The document discusses the results of personality tests taken by the author. It analyzes the author's personality type using the Myers-Briggs framework and discusses how this affects their leadership style, preferences in organizations, and strengths/weaknesses. The author examines how their personality could impact their performance and relationships at work, and how they can improve interpersonal skills through Christian values like patience and self-control.

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PROJECT 1 PERSONAL SELF-ASSESSMENT
Personal Self- Assessment Analysis
Abstract
This paper examines my Prentice Hall Self-Assessment,
according to the scores generated through a series of online
questionnaires. Personality types have been shown to have
various effects on company culture and workplace relationships.
In this paper, I will analyze results of the various
questionnaires, with respect to the strengths and weaknesses
highlighted, but also speak on how through Christ strengths can
be assets and weaknesses can be improved upon so that they
serve as strengths as well, or at the very least are not obstacles
to personal or professional goals. Interestingly enough, some of
the survey results highlighted things I already knew. The
personality tests gave me insight into not only my own
personality traits and behaviors, but how organizational
cohesiveness can be affected by them. The assigned article,
“The Gospel and Personal Reflection” discusses personality
strengths and weaknesses, as well as how through action, and
Christ, weaknesses can be transformed into strengths. Part 1 of
this research project included a series of questions entitled
‘What About Me’ where leadership style and personality type
were discovered. Part 2 of the project took the information
about my personality type a step further and explored
organizational impact and individual performance. Step 3 of the
assignment tied personality type, leadership style,
organizational impact, and performance traits to Christian faith

2. and values.
Keywords: personality, leadership, Christianity, Type A, score,
organization
Step 1
Part I: What About Me?
Personality tests can be helpful in identifying or highlighting
individual personality traits, strengths, and weaknesses, and
through that helping people discover various ways to put gifts
to use in their service to Christ (Fischer, 2006). The series of
assessments given through the Prentice Hall Self-Assessment
website didn’t provide new information about my personality,
but highlighted and helped me further examine traits I knew I
exhibited. There was a survey for each of several topics,
including motivational and decision-making insights. Each
survey was made of several questions, which, when answered
provided a score (Pearson Education Inc, 2008). Below each
score and survey was a detailed explanation of the score range
and insight as to what it meant to fall on one end or the other of
the scale, as well as a median.
The Five-Factor Model has been studied extensively (Judge and
Robbins, 2009). One of the most interesting surveys here to me
was the ‘What Rewards Do I Value Most’ questionnaire. I was
not surprised to see that I had 5s, the highest value score, in
areas like pay, job security, and pleasant working conditions,
but found it interesting that I had significantly lower scores for
things like recognition and friendly coworkers (Pearson
Education Inc, 2008). While I value those things, the survey
really highlighted to what extent I valued some of the other job
rewards more.
The Type-A survey resulted in a score of 129, which was no
surprise. I’ve actually been told that I have a type A personality
both at work and socially. According to the survey, a score

3. above 120 means I am a hard core Type A and may fair better in
a job where there’s routine, where I can work alone, and where
speed and accuracy are more important than creativity (Pearson
Education Inc, 2008). The text describes someone with Type A
personality as someone constantly operating under stress and
who lives by deadlines (Judge and Robbins, 2009). Both
describe my current position and several of my past roles very
well In my current position where my department of three has to
manage payroll, benefits, and two retirement plan options for a
staff of 1400, as indicated in the survey analysis, my focus is
often on quantity, not quality (Pearson Education Inc, 2008).
In the assessment on ‘My Attitudes Toward Workplace
Diversity’ my score was a 33, meaning I was a diversity
optimist (Pearson Education Inc, 2008). Ultimately I believe
that a tremendous amount of experience, perspective, culture,
and accomplishment can be achieved in the workplace by
including people from many different backgrounds (Judge and
Robbins, 2009).
Part II: Working With Others
One of the assessments I found interesting in this section was
the ‘What’s My Leadership Style’ survey. I scored a 6 on both
concern for people and concern for task (Pearson Education Inc,
2008). This is consistent with my actions in my current
position. I try very hard to allow freedom within deadlines and
limitations for my direct reports. While some level of creativity
is allowed, I am also concerned with getting tasks done
efficiently, accurately, and timely (Pearson Education Inc,
2008).
My preferred style of handling conflict, based on the assessment
is through working with my team members and coworkers.
Great listening skills are essential to being able to resolve
conflict while keeping everyone’s interests in mind (Fischer,

4. 2012, LP-5, Slide 1; Pearson Education Inc, 2008). The text
also states that attempting to work with all parties to find a win-
win solution works to ensure that the goals of everyone are
achieved (Judge and Robbins, 2008).
Part III: Life in Organizations
In this section of the assignment, organization structure is
analyzed. In the assessment that delves into ‘What Type of
Organizational Structure Do I Prefer’, I scored above 60,
indicating that I prefer more of a mechanistic than organic
design to the organization for which I work (Pearson Education
Inc, 2008). I also prefer an environment that is formal,
structured, and rule-oriented (Fischer, 2012, LP-5, Slide 2).
Step 2
According to a recent article in the Journal of Applied
Psychology, personality tests can be used to predict individual
differences in people’s performance at work (Hogan, 2012). As
performance assessments move from general to specific criteria,
Hogan and Holland’s study noted that all Big Five Personality
dimensions predicted relevant traits like agreeableness and
openness to change. It’s important that employers are aware of
individual personality characteristics as well as technical skills
in order to achieve organizational cohesiveness (Fischer, 2012,
LP-5, slide 3). Different jobs require different technical skills,
but many also require very specific personality traits (Hogan,
2012). Galatians says, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy,
peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness,
self-control; against such things there is no law” (Standard
English Version, Galatians 5:22-23). The many qualities
required to do various jobs within an organization would benefit
from traits like patience and self-control. These are traits that,
even in the workplace, as with walking with Christ, can be
appreciated, make better workplace environments, and better
servants (Fischer, 2006).

5. Becoming a Better Co-Worker, Employee, and Manager
In this assessment I had a high motivation to manage (Pearson
Education Inc, 2008). One of the factors here I believe was my
strong tendency to prefer task-oriented environments. As with
any organization, one of the characteristics of a strong
leadership team is the ability to adapt to change (Judge and
Robbins, 2009). In order to become a stronger leader, though,
and a better coworker, I am going to make the conscious effort
to continue to focus on and monitor tasks, but also pay more
attention to the people aspect and my communication skills
(Fischer, 2012, LP-5, slide 3).
Step 3
The Gospel and Personal Reflections
As an ISFJ personality type, I have various effects and tells
about my personality, the way I handle difficult situations, and
my social interactions. Combining the desire to do well with
tradition my personality type is often found in medicine,
academia, and charitable social work, though I believe I make it
work well in my current capacity also. Doing well is a very
strong desire of mine, along with the hope of someday having
an executive-level position in an organization where I can make
real change. At times, I believe that God tests me to judge
whether I will consistently do what is fair and appropriate,
while other times I believe He is already using me where He
needs me to make change. The only thing of which I am certain
is that while I am able, it is right to continue to use my
positions to positively impact lives and to serve Him.
References
Fischer, Kahlib. (2009). AWorldview Perspective on
Organizational Behavior. Retrieved from
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2012.ppt/index.html
Hogan, Joyce, Holland, Brent. 2003. Journal of Applied
Psychology. Using Theory to Evaluate Personality and Job-
Performance Relations: A Socioanalytic Perspective.
Judge, Timothy A., Robbins, Stephen P.2013. Organizational
Behavior (15th Edition). Upper Saddle River, NJ.:
Pearson/Prentice Hall.
Jung, Carl. (2016). Jung Typology Test. Retrieved from
http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp
Jung, Carl, Briggs-Myers Isabel. (2016). The Personality Page.
Retrieved from
http://www.personalitypage.com/
Name:
Date:
Instructor’s Name:
Assignment: SCI203 Phase 1 Lab Report
Title: Human Impacts on the Sustainability of Groundwater
Instructions: You will need to write a 1-page lab report using
the scientific method to answer the following question:
· If current human development does not change, will
groundwater sustainability be affected?
When your lab report is complete – submit it in the classroom.
Part I: Using the time progression of industrialization and
human development, fill in the data table below to help you
write up your lab report.
Time Period
Impact to Forest

7. Groundwater Levels
Saltwater Intrusion
Farming
Industrial development
Population
1800s
1900s
2000s
Part II: Write a 1-page lab report using the following scientific
method sections:
· Purpose
· State the purpose of the lab.
· Introduction
· This is an investigation of what is currently known about the
question being asked. Use background information from
credible references to write a short summary about concepts in
the lab. List and cite references in APA style.

8. · Hypothesis/Predicted Outcome
· A hypothesis is an educated guess. Based on what you have
learned and written about in the Introduction, state what you
expect to be the results of the lab procedures.
· Methods
· Summarize the procedures that you used in the lab. The
Methods section should also state clearly how data (numbers)
were collected during the lab; this will be reported in the
Results/Outcome section.
· Results/Outcome
· Provide here any results or data that were generated while
doing the lab procedure.
· Discussion/Analysis
· In this section, state clearly whether you obtained the expected
results. Also discuss the results and what you learned from this
lab.
· Note: You can use the lab data to help you discuss the results
and what you learned.
Provide references in APA format. This includes a reference list
and in-text citations for references used in the Introduction
section.
Give your paper a title and identify each section as specified
above. Although the hypothesis will be a 1-sentence answer, the
other sections will need to be paragraphs to adequately explain
your experiment.
Project 1 Instructions
This project requires that you complete the Myers-Briggs

9. Personality Test online, and then complete Steps 1 and 2 (see
below). Read all of the instructions for this assignment before
beginning any of your work.
Step 1
1. Open the following website to complete the assessment: Jung
Typology Test.
2. Once complete, click on “Score it” to retrieve your four-letter
type.
3. Next, go to The Four Temperaments and investigate the
various buttons for descriptions of your Type and data on
relationships, careers, etc.
4. Using The Four Temperaments link, explore Keirsey’s
Temperaments as well. Go back to the Jung Typology test site
to explore the Sixteen Personality Types using the tabs at the
top to locate the description of your type. You may also
research beyond these suggested links as long as you cite them
properly.
5. Once there, click on links for The Four Preferences,
Keirsey’s Temperaments, and Overview of the Sixteen
Personality Types to locate the description of your type.
6. This personality test will reveal your 4-letter type and your
2-letter temperament. Discuss the validity of each letter of your
type and temperament. Provide your statistical/percentage
results for comparison of letters within your discussion. Any
adverse personal opinions on the assessment tools must be
respectful and scholarly with supportive research.
7. Include a separate section for each letter of your personality
type, as well as a section for discussing how the different
aspects of your personality (represented by the letters) work
together. For example, if you scored with the letter “I,” then
that letter with your type will be a heading: I-Introverted.
· You must have separate sub-headings for each section.
· Give specific examples from your life—especially your work
life—and discuss the weaknesses of your personality type as
well. Refer to the Presentation: “Lesson 1–A Worldview
Perspective on Organizational Behavior,” found in the

10. Module/Week 1 Reading & Study folder.
Step 2
1. Apply the Type Talk at Work textbook, which focuses on
how various personality types relate at work. The book must be
evident within the discussion, not simply cited, with specific,
applied topics.
2. Using the Type Talk at Work textbook as your guide, discuss
the things you have learned about yourself that will help you
understand your organization and your role within it. In a new
section in your paper (labeled Step 2), answer the following
questions with specific correlation to the book:
· In general, what have you learned from these personality tests
about organizational behavior that will help you be a better
employee, coworker, and/or manager?
· In particular, what have you learned about yourself from this
personality test that will help you be a better employee,
coworker, and/or manager? Provide specific examples.
Formatting
1. Use current APA format for every element of the paper. Be
sure to include the current APA-formatted cover page, abstract,
and reference page. Refer to your APA manual for help or this
site for assistance:
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/18/
2. Write in first person—this is allowed due to the personal
nature of the assignment.
3. To facilitate the instructor’s grading of these assignments,
you must have major headings for Steps 1 and 2. Additionally,
under the major heading of Step 1, you must have subheadings
for each separate letter of your Meyers-Briggs type. There must
also be a subheading describing your entire Meyers-Briggs
personality to round out the discussion with your Temperament.
You will need a total of 5 subheadings for Step 1.
4. The exact number of paragraphs that you include in each
section is your decision; your instructor will not be grading you
on how many paragraphs you used per section, but rather the
extent to which you specifically addressed each of the areas

11. above.
5. The minimum of 6 required pages of content does not include
the title page, abstract page, or reference page. Those must be
counted as additional pages. You will likely find that it will be
difficult to address all of these things in only 6 pages, but that
constraint is part of the exercise itself. Learning to write
succinctly and efficiently will improve your communication
skills, regardless of the setting. Because you only have 6 pages
to discuss all these components, be concise.
6. Be sure to double-space, using Times New Roman 12-point
font only; use 1-inch margins, and avoid bold font (except for
headlines, per current APA format), underlining, and
contractions.
7. The reference page must include a minimum of the 5
following references in current APA format (all sources must be
evident within the paper and less than 5 years old):
· Presentation: Lesson 1 – A Worldview Perspective on
Organizational Behavior (in Module/Week 1),
· Type Talk at Work textbook,
· Organizational Behavior textbook,
· Jung Typology Test, and
· www.personalitypage.com.
Note: For further questions regarding current APA format, visit
Liberty University’s Online Writing Center.
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