You're the hiring manager of a large firm. If you're like most employers who are seeking new employees, you are likely looking for which combination of Big Five traits?
a. low conscientiousness, low neuroticism, and low agreeableness
b. high conscientiousness, low neuroticism, and high agreeableness
c. high conscientiousness, high neuroticism, and high agreeableness
d. high conscientiousness, high neuroticism, and low agreeableness
Answer: B
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