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Module 4: Organizational Behavior and Personality

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Personality is mainly influenced by:

  • (i) Situation
  • (ii) Environment
  • (iii) Heredity
  • (iv) All of the above
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Correct Answer: (iv) All of the above

Explanation (2 Marks):

Personality is sum total of individual’s behavioural patterns determined by multiple interacting factors. It is not caused by a single factor:

  • (iii) Heredity: Genetic, biological transmission - physique, temperament, intelligence from parents; sets limits/potential.
  • (ii) Environment: Culture, family, socialisation, schooling, workplace experiences that shape learning and social behaviour.
  • (i) Situation: Specific situational demands modify behaviour - same person behaves differently in interview vs. with friends (contingency effect). Mischel’s situational view.

Modern OB view (S-O-B-C / Determinants of Personality): Personality = Heredity × Environment × Situation.

Hence all three jointly influence personality → (iv) All of the above.

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