Managing Individual Behavior: Carl Jung Test
Click on this link to access and complete the Jung Typology personality test.
http://www(dot)humanmetrics(dot)com/personality
After you complete the test, you will want to read the description, but in order to fully understand what this test measures, you should also review “Personality Type explained.” Then review the pages on career choices, learning style and communication skills. Incorporate this information in formulating your responses to the questions below.
Include the actual results in an appendix at the end of your paper.
Prepare a 2- to 3-page essay that addresses the following:
How does my personality type affect my career and effectiveness at my job?
Discuss:
What did the test reveal about you?
What can you infer from this test about your strengths and weaknesses?
How does what you have learned from your module background materials about your personality type affect your motivation? Is this limited to a specific type of situation?
What specific steps can you take to increase your strengths and build up weaknesses?
Refer to at least two module readings plus any other materials to help you in understand personality styles and how they affect organizational effectiveness. Complete the assessment according to the guidelines. Include the actual results in an Appendix section as the last page of your paper.
My actual results:
Humanmetrics Jung Typology Test™
Your Type
ISFJ
Introvert(9%) Sensing(16%) Feeling(38%) Judging(38%)
You have slight preference of Introversion over Extraversion (9%)
You have slight preference of Sensing over Intuition (16%)
You have moderate preference of Feeling over Thinking (38%)
You have moderate preference of Judging over Perceiving (38%)
Managing Individual Behavior
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Managing Individual Behavior
Based on the Carl Jung test, I am a protector. I am a caring and compassionate person motivated by the need to protect and provide for others. I am Introverted, Sensing, Feeling, Judging (ISFJ). I am energized by the time I spend alone. I also tend to focus on facts instead of ideas. However, most of the decisions I make are based on feelings instead of thoughts. I like to plan for everything instead of doing things spontaneously. I am driven by tradition and values. I work hard and always do what is expected of me. I value relationships; hence I strive for harmony with others. I seek stability in romantic relationships. Also, I am deeply devoted to my family.
One of my strengths is I am practical. When assigned a task, I develop a keen attention to detail, which helps me solve problems. My practicality also stems from my concrete understanding of facts. Another strength I possess is hard work. I am serious about my work. Hence, I tend to display an extreme go-getter attitude whenever I am assigned a task. I am also supportive. I like helping people through their challenges. Another strength that should help me in my career is my dependability. Whenever I say I am going to achieve something, I do so no matter the challenges. As such, people can always rely on me to deliver.
One of my weaknesses is that I am resistant to change. Due to my high regard for tradition, I tend to become anxious when things begin to change. As a result, I can start to dev...