Briggs Myers Personality Type - Essay - 1605 Words

Strategic Human Resources Briggs Myer’s Personality Type TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 3 I. What is the Briggs Myer’s Personality Type test? 4 II. BMPT in today’s mission of Human Resources 5 Conclusion 7 Recommendations 7 Bibliography 8 Websites 8 Books 8 Introduction â€Å"What appears to be random behavior is actually the result of differences in the way people prefer to use their mental capacities† Carl G. Jung (1875 - 1961) Psychiatrist Myers Briggs Type Indicator is based on the theory of psychological Type thought by C. G. Jung and published in the 1920’s. According to this Swiss Psychiatrist, each person has a psychological type. A person is either taking information (perceiving) or†¦show more content†¦Some tests indicate the percentage of each psychological preference making the test more accurate. II. BMPT in today’s mission of Human Resources Nowadays, the MBTI is widely used, according to the Center for Applications of Psychological Type, approximately two million people take this test every year. It is widely used in Anglo-Saxon countries to assist students in their career, in relationships†¦ However, it is important to underline the fact that the MBTI does not identify an individual’s skills in a specific area. It only allows to understand how this individuals works. Regarding Human Resources, it can be a valuable ally to deal with employees from recruitments and throughout their entire careers until they live the company. When it comes to hiring, one might think that the test enables the employer to hire the candidate according to his/her ability to fit in the team less than his/her skills and knowledge. However it appears to be necessary to have a qualified individual on the MBTI to conduct the test and inform the human resources department on the results and on the advantages and