Philosophy

Q1

Pragmatism is a philosophical movement that rejects the function of thought and instead considers thought as an instrument for prediction action and problem-solving. It emphasizes the practical use of knowledge that can lead to success. This is done by the practical application of the ideas by a way of acting to them and actually tests them in human experiences. Pragmatism aims at changing the universe instead of unchanging the idealist, Thomists, and Realists (Moore, 1988). As an administrator, there are many problems that an organization faces in its operation. This implies that the administrated should be well equipped to solve the problems, especially in the changing world (Howell, 2012). Pragmatism enables the administrator to overcome the challenge the distinction of the tough and the tender-minded. This enables the manager to adhere epistemic standards of the tough-minded employees who are resistant to change (Moore, 1988).

Understanding the philosophy used by the administrator helps in analyzing the best strategy to use in the organization. This helps in preparation of the employees as they work in the real world. The goal set for the philosophy helps the administrator prepare the employees in the world of business in which they live in. the philosophy helps the administrator in solving the various problems in business which other employees can learn from and prepare them in the advanced stages of their career where they can apply the same technique (Howell, 2012).  An example of this philosophy is when the organization is facing a high number of staff turnovers who are lost to the organization competitors. As an administrator, the issue has to be solved with immediate effect in order to stop the menace. This includes listening to their views and acting upon it in the best way possible (Moore, 1988).

Q2

I used my personal inventory as an assessment tool for my career. The results for my inventory revealed the information about strengths, weakness, social trait, motivation, and attitude (Gailbraith, 1990). The results were not as expected as I had not considered some of my traits to be that important. In some cases I was accurate such as being able to express myself, trusted to keep other people secrets, being an optimistic person and not quitting before I finish a certain task. I was neutral on some cases as well as I did not exercise on regular places and that I did not have some special urge to do something until it was becoming a threat to me personal. I was inaccurate in some instant as I preferred to be alone in most cases rather than in a group of friends.

The implication of the personal inventory relieved that I had some areas that I should focus on in order to improve my personal inventory. This is because personal inventory plays a major role in career and job satisfaction. As the employers frequently use personal inventory as a tool that assists them in hiring decisions implies that I have to work hard in improving my traits so that I may have a higher score than I have (Gailbraith, 1990).  I can use my personal inventory to verify the career that I am considering. I can also use it in finding that occupation that I never thought of as it was able to shed some more light of who I am and never knew I was.

 

 

 

 

Reference

Dr, Howell, R. T. (2012). Journal of Industrial Teachers Education. Virginia Tech.

Gailbraith, M, W. (1990).Philosophy Of Adult Education Inventory. Kreiger Publishing Co., Malabar, FL.

Moore, G. E. (1988). A Philosophy Primer for Agricultural Educators. The Agricultural education magazine December, 1988; vol. 61: Num. 6