Individually write an essay of approximately 2000 words, critically reflecting on the role of individual differences in your own management practices and organisational behaviour outcomes. This assignment focuses on the Big Five Model of Personality.

Specific Instructions

Complete and score the Big Five measure
Include a copy of your responses as an Appendix when you submit the assignment (this is not included in your word count but will contribute toward your Assessment 1 mark).

Use your scores on the Big Five measure, relevant personal experiences, and OB theory and concepts, including research from at least 10 academic and peer-reviewed journal articles, to answer the following questions:

What are relative strengths and weaknesses in your personality profile? Consider each dimension of the Big Five.
•How is your motivation and work performance affected by your personality? Consider the relevant dimensions of the Big Five.
•With your knowledge of personality in general, and your personality more specifically, how can you improve your motivation and work performance in the future? Consider the relevant dimensions of the Big Five.
The body of your essay should be no more than 2000 words and include the following:
•Introduction and conclusion
•A very brief description of the Big Five Model of personality in general
•Analysis of own motivation and work performance in relation to the Big Five Model (see above questions under Specific Instructions)
•Use of relevant OB theory &/or concepts and personal examples to support your reasoning
•Evidence of academic research to support your reasoning. Include at least 10 references from relevant and high quality peer-reviewed academic journal articles.
•Appropriate in-text citations and references pages

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