Personality can be defined as “the combination of stable physical and mental characteristics that give an individual his or her identity” (Kinicki and Kreitner, 2006, p. 132). The dimensions that make up personality include thoughts, emotions, and behaviors (Robbins & Coulter, 2009). Personality has quantifiable aspects that remain stable throughout a person's life. The Myers-Brigg Type Indicator and the Big Five model are personality assessments that attempt to categorize observable behaviors. Some organizations use these assessments when hiring employees, placing them in an appropriate position, and promoting them within the organization. Personality assessments can also be used effectively in groups in the workplace as a tool to maximize productivity by facilitating better communication and cohesion. The Myers-Brigg Type Indicator (MBTI) was developed by two non-psychologists, Myers & Brigg, who produced a personality indicator. assessment based on the work of psychologist Carl Jung (Coe, 1992). Jung theorized that human behavior can be predicted by an individual's personality (Kinicki and Kreitner, 2006). This type theory suggests that we have an innate preference for "pairs of opposites" based on four dichotomies: energy, information gathering, decision making, and lifestyle (Daft and Marcic, 2009, p.390). The MBTI assessment is used to determine where you get your energy from in social situations (Extrovert or Introvert), how you prefer to gather information (Sensing or iNtuitive), how you tend to make decisions (Feeling or Thinking) and what is your style. to make decisions is (perceptual or judgment). Extroverts tend to “talk to think” and derive energy from their interactions with other people (Coe, 1992, p. 512). Intr...... middle of paper ......eopathy. Similar. Retrieved April 13, 2011 from http://www.similima.com/gen107.htmlKroeger, O. and Thuesen, J. (1988). Tap Speak. New York, NY: The Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group. Laney, M. O. (2002). The Introvert Advantage: How to Thrive in an Extroverted World. New York, NY: Workman Publishing Company, Inc. Llewellyn, B., & Holt, R. (2010). Personality test. Net Places Career Test. Retrieved April 13, 2011 from http://www.netplaces.com/career-tests/personality-and-your-career/personality-test.htmPearman, R. and Albritton, S. (2010). I'm Not Crazy, I'm Just Not You (2nd ed.). Boston, MA: Nicholas Brealey Publishing. Robbins, S.P. and Coulter, M. (2009). Management (10th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. Robbins, S.P. and Judge, T. (2008). Essentials of Organizational Behavior (9th ed.). Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Prentice Hall.