We are all well aware of the impact of poor managerial support or insufficient training on work performance. Outdated or unreliable technology can also hamper performance, not to mention an unproductive culture of an organisation. It is very easy to see the impact of situational factors on performance. But what about the more abstract concept of an individual’s personality? Does personality really have a part to play in work performance? The answer is: yes.
What is a PERSONALITY ASSESSMENT?
The assessment of aspects like intellect, abilities, interests, capabilities, creative abilities, outlooks, and facets of psychological growth by many methods. These are inclusive of
(i) observational techniques which utilize behavior sampling, rating scales, and interviews-
(ii) character inventories- and
(iii) projective methods.
Personality also refers to the pattern of thoughts, feelings, social adjustments, and behaviors consistently exhibited over time that strongly influences one’s expectations, self-perceptions, values, and attitudes. It also predicts human reactions to other people, problems, and stress.