Employers sometimes seem to prefer executives who appear physically fit, despite the legal troubles that may result. Employers may also favor certain...

Employers sometimes seem to prefer executives who appear physicallyfit, despite the legal troubles that may result. Employers may alsofavor certain personality characteristics. Fitness and personality arerelated. In one study, middle-aged college faculty who had volunteeredfor a fitness program was divided into low-fitness groups based on aphysical examination. The subjects then took the Cattell SixteenPersonality Factor Questionnaire.