The elements surrounding a word which influence its meaning are called the usage context paradigm

The elements surrounding a word which influence its meaning are called the CONTEXT.

Context is also defined as the set of circumstances in a communicative situation which will influence how the word is perceived, received, and understood.

The advantage of administering personality tests on employees is that it will allow the employer to know the mindset and personality of the employee. this will allow the employer to at least have an idea as to how the employee works and how his attitude in the workplace. the disadvantage is that it may make the employee a little anxious as to whether he would meet the personality requirements of the employer and whether he would be able to retain the job or not.