BE484-7-SP-CO:
Personality and Work: a Myers-Briggs Perspective

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The details
2023/24
Essex Business School
Colchester Campus
Spring
Postgraduate: Level 7
Inactive
Monday 15 January 2024
Friday 22 March 2024
10
08 June 2022

 

Requisites for this module
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Key module for

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Module description

This module introduces students to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). Students will learn the fundamental structure and concepts used in the MBTI, as well as developing an understanding of their own 'personality type' according to the theory. The theory is then applied to a variety of workplace and human resources issues.
It is expected that students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the theory, and engage reflexively with the theory in relation to their own 'type'.
Topics to be covered will include the origins and ethical foundations of the MBTI, detailed explication of the theory itself and sessions applying this theory of personality to a range of work issues such as communication, conflict, stress and career selection and development.

Module aims

To take a reflexive and academic approach to considering the impact of personality on a variety of work situations, via the MBTI.

Module learning outcomes

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate a detailed understanding of the origins, theoretical basis and ethical orientation of the MBTI;
2. show a reflexive awareness of the benefit of understanding personality dimensions of oneself and others, particularly with regard to work and careers;
3. critically analyse the strengths and limitations of the application of the MBTI to the world of work, for example, communication, conflict, leadership and careers.

Module information

Skills for Your Professional Life (Transferable Skills)

This module will enable you to develop the following transferable skills:
1. Written Communication, through writing the coursework essay
2. Critical Thinking, through reflection, analysis and critique
3. Digital and Technical Fluency – through use of Word processing, internet based searches, and library-based electronic research
4. Innovation and Curiosity – through exploration of work psychology and personality models
5. Personal Brand – through personal application of the MBTI

Learning and teaching methods

5 x three-hour workshops comprising formal teaching, interactive activities and group discussions.

Bibliography

This module does not appear to have a published bibliography for this year.

Assessment items, weightings and deadlines

Coursework / exam Description Deadline Coursework weighting

Exam format definitions

  • Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
  • In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
  • In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
  • In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary, for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.

Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.

Overall assessment

Coursework Exam
100% 0%

Reassessment

Coursework Exam
100% 0%
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Simon Carmel, email: scarmel@essex.ac.uk.
Dr Simon Carmel
ebspgtad@essex.ac.uk

 

Availability
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External examiner

Dr Sheena Vachhani
University of Bristol
Reader (Associate Professor) in Work and Organization Studies
Dr Ruth Reaney
University of Glasgow
Lecturer in HRM
Resources
Available via Moodle
Of 15 hours, 15 (100%) hours available to students:
0 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).

 

Further information
Essex Business School

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