My BIG 5 Assessment is as follows: Openness: inquisitive, inventive, intelligent, and creative

You received a moderately low score for openness (23 out of 50).

You probably enjoy a balance of traditional and modern methods of doing things, but lean more toward tradition. You are a more practical person than a creative one. And, while you are occasionally receptive to novel experiences, such as sampling different foods, you retain some initial skepticism or reluctance to significant changes.

Conscientiousness: being structured, goal-oriented, and dependable

You earned a high rating for conscientiousness (45 out of 50).

You are most likely structured and persistent, with a proclivity for considering the long-term effects of your actions. You are a general rule-follower who is concerned with looks and cleanliness. However, you may be prone to perfectionism and a workaholic tendencies. Other people may regard you as goal-oriented and dependable, but also as inflexible or self-conscious.

Extraversion: gregarious, gregarious, social

You have a modest level of extraversion (33 out of 50).

You're probably frequently labeled as extroverted and social, but you also want solitude. You strike an advantageous equilibrium between the two polar opposites of this personality attribute. You're probably energized when you're in groups or giving presentations, but you may not feel the constant desire to be the focus of attention. You can be assertive when necessary, but you're also extremely capable of listening and reserving judgment when necessary.

Agreeability: amiable, forgiving, sensitive, trusting, and kind

You received a high rating for agreeableness (40 out of 50).

You're probably extremely courteous, considerate, and willing to assist others. You tend to see the best in others and have few adversaries, and others probably describe you as quite nice. You probably have difficulty saying "no," and your proclivity for seeing the best in people makes you naive at times.

Neuroticism: a state of anxiety, irritability, temperament, and moodiness

You have a modest level of neuroticism (20 out of 50).

You're more likely to focus on the positive aspects of life and to roll with the punches. You not only motivate others, but also contribute to the group's stability. You can think reasonably and logically in difficult situations, and you can probably reason a problem through rationally or logically before reacting.

Revisit your Big Five personality assessment and the related journal assignment, and consider who you are as a leader. Think of the culture of an organization that you currently work for or have worked for in the past, and describe your role within it based on the organizational culture and your disposition.

Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:

• Organizational Culture: Describe the organizational culture of the organization of your choice. Consider the following in your response:
  • What is the organization's mission and vision?
  • How have you seen the organization's mission and vision reflected in daily activities such as communication, management approaches, priorities, and so on?
  • What does the organization value?
• Impacts of Culture and Leadership: Describe the impact of culture and leadership on the employees and day-to-day business, providing examples. Consider the following in your response:
  • How did organizational culture play a role in the examples you provided?
  • In the examples you provided, was the communication or behavior aligned with the culture the organization promotes? Why or why not?
• Leadership Style and Personality Traits: Discuss your leadership style and personality traits; focus specifically on how your leadership fits into an organizational culture. Consider the following in your response:
  • What traits make you a strong leader, and how does this connect to the organizational culture you described?