Question1: As head of product development for mobile telephones, you are about to hire someone to assist in the human interface features of product design. The nature of this work calls for a creative "break out of the box" thinker who works well in a team setting. Five short-listed applicants have completed a valid measure of the big five personality as well as narrow personality traits. If these applicants have all similar intelligence and work experience, which big five personality factors would predict best job performance (you may select one or more factors. Also considering your knowledge and understanding of the various personality types, which narrow personality traits (i.e., self-esteem, self-monitoring, locus of control, PA/NA, etc.) might be relevant for selecting the right person for this position. Justify your answer by giving brief examples.

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As head of product development for mobile telephones, you are about to hire someone to assist in the human interface features of product design. The nature of this work calls for a creative "break out of the box" thinker who works well in a team setting. Five short-listed applicants have completed a valid measure of the big five personality as well as narrow personality traits. If these applicants have all similar intelligence and work experience, which big five personality factors would predict best job performance (you may select one or more factors. Also considering your knowledge and understanding of the various personality types, which narrow personality traits (i.e., self-esteem, self-monitoring, locus of control, PA/NA, etc.) might be relevant for selecting the right person for this position. Justify your answer by giving brief examples.

 

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