Personality Types Flashcards
Introversion
- Comfortable spending time alone
- small groups, prefers one-on-one conversation
- More reserved
Extraversion
- Enjoy being social and comfortable around many people
-Enjoy group conversation
-Like to speak, and more outgoing, could be easily distracted
Ambiverts
-Has qualities of both extraverted and introverted person
- Typically enjoys other people, but need time alone
Common Misconceptions Introverts
- Introverts are shy
- Leaders can’t be introverts
- Are not team players
- Are not successful (better founders, entrepreneurs, and business leaders
- Introverts and extroverts don’t get along
Common Misconceptions Extraverts
- Dont like alone time
- They are bad listeners
- Are better leaders
- They all love public speaking
- Extraverts are always happy
What are the five big personaity type
- Openess
-Conscientiousness
-Extraversion
-Agreeableness
-Neuroticism
Openness
- Open to new things
- Imaginative
- Curious
Conscientiousness
- Dependable
- Responsible
- Careful
Extraversion
- Sociable
- Outgoing
- Asserting
Agreeableness
- Cooperative
- Trusting
- Good-nature
Neuroticism
(Emotional Stability)
- Unworried
- Relaxed
- Secure
Why is the Big Five personality traits more accurate than 16-personality types?
- Extensively researched
- Views people’s personality that falls on a spectrum which is more accurate
- MBTI generalies and oversimplyfies personality to 16 rigid type (puts people in categories)
- MBTI results are inconsistant
- Better at predicted real-world outcomes, such as job preformances
What is Motivation?
- The general desire or willingness of someone to do something
- Force acting either on or within a person to initiate behaviour
- An internal condition that desires a change in the self or environment
My own definition:
Motivation is the internal desire within someone that influences their behaviour
Intellectual Capital
Intellectual capital is defined as the collective use of knowledge and skills within the workforce.
Intellectual Capital:
Intellectual Capital = Competency x Commitment
Why are there no guarantees for long-term employment?
There are no guarantees for long-term employment because jobs have been increasingly based on earning a job through performance and accomplishments.
What does it mean to be a knowledge worker? What are they interested in?
A knowledge worker is someone whose skills and critical thinking is an asset to employers and within the workforce. It is someone who adds intellectual capital to the organization.
They are interested in their personal achievements and responsibilities. As well, they are interested in continuous learning.
Define workforce diversity:
Workforce diversity is the differences within an organization, in terms of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, and sexual orientation.
What are the Benefits of Workplace Diversity?
Workforce diversity is significant within the workplace, enhances adaptability, encourages more innovation, and increases overall work performance. Introducing diverse perspectives and experiences allows for more creative and effective problem-solving, and approaching tasks with a different point of view.
More customers or gaining a larger audience form different types of people
What is a glass ceiling?
Can you think of a real world example of where you’ve seen/experienced a glass ceiling?
The Glass ceiling effect refers to a barrier within an organization that prevents women and minorities from rising to a higher position. A very common example of the glass ceiling effect is the pay wage gaps between women and men, which is seen in various organizations and industries.
(CHANGE ANSWER)
What is globalization? Why are some employees worried about it?
- Globalization is the worldwide interdependence of research flows, global markets, and business competition.
- It is driven by factors such as technology, communication, and transportation.
- Many employees are worried because they are worried about being replaced by working in other countries that are willing to work through outsources, and at a lower cost to employers.
- New graduates are also worried about lower-priced competition for the same jobs from graduates from other countries.
What is the main foundation of globalization?
The main foundation of globalization is based on the advancement of technologies, particularly with the internet and in communication technologies.
Define a portfolio worker:
A portfolio worker is someone who always has the skills needed up-to-date that allows for job and career mobility.
Leadership style
- Autocratic
- Laissez
- Democratic
Autocratic
- A leader with this approach acts in a unilateral manner.
- Command and control fashion
Manager under this style emphasize task completion over people - Retain authority and information
Unilateral: management is done by one person in a “do as I say” approach
Laissez-Faire
- A leadership with a this style approach displays a “do the best as you can and don’t bother me” attitude
- Also known as the impoverished manager → (due to the lack of energy/care)
- This managers show little concern for the task
- Allows employees to make decisions on their own
Democratic
A leadership with this style approach emphasizes task and people
Managers care both about the task at hand and the people they work with
Managers share information, collaborate, and encourage participation in decision making
Four Functions of Management
Leading, Planning, Organizing, and controlling
Planning
A managerial process of setting directions and objectives or the organization
Organizing
Sets plans into action through the coordination of people and resources
Controling
Involves checks and guides to ensure things turns out as planned
Leading
Relates directly to the poeple in an oranizational comunicating visions, building enthuciasim, and motivating staff in order to reach goals and follow plans.
Levels of management
Front line managers, middle managers, and top level managers
Front line managers
known as project managers, manage coordinators, assistant, interns, and is the first level you would typically get into
Middle managers
Also known as functional managers, in charge of areas as marketing, finance, operations, or human resources
Top Levels Managers
Also known as general managers, guide the overall performance of an organizstion. Create long-term goal, assess risk, and ensure objectives are aligned with the organization’s mission
Management Skills
Technical, conceptional, and human relation skills
Technical Skills
Required by the front line. There are hands-on, task oriented skills that relate to the overall project/objective
Human Relation Skills (interpersonal)
Refers to how well we interact with others. Can we engage, motivate, and communicate effectively with others.
Conceptual Skills
Skill requires visioning, decision making, and more strategic skills
Classical Management Theories
Scientific Management
Administration Management
Bureaucratic Management
Scientific Management
Fredric Taylor
- Emphasizes productivity and efficiency through time and motion studies
- Advocates for standardized work processes and performance-based incentives
- Encourages selecting and training workers scientifically
Administration Management
Henri Fayol
- Focuses on management functions and principles (e.g., planning, organizing, leading, controlling).
- Introduces 14 principles of management, including unity of command, division of work, and esprit de corps.
Bureaucratic Management
Max Weber
- Advocates a structured hierarchy with clear rules and procedures.
- Promotes impersonal relationships and merit-based advancement.
- Emphasizes efficiency through formalized roles and responsibilities
Behavoural Management
Human Relations Theory, Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, McGregor’s Theory X and Theory Y , Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory, McClelland’s Theory of Needs
Human Relations Theory
Elton Mayo
- Says that employees work better when they feel valued and included.
- Teamwork, communication, and good relationships = happier and more productive workers.
- Based on the Hawthorne Studies, which showed that workers perform better when they feel noticed.
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
(Abraham Maslow)
People have different needs, and they must be met step by step
McGregor’s Theory X and Theory Y
(Douglas McGregor)
Theory X: Assumes workers are lazy and need strict rules to get things done.
Theory Y: Believes workers are motivated and creative when given trust and freedom.
Encourages managers to treat employees based on their potential, not just control them.
McClelland’s Theory of Needs
(David McClelland)
People are driven by one of these three needs:
Achievement (want to succeed and set goals)
Affiliation (want friendships and teamwork)
Power (want to lead and influence others)
