All people, including managers, have certain enduring characteristics that influence how they think, feel, and behave both on and off the job. These characteristics are personality traits, the particular tendencies to feel, think, and act in certain ways that can be used to describe each individual$$s personality. It is important to understand managers' personalities; those personalities influence their behavior and approach to managing people and resources.

This exercise will provide you the opportunity to hone your skills at recognizing various personality traits exhibited by both managers and workers and understanding their potential impact in the workplace.

Instructions: Match the correct personality trait to each description.