The document discusses personality from several perspectives. It defines personality as a person's characteristic patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving. It notes personality is influenced by biological, cultural and family factors. Major theories discussed include traits, Myers-Briggs types, and the Big Five model assessing openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness and neuroticism. Several other attributes like locus of control, self-esteem and risk-taking that influence organizational behavior are also covered.

1. Personality

19. Myers-Briggs 16 Primary Traits

21. Extroversion Sociable, gregarious, and assertive Agreeableness Good-natured, cooperative, and trusting. Conscientiousness Responsible, dependable, persistent, and organized. Openness to Experience Imaginativeness, artistic, sensitivity, and intellectualism. Emotional Stability Calm, self-confident, secure (positive) versus nervous, depressed, and insecure (negative). The Big Five Personality Traits

27. Trait Adjectives Associated with the Big Five

29. Locus of Control

31. Self-Esteem and Self-Monitoring

33. Personality Types

35. Personality Types

36. The End