Individual Dimensions

Kajol Purushothaman Nair

Human Resource Management, Centennial College

HRPD 702 007: Contemporary Organizational Behaviour

Mr. Victor Iyekekpolor

February 11, 2023

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 Individual Dimensions
Name of What are the dimensions assessed?
Test Explanation of the personality dimension, or
dimensions, measured by this personality test ?
DO NOT forget to cite/reference properly and
DO NOT merely use as an explanation of the
dimensions measure only what is provided
on the test site - find another
1 MBTI My Personality Dimensions have culminated to
be a Logistician. They are referred as the reliable
personality type who are practical and filled with
integrity. They have a strong sense of work ethic
and often overload themselves with too many
responsibilities.
Introverted: Introverts are those who are
predominantly more reserved and can work
better independently. They have strong abilities
of reflection and can face difficulties while
working with teams. (Susan Cain, 2015)
Sensing/ Observant: Those who pay close
attention to facts and details. Experience or
exposure matters more. (Charles Martin, 1997)
Thinking: Those who give a lot of thought to the
objective information to come up with a final
decision which can be more realistic and
effective.
Judging: Those who are more organized and
keep a checklist of their tasks. They need to keep
specific goals to accomplish.
What score[s] For each [piece] what does it mean about you?
did you get for Your interpretation [application] must demonstrate
each [piece]? your understanding of the test dimension[s]
meaning.
Introverted – The Personality Test is closely aligned to my
65% individualistic personality. ISTJ prefers to be a more
Sensing/ grounded, logical type of person and they try to
Observant – remain calm in stressful situations. It has strong
55% aspects to it such as Sensing, Thinking and Judging
Thinking – 54% which are very practical forms of thinking and
Judging – 65% handling situations without overstressing. However, it
states a major portion of my characterstics (65%) is
more towards Introversion. Although it makes one
more independent it can make it difficult to work with
other individuals during assignments, projects and
tendency to avoid conflict can result in unresolved
matters. Although they are strong traits, these also
need to be worked upon so that I can move out of my
comfort zone and not be too introverted or critical of
work especially while working with people.
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2 DISC • Dominance: The extroverts who are more
outgoing with high levels of confidence and
are comfortable taking risks. Those in a
Dominance position are generally more
inclined towards Leadership Positions.
(Katrina Faust, 2019)
• Influence: Katrina Faust (2019) describes
influential, energetic, and passionate people
as influential, energetic, and passionate.
They are more persuasive and motivating and
excel the most when working in groups.
• Supportiveness: It is a behavior that is more
helpful, caring, steady, and reliable. They
have a more supportive and loyal nature.
(Professional Leadership Institue, n.d)
• Conscientiousness: Those who are more
reserved and task-oriented. They have very
high attention to detail and are more
analytical. (Katrina Faust, 2019)
3 Big 5 • Openness: Tendency to be more creative,
adventurous, and intellectual.
• Conscientiousness: Those who are
disciplined and ordered pursue their goals
and are more likely to be successful.
• Extraversion: Extraversion is being more
socially active and outgoing.
• Agreeableness: It is described as how often
people keep other’s needs before their own.
They have a more cooperative nature and
less of a competitive nature.
• Neuroticism: It describes the tendency to
have more negative and sad thoughts. Their
mood swings and irritable factors show how
resilient they are or they are not.
(Olivia Goldhill, 2018)
D – Situational I My Dominance & Influential traits are Situational. It
-Situational shows a similar result to that of the Personality Test.
S - Strong Taking charge or taking the lead is not the strongest
C - Strong feature. As per the test, basis the situation I am prone
to take up necessary actions to either lead a team or
influence people. If there is a group project wherein
there are no initiative takers then there is a probability
to get the task done I might take on a Dominance or
Influential role to persuade and motivate people to
complete their tasks but ideally, these are not
qualities that would come out instinctively. The
stronger traits are Supportiveness &
Conscientiousness traits. I have more of a team
player or follower aspect which is the reason I was
not able to take up Leadership Positions but I can be
helpful to those in a group with my supportive and
loyal nature. Since, its more to do with being
reserved, completing their own tasks, and being more
analytical those are aspects that are more in favor to
me.
O – 58% The Big 5 are in line with the above 2 tests conducted
C - 67% with respect to the other features. However, in
E - 27% comparison to the above tests it has been identified
A – 71% that my Extraversion factors are extremely low and
N – 62.5% my Agreeableness factors are maximum at 77%. I
prefer to have an ordered structure rather than an
undisciplined one as explained in Conscientiousness.
I believe I have pessimistic thinking so I am not
surprised if things don’t turn out. However, what I
believe to be pessimistic has been portrayed more
towards the negative side through the Big 5 Test.
4 Locus of Locus of Control "A locus of control orientation 46%
Control is a belief about whether the outcomes of our
actions are contingent on what we do (internal
control orientation) or on events outside our
personal control (external control orientation)."
(Zimbardo, 1985)
5 Type A Type A - Those with competitive, impatient, 47%
ambitious and organized personalities.
Type B – Those with a relaxing, easygoing
approach who are not concerned with the
urgnecy of time.
(Gerel, 2022)
6 Self Control Self Control and Self Monitoring: These 71
and Self determines how we behave in an outside
Monitoring environment and how we are around people. Its
basically monitoring our behaviours and
emotions to different situations and social
environments. (Kendra Cherry, 2022)
7 Self Esteem Self-esteem: It determines how strong you are 64%
as a person. It can determine how confident you
are as a person or if you have any anxiety
behavior that makes it difficult for you to do your
activities or interact with people. All in all it’s the
As per the test my locus of control is more towards
the External side rather than Internal. I do believe that
to some extent. I believe there are certain factors that
affect my day, certain factors that make me feel I do
not have much control and that I have what one would
say bad luck. Im not surprised regarding any external
environmental factors that affect my life but
considering my LOC is quite low I should tend to have
more ownership of my responsibility.
As per the test I fall between both
Type A and Type B personality which is mostly
situational base and it is in line with actual behavior.
Depending on my situation I tend to adapt myself. I
can aim for perfection without exhausting or over
driving myself and at the same time I can be hostile
and impatient. I have heard that I am a bit impatient
with others many times. As per the test as long my
negative aspects are on check I can maintain a
proper balance. However, even as per the Big 5 test,
I can tend to be quite negative which might actually
affect me even though it is not yet visible in the Type
A and B Test.
I generally have a good grasp of social situations and
the test also agrees with it. I do modify myself
depending on the group of people I am to avoid
conflicts. I prefer to be more easy going with people
and situations. However, I should still try to have my
opinions rather than having a comfortable set up. I
will need to be able to handle conflicts as well in an
organization.
I do have a way of doubting myself but I try to be more
optimistic. I prefer to be on my own. I do get stressed
but I prefer to handle it in a more calm manner so that
I don’t get to over-stress myself. I try not to undermine
myself and I think that has shown in the test that
despite my dips in confidence I can maintain a
 self worth you have established for yourself as a
person. (Kendra Cherry, 2022)
8 Machiavellia It determines how cynical you are as a person or 60%
nism how manipulative you can be to make sure you
get what you want be it for power or any other
gain. (Christie and Geis, 1970)
9 The In his book Practitioners Guide to Evidence 15%
Narcissist based Psychotheraphy Keith has mentioned it’s
Test the way how high you view yourself, how you
strategize yourself and how warm relationships
can be to you. They can be over entitlted and
filled with dominance and can also be quite
selfish. (Keith Campbell, 2006)
balance and I need to continue to work more on
maintaining it.
My rating shows I have a higher Machiavellianism.
As per Dr. Sheri Jacobson in the her current
counseling blog on Feb, 2023 states that those who
have 60 above score is referred to as “High Machs”
who are more focused on their well being. They don’t
trust and don’t believe human kind nature is good. I
believe it may be true in some aspects for me.
Probably due to struggles, experiences and
hardships to make one more stronger I have bought
up the mentality that there is an agenda behind every
good act a person does so I tend to be more careful
and cautious and can exhibit trust issues. I do fight
for what I want in life but I also do believe if there are
people very close to me I would do anything for but I
have a very few count of close people who I would do
anything for as well. I am not sure if I agree with the
results or not as I don’t think too much of myself but I
do like to prioritize in my life and that which does not
meet priority is not much relevant to me so there is
probably a 50-50 chance with regards to the results
of this test.
I think I am confident about my Narcissism scoring. I
am not pretentious and quite modest. I don’t like to
flaunt nor do I like to praise myself. Because of my
nature it makes it easier for people to get to know me.
If I want to try to understand both my Narcissist and
Machiavellianism test, I would say that my
Narcissism is less because I don’t think too highly of
myself cause for me achieving my goals is more
important than actually flaunting it. But also at the
same time I’m not too keen on going about with
people or dealing with peoples issues which is
probably why I received a 60% in Machiavellianism.
 Conclusion: Final Discussion

There were 9 Personality Tests that were conducted to help one understand oneself better.

Analysis on each of the tests conducted are:

1. MBTI: The Test Scores are in alignment with my personality. I prefer to be logical and practical

in my day-to-day activities and when dealing with people. However, the most concerning part

would be the highest score in my Introverted nature. I will need to learn to try to be more

comfortable in social settings. If I want to be part of a team, I will need to work with different

types of people or if I want to enter into a Managerial role I will need to learn to lead people

who might also be difficult to handle. The more I customize myself with different types of

people the better it will help me deal with any difficult situations.

2. DISC: My DISC test is also in line with my MBTI Test Results. In MBTI I have exhibited an

introverted nature and the DISC shows that positions of Leading or Taking Charge may not be

my strongest feature. The same goes for my Influence scale. As per the test, I am a good

person to have as part of a team but I would like to gradually change it so that I reach a

Managerial level where I can handle leadership and authority.

3. Big 5: The Big 5 has also highlighted the same feature, that I lack in being an extrovert.

Although it has also shown my strong features which showcase that I prefer to be structured

and disciplined. I have a very pessimistic approach towards life but that has shown to be too

negative as per the test. Perhaps the test is right I might be too negative in my approach to

dealing with things but I still believe that it’s better to be prepared with all the wrong scenarios

than to have any surprises you may regret later.

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4. Locus of Control: The test has shown me to take more ownership of things in my life. I do not

think I blame all the external factors but I do feel a lot of them are responsible for how things

end up. I can learn to calm myself more in situations so that I don’t stress myself out and take

more ownership of my life.

5. Type A: I believe I am very adaptable to the surrounding and the people around me so that it

is easier for them and me to accommodate one another. Hence, the test does reflect my

nature. However, I do tend to get impatient at times which might be something I need to work

on.

6. Self-Controlling & Self-Monitoring: Same as the Type A Test, my Self-Controlling &

Monitoring test has shown I can adapt myself according to the people I am around. However, I

modify my behavior to avoid conflicts and show learn to handle or be part of difficult

conversations so that I know how to handle such situations if I were to lead a team.

7. Self-Esteem: The test has shown that I may have dips in my confidence level but so far I have

been maintaining a proper track of it. My negative nature which was indicated in the Big 5 Test

highlights in more detail my negative aspect of life. Although there are circumstances I try to

maintain a proper balance.

8. Machiavellianism: I am still skeptical of the results I have received in Machiavellianism. It

states that im a "High Mach”. There are things and people that I like to prioritize and there are

those close to me whom I do fight for. However, I do tend to ignore those irrelevant to me or

thingsthath do not hold any meaning. I might have to dig deep in order to understand more

about this side of me.

9. Narcissist: There is no doubt about the results of the Narcissist test. I do not believe in

gloating about myself or my achievements. I believe if I have done something great it will show

on its own without me flattering myself. I do not put myself on a pedestal. For me achieving my

goals are whats most important. I believe it becomes easier for people to approach me.
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 Appendix

1. 16 Personalitiies: ISTJ
2. DISC Personality Test
3. Big 5
4. Locus of Control

5. Type A Personality Test

6. Self Control & Self Monitoring

7. Self Esteem
8. Machiavellianism

9. The Narcissist Test