Analysis Of The Five Factor Trait Model
When I used a former supervisor that I adamantly disliked, my score was in the low twenties. This was a startling result, so I choose to retake the test using a co-worker where there was constant conflict but an effective working relationship. The score with the co-worker was in the mid-sixties. My Behavioral Style Questionnaire was completed by a former co-worker who became my supervisor during our tenure together. Both task and relationship scores were very high range. I felt that he was perhaps biased as we had a friendly and effective work history. I had another former supervisor complete the questionnaire and while the relationship score was still in the very high range, the task score fell to the moderately high range. Interpreting these results proved be to quite challenging. From my readings in Northhouse and some additional materials, I was able to gleam significant meaning. The Five-factor Model provided the most insight into my individual characteristics. Within the trait approach, my social intelligence was overwhelming positive from the results. Having this trait has enabled me to produce alternative solutions in many situations. To possess such qualities such as awareness, self-monitoring and to select the best response given the situation and environment (Zaccaro, 2002). While there were many areas where my score seemed low, this model can be subjective and needs close examination to interpret real strengths or