The Relationship of Personality Traits and Self-Monitoring Behavior to Choice of Business Major.

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Title: The Relationship of Personality Traits and Self-Monitoring Behavior to Choice of Business Major.
Language: English
Authors: Noel, Noel Mark, Michaels Chad, Levas, Michael G.
Source: Journal of Education for Business. Jan-Feb 2003 78(3):153-157.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 5
Publication Date: 2003
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Business Education, Higher Education, Majors (Students), Personality Traits, Stereotypes
Assessment and Survey Identifiers: Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire
ISSN: 0883-2323
Abstract: Using Cattell's 16 Personality Factor Questionnaire and the Revised Self-Monitoring Scale, 177 undergraduate business students assessed their personality traits. Personalities and self-monitoring differed by major (accounting, management information systems, marketing) in ways that supported conventional stereotypes. (Contains 24 references.) (SK)
Entry Date: 2003
Accession Number: EJ667384
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Using Cattell's 16 Personality Factor Questionnaire and the Revised Self-Monitoring Scale, 177 undergraduate business students assessed their personality traits. Personalities and self-monitoring differed by major (accounting, management information systems, marketing) in ways that supported conventional stereotypes. (Contains 24 references.) (SK)
ISSN:0883-2323