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ISBN-10:: 1591401984
ISBN-13:: 9781591401988
Pub. Date:: 08/16/2011
Publisher:: IGI Global

ISBN-10:: 1591401984
ISBN-13:: 9781591401988
Pub. Date:: 08/16/2011
Publisher:: IGI Global

Managing Psychological Factors in Information Systems Work: An Orientation to Emotional Intelligence

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There have arisen, in various settings, unmistakable calls for involvement of psychological factors in IT work, notably in development and deployment of information systems. Managing Psychological Factors in Information Systems Work: An Orientation to Emotional Intelligence pulls together areas of existing involvement, to suggest yet new areas and to present an initial, and coherent vision and framework for, essentially, extending and humanizing the sphere of IT work. It may be indeed noteworthy that, while the Industrial Revolution may have moved the human person into intellectual predominance, the IT Revolution, with its recent calls for addressing and involving the whole person, may indeed be initiating a re-centering of the human being in his/her essential core, giving rise to new consciousness, new vision and new, empowering experiences.

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ISBN-13:	9781591401988
Publisher:	IGI Global
Publication date:	08/16/2011
Pages:	292
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.69(d)

About the Author

Eugene Kaluzniacky received his M.Sc. in Computer Science/Management Science from the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Manitoba in Canada. Currently he is an Instructor in the Department of Applied Computer Science and Administrative Studies at the University of Winnipeg in Canada. He is also a member of the Association for Psychological Type and the Information Resources Management Association, and has completed training in the Myers-Briggs Personality System. Eugene has a varied academic and professional background that comprises mathematics, statistics, computer science, management science, accounting, information systems, personality psychology, wholistic health, spiritual development and education. He has taught at the undergraduate and graduate (M.Sc and M.B.A.) university levels as well as at the Continuing Education level for IS professionals, where he was nominated for a best teacher award.

	Preface	vii
Part I	Influential Psychological Factors	1
Chapter I	The Myers-Briggs Personality Types	3
	Overview	3
	Historical Background	6
	MBTI at Work	7
	MBTI in IT	9
	Order of Preference	17
	Four Temperaments	24
	Personality Dimensions and System Development	29
	Managing IS Personalities and Temperaments	36
	Research and Application of MBTI in IT	43
	For the Beginner	57
	Conclusion	59
Chapter II	Enneagram Personalities	62
	Introduction	62
	Nine Basic Types	62
	Nine Types Described	66
	Drawbacks of the Enneagram	95
	Enneagram and Myers-Briggs Personalities	96
	Applications in IT	97
	Further Research and Development	99
	For the Beginner	101
	Conclusion - Personality Type	103
Chapter III	Cognition, Creativity, and Learning	105
	Introduction	105
	Cognitive Style	105
	Research Findings	109
	For the Beginner	117
	Creativity Styles in IT	120
	For the Beginner	125
	Learning Styles	128
	Relevant Research	134
	For the Beginner	138
	Conclusion	139
Chapter IV	The Deepest Inner Self: A Foundation for "Emotional Intelligence"	143
	Introduction	143
	A Focus on the Deep Inner Self	144
	PRH Personal Growth Program	149
	The Hoffman Institute	156
	The Deepest Self - From Other Contemporary Authors	159
	An Understanding of Spirituality	163
	Inner Growth - Developing Inner Access	168
	Functioning of an Integrated Person	182
	An Explanation of "Emotional Intelligence"	191
	IT Work from the Deep Inner Self	193
	For the Beginner	208
	Final Clarifications	212
	Conclusion	215
	Conclusion: Part I	218
Part II	Making IT Work	220
Chapter V	Areas of IT Application	222
	Introduction	222
	IS Teamwork	222
	End-User Relationships	227
	Conflict Management	229
	Other IT Management Issues	230
	Stress Management	238
	Human Resource Issues	245
	IT Education	247
	Conclusion	248
Chapter VI	The Emotionally Intelligent IT Organization	251
	Introduction	251
	A Growth Stage Model	251
	Integration with People - CMM	256
	Conclusion	257
Chapter VII	A Call to Action	259
	Introduction	259
	Individual Workers	259
	Employing IT Organizations	260
	Professional Associations	261
	University Academics	261
	Particular Initiatives	262
	Conclusion: Part II	264
	Final Comments	265
Appendix	An Integrative Model	267
	Introduction	267
	A Systems Overview of Personality-Related Systems	268
	About the Author	273
	Index	274

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