Personality and job satisfaction

Question 1

Explain the determinats of personality.

Answer 1

Heredity
Genetic factors inherited from parents (e.g., physical features, temperament) influence personality traits.

Environment
Life experiences, culture, family, and social surroundings shape behavior and attitudes.

Culture
Cultural norms and values affect how individuals express themselves and interact with others.

Situational Factors
Specific situations can temporarily influence behavior, making personality appear flexible.

Social Factors
Interactions with friends, family, and colleagues contribute to personality development.

Education and Experiences
Learning, formal education, and personal experiences play a key role in shaping beliefs, attitudes, and personality traits.

Question 3

How do you measure job satisfactin of employees?

Answer 3

Surveys and Questionnaires
Use structured tools like the Job Descriptive Index (JDI) or custom surveys to assess satisfaction levels.
Includes questions on work, pay, supervision, coworkers, and growth opportunities.

2. Interviews
   One-on-one discussions to gather in-depth feedback about employees’ feelings toward their jobs.
   Can be formal or informal.
3. Focus Groups
   Small group discussions to explore job satisfaction themes and identify common concerns or positive aspects.
4. Performance Metrics
   Analyze productivity, absenteeism, and turnover rates as indirect indicators of job satisfaction.
5. Exit Interviews
   Conducted when employees leave the organization to understand dissatisfaction or reasons for turnover.
6. Observation
   Managers observe employees’ behavior, engagement, and interactions as clues to satisfaction levels.
7. Feedback Systems
   Tools like suggestion boxes or anonymous feedback platforms help employees share their views honestly.

Question 4

Explain five big personality traits.

Answer 4

1. Openness to Experience
   High: Creative, curious, open to new ideas and experiences.
   Low: Practical, prefers routine, resistant to change.
2. Conscientiousness
   High: Organized, responsible, dependable, goal-oriented.
   Low: Careless, impulsive, disorganized.
3. Extraversion
   High: Outgoing, energetic, enjoys social interactions.
   Low (Introverted): Reserved, quiet, prefers solitude.
4. Agreeableness
   High: Friendly, compassionate, cooperative, trusting.
   Low: Competitive, critical, uncooperative.
5. Neuroticism
   High: Anxious, moody, emotionally unstable.
   Low (Emotionally stable): Calm, confident, resilient.