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Enhancing the practical application of Five-Factor personality theory

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  • Rae Andre

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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.

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  • Rae Andre, 2011. "Enhancing the practical application of Five-Factor personality theory," International Journal of Management Practice, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 4(4), pages 360-375.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijmpra:v:4:y:2011:i:4:p:360-375
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