Carl Jung's Typology Theory

According to Carl Jung’s typology theory, there are four pairs of preference alternatives toward which each of us are predisposed. These preferences are Extraversion or Introversion, Sensing or Intuitive, Thinking or Feeling and Judging or Perceiving. Knowing our own preferences first, and then observing others’ preferences, each of us can change the work place environment for the better. In fact, As Christians it is not an option for us as we strive to build relationships based upon God’s example - relationship built on covenant. Emerging from this application are attitude, process and structure of healthy organizations where the people care about others, power is shared by all and leaders and followers are accountable to each other. This …show more content…
In the early 1900s, Carl G. Jung introduced the theory of psychological types. To make this theory useful to individuals and groups, Isabell Briggs Myers and her mother, Katherine Briggs developed the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Assessment and provided descriptions of the 16 personality types of Jung’s theory (The Myers Briggs Foundation, 2016). Utilizing the assessment and discovering my own personal preferences will provide me insight into my behaviors in the workplace. Also, it is my duty as a Christian to present actions and attitudes in the workplace that align with biblical truth. Having a biblical worldview allows me to do so, especially when integrating biblical covenant as the foundation for relationship building. Duty is based out of care for others (attitude of a healthy organization), leaders and subordinates are mutually accountable to each other (the process of a healthy organization), and power is shared by everyone in the covenant (the structure of a healthy organization) (Fisher, 2012). There are two sections comprising this paper, the first of which describes my personal personality type and temperament. The second section reflects on how I can apply what I have learned in the workplace generally and specifically to help myself become a better employee, leader, co-worker and/or …show more content…
At the same time, I need to face my weaknesses by realizing no one is ever right 100% of the time including myself, not getting involved in win-lose conversations and striving for win-wins, being more in tune with how others are feeling and being intentional on giving out praise and affirmations more often. I need to stifle the desire to control everything by turning the desire inward to control myself.