ns as the MBTI, but is less supported by research data. Kierseys theory of personality is based upon the temperement concpets of Kretchmer. As with the MBTI, only four catergoties are used for classification of typology. Eysenck Personality Inventory (EPI)The EPI is a measure based on Eysencks theory of personality traits. It measures an individuals preferences along the dimensions extravert-introvert and stable-unstable. In the case of EPI, the scores on the scales are considered as important as the allocation to temperament group. The Adjective Check List (ACL)The ACL is a creation of Gough and Heilbrun. It is one of the simplest of the psychological measures to take and is relatively unthreatening. However, it is time-consuming to mark (compare it, in this regard, to MBTI) and yields results for 37 parameters of personality.Because subjects are asked merely to check self-descriptive adjectives when using the ACL, the results are of very general application. In theory at least, the ACL could be used to measure almost any parameter of normal and abnormal personality.NEO Personality Inventory (NEO-Pi)The Neo-Pi is the most successful of the tests of personality based on the concept of the "big-five". It is essentially the end product of an empirical factor-analytic approach to personality. In essence, there are five factors that have been found to summarise most of the personality traits which psychologists have measured over the years: Nueroticism, Extraversion, Openness to Experience, Agreeableness, and Conscientiousness. The NEO-Pi, however, does not provide the same diversity as the MBTI, and therefore is not always appropriate for use in the employment setting. However, it does provide results that are far more valid in qualitative research. CONCLUSIONS It is clear, through thorough analysis, that personality-based assessment tools and the personality theories on which they are based are essential in the management of mo...
