Personality & Personality Assessments Prof Karen Hanen Mgt 360

Myers-Briggs Dimensions of Personality Extraversion/ Introversion - how we relate to others/gain energy Sensation/ Intuition - how we gather information Thinking/ Feeling - how we evaluate information Judging/ Perceiving - how we react to the outside world Copyright ©2015 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Copyright ©2015 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Personality Technology personality - reflects levels of social media use and how media are used to connect to others. Copyright ©2015 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Technology Personality  1. Always On—8%—early adopters who use technology to create content, actively engage others, and make connections with people they’d like to know, not merely the people they know already. 2. Live Wires—35%—very connected, use technology to stay in touch with family and friends, own smartphones and tablets. 3. Social Skimmers—6%—highly connected, use social media sites, have substantial on-line networks and connect with family and friends using mobile technology; primarily use technology to gather information rather than to engage others. 4. Broadcasters—8%—less connected, selectively use technology to tell others what they’re doing, are less likely to be active on social media, and tend not to text. Copyright ©2015 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Technology Personality 5. Toe Dippers—27%—low connectivity, use technology to converse, own desktops and laptops, with less than 25% owning a smart phone; most likely to prefer person-to-person contact with others. 6. Bystanders—15%—relatively unconnected, mostly own only desktops; use technology primarily to keep up with the news and less frequently to connect with family and friends. 7. Never-Minders—2%—relative outliers, who do not use cell phones, texting or social media, are apprehensive about technology use, and see technology as isolating. How do you rate your Technology Personality (1-7 Scale, 1= Always On, 7= Never Minders) – Why did you give yourself this rating? Copyright ©2015 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Copyright ©2015 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Figure 15.2 Common personality dimensions that influence human behavior at work Copyright ©2015 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Copyright ©2015 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Personality “Big Five” personality traits: Extroversion Being outgoing, sociable, and assertive Agreeableness Being good-natured, cooperative, and trusting Conscientiousness Being responsible, dependable, and careful Emotional stability (the opposite of neuroticism) Being relaxed, secure, and unworried Openness Being curious, receptive to new things, and open to change Copyright ©2015 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Copyright ©2015 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Personality Traits Locus of control The extent to which one believes that what happens to them is within one’s control Authoritarianism The degree to which a person defers to authority and accepts status differences Machiavellianism The extent to which someone is emotionally detached and manipulative in using power Self-monitoring The degree to which someone is able to adjust and modify behavior in response to the external factors Type A personality Orientation toward extreme achievement, impatience, and perfectionism Copyright ©2015 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

What are your True Colors?

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More About Colors •Everyone has some of each color. •We each have our strengths and our weaknesses. •Try to play to each others strengths and consider how others approach ideas, projects, and communication. •Use this information to become a better communicator, manager and team player.

Next Class – Feb 22 Complete your 3rd OQ this week, Due Friday, Feb 19, 11:55pm Complete your 4th OA this week before 11:30am next class Read CH 15, except pgs 345 (top)-350 Class Paper Assignment Opens Today, Feb 15, 2pm- Due March 28, 11:30am Post General Questions on Moodle or email me – Have a great week!!