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Dr. Richard I. Lanyon researched five basic personality
traits in his creation of personality assessment tests. Last week, we
looked at patience (click
here to read last week's article), this week, read all about conformity
and conscientiousness …
Conformity: The Systematic, Traditional Trait
Persons who score high in the trait of Conformity like
structure and rules. They are concerned about what is "right", and they
have a strong need to be right. They are systematic, accurate, precise,
and careful, and they are also dedicated, devoted, and sensitive to
criticism. At the extreme, they are meticulous and perfectionistic.
High conformists fear being wrong, they can be worriers who can get
consumed by details.
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| Perfectionist |
Believes in and follows the rules |
| Focused |
Very loyal to "systems" |
| "By the book" |
Sees things in black and white |
| Attend to details |
Conservative |
| Likes traditions |
Has good skills at designing systems to accomplish |
| Very meticulous |
Overly sensitive to criticism - takes it personally |
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| Motivators |
| Structured environment |
Praise for accomplishments |
| The security of basic benefits |
Fairness in dealing with people |
| Being informed about what is going
on in the organisation |
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| De-motivators |
| Constant criticism |
Rules changing with little notice |
| Lack of procedures, quality, fairness |
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| Managerial Style |
| Tends to be quiet in group meetings |
Invites others to speak first |
| Relaxed posture |
Non-aggressive |
| Does not pressure for a decision |
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| Communication Style |
| Speaks softly |
Combines others' ideas |
| Prefers compromise |
Invites other to express |
| Proposes ideas more tentatively |
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