Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

Question

1. Across professions, extroversion is a stronger predictor of job performance than agreeableness. 
2. The personality trait of conscientiousness has the strongest positive correlation with job performance. 
3. Often personality tests can be used effectively as the sole basis for hiring. 
4. Integrity tests are effective because dishonest people are unable to fake conscientiousness, even on a paper-and-pencil test. 

Answer 1

1. TRUE
Extroversion is a stronger predictor of job performance than agreeableness, across all professions, according to researchers. "It appears that being courteous, trusting, straightforward, and soft-hearted [that is, agreeableness] has a smaller impact on job performance," conclude the researchers, "than being talkative, active, and assertive [that is, extroversion]."
2. TRUE
Conscientiousness (strong work ethic) has been found to have the strongest positive correlation with job performance and training performance.
3. FALSE
Don't hire on the basis of personality test results alone. Supplement any personality test data with information from reference checks, personal interviews, ability tests, and job performance records.
4. TRUE
Dishonest job applicants can often be screened by integrity tests, since dishonest people are reportedly unable to fake conscientiousness, even on a paper-and-pencil test.