Deep-level diversity

Deep-level diversity depends on what are referred to as the Big Five Personality Dimensions: extraversion, emotional stability, agreeableness, conscientiousness, and openness to experience. Each dimension includes a range of personality traits, from one extreme to another. The following image represents the continuum for one of the Big Five Personality Dimensions. unsympathetic < -------- > considerate You are a manager reviewing information on job applicants. The test results show that one of your candidates is high on the dimension illustrated by the previous diagram, which is __________. Here are two positions you are considering this candidate for:

agreeableness Agreeableness is the Big Five Personality Dimension described by the endpoints on the diagram. People who score low on agreeableness are often described as unsympathetic, offensive, and harsh. In contrast, those who score high tend to be warm, considerate, and responsive. A person whose personality is characterized to a high degree by agreeableness would be best suited for a position that requires the personal skills necessary to work well with others.

People who gain an understanding for the deep-level diversity among their coworkers do so after _______ interactions, often leading to an increased degree of ________

extended , social integration Behavior and psychological characteristics are components of deep-level diversity. These characteristics, such as a person's personality, attitudes, beliefs, or values, are not immediately observable. Rather, people learn about these characteristics through extended interactions with one another, allowing for better understanding and knowledge. This deeper knowledge is likely to result in less prejudice, discrimination, and conflict in the workplace, an indication of social integration. Social integration is the degree to which coworkers are psychologically attracted to working with each other to accomplish common goals.

Here are two positions you are considering this candidate for: Position 1: This position involves solitary work, and professional, not personal, skills are most important. Position 2: This position involves a great deal of interaction with the public and requires someone who works well with customers. This position involves a great deal of interaction with the public and requires someone who works well with customers. ___________, since the position requires a person who _________________

position 2, works well with others Agreeableness is the Big Five Personality Dimension described by the endpoints on the diagram. People who score low on agreeableness are often described as unsympathetic, offensive, and harsh. In contrast, those who score high tend to be warm, considerate, and responsive. A person whose personality is characterized to a high degree by agreeableness would be best suited for a position that requires the personal skills necessary to work well with others.