(Solved): Directions: Take the provided MBTI assessment. (It is a modified version for student use.) Have at l ...

Directions: Take the provided MBTI assessment. (It is a modified version for student use.) Have at least one other person complete it as well – can be a coworker, subordinate, manager, family member, or the group members you are working with in this course. Then answer the following questions. *You may give it to more than one person if you wish. It could be beneficial if it is someone you experience more general conflict with.

1. What are each of your scores? (make sure to indicate which is yours)

2. Based on information from the readings and lecture discuss for each factor what conflicts you might encounter due to the differences in your scores. a. E/I – b. S/N – c. T/F – d. J/P – 3. What can you to do to overcome these potential issues?

 

3.1 MBTI Types and Management Styles Part I. This questionnaire will help you determine your preferences. For each item, circle either a or b. If you feel both a and b are true, decide which one is more like you, even if it is only slightly more true. 1. I would rather a. solve a new and complicated problem. b. work on something I have done before. 2. I like to a. work alone in a quiet place. b. be where the action is. 3. I want a boss who a. establishes and applies criteria in decisions. b. considers individual needs and makes exceptions. 4. When I work on a project, I a. like to finish it and get some closure. b. often leave it open for possible changes. 5. When making a decision, the most important con- siderations are a. rational thoughts, ideas, and data. b. people's feelings and values. 6. On a project, I tend to a. think it over and over before deciding how to proceed. b. start working on it right away, thinking about it as I go along. 7. When working on a project, I prefer to a. maintain as much control as possible. b. explore various options. 8. In my work, I prefer to a. work on several projects at a time and learn as much as possible about each one. b. have one project that is challenging and keeps me busy. 9. I often a. make lists and plans whenever I start something and may hate to seriously alter my plans. b. avoid plans and just let things progress as I work on them. 10. When discussing a problem with colleagues, it is easy for me to a. see "the big picture." b. grasp the specifics of the situation. 11. When the phone rings in my office or at home, I usually a. consider it an interruption. b. do not mind answering it. 12. Which word describes you better? a. Analytical b. Empathetic 13. When I am working on an assignment, I tend to a. work steadily and consistently. b. work in bursts of energy with "downtime" in between. 14. When I listen to someone talk on a subject, I usually try to a. relate it to my own experience and see if it fits. b. assess and analyze the message. 15. When I come up with new ideas, I generally a. "go for it." b. like to contemplate the ideas some more. 16. When working on a project, I prefer to a. narrow the scope so it is clearly defined. b. broaden the scope to include related aspects. 17. When I read something, I usually a. confine my thoughts to what is written there. b. read between the lines and relate the words to other ideas. 18. When I have to make a decision in a hurry, I often a. feel uncomfortable and wish I had more information. b. am able to do so with available data. 19. In a meeting, I tend to a. continue formulating my ideas as I talk about them. b. only speak out after I have carefully thought the issue through. 20. In work, I prefer spending a great deal of time on issues of a. ideas. b. people. 21. In meetings, I am most often annoyed with people who a. come up with many sketchy ideas. b. lengthen details. 22. I am a a. morning person. b. night owl. 23. What is your style in preparing for a meeting? a. I am willing to go in and be responsive. b. I like to be fully prepared and usually sketch an outline of the meeting. meetings with many practical 24. In a meeting, I would prefer for people to a. display a fuller range of emotions. b. be more task oriented. 25. I would rather work for an organization where 1. my job is intellectually stimulating. b. I am committed to its goals and mission. 26. On weekends, I tend to a. plan what I will do. b. just see what happens and decide as I go along. 27. I am more a. outgoing. b. contemplative. 28. I would rather work for a boss who is a. full of new ideas. b. practical. In the following, choose the word in each pair that appeals to you more! 29, a. Social b. Theoretical 30. a. Ingenuity b. Practicality 31. a. Organized b. Adaptable 32. a. Active b. Concentration Scoring Key Count one point for each item listed below that you haw circled in the inventory. Score for I Score for E 2a 2b 6a 6b 11a 11b 15b 15a 196 22a 27b 32b 3a Sa 12a Total Circle the one with more points-1 or E. Score for T Score for F 14b 20a 246 25a 29b 19a 22b 27a 32a Your score is 1 or E S or N 3b 5b 12b 14a 20b 24a 25b 29a Total Circle the one with mare points-T or F. Score for S 1b 10b 13a 16a 17a 21a 28b 30b Score for J 4a 7a 8b 9a 18b 23b 26a 31a Score for N 1a 10a 13b Circle the one with more points-S or N. Score for P 46 7b 8a 9b 18a 23a 26b 31b Tor F Jor P 16b 17b 21b 28a 30a Circle the one with more points-] or P.