1. Describe Carlos Ghosn using the “Big Five” dimensions of personality
• Extraversion reflects the tendency to experience positive emotional states and feel
good about oneself and the world around one.
His personal style is brisk and direct, but not without warmth.
He takes every opportunity to communicate his vision and priority. He also goes directly to
the people.He addresses the entire company on a regular basis. Everywhere he goes he
makes a point to talk to Nissan employees at all levels, often in small groups.
He also expends considerable effort to connect with the public.
He is aware of sharing his vision with the company and make them feeling real part of it
• Agreeableness is the tendency to get along well with others and cooperates.
Ghosn is amenable to openly debating major issues, giving everyone the possibility to
discuss and present his point of view
He holds a strong clarity of vision and ability to communicate throughout the organization.
His messages are straightforward, direct, and simple. His priority is clear. He believes in
giving his managers precise and quantifiable objectives
Motivation is his ultimate weapon. His management style is inspired by this. He is very
demanding about performance, very demanding on himself, and very demanding of the
people around him. His tought is:” To be able to be demanding, you have to empower
people. You can’t be demanding of someone who isn’t empowered, it isn’t fair”
He is willing to listen to the critics, but without aiming to popularity at any cost
• Conscientiousness is related to the extent to which a person is careful, scrupulous,
