A Diamond Personality

Case study 1

1. What factors do you think have contributed to Rodriguez's success? Was he merely "in the right place at the right time," or are there characteristics about him that contribute to his success?

The factors that contributed to Rodriguez's success are his personal values like Rodriguez being an entrepreneur and an optimistic individual. Another factor would be that Rodriguez bettered himself by attending community college receiving his diamonds grading certificate shortly after graduation. Working at a local jewelry store, Rodriguez gained knowledge of diamonds and used that information to open his own business acting as a connection point between buyers and sellers over the internet.

Along with all the characteristics Rodriguez possesses, Rodriguez was also in the right place at the right time. A girlfriend of Rodriguez's roommate suggested that Rodriguez go to work at a local jewelry store. This is where Rodriguez's knowledge of diamonds started and since Rodriguez (according to individuals who know him) is ambitious and never gives up on anything, Rodriguez was able to follow his dream and work harder at achieving it.

2a.) Extroversion: Nothing is mentioned about this trait but it can be concluded that he is high on this as the problem he is identified with were solved by the acceptance of others advice which can only be possible by a positive dialog between the two.

b.) Agreeableness: A very high point should be given to the person in this case i.e. Rodriguez as he was always following cooperation and trust between the stakeholders and till today his living of a modest life in order to generate a break even. His word of mouth was the sole criteria which was left as any source of confidence in the frame of stakeholders.

c.)Conscientiousness:A highly responsible person as the trust and confidence was the sole criteria that the business flourished and still depend on that.

d.) Emotional Stability: The person was rated as average because in mid...