ASIGNATURA: SEMINARIO AVANZADO LA GERENCIA Y LAS ORGANIZACIONES EN VENEZUELA

UNIVERSIDAD YACAMBU

DOCTORADO EN GERENCIA

 

Responde en rojo en la escala del 1 al 5, donde consideres que estes.

 

1. What About Me?

Personality Insights 

 

WHAT'S MY BASIC PERSONALITY?

Listed below is a set of 15 adjective pairs. For each, select the number along the scale that most closely describes you or your preferences.

 

 Quiet         1 2 3 4 5   Talkative

 

 Tolerant      1 2 3 4 5  Critical

 

 Disorganized    1 2 3 4 5  Organized

 

 Tense      1 2 3 4 5  Calm

 

 Imaginative      1 2 3 4 5  Conventional

 

 Reserved      1 2 3 4 5 Outgoing

 

 Uncooperative       1 2 3 4 5 Cooperative

 

 Unreliable      1 2 3 4 5   Dependable

 

 Insecure      1 2 3 4 5  Secure

 

 New        1 2 3 4 5  Familiar

 

 Sociable       1 2 3 4 5  Loner

 

 Suspicious       1 2 3 4 5  Trusting

 

 Undirected       1 2 3 4 5  Goal-oriented

 

 Enthusiastic       1 2 3 4 5 Depressed

 

 Change       1 2 3 4 5 Status quo

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. responde donde consideras que te encuentras.

 

WHAT'S MY MBTI PERSONALITY TYPE?

For each item, select either a or b. If you feel both a and b are true, decide which one is more like you, even if it is only slightly more true.


Principio del formulario

1. I would rather
a) Solve a new and complicated problem.
b) Work on something I have done before.

2. I like to
a) Work alone in a quiet place.
b) Be where the action is.

3. I want a boss who
a) Establishes and applies criteria in decisions.
b) Considers individual needs and makes exceptions.

4. When I work on a project, I
a) Like to finish it and get some closure.
b) Often leave it open for possible changes.

5. When making a decision, the most important considerations are
a) Rational thoughts, ideas, and data.
b) People's feelings and values.

6. On a project, I tend to
a) Think it over and over before deciding how to proceed.
b) Start working on it right away, thinking about it as I go along.

7. When working on a project, I
a) Maintain as much control as possible.
b) Explore various options.

8. In my work, I prefer to
a) Work on several projects at a time, and learn as much as possible about each one.
b) Have one project that is challenging and keeps me busy.

9. I often
a) Make lists and plans whenever I start something and may hate to seriously alter my plans.
b) Avoid plans and just let things progress as I work on them.

10. When discussing a problem with colleagues, it is easy for me to
a) See "the big picture."
b) Grasp the specifics of the situation.

11. When the phone rings in my office or at home, I usually
a) Consider it an interruption.
b) Do not mind answering it.

12. Which word describes you better?
a) Analytical.
b) Empathetic.

13. When I am working on an assignment, I tend to
a) Work steadily and consistently.
b) Work in bursts of energy with "down time" in between.

14. When I listen to someone talk on a subject, I usually try to
a) Relate it to my own experience and see if it fits.
b) Assess and analyze the message.

15. When I come up with new ideas, I generally
a) "Go for it."
b) Like to contemplate the ideas some more

16. When working on a project, I prefer to
a) Narrow the scope so it is clearly defined.
b) Broaden the scope to include related aspects.

17. When I read something, I usually
a) Confine my thoughts to what is written there.
b) Read between the lines and relate the words to other ideas.

18. When I have to make a decision in a hurry, I often
a) Feel uncomfortable and wish I had more information.
b) Am able to do so with available data.

19. In a meeting, I tend to
a) Continue formulating my ideas as I talk about them.
b) Only speak out after I have carefully thought the issue through.

20. In work, I prefer spending a great deal of time on issues of
a) Ideas.
b) People.

21. In meetings, I am most often annoyed with people who
a) Come up with many sketchy ideas.
b) Lengthen meetings with many practical details.

22. I am a
a) Morning person.
b) Night owl.

23. What is your style in preparing for a meeting?
a) I am willing to go in and be responsive.
b) I like to be fully prepared and usually sketch an outline of the meeting.

24. In a meeting, I would prefer for people to
a) Display a fuller range of emotions.
b) Be more task oriented.

25. I would rather work for an organization where
a) My job was intellectually stimulating.
b) I was committed to its goals and mission.

26. On weekends, I tend to
a) Plan what I will do.
b) Just see what happens and decide as I go along.

27. I am more
a) Outgoing.
b) Contemplative.

28. I would rather work for a boss who is
a) Full of new ideas.
b) Practical.

In the following, choose the word in each pair that appeals to you more:

29.
a) Social.
b) Theoretical.

30.
a) Ingenuity.
b) Practicality.

31.
a) Organized.
b) Adaptable.

32.
a) Active.
b) Concentration

Final del formulario

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Responde las 10 preguntas

 

WHAT'S MY LOCUS OF CONTROL?

For each of the following ten statements, select the choice with which you agree more.


Principio del formulario

1.        

Making a lot of money is largely a matter of getting the right breaks.
Promotions are earned through hard work and persistence.

2.        

I have noticed that there is a direct connection between how hard I study and the grades I get.
Many times, the reactions of teachers seem haphazard to me.

3.        

The number of divorces indicates that more and more people are not trying to make their marriages work.
Marriage is largely a gamble.

4.        

It is silly to think that one can really change another person's basic attitudes.
When I am right I can convince others.

5.        

Getting promoted is really a matter of being a little luckier than the next person.
In our society, a person's future earning power is dependent upon his or her ability.

6.        

If one knows how to deal with people, they are really quite easily led.
I have little influence over the way other people behave.

7.        

The grades I make are the result of my own efforts; luck has little or nothing to do with it.
Sometimes I feel that I have little to do with the grades I get.

8.        

People like me can change the course of world affairs if we make ourselves heard.
It is only wishful thinking to believe that one can readily influence what happens in our society.

9.        

A great deal that happens to me is probably a matter of chance.
I am the master of my fate.

10.     

Getting along with people is a skill that must be practiced.
It is almost impossible to figure out how to please some people

Final del formulario

 

 

 

4. Responde las pregutas

 

HOW FLEXIBLE AM I?

Indicate the degree to which you think the following statements are true or false by selecting one of the following choices:
Certainly, always true
Generally true
Somewhat true, but with exceptions
Somewhat false, but with exceptions
Generally false
Certainly, always false

 

1.       In social situations, I have the ability to alter my behavior if I feel that something else is called for.

Generally true

2.       I am often able to read people's true emotions correctly through their eyes.

Generally true

3.       I have the ability to control the way I come across to people, depending on the impression I wish to give them.

Generally true

4.       In conversations, I am sensitive to even the slightest change in the facial expression of the person I'm conversing with.

Somewhat true, but with exceptions

5.       My powers of intuition are quite good when it comes to understanding others' emotions and motives.

Generally true

6.       I can usually tell when others consider a joke in bad taste, even though they may laugh convincingly.

Generally true

7.       When I feel that the image I am portraying isn't working, I can readily change it to something that does.

Somewhat false, but with exceptions

8.       I can usually tell when I've said something inappropriate by reading the listener's eyes.

Generally true

9.       I have trouble changing my behavior to suit different people and different situations.

Generally true

10.    I have found that I can adjust my behavior to meet the requirements of any situation I find myself in.

Generally true

11.    If someone is lying to me, I usually know it at once from that person's manner of expression.

Somewhat false, but with exceptions

12.    Even when it might be to my advantage, I have difficulty putting up a good front.

Somewhat false, but with exceptions

13.    Once I know what the situation calls for, it's easy for me to regulate my actions accordingly.

Generally true

5. HOW PROACTIVE AM I?

Respond to each statement by indicating the extent to which you agree or disagree with them. Use the following rating scale for your responses:

Strong disagree
Moderately disagree
Slightly disagree
Neither agree or disagree
Slightly agree
Moderately agree
Strongly agree

1.       I am constantly on the lookout for new ways to improve my life.
Strongly agree

2.       I feel driven to make a difference in my community, and maybe the world.
Strongly agree

3.       I tend to let others take the initiative to start new projects.
Slightly agree

4.       Wherever I have been, I have been a powerful force for constructive change.
Slightly agree

5.       I enjoy facing and overcoming obstacles to my ideas.
Slightly agree

6.       Nothing is more exciting than seeing my ideas turn into reality.
Slightly agree

7.       If I see something I don't like, I fix it.
Slightly agree

8.       No matter what the odds, if I believe in something I will make it happen.
Slightly agree

9.       I love being a champion for my ideas, even against others' opposition.
Slightly agree

10.    I excel at identifying opportunities.
Slightly agree

11.    I am always looking for better ways to do things.
Slightly agree

12.    If I believe in an idea, no obstacle will prevent me from making it happen.
Slightly agree

13.    I love to challenge the status quo.
Moderately disagree

14.    When I have a problem, I tackle it head-on.
Slightly agree

15.    I am great at turning problems into opportunities.
Slightly agree

16.    I can spot a good opportunity long before others can.
Slightly agree

17.    If I see someone in trouble, I help out in any way I can.
Slightly agree

6.   AM I a TYPE-A?

Identify the number on the scale that best characterizes your behavior for each trait.


Casual about appointments

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Never late

Not competitive

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Very competitive

Never feel rushed

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Always feel rushed

Take things one at a time

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Try to do many things at once

Slow doing things

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Fast (eating, walking, etc.)

Express feelings

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

"Sit on" feelings

Many interests

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Few interests outside work

7.   HOW WELL DO I HANDLE AMBIGUITY?

Respond to each of the following statements by indicating the extent to which you agree or disagree with them.


1.       An expert who doesn't come up with a definite answer probably doesn't know too much.
Slightly agree

2.       I would like to live in a foreign country for a while.
Moderately agree

3.       The sooner we all acquire similar values and ideals, the better.
Moderately agree

4.       A good teacher is one who makes you wonder about your way of looking at things.
Slightly agree

5.       I like parties where I know most of the people more than ones where all or most of the people are complete strangers.
Moderately agree

6.       Teachers or supervisors who hand out vague assignments give a chance for one to show initiative and originality.
Moderately agree

7.       A person who leads an even, regular life in which few surprises or unexpected happenings arise really has a lot to be grateful for.
Moderately agree

8.       Many of our most important decisions are based on insufficient information.
Moderately agree

9.       There is really no such thing as a problem that can't be solved.
Moderately agree

10.    People who fit their lives to a schedule probably miss most of the joy of living.
Slightly agree

11.    A good job is one in which what is to be done and how it is to be done are always clear.
Moderately agree

12.    It is more fun to tackle a complicated problem than to solve a simple one.
Slightly agree

13.    In the long run, it is possible to get more done by tackling small, simple problems than large and complicated ones.
Slightly agree

14.    Often the most interesting and stimulating people are those who don't mind being different and original.
Slightly agree

15.    What we are used to is always preferable to what is unfamiliar.
Slightly agree

16.    People who insist upon a yes or no answer just don't know how complicated things really are. Slightly agree

8. HOW CREATIVE AM I?

Review the 30 adjectives that follow. Being honest and forthright with your answers, identify only those items that accurately describe you:


affected

intelligent

capable

inventive

cautious

mannerly

clever

narrow interests

commonplace

original

confident

reflective

conservative

resourceful

conventional

self-confident

dissatisfied

sexy

egotistical

sincere

honest

snobbish

humorous

submissive

individualistic

suspicious

informal

unconventional

insightful

wide interests

 

 

 

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