USING THE MYERS-BRIGGS TYPE INDICATOR TO STUDY MANAGERS - A LITERATURE-REVIEW AND RESEARCH AGENDA

This paper provides a review of research into the relationships betwee n psychological types, as measured by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), and managerial attributes, behaviors and effectiveness. The li terature review includes an examination of the psychometric properties of the MBTI and the contributions and limitations of research on psyc hological 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 adv ocates: (1) the exploration of potential psychometric refinements of t he MBTI, (2) more rigorous research designs, and (3) a broadening of t he scope of managerial research into type.