Session09:Meyers-Briggs and youDr. Mark H. Mortensen66.490.211 and 212Tues &Thurs 2:00 to 3:15
3:30 to 4:45
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Today1. Attendance2. Discussion on Meyers-Briggs test3. Group presentations on Failed/Turnaround
companies4. Discussion on why companies fail5. Review of material covered so far
Catch up on any reading
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Meyers-Briggs Favorite world: Do you prefer to focus on the outer world or on
your own inner world? This is called Extraversion (E) or Introversion (I).
Information: Do you prefer to focus on the basic information you take in or do you prefer to interpret and add meaning? This is called Sensing (S) or Intuition (N).
Decisions: When making decisions, do you prefer to first look at logic and consistency or first look at the people and special circumstances? This is called Thinking (T) or Feeling (F).
Structure: In dealing with the outside world, do you prefer to get things decided or do you prefer to stay open to new information and options? This is called Judging (J) or Perceiving (P).
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Personality Types and Matching Jobs
ISTJ - The Duty Fulfillers
ESTJ - The GuardiansISFJ - The NurturersESFJ - The Caregivers
ISTP - The MechanicsESTP - The DoersESFP - The Performers
ISFP - The ArtistsENTJ - The Executives
INTJ - The ScientistsENTP - The Visionaries
INTP - The ThinkersENFJ - The GiversINFJ - The ProtectorsENFP - The InspirersINFP - The Idealists
www.personalitypage.com/careers.html
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ENTJs are especially well-suited to be leaders and organization buildersENTJs generally have the following traits: Driven to turn theories into plans Highly value knowledge Future-oriented Natural leaders Impatient with inefficiency and
incompetence Want things structured and orderly Excellent verbal communication skills Dislike routine, detail-oriented tasks Self-confident Decisive
Possible Career Paths for the ENTJ:
Corporate Executive Officer; Organization Builder
Entrepreneur Computer Consultant Lawyer Judge Business Administrators and Managers
University Professors and Administrators
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An ISTJ can do almost anything that they have decided to doISTJs generally have the following traits: Value tradition, security, and peaceful living Will work long and hard to fulfill duties Can be depended on to follow through on tasks Loyal and faithful Stable, practical and down-to-earth Family-minded Dislike doing things which don't make sense to them Dislike abstract theory, unless they see the practical
application Natural leaders Prefer to work alone, but work well in teams when necessary Extremely observant, they take in facts via their senses and
store them internally Vast, rich inner store of facts which they rely on to understand
problems which they encounter in their lives Profound respect for facts and concrete information Make decisions objectively, applying logic and rational thinking Dislike change, unless they are shown it's benefit in a concrete
way Have strong opinions about the way things should be done Appreciate structured, orderly environments Have very high standards for their own behavior and the
behavior of others Not naturally in-tune with other people's feelings Able to accomplish almost anything if they put their minds to it Community minded "good citizens"
Possible Career Paths for the ISTJ:
Business Executives, Administrators and Managers
Accountants and Financial Officers
Police and Detectives Judges Lawyers Medical Doctors / Dentists Computer Programmers or Systems Analysts
Military Leaders
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ESTPs want to see an immediate result for their actions, and don't like dealing with a lot of high-level theory where that won't be the caseESTPs generally have the following traits: Action-oriented Live in the present moment Dislike abstract theory without practical
application Like to see immediate results for their
efforts Fast-paced and energetic Flexible and adaptable Resourceful Seldom work from a plan - make things up
as they go Fun to be around Highly observant Excellent memory for details Excellent people skills Good-natured Excellent ability to see an immediate
problem and quickly devise a solution Attracted to adventure and risk May be flashy or showy Like initiating things - not necessarily
following them through to completion
Possible Career Paths for ESTP:
Sales Representatives Marketing Personnel Police / Detective Work Paramedic / Emergency Medical Technician
PC Technicians or Network Cablers
Computer Technical Support Entrepreneurs Athlete
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ENTPs are generally good at anything which has captured their interest.ENTPs generally have the following traits: Project-oriented Enjoy generating ideas and theories Creative and ingenious Bright and capable Flexible and Diverse Excellent communication skills Enjoy debating issues with other people Excellent
people skills Natural leaders, but do not like to control people Resist being controlled by people Lively and energetic; able to motivate others Highly value knowledge and competence Logical, rational thinkers Able to grasp difficult concepts and theories Enjoy solving difficult problems Dislike confining schedules and environments Dislike routine, detailed tasks
Possible Career Paths for the ENTP:
Lawyers
Psychologists
Entrepreneurs
Photographers
Consultants
Engineers
Scientists
Actors
Sales Representatives
Marketing Personnel
Computer Programmer or Systems Analyst
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Today1. Discussion on Meyers-Briggs test2. Attendance3. Review of material covered so far
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Today1. Discussion on Meyers-Briggs test2. Attendance3. Review of material covered so far this semester
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Review of material covered so far this semester What is strategic management? What are the steps in strategic management? What things go under
each of the four steps? What is a business model? What are the business models of the
companies we have studied so far? PEST analysis – what and what goes in each area of analysis? Place items into their correct position on a SWOT analysis What is a Porter 5 Forces analysis? What purpose would doing one
serve? Is Dunkin’ Donuts or Starbucks a better stock investment right now?
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NEXT SESSION: QUIZ
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Strategic Management – Spring 2014