Your Big Five Personality Profile

There are no right or wrong answers; so by being honest you can really increase your self-awareness.

Identify each of the 25 statements according to how accurately they describe you. Place a number from 1 to 7 on the line before each statement.

Like me						Somewhat like me				Not like me
7		6		5		4		3		2		1

____ 1. I step forward and take charge in leaderless situations.

____2. I am concerned about getting along well with others.

____ 3. I have good self-control; I will do something, it's done well and on time.

____4. I'm dependable; when I say I will do something, it's done well and on time.

____ 5. I try to do things differently to improve my performance.

____ 6. I enjoy competing and winning; losing bothers me.

____ 7. I enjoy having lots of friends and going to parties.

____ 8. I perform well under pressure.

____ 9. I work hard to be successful.

____ 10. I go to new places and enjoy traveling.

____ 11. I am outgoing and willing to confront people when in conflict.

____12. I try to see things from other people's points of view.

____13. I am on optimistic person who sees the positive side of situations (the cup is half full).

____14. I am a well-organized person.

____15. When I go to a new restaurant, I order foods I haven't tried.

____16. I want to climb the corporate ladder to as high a level of management as I can.

____17. I want other people to like me and to be viewed as very friendly.

____18. I give people lots of praise and encouragement; I don't put people down and criticize.

____ 19. I conform by following the rules of an organization.

____ 20. I volunteer to be the first to learn or do new tasks at work.

Like me						Somewhat like me				Not like me
7		6		5		4		3		2		1

____ 21. I try to influence other people to get my way.

____ 22. I enjoy working with others more than working alone.

____23. I view myself as being relaxed and secure, rather than nervous and insecure.

____ 24. I am considered credible because I do a good job and come through for people.

____ 25. When people suggest doing things differently, I support thenand help bring about change; I don't make statements such as, "It will not work," "We never did it before," "Who else did it?" or "We can't do it."

The columns in the chart below represent specific personality dimensions. To determine your personality profile.(1) place the number (1-7) that represents your score for each statement, and (2) total each column (5-35).

Surgency		Agreeableness		Adjustment		Conscientiousness		Openness to experience
1	35	2	35	3	35	4	35	5	35
6	25	7	25	8	25	9	25	10	25
11	20	12	20	13	20	14	20	15	20
16	15	17	15	18	15	19	15	20	15
21	10	22	10	23	10	24	10	25	10
	5		5		5		5		5
__________	Total Bar_____________	Total Bar___________	Total Bar_________________	Total Bar_______________	Total Bar

The Higher the total number, the stronger is the personality dimension that describes your personality. What are your strongest and weakest dimensions?

Source: Lussier, R. (2013). Human Relation In Organization.9^th edition. McGraw Hill: Springfield College (Ch 2: pp. 31-34).

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Reflection Worksheet: Big Five Personality Profile

Upon completion of the Big Five Personality Profile, and the required reading and resources for this unit, you are ready to complete the below worksheet.

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This skills worksheet has three major sections (as detailed below). Each section must have details and examplesto provide understanding to the reader and must be clear and concise. Typographical errors, poor spelling, poor sentences, long sentences, writing as though you were talking, lack of proof reading, etc. will all contribute to a reduced grade (up to 25%). Use the text boxes to complete each section (they will expand as you add lines of text).

A. Identify Instrument

In this section, write the name of the instrument (instrument is a research term for survey), for example "Big Five Personality Profile" and then explain the purpose or what you might learn as you reflect on the questions and your answers. A sentence or two should be adequate.

B. Indicator of strength/weakness and Interpret/Evaluate

In this section, in approximately provide your personality profile scores.

1) Provide all of your personality profile scores. List scores and give a sentence summary of what these scores mean.

2) Discuss your personality scores. Do you agree with the results? Why or why not? Compare and discuss the differences in your scores.

3) What influences your approach to personality?

4) Discuss 2 specific and recent examples where you demonstrated a typical personality response. Also, give one (1) example, when you did not act or respond as you typically would.

5) Integrate textbook concepts on personality into your response.

6) How does personality impact your interpersonal communication? Provide details.

7) Report strengths/weakness, explain by interpreting and evaluating your survey results thoroughly.

- Provide details on your explanation. Your findings may be both a strength and weakness.

C. Apply Results to your Life

In this section, in approximately words provide details and examples:

1. How can you apply the survey results and your evaluation of these results, to aspects of your life moving forward?
2. Please describecircumstancesthat trigger certain personality responses?
3. What goals do you have regarding these traits/responses?
4. d)Do you want to continue to work on a strength or improve a weakness? For example, there are times when it may be important to jump in and lead, but not all of the time. Be thoughtful and detailed in your response. Be sure to proofread your answers for grammatical and spelling errors before submitting by the end of this unit.