The result of my test was Id. I was initially surprised with this result. I've always thought I was a C person, but then I concluded I like to think I'm a C person but in reality I'm not. I like to think I'm analytical, logical, rational, conscientious, detailed, and not impulsive. It makes me feel smart and intelligent. But I don't think I can become this person I've always wanted to be, this is just not me!!!
However, the older I get the more I get to know myself and to appreciate who I really am. The test only came to confirm it. I'm definitely a natural born leader, but not a dominant person. I like to influence people and logically convince them to do and think the way I want them to. Many times it happens unconsciously (I hate the idea that I'm all the time trying to get people to do and think on my way, but in reality this is how we live).
From my I side, I like to contact people and I'm very communicative (my major is communication), so I'm all about making a favorable impression and verbalizing with articulateness. I also believe that people must be motivated and act because of incentives. I like entertaining people, participating in a group and I'm a very optimistic person. I believe in freedom of expression, democratic relationships, coaching and counseling, and favorable working conditions.
From my D side, I definitely make quick decisions, like to get immediate results, solve problems and question the status quo. I also believe I'm more productive when I face difficult challenges, as well as many new and varied activities, and when I have freedom from controls and supervision.
It is definitely useful to determine a person's management type. By doing so, companies can distribute employees among tasks based on their personalities, therefore ensuring productivity and efficiency. Every company needs Ds, Is, Cs, and Ss. The problem is that not all types are good to do everything. This is why it is so important to determine who they are and delegate them the right assignments.
However, the older I get the more I get to know myself and to appreciate who I really am. The test only came to confirm it. I'm definitely a natural born leader, but not a dominant person. I like to influence people and logically convince them to do and think the way I want them to. Many times it happens unconsciously (I hate the idea that I'm all the time trying to get people to do and think on my way, but in reality this is how we live).
From my I side, I like to contact people and I'm very communicative (my major is communication), so I'm all about making a favorable impression and verbalizing with articulateness. I also believe that people must be motivated and act because of incentives. I like entertaining people, participating in a group and I'm a very optimistic person. I believe in freedom of expression, democratic relationships, coaching and counseling, and favorable working conditions.
From my D side, I definitely make quick decisions, like to get immediate results, solve problems and question the status quo. I also believe I'm more productive when I face difficult challenges, as well as many new and varied activities, and when I have freedom from controls and supervision.
It is definitely useful to determine a person's management type. By doing so, companies can distribute employees among tasks based on their personalities, therefore ensuring productivity and efficiency. Every company needs Ds, Is, Cs, and Ss. The problem is that not all types are good to do everything. This is why it is so important to determine who they are and delegate them the right assignments.
I agree with you. I think different people are needed for different tasks. Ds and Is are great for managing or marketing positions. Cs and Ss are good for those positions that require clear performance objectives. However its not always like that. There are many C and S top managers as well as D and I accountants. Btw i also thought you are C or I type :)
ReplyDeleteAlan you struck me as the S type. I haven't seen the dominant side of you. Maybe it comes out in certain circumstances/situations.
ReplyDeleteI believe individuals can adapt to situations that brings out different sides/variations of their personalities.
Hey, Allan, I'm surprised that you was surprised! You are so I!!! Absolutely, if wasn't for your convincing arguments in one class most us wouldn't have raise in our grade! But I understand your point, because there are situations were I don't behave as a strong D - more like a S, especially at my work place! But the results are in and, as you said, it's good to know who we are so we can appreciate and understand urselfs better.
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