Enhancing the practical application of Five-Factor personality theory

Rae Andre

International Journal of Management Practice, 2011, vol. 4, issue 4, 360-375

Abstract: Although the Five-Factor Theory (FFT) of personality is today a dominant theory in psychology and business research, it is used much less frequently in applied settings. In this paper, the author describes why FFT is useful in practice and addresses some of the issues that have impeded its organisational application. Issues such as domain nomenclature, transitioning from other tests, and ethical concerns are examined, and methods to address these issues are suggested. Finally, the author reviews a variety of FFT instruments from a practitioner's point of view.

Keywords: big five; FFT; five-factor theory; MBTI; Myers–Briggs Type Inventory; management practice; personality test; personality theory; personnel selection; psychological testing; ethics. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011
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