The importance of self concept
The constellation of central ideas and attitudes we have about ourselves
What is self-concept
Who is one of the two main representatives for traditional culture
Moses and queen Victoria
Imaginative, creative, original, curious, unconventional, independent, adventurous, variety loving are all qualities in what Trait
Openness to experience
What are the 4 interpersonal styles?
Behavior/ Value, traditional, participative, and individualist
What kind of environment is particularly upsetting to traditionals, according to the text
The absence of planning and clear guidelines.
The primary goal of a human is
preservation of the symbolic. self
Someone who possesses equal amounts of traditional, participative, and individualistic characteristics is known as what type of culture
Versatile
Who is one of the Major figures when it comes to personality research
David McClellan
For individualists, ______ is a negative word
Control
What qualities do individualists bring to an organization?
Individualists bring new ideas and creativity to an organization
Personality
Those from England, Germany, Spain, Japan, China, and India are tend to mainly be considered what type of culture
Traditional
One of the "Big Five" dimensions of personality reflecting traits like being careful, scrupulous, and persevering.
conscientiousness
Which style are laws, rules, and policies a form of
Traditional
What negative approach do some leaders take when building a team that can limit the potential of the group?
Some leaders select members in their own image, choosing associates with personalities similar to their own.
What are the three levels of strength or dominance of personality
cardinal disposition, central tendencies, and secondary traits
What percentages of traditntal, participative, and individualistic cultures make up the United States
20%, 60%, 20%
Which personality trait is least likely to replicate across societies, and why does this occur?
Openness to experience is the trait least likely to replicate across societies. This occurs because researchers working in different countries and speaking different languages tend to interpret this factor differently.
What style focuses on human interaction?
Participative
How do participatives contribute to a group's effectiveness?
Participatives bring harmony and peace, teach and give counsel, give encouragement to others, instill team spirit, persuade and motivate, and are sensitive to others and aware of their needs.
Which of the three levels of strength or dominance of personality influences almost every aspect of his or her life
cardinal disposition
individualistic cultures include
French, Italian, and Greek
which factor is most strongly associated with leadership
Extroversion is the factor most strongly associated with leadership effectiveness, and conscientiousness is the second most associated factor
_________ are primarily interested in here-and-now experience and living life fully in the moment
Individualist
What are some strengths of traditionals that contribute to a group's effectiveness?
Traditionals provide clarity of assignment, organize efforts, give attention to detail, adhere to standards, appreciate traditions, and remember facts and figures.