Relative Stability of Individual Differences

Individual differences, or "IDs," is a way to describe the differences among individuals that make them unique persons. Some of the

categories of differences are relatively stable, while others may be a bit more flexible. In this activity, you are asked to categorize

several types of differences as being either relatively fixed or relatively flexible and to identify individual$-$level work outcomes

associated with them.

Select the correct category for each item listed below.

Attitudes

Job performance

Intelligence

Job satisfaction

Emotions

Personality

Organizational citizenship behaviors

Options are

relatively fixed individual difference

Individual$-$level work outcome

Relatively flexible individual difference