Individual Dimensions Assignment Requirements
Course Name:
Contemporary Organizational Behaviour
Directions: Read and follow the directions about the Individual Dimensions Assignment.
Due Date and Worth: as noted on eCentennial course site
Rationale
This INDIVIDUAL assignment requires you to explore different individual dimensions [facets] of the composite hypothetical construct personality. You will do this by studying and reporting on the results of various self-administered tests.
Certain tests assess a singular dimension [facet], while others, like the MBTI, DISC, and Big 5, measure multiple dimensions [facets] explored in the one test.
To interpret the result[s] properly, you will need to investigate / study / research to understand each of the dimensions measured by, or within, each test.
This means when you are explain what the test is measuring, you will need to locate and use at least one academically valid reference and citation.
You may
· use your OB text, but not for all, as a reference / citation
· for at least 4 of the tests you must have / use an academically valid reference [cited properly in-text], such as an appropriate journal article – these can be accessed via Centennial library on-line resources
· Do not use any other OB textbook as a reference
· Do not use instructor lectures, notes, or any postings
· PLEASE make sure you use proper academically valid references and CITE properly for every test / dimension you are explaining.
· PLEASE NOTE: Lecture notes, slides, or other posted materials are NOT considered academically valid references
Directions
PART 1 COMPLETE ALL THE TESTS from the sites listed at the end of this document.
1. You are to self-administer [take] each of the tests listed.
2. Go to the site where the tests are located and complete them on-line.
3. At least one website is noted from where you can self-administer the test.
4. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER test /questionnaire.
5. Complete the questionnaires on-line and make sure you take screen shots or keep pdfs of your work/results.
6. The pdfs and / or screen shots showing you took, and received results, for the tests, are to be included in an APPENDIX section of your paper [i.e. separate section, after References page, at END].
7. Make sure you properly organize your paper before you submit.
PART 2 YOUR PAPER – CHART RESULTS AND WRITE PAPER
Everyone is to
a. identify the test
b. explain what the test is measuring
c. identify the results / score you received for each
d. apply your understanding of what the test is measuring [b] to your interpretation of what the results mean about you
Please note – your paper is to based on the results of the tests – not your assumption about yourself.
· It is quite acceptable, in a paper wherein you are reporting about self-administered tests and results about you, to speak and write in 1st person.
· When you prepare and present your paper, do not copy instructions into your paper.
Use a chart as noted below and present in LANDSCAPE format.
It is quite acceptable for this portion to present the chart:
· 11 pt font; [Arial preferred]
· 1.15 X spacing, instead of 2X spacing.
· BUT ALWAYS 8 ½ x 11 inch paper
· leave cover page, and any other pages with explanations, and References, and Appendix in PORTRAIT format
Please remember do not copy the instructions into your paper
