Konigsbrau-TAK Case Analysis

I learned a lot when the class discussed individual differences. The major takeaway from this topic is that I should not assume other people’s reaction or behaviors based on my own personality because every person has a unique personality. The Wolfgang Keller at Konigsbrau-TAK case gave a good illustration about how differences in personality and lack of deep communication between people can hinder cooperation and work relationship.
The Big 5 Personality Assessment I took gave me a clearer view about how my own characteristics are different from the overall characteristics of my peers. For example, according the test, I has a higher need for mental stability than my peers. I was upset when I saw the report for the first time. However, textbook and lecture about pros and cons of the personality traits taught me to embrace the personality differences. Now, I am more aware with my weakness and would try hard to adjust the impropriate behaviors cause by the negative side of my personality, such as being not patient enough when I receive critics on my weakness. At the same time, I would less likely to make reckless assumes over other people …show more content…
In the article, the author states that misunderstanding and lack of respects between employees with different personalities would likely generate unnecessary conflict in work place. Thus, it is important for me to understand and accept personality differences to avoid unnecessary conflicts in the work place.
The topic about decision-making process is also important to me. The major takeaway from the topic is recognizing the pitfalls occurred in the decision-making process. During the lecture, the tragedy explosion of Space Shuttle Challenger is used to tell how over-optimism and groupthink caused by intangible pressure would lead to a major