TY - JOUR
T1 - Using the Myers-Briggs type indicator to study managers
T2 - A literature review and research agenda
AU - Gardner, William L.
AU - Martinko, Mark J.
PY - 1996
Y1 - 1996
N2 - This paper provides a review of research into the relationships between psychological types, as measured by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), and managerial attributes, behaviors and effectiveness. The literature review includes an examination of the psychometric properties of the MBTI and the contributions and limitations of research on psychological types. Next, key findings are discussed and used to advance propositions that relate psychological type to diverse topics such as risk tolerance, problem solving, information systems design, conflict management and leadership. We conclude with a research agenda that advocates: (1) the exploration of potential psychometric refinements of the MBTI, (2) more rigorous research designs, and (3) a broadening of the scope of managerial research into type.
AB - This paper provides a review of research into the relationships between psychological types, as measured by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), and managerial attributes, behaviors and effectiveness. The literature review includes an examination of the psychometric properties of the MBTI and the contributions and limitations of research on psychological types. Next, key findings are discussed and used to advance propositions that relate psychological type to diverse topics such as risk tolerance, problem solving, information systems design, conflict management and leadership. We conclude with a research agenda that advocates: (1) the exploration of potential psychometric refinements of the MBTI, (2) more rigorous research designs, and (3) a broadening of the scope of managerial research into type.
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U2 - 10.1016/S0149-2063(96)90012-4
DO - 10.1016/S0149-2063(96)90012-4
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:0030529161
SN - 0149-2063
VL - 22
SP - 45
EP - 83
JO - Journal of Management
JF - Journal of Management
IS - 1
ER -