Cung leads the design team at Rapidware, a software firm that deigns custom software to meet its clients' needs. He needs to hire an employee to recognize when new approaches are needed and to learn what clients need and quickly come up with an innovative way to serve them. Which of the following candidates would best meet Cung's requirements?
A) Lanny, a fast worker who forces others to do things his way
B) Gale, a lovable character who encourages and helps everyone
C) Rico, a curious person who loves art and buys the latest gadgets
D) Gage, a very successful worker who is self-proclaimed "old school"
E) Jennifer, a methodical worker who defines herself by her career success

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Open people are curious, imaginative, creative, complex, refined, and sophisticated. Of all the Big Five, openness to experience has the most alternative labels. Generally speaking, open people excel in jobs that are very fluid and dynamic, with rapid changes in job demands. Rico has an open personality.

Cung Leads the Design Team at Rapidware, a Software Firm