The leadership/management diagnostic conducted in class was quite interesting. I would say the test would be a somewhat accurate description of type of manager I would be. According to the diagnostic I was a "C" (Conscientiousness) with a high "I" (Influence). I am the type of person who likes to do things accurately and always think through situations very thoroughly, weighing each pro and con. Basically, I think a lot (sometimes too much!) before I make a decision. The descriptions of C very accurately depict that. I would say it accurately describes 80% of my characteristics. According to the descriptions, I need to work with someone that makes quick decisions, which is very true. At times, I just contemplate so much about a situation that I am unable to formulate a solution.
"I" would be the type of person I am striving to be, which probably explains why I scored a high "I". I would not say the test was a 100% accurate because at times, I found myself choosing the choice that I wanted to be rather than what I really am. Additionally, oftentimes I found myself stuck between 2 choices. To make this test more affective I think a close friend or family member should be included in this test.
I think this type of test would be useful in determining a persons management style to a certain extent, however I do not believe this method should be the only factor in determining ones management style. It can not fully depict someone’s personality. And it is very possible for someone’s management style to change over time and based on the environment he/she is working in. For example, I am a “C” but I strive to become a “I” which I believe someday I will become. Based on the results I already have some “I” characteristics. Depending on the group members and the task given, I can sometimes be a “C” or an “I”. So it is very possible for a person to change based on the environment they are in. In terms of personal life this test would only be useful maybe for a preliminary level. Sometimes total opposites compliment each other and it works out. Once again I would not use this test as the only factor.
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Haha. A "C" companion. Don't worry. You're not the only one with C. But why do you want to change to I though? You're not happy with your C. Anyways, I completely agree with you that such characteristics will change over time based on the environment like you said, the challenges and much more. Good luck in striving for the I.
I am a C (conscientiousness) person too but with a high S (Steadiness). I agree with you that this kind of test can’t gauge 100% accurately a person's management orientation. What I know about you I can say that you are a conscientious person. You may have other management orientations high. If you want you can definitely higher your I (influence). You might even become I if your I is very close to C.
Although I enjoyed taking this personality test, it definitely should not be used as one and only thing to rely on in order to gauge someone's management style. It's true that sometimes we'd unconsciously pick answers that describe the type of a person that we want to be rather than who we really are. So the results of this test may also depend on one's mood at the time.
And I totally agree with your C type. I turned out to be a conscientious type too - what a surprise! You definitely like weighing all pros and cons, which is evident when the time comes for picking new classes and professors. Checking for accuracy is also "our thing"! And as C types we do need others who make quick decisions: say, where do you want to go for lunch today?
I could also agree to your high I, as you strive to be more influential type in terms of having a desire for favorable working conditions and social recognition.
After working with you a few times, I do agree that you are a C. I remember you always want to weigh out the pro and cons of everything! Thats a good thing. I wish i was more like that. I'm more of a person whose always in a rush and tries to get things done as quick as possible.
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