IOP306Y - Individual Differences and Work Performance

Purpose: To gain insight into individual differences by studying the following aspects: personality, cultural and demographic dimensions; perspectives on individual differences in the work context; individual differences in cognitive behaviours, personality traits, personal orientations (interests and values) and emotional (affective) states; individual differences in goal-striving, motivation and job satisfaction; individual differences and decision-making behaviours; individual differences and work relationships; individual differences and organisational culture/climate; individual differences and entrepreneurship; individual differences and organisational withdrawal, and the implications for practice and assessment.