Which specific cognitive and emotional abilities are likely to be most important for FBI special
agents? Explain.
Case: FBI
Please read the case “FBI” from Chapter 10 “ABILITY” Page: – 328 given in your textbook –
Organizational behaviour: Improving performance and commitment in the workplace (6th ed). by
Colquitt, J. A., LePine, J. A., & Wesson, M. J. (2019) and Answer the following Questions:
Assignment Question(s):
1. Which specific cognitive and emotional abilities are likely to be most important for FBI special
agents? Explain. (1.25 Marks ) (Min words 150-200)
2. Identify the specific physical abilities that are assessed in the FBI’s annual physical fitness test.
Describe the responsibilities of special agents for which these abilities are likely to be most
important. (1.25 Marks ) (Min words 150-200)
3. How might the frequency of various special agent responsibilities make it important to test for
physical abilities (but not cognitive or emotional abilities) on an annual basis? Explain.
(1.25 Marks ) (Min words 200)
Part:-2
Discussion question: – Please read Chapter 10 “ABILITY” Carefully and then give your answers
on the basis of your understanding.
4. What combination of abilities is appropriate for the job of your dreams? Do you possess those
abilities? If you fall short on any of these abilities, what could you do to improve? (1.25 Marks )
(Min words 200-300)
Important Note: – Support your submission with course material concepts, principles, and theories
from the textbook and at least two scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles.
Important Note: – Support your submission with course material concepts, principles, and theories from the textbook and at least two scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles
Textbook
Colquitt, J. A., LePine, J. A., & Wesson, M. J. (2019). Organizational behaviour: Improving performance and commitment in the workplace (6th ed). Burr Ridge, IL: McGraw-Hill Irwin.
Requirements: 200 – 300 words for each question
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