Question

Daniel, the supervisor of a team of financial analysts, aims to become a manager. He is confident about his ideas in the workplace. Daniel always gives precise instructions to his team members and expects them to follow the instructions.
Which of the following personality dimensions best describes Daniel's behavior?

a. Agreeableness
b. High surgency
c. High Adjustment
d. High conscientiousness

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct option is B, high surgency

Explanation:

Agreeableness in a personality test refers to people whose main aim is to get along with colleagues at workplace thereby putting aside their self interests with sole aim of maintaining strong social ties.

High surgency in personality score reflects high level of positivism where one is confident and assured that subordinates or co-workers would do as expected.

High adjustment means having level of adaptability to changing circumstances in workplace especially when one fears that one's job is at risk

High consciousness ensures an employee takes cognizance every little detail of happenings or events unfolding in the work environment with aim of knowing how best to tackle each situation head-on