This one one of the most interesting test I ever took. It was hard trying to figure out what words described me. I had never thought about myself in terms of some of the words. It turns out I am an I sub C profile type, or influence, according to the test and in reality I couldn't agree more.
I like to get things done, I usually am able to process information fast and see what needs to be done so that the best outcome is achieved. However I don't like dismissing other or not including them in the process of making choices, I rather listen to them and the get them to do what I want with logic. Honestly when we went over the descriptions I thought it was so funny because it was so true.
I am very happy with my test results. I don't think that I would change it because it is the right combination of power and thoughtfulness which is something i am always trying to put together. I think that to change the profile results would be silly because it is something innate. I believe that a person could train them selves to adopt the traits of the other types that would make them a more effective leader but it would be hard to change instinct.
I could see how something like this could be useful in a business setting to know the kind of people you work with. if you know what kind of problems and personality road block you might face while trying to solve problems then you can do things to head them off and get past them faster. I can see how it would be a good way to be more efficient. however i don't know what kind of personal interaction it would help out with. I mean I could see dating and I'm sure that some dating sites are based on similar things, but you really never know. some people say opposites attract, and people are people. you can get a general sense from a test like this but to really get to know a person is a different story.
I think this is a cool test. I am glad that it is on blackboard so I can have my friends do it.. no joke :D
I also believe that these traits are just those that you have always dealt with. The interesting thing is that a full class of men and woman of all ages could fit in between 4 types and, from those that i have read, can suit them so perfectly. I also do believe the only true way of knowing how to deal with a pertner or group is yes having a general idea of there abilities and inabilites but actually having real problematic encounters.
ReplyDeleteIm also not one to want to change my type (I) because in even reading just the conditions of the type i was able to think of a current situation where that was my way of dealing!