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Personality Tests

The first test that I took was the MBTI. At first, I was surprised with the result I got. I already took this test when I was in high school, and the personality I got was INTJ. When I took the test now, the result I got was INFP. I was surprised with the result I got because I always felt like I resonated with the characteristics of an INTJ. Although, I feel like I also see the characteristics of an INFP in me. When it comes to the careers, I resonate more to the suggested careers of an INTJ. I believe that these career paths are more suited for me, but I am not completely shutting the carreer suggestions of INFP down. The suggested careers for the INFP are more of a second choice for me. I believe that it is vital for an individual to take these tests because it gives them an insight on their own personalities. Like with me, I do not have a full grasp yet of who I am as a worker and an individual. In order to become a successful business leader, you must know your own strengths and weaknesses. The MBTI tests are one of those tests that I can take in order to further determine my attitude towards work and my potential input in an organization.

The second test that I took was the OCEAN test. The results was very similar with regards to the introversion. I have also noticed with myself that I am a person that keeps to herself. I prefer quiet spaces rather than loud and crowded ones. Although I do engage in coversations, I am not usually to start one. What I noticed with my result is that I have a high score under Intellectual/Imaginative. I have also realized that I am one who gets lost in her thoughts. I usually catch myself thinking of different thoughts that are not conventional. I also noticed that when I’m faced with a problem, I usually offer two kinds of solutions. I offer technical and clear solutions, while I offer out-of-the-box solutions. This strength gives me the ability to look at situations at a bigger picture. With regards to the Agreeableness and Emotional Stability, it is somewhat parallel to the results of my MBTI test. I tend to be emphatic to the concerns of people, and I do not take the feelings of others for granted. I can say that all in all, the MBTI and the OCEAN tests yielded the same results. Overall, the two tests gave me additional insights to my personality. I have also noticed that my attitude changed over time, and it manifested on the MBTI test. I became more grounded and more aware to the environment and society around me. This is vital as I continue to understand myself and my capabilities.

The profile I got from the R-I-A-S-E-C test is consistent to how I know myself today. My types with the highest scores are Investigative, Artistic, and Enterprising. These characteristics are consistent with my results from the MBTI and OCEAN tests. As with the suggested jobs, I find myself highly interested with the options I was given under my types. These are the types of jobs that require only moderate levels of socialization, although encourages high collaboration. One of the suggested jobs was copy writer, and it is already aligned with the college program I am taking right now which is Advertising. I can tell that if ever I do end up im one of these jobs in the future, it would be highly fulfilling for me, especially the jobs found in Job Zones 3 to 5. Not only will these jobs allow me to grow further and improve as a person, these are jobs that allow me to contribute to the betterment of society. I do believe that I will be able to feel fulfillment if I know that I am doing my part in improving the society. I do agree that my introversion level is aligned with the results that I got from my R-I-A-S-E-C profile. Most of the jobs suggested require me behind the scenes and less in the spotlight.

What I learned in my SelfStir assessment is very similar to the insights that I got from taking the previous three tests. It provides more concrete evidence to the personality characteristics that resulted in the tests. According to the results, the greatest strength is accountability. I do believe that in my work and in my other responsibilities, being accountable is vital as a worker and a leader. It takes a lot of strength to own up to successes and failures. As an individual, I value how I will be able to improve from my mistakes and the first step to that is accepting that I have been in the wrong. My greatest weakness is motivating others. It aligns to my introversion level because I find it hard to trust people. I am the kind of person who keeps a small circle of friends, and therefore are wary to peers and strangers. Therefore, I find it harder to connect to other people and to further motivate them. I am surprised that my peers, family, and friends rated me high. I am glad that my strengths are seen by others and it helps me improve on my personality more. Upon understanding their impressions of me, it helps me understand their perspective and therefore, improve myself. A 360° assessment is vital in the workplace because it allows you to determine your own personality. It helps the managers and your co-workers build the connection stronger in the work environment. The assessment helps make sure that needs are met and that the human resource is satisfied.

All in all, the assessment and the tests allow me to understand myself deeply not only with my own perception, but also the perspective of the people that I interact with and affect. This will help me become an effective leader because I myself know how I see myself and how other sees me. It allows me to adapt better to my environment. It also allows me to know my strengths and weaknesses, and improve upon them. I also start to form my expections from myself and what others expect from me. With this, I am able to be more realistic and build a better connection with my peers, friends, family, and the potential organization that I might work with in the future.

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Gen Z: The Good and the Bad

SHURMAN Blog Entry #2 (30 June 2019)

The differences among the generations that still exist today are apparent, but Generation Z is one that is yet to be clearly defined. The budding generation seems to be extremely unique, as how other generations are, and its qualities are driven from a literal change in the modern era: technology. The exact details on the period that Generation Z was born are debated upon, but it is said to be from the late 1990s to the early 2000s. I was born in 1998, and from what I have read and observed, I can identify to some of the traits that are attributed to being a Gen Zer. From my experience, the shift among the generations is palpable in school, but most especially from when I entered college and from when I started on my internships. Below, I have recalled some challenges that I have faced or observed with regards to my generation.

1. When it comes to research papers, most of the professors require that we use books for references. This creates an issue for Gen Zers as our greatest strength lies on technology. It is not that we no longer see a purpose for physical books, it is just that most of the credible sources that we can find in such a limited time are mostly available online.

2. Most people from the older generations regard to our use of technology as mainly recreational. All we use it for is to update strangers on social media, post articles about love and friendship, post pictures of our recent endeavours, and talk to our friends on messaging platforms. While partly true, there are other ways and reasons why we use the Internet so much. Most of the time, Gen Zers are judged by their use of their gadgets. 

3. Gen Zers are also judged for being too “woke” and sensitive to social issues. It is regarded that we get affected by the smallest of issues and that we make it seem more that what it actually is. This is apparent especially when it comes to politics, the LGBTQ+ community, and racial issues, among others. 

4. Working alone is one of the known traits of Generation Z. We think that we are best when we achieve our goals alone. This generation is results-driven, and that groups and collaborations make it hard for the goal to be achieved due to differences in personalities and interests.

5. Competition is more distinct due to Gen Z personalities and technology. Most Gen Zers deal with mental health issues such as anxiety and depression because Gen Zers tend to move fast. Gen Zers feel more need to compete as everyone seems to be “winning” in their lives. It causes a strain in our self-esteem and makes it harder for us to deal with our own problems. 

These are just some of the striking issues that Gen Zers face today. Upon reading the reference materials provided, I have discovered some of the reasons why these issues exist. The following list digests and analyzes the said issues in connection to the provided articles on Gen Z. They are arranged in respect to the list above.

1. Technology. Gen Zers and their personalities are largely defined by this modern innovation. It can be said that we live half of our lives online, and this is where we get most of our information. Those who were born in the late 1990s have a clearer grasp on how to use physical books as they experienced that period of time where technology is not yet advanced. While those who were born in the 2000s are pure digital natives, and therefore cannot really see much purpose when it comes to the traditional way of acquiring references for research. Technology, in a way, caused a strain between Generation Z and the older generations when it comes to research and other academic requirements. 

2. Connection. It is true that most of Gen Zers communicate mainly through social media platforms online. It is now the main instrument for talking to anyone, from family to friends to authoritative figures to strangers. Anyone can connect to anyone online. While this is a fact, Gen Zers are not just using the online world for recreation. As what is stated in the materials, Gen Zers are natural entrepreneurs. Being born in an era where to survive is the main goal, Gen Zers have learned to take every opportunity that they get in order to build themselves. 

3. Diversity. The growing demographic of minorities and multiracial identities are evident in the population of Generation Z. It may be the reason as to why Gen Zers are active when it comes to social and racial issues. The generations before Generation Z have been gradually propagating the rights and the proper representation of minorities and other identities. It is only now that these other representation are more concrete due to the diversity of Generation Z. Gen Zers are much more sensitive and inclusive to these groups, because most of them are from these categories. 

4. Independence. One of the known traits of Gen Zers is that they opt to learn and to improve by themselves. We are known to prefer to work alone than to work in a group because we deem it harder as there are differences in personalities and work ethic. For Gen Zers, the motto is “If I want something done well, I should do it myself”. This trait also reflects to the attitude of Gen Zers to survive and secure themselves. We want to rise through the ranks, and the only way we see fit to do just that is to handle things on our own.

5. Progress. As what was stated in the articles, Gen Zers are driven to strive for security. We were born during the crises, therefore we see a need to explore multiple career paths. It is not enough for a Gen Zer to work towards one goal, we seek to achieve a lot. We want to have the flexibility to allow ourselves to divulge in careers, to secure ourselves and to provide a difference. Generation Z is all about progress and outcomes, and to be able to build better lives for a brighter future. 

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The Modern Corporation

SHURMAN Blog Entry #1 (31 May 2019)

The organization and society is now more intertwined than ever. If some time long ago that corporations exist solely for gaining profit, such entities would not exist anymore in current times. Today, solidarity and awareness are key to building a successful organization.

DLSU’s RVR-COB Code of Ethics attest to the new era of business. It lists down the roles of a modern business leader. According to it, a business leader must be compassionate, ethical, loyal, caring, accountable, and honest, among others. It emphasizes that a business leader must not conduct business with any malicious intent, and must work with consideration and respect for those who maybe connected or affected by his/her line of work. As a DLSU business student, I think that it is essential to integrated these values early on. Business involves a lot of money, and it is easy to lose your way in pursuit of one’s own desires. Before, business is also a moral gray area. I recall the time reading about a scientist named Clair Cameron Patterson. He lobbied the ban against leaded gasoline, which was slowly harming the society. It was him against multimillion dollar companies, who were hellbent on proving Patterson wrong. It was a hard journey in proving that leaded gasoline was infecting everyone as those companies tried so hard to cut the funding and to stop Patterson from his research. In the end, Patterson won, and we were all saved from that doom. Now, this may be a far fetched idea in today’s society. Such exploitation would lead to drastic repercussions. But without a code of ethics such what DLSU RVR-COB has, is such immorality impossible? As a future business leader, I would want these values and principles right at the very core of my business. The ideal business leader would be very involved in his/her corporate social responsibility. It is not enough for an organization to just earn profit anymore. An organization must be built on a vision to improve society. It must understand the woes of the people and help to make everyone’s lives easier. It is important to have such an amazing and significant impact to the people around you. The job of a business leader is to lead its organization in the right way. In order to do this, s/he must uphold the organization in its values. In business, there is no singular way to achieve your goals. It is a continuous progress of lifelong learning. Business today deals with the organization and the world around it. A good business leader must be well-rounded. S/He must have a deeper and more inclusive understanding of how the world works. Culture has a bearing on business, from the profile and lifestyle of employees to the organization’s own processes. In order to fulfill the organization’s goals, a good business leader must be able to understand and respect these differences and accept them. In this way, culture becomes a bridge instead of a barrier. 

Conducting business in today’s world is no easy feat. A goal cannot be achieved alone, and an organization will not grow if led the wrong way. A business leader now faces more responsibilities and challenges. Profit, albeit necessary, becomes secondary. There is more fulfillment in the modern corporation, knowing that you are in such a suitable position to improve and strengthen society. It is my duty as a student to live up to the new age of business leaders, and it is my challenge to learn in order to contribute more to fellow Filipinos and quite possibly, the world.