When I began this assignment, I had completed a personality test several years ago. This time I was identified as personality type ESFP (Extrovert, Sensible, Feeling, Perceiving) (Pearson Assessment). Earlier in the course I was identified as ENFJ (Extrovert, Intuitive, Feeling, Judging), which is different but we will use this assignment based on the results given from the Assessment. I believe that based on certain situations and the level to which each trait will change. There was not much that I would say was learned from a personality insight, as I’ve always known myself to be a good-natured, talkative, secure, and intellectual person who is a strong type B personality. I did think of myself to have a more creative personality, but
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These characteristics include having a vision, ability to clearly articulate ideas, willingness to take personal risk, being sensitive to followers, and behavior outside of the norm (Judge & Robbins, p. 413). I was surprised to learn that I did not score high on trusting others, but others view me as being trustworthy. My trust level is always the same with others but it will increase or decrease based on experiences with an individual. The assessment did point out I have some deficiencies with disciplining others. I struggle with this because I feel if we are all adult, who have been provided the employee handbook, and then we should always be professional. My tolerance for individuals not being accountable for their own actions is very low. Good personal …show more content…
An organic organization structure is flexible and team-oriented, while a mechanistic structure is rule-oriented and highly formulated (Pearson Assessment). I would say my preference would be determined based on the type of organization, goals, and culture.
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My commitment to stay with an organization is a strength, which would allow me to match an organization that I would find job satisfaction. I scored high on organizational culture and commitment for careers. My current job allows for a very low level of work/family conflict. The only issue is that no matter what day the 1st of the month falls on I have to work. It’s one of the responsibilities of working in the Accounting Department. What this assessment did confirm is my ease of being managed. When I have a great manager, it is easy to be managed. True
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These characteristics include having a vision, ability to clearly articulate ideas, willingness to take personal risk, being sensitive to followers, and behavior outside of the norm (Judge & Robbins, p. 413). I was surprised to learn that I did not score high on trusting others, but others view me as being trustworthy. My trust level is always the same with others but it will increase or decrease based on experiences with an individual. The assessment did point out I have some deficiencies with disciplining others. I struggle with this because I feel if we are all adult, who have been provided the employee handbook, and then we should always be professional. My tolerance for individuals not being accountable for their own actions is very low. Good personal …show more content…
An organic organization structure is flexible and team-oriented, while a mechanistic structure is rule-oriented and highly formulated (Pearson Assessment). I would say my preference would be determined based on the type of organization, goals, and culture.
Careers
My commitment to stay with an organization is a strength, which would allow me to match an organization that I would find job satisfaction. I scored high on organizational culture and commitment for careers. My current job allows for a very low level of work/family conflict. The only issue is that no matter what day the 1st of the month falls on I have to work. It’s one of the responsibilities of working in the Accounting Department. What this assessment did confirm is my ease of being managed. When I have a great manager, it is easy to be managed. True
Change &