those goals (e.g., honesty, integrity, ambition) — these are the METHOD
Perception
The process through which individuals take in and process information from their surroundings.
Attribution
The process of looking for the unseen cause behind observable behavior.
Example
A coworker is late to a meeting. Negative view = attribute it to their lack of responsibility (internal).
NOTE
The source lists 8 biases by name in its opening list (stereotypes, selective perception, confirmation bias, first impre
Job satisfaction
How an employee feels about his or her specific role. Driven by whether the employee enjoys the work, feels confident in
Starts at hiring
The employee-to-job fit principle means hiring for role alignment, not just general talent. Mismatching a skilled person
Organizational commitment
How an employee feels about the ORGANIZATION as a whole — not just the role. Does the employee care about the organizati