After studying this chapter, you should be able to do the following:

2.1: Define personality and discuss the role of heredity.
2.2: Discuss the benefits and limitations of using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator in organizations.
2.3: List and explain the five factors in the Big Five theory of personality.
2.4: Compare and contrast the Type A and Type B behavior patterns.
2.5: Develop an example of a job that would benefit from risk-taking.
2.6: Summarize the elements of psychological capital.
2.7: Compare and contrast person–organization fit and person–job fit.