Rather than examine a large number of personality variables that may or may not be related to how well people perform in the workplace, many researchers now address the questions of job performance and personality

A) by using the personality dimensions identified in the five-factor model.
B) by categorizing workers by personality types.
C) by using the several psychogenic needs developed by Murray.
D) by responses to work interests on self-report inventories.

Five-Factor Model

A comprehensive model defining human personality through five broad dimensions: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Job Performance

refers to the level of effectiveness and efficiency with which an employee fulfills their job responsibilities and tasks.

Personality Dimensions

Fundamental categories or traits used to describe and differentiate individuals' personalities, often including factors like extraversion, agreeableness, openness, conscientiousness, and neuroticism.