Exploring your big 5 personality traits

Scenario
Your friend mentioned his company will be hiring new employees soon, and they want to select the best personality types for each open position. Before they can make hiring decisions, they have asked for your help to understand the Big Five trait theory, Allport’s dispositional theory, and Eysenck’s biologically based factor theory. They want to be able to consider these theories when hiring.

You’ve decided to create a presentation that uses your understanding of your own personality to help your friend and their colleagues understand the various theories.

Assignment Preparation
Take the Big Five Personality Test to obtain a free basic report of your personality traits. You will use the results of this test in this assignment.

Review the following topics in your Theories of Personality textbook:

Allport’s theory of 3 personal disposition levels (Ch. 12, pp. 385–388)
Eysenck’s biologically based factor theory, particularly the overview of biologically based trait theory (Ch. 14, pp. 437–438), the hierarchy of behavior organization (Ch. 14, pp. 442–443), and dimensions of personality (Ch. 14, pp. 443–444)
Assignment Deliverable
Create a 5- to 8-slide presentation using Canva or Microsoft PowerPoint. Address the following in your presentation:

Outline your Big Five test results, including your overall scores for each of the factors (Neuroticism, Extraversion, Openness to Experience, Agreeableness, and Conscientiousness).
Based on your awareness of your own personality (and perhaps your Big Five results), identify what you think Allport’s dispositional theory might propose as your cardinal, central, and secondary dispositions.
Briefly compare the Big Five to Eysenck’s theory. Briefly compare Allport’s dispositional theory to Eysenck’s theory.
Conclude by recommending the theory that you feel would be most helpful in determining the best alignment between personality and career.

Full Answer Section

         
  • Eysenck's Theory: Emphasizes biological and genetic factors, focuses on broad, universal dimensions of personality.
  • Note: Briefly explain the key differences in their approaches to understanding personality.

Slide 6: Recommendations for Hiring

  • Headline: Choosing the Right Theory for Your Hiring Needs
  • Recommendation:
    • I believe the Big Five would be most helpful for your company's hiring process.
    • Reasoning: The Big Five provides a comprehensive framework with well-defined traits that can be easily assessed and linked to job requirements.
  • Note: Briefly explain how the Big Five can be used to identify candidates who possess the personality traits most suitable for different roles within the company.

Slide 7: Conclusion

  • Headline: Key Takeaways
  • Bullet Points:
    • Personality theories provide valuable insights into human behavior.
    • The Big Five, Allport's theory, and Eysenck's theory offer different perspectives on personality.
    • Understanding these theories can help your company make informed hiring decisions.
  • Note: Briefly summarize the key points of your presentation.

Slide 8: Q&A

  • Headline: Questions and Answers
  • Image: An image of a question mark or a group of people discussing.
  • Note: Invite your audience to ask questions.

Note:

  • Replace the bracketed information with your specific details and insights.
  • Use visuals like images, charts, and graphs to enhance your presentation.
  • Keep the language clear, concise, and easy to understand.
  • Practice your presentation to ensure a smooth and confident delivery.

This presentation provides a basic framework. You can customize it further by adding more details, examples, and visual aids to make it more engaging and informative for your audience.

Sample Answer

       

Presentation Title: Understanding Personality Theories for Effective Hiring

Slide 1: Introduction

  • Headline: Understanding Personality Theories for Effective Hiring
  • Subheading: A Guide for [Your Friend's Company Name]
  • Image: A professional image of a diverse group of people working together.
  • Note: Briefly introduce yourself and your role in assisting with their hiring process.

Slide 2: My Big Five Personality Traits

  • Headline: My Big Five Personality Assessment Results
  • Table/Chart:
    • Trait: Neuroticism, Extraversion, Openness to Experience, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness
    • My Score: [Insert your actual scores from the test]
    • Brief Interpretation: (e.g., "Moderate Neuroticism," "High Extraversion," "Very High Openness to Experience," etc.)
  • Note: Briefly explain the general meaning of each trait and how your scores reflect your personality.

Slide 3: Allport's Dispositional Theory

  • Headline: Allport's Dispositional Theory: Understanding My Personality
  • Bullet Points:
    • Cardinal Dispositions: [Identify a potential cardinal disposition. This is the most dominant trait. Example: If you're highly altruistic, this could be a candidate. Be honest and consider your personality deeply.]