Analysis of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator TestIntroductionThe Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Test, otherwise known as the MBTI test, is a questionnaire intended to measure and evaluate the psychological preferences of individuals in relation to their perception of the world and, in general, their decision-making capacity. This was developed and took shape from the typological theories deduced by Cal Gustav Jung. He classified them into four psychological functions, which each unique individual uses to experience the world. They include feeling, sensation, intuition and thinking (Myers IB, 1987). In this way he developed two fundamental concepts in relation to the overall test. This was in tandem with the different cognitive functions of the different members (Myers IB, 1987). He concluded that there were "rational" or judging functions and "irrational" or perceptive functions. The rational functions included the aspect of thinking and feeling, while the irrational involved the aspect of sensation and intuition (Myers IB, 1995). This was further broken down into four opposing pairs with the possibility of a further 16 possible psychological types. They include intuition (N), extraversion (E), judging (J), sensing (S), feeling (F), thinking (T), introversion (I), and sensing (P) (Myers IB, 1995).DiscussionHaving used me itself as a case study and getting the results from the MBTI assessment, I could deduce that my type or class was ENTJ. After analysis, the test deductions believed that I had a moderate preference on 3 aspects which were extraversion over introversion (44%), intuition over perception (50%) and thinking over feeling (12 %) and finally I slightly preferred to judge over perception. (22%).Taking all these figures and... middle of the paper... the entire workforce. Competence, self-evaluation and self-awareness are encouraged with this assessment tool (Myers IB, 1987). Conclusion From the above test that I undertook, it is evident that I tend to be more of an extrovert than an introvert. Although I strongly disagree that my emotional intelligence is low, according to the results, I think the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator test was unbiased and accurate. This can be demonstrated by my personality course, which is EFNJ. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator test is an important psychological analysis tool that allows an individual to be self-aware (Myers IB, 1995). Personalities vary from person to person and this analysis tool is able to classify each of these personalities (Myers IB, 1987). Its application in the world of hospitality is also evident and important, as demonstrated over time.
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