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==Information Technology Optimizing the Structure of the Collective Using the Methods of Practical Psychology==
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Information Technology Optimizing the Structure of the
Collective Using the Methods of Practical Psychology
Vasyl Teslyuk, Oleksandr Mоrushko, Nataliia Khymytsia and Sofiia Tesliuk
Lviv Polytechnic National University, S. Bandera Street 12, Lviv, 79013, Ukraine
Abstract
The formation of a team that is optimal in structure and the qualitative selection of its
participants is one of the most important tasks of personnel management. From the
psychological compatibility of the team, its ability to work in a team and solve the results set
before it depends on the effectiveness of this team, its stress resistance and stability.
One of such methods which becomes more, and more application is formation of collective
according to theory of socionic compatibility of its members. This method is based on
determining the sociotype of all team members, determining the integral type of the team, as
well as establishing the degree of compliance of this team with the tasks assigned to it. The
advantages of using this method are its relative ease of use and the possibility of personal
selection of team members for specific tasks, predictability of behavioral reactions of such a
team and efficiency in work. The only caveat when using this method is the condition of
qualification and experience of a specialist who uses this method in practice.
The use of information technologies to optimize the structure of teams by methods of practical
psychology accelerates and simplifies the process of processing data both on personal
composition and, if necessary, optimal rotation within teams and in determining the optimal
leader in these teams. The introduction of these technologies into everyday practice will
promote wider use of socionic methods of diagnostics of collectives for further optimization
of the process of their life.
The authors' proposed method of improving team formation according to the theory of social
compatibility of its members takes into account the specifics of the IT field and makes it easier
to obtain and process the data obtained
Keywords 1
Team formation, team, practical psychology, socionics, sociotype, integral type, information
technologies, optimization of team structure
1. Introduction
The basis of human life is material production, designed to satisfy basic needs in the form of finished
products. The main unit of such production are labor collectives that are directly involved in its
organization. Therefore, the issue of rational construction of such collectives is constantly in the field
of view of society.
The optimal functioning of production teams depends on many factors. In particular, it is satisfaction
with the results of their work, a favorable moral and psychological climate and the possibility of
maximum realization of their potential abilities.
These conditions can be achieved by using methods of practical psychology [6, 8]. Conscious
selection of a psychologically compatible team not only improves the overall compatibility of the team,
SCIA-2023: 2nd International Workshop on Social Communication and Information Activity in Digital Humanities, November 9, 2023, Lviv,
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but also contributes to the optimal distribution of group roles and the formation of the optimal leader of
this team. Accordingly, the formation of an effective team and the choice of the optimal leader is an
urgent task of today for many organizations and firms.
Consequently, the object of the study is the process of optimizing the structure of the team using the
methods of practical psychology, and the subject of the study are models and means of information
technology to optimize the structure of the team using the methods of practical psychology.
The purpose of the work is to automate the process of optimizing the structure of the team using the
methods and developed means of information technology.
To achieve this goal, you must:
Develop models and methods for optimizing the structure of the team using methods of
practical psychology.
Develop the structure and algorithms for the functioning of IT tools to optimize the structure
of the team using the methods of practical psychology.
Development of software IT optimization of the team structure using methods of practical
psychology.
Testing of the developed IT optimization of the team structure using the methods of practical
psychology.
The structure of the article contains the following sections: information search results was carried
out in the first section, in the second section, the main components of the information technology for
optimizing the structure of the team using the methods of practical psychology were developed and
formalized, the third section of the work includes the developed IT methods and models, and the fourth
section describes the developed IT software tools for optimizing the team structure using the methods
of practical psychology, the fifth section contains the results of optimizing the structure of the team
using methods of practical psychology using built IT.
2. Information search results
In the process of research and formation of effective teams use the method of sociometry, which
was developed by J. Moreno [14, 15]. The method of sociometry is used in the study of emotional and
psychological relationships in the organization. The sociometric technique aims to study group
differentiation. The use of sociometry makes it possible to measure the authority of formal and informal
leaders to regroup people in teams to reduce tension in the team arising from the mutual hostility of
some members of the group. The sociometric method is carried out by the group method, its
implementation does not require large time costs (up to 15 minutes). It is useful in applied research,
especially in work on improving relations in the team. But it is not a radical way to solve intra-group
problems, the causes of which should be sought not in the sympathies and antipathies of group members,
but in deeper foundations of the functioning of the team.
The method allows social educators to identify the real place of a person in a group by its business
qualities, popularity, interpersonal relationships, etc.
The sociometric procedure can be carried out in two forms. The first option is a non-parametric
procedure. In this case, the subject is invited to answer the question of the sociometric card without
limiting the number of choices of the subject. If the group is calculated, say, 12 people, in this case,
each of the respondents can choose 11 people (except himself). Thus, the theoretically possible number
of choices made by each member of the group towards the other members of the group in this example
will be (N-1), where N is the number of members of the group. Similarly, and theoretically, the possible
number of elections received by the subject in the group will be equal to (N-1). The specified value (N-
1) of the obtained choices is the main quantitative constant of sociometric measurements. In a non-
parametric procedure, this theoretical constant is the same both for the individual making the choice
and for any individual who has become the object of choice. The advantage of this version of the
procedure is that it makes it possible to identify the so-called emotional expansiveness of each member
of the group, to make a cut of the variety of interpersonal connections in the group structure. However,
with an increase in the size of the group to 12-16 people, these connections become so many that without
the use of computer technology it becomes very difficult to analyze them.
Another approach to optimize the structure of the studied team is based on the method of group
personality assessment. This method is based on the phenomenon of group ideas about each as a result
of mutual knowledge in the process of joint activity, communication and makes it possible to obtain
personality characteristics through mutual evaluation. With its help, the corresponding qualities of a
person are evaluated according to the submitted list using techniques: direct evaluation; ranking of
qualities; pairwise comparison and others. The content of the assessed qualities is determined by the
objectives of the study, and their number may vary depending on the purpose of the study and, on
average, ranges from 20 to 150.
The advantage of this method is that the researcher himself initiates the phenomena that interest him,
and does not wait for their appearance. The experiment is realized as an interaction organized by the
researcher between the study or group of study subjects and the experimental situation in order to
establish the patterns of this interaction and the variables on which it depends. Psychological experiment
can be natural (based on controlling the behavior of the subjects in natural conditions, that is, in special
experimental conditions that do not violate the usual course of events) and laboratory (research in
artificial conditions, using measuring equipment, instruments and other experimental material).
After analyzing the data relating to socio-psychological management methods for social educators,
we can conclude that the presented management methods include the regulation of internal group and
group relations, the management of individual phenomena and parties to a separate life in which the
formation of social consciousness, psychological interaction in the team, conscientious attitude to work.
Consequently, there is an acute problem in the need to understand and use socio-psychological methods
at all levels and stages of management. Knowledge in this area will contribute to the formation of a
highly organized team, where each individual participant will be able to realize their capabilities and
potential at the highest level, thus increasing the effectiveness of the team [12, 18].
In the scientific work I. Georgiou, R. Concer and A. Mrvar compatibility and diversity of different,
interrelated, structural configurations of groups aimed at achieving a certain goal that requires joint
activities are investigated and analyzed. The consistency of such a context is solved by the necessary
approach that corresponds to sociometric principles and methodological and measurement
standards [1].
In the study [5], based on the sociometric analysis of social networks, the problem of forming
sociotechnical teams from a group of people with different skills and a social network that fixes mutual
kinship between them is considered. the problem is finding a set of pairwise disconnected commands
as harmonious as possible with a minimum given number of people per skill team. аToshihiro
Yoshizumi T., Sumida T., Shiono Y., Namekawa M., Tsuchida K. in their work, they evaluated a system
for analyzing human relationships using the theory of fuzzy theories. The proposed technique allows to
expand the possibilities of using the Moreno sociometric analysis method [16]. In work [17] the problem
of formation of several teams from among experts so that the efficiency of distribution was maximized
is considered.
Scientists Jiamou Liu, Ziheng Wei investigate the social dynamics of cohesion through the network
topology of interpersonal connections. Their work proposes a game model of cohesion, which not only
relies on the social network, but also reflects the social needs of people [4].
In the study [7], the author's method of remote analysis was proposed to select capable teams, assess
their cohesion and determine the optimal leader based on the use of the Jung basis. This technique
makes it possible to determine the mentality of a person with a high probability and evaluate its
possibility of application for performing a certain type of work. The advantage of the proposed
technique is its relative simplicity and availability in use.
The article [13] considers the actual important scientific and applied problem of validation of socio-
demographic characteristics of participants in the virtual community through computer-linguistic
analysis of information content. A systematic analysis of the information content of web participants
and the study of the specifics of web communication of the significance of each socio-demographic
characteristic is carried out by validating the content of the virtual community for further modeling of
socio-demographic profiles of web participants.
K. Pietrak in his work highlighted the foundations of the theory of socionics, including the
justification of the model of information processing by the human psyche of Aushra Augustinavichute,
as well as the philosophical thought underlying the concept of elements of information metabolism. The
main purpose of the work is to present socionics to the English-speaking community in order to better
use its explanatory potential in the sphere of interpersonal communication [2].
The article [6] presents a methodology for building joint teams that can be used in educational and
software companies based on alternative methodologies, in particular the Myers-Briggs type indicator
(MBTI) and the Jung-Keirsi system. New methods, new elements relating to typologies based on
Eastern and Western cultures are analyzed.
Nowadays, in practice, the socionic method is often used to solve problems of constructing and
optimizing commands [9, 10]. The method is based on determining the sociotype of each individual
using 4 dichotomous signs of Jung: extraversion-introversion, logic-ethics, sensory-intuition,
rationality-irrationality. Having consistently defined each of the four pairs of dichotomous features, we
come to the definition of one of the 16 socionic types.
The advantage of using the socionic method is the possibility of modeling intertype relationships,
personal selection of teams taking into account the maximum psychological compatibility, the
possibility of determining the optimal leader (leader) of the team, determining the optimal candidate
for filling a vacant position in the team.
There are three main methods for determining the sociotype: visual, verbal and testing. All of them
are aimed at determining the dominant dichotomous feature of each of the four pairs. The best results
in practice are given by the simultaneous use of all three methods. However, it should be noted that the
use of the first two methods requires the researcher considerable knowledge and experience. Therefore,
in practice, the simplest is the application of testing. The object of the study at the same time consistently
answers groups of questions combined into four blocks - according to dichotomous signs. According to
the vast majority of answers, dominant psychological signs are determined and the socionic type is
determined. The advantage of using this method is the possibility of using computer processing of
results.
Analysis of existing tools shows that there are a number of software systems on the market that are
designed to automate the solution of such problems, in particular [3, 11]. First, consider a similar
concept web platform - Testorium.net [3]. Testorium is a free testing system designed for teachers
(teachers) and students (students) of any educational institution. The main purpose of creating this
system is to facilitate the work of the teacher and provide students with the opportunity to independently
test their knowledge.
Any teacher with the help of such a system can independently create tests in his subject, and the
student can independently test his knowledge on these tests, which are open to all or proposed by the
teacher. Thanks to Testorium, the teacher does not need to check whether the tests have been completed,
as the system itself will do this immediately after the test is completed. Also, the teacher on the monitor
of his computer can see the test results and control how many tasks each student completed, what
questions he answered, whether he answered correctly and how many points he received for this. The
system implements the ability to exchange tests, that is, teachers can allow other teachers (teachers)
who are registered in the Testorium system to use their tests. Thus, information is exchanged, and time
is saved on creating tests.
Next, consider the Psytests.org website [11]. This site includes numerous psychological tests that
can be taken online, on any device, free of charge and anonymously. The advantages of this software
product are that: all tests are absolutely free, the results are provided immediately and in full; for each
result, a short link is formed, which can be saved in bookmarks or shared in social networks; results
and interpretations are presented in a visual, understandable form; attached are the tables and graphs
provided for by the method; professional tests used in psychodiagnostic practice and self-testing
techniques proposed by competent specialists are offered; the test method is reproduced as accurately
as possible from reliably printed sources; all available options are implemented; you can view the
progress of calculations, normative data, formulas and tables, indicate printed sources; the site can be
safely used for educational purposes, and with some caution - in professional.
3. Development of the structure of information technology to optimize the
structure of the team using methods of practical psychology
The work developed the structure of information technology to optimize the structure of the team
using practical psychology, which includes four main components, namely: information about the
members of the team; methods and models of IT optimization of the team structure using practical
psychology; software tools for IT optimization of the team structure using practical psychology; data
(recommendations) on the optimal variant of the study team.
In general, such information technology can be represented mathematically using the following
tuple:
ІТoptimal team =< І, М, Р, 𝑅 >, (1)
where I is the set of team members with characteristics; M - a set of methods and models of practical
psychology; P - software tools for IT optimization of the team structure using practical psychology; R
- recommendations.
Graphically, the developed structure of IT optimization of the team structure using the methods of
practical psychology is shown in Fig. 1.
Information about Information about
IT Tools
team members team members
IT methods and models
Figure 1: Structure of IT optimization of team structure using methods of practical psychology
In the process of solving the optimization problem, the method of random search was used [19]. The
developed structure is based on a modular principle, which allows you to quickly and efficiently
upgrade the developed system.
4. Methods and models of IT optimization of the team structure using
methods of practical psychology
In this article, an attempt is made to answer the question of how to assess the conflict of the team
and how to use the obtained assessment to improve the effectiveness of its work. The work is based on
the axioms of socionics about the mutually unambiguous correspondence of the individual and the type
of information metabolism inherent in him (TIM), as well as about the immutability of the individual's
TIM throughout life. When building the model, the table of intertype relations (Table 1) and the
corresponding groups of intertype distances were used, which are reflected in the matrix of intertype
distances in numerical format (Table 2).
Table 1
Table of intertype relationships
me / ILE SEI ЕSЕ LІІ ЕІЕ LSІ SLЕ ІЕІ SЕЕ ІLІ LІЕ ЕSІ LSЕ ЕІІ ІЕЕ SLІ
him
ІLE I Ad А M O С B Mr Sе Re Q Ct S UC Rl Sd
SЕІ Ad I M А С O Мr B Re Se Ct Q UC S Sd Rl
ЕSЕ А M I Ad R Sd S UC Q С Se Re B Мr O C
LІІ M А Ad I Sd R UC S Ct Q Re Se Мr B C O
ЕІЕ S UC Re Sd Ad B А M O C B Мr Se Re Q Ct
LSІ UC S Sd Re B I M А C O М B Re Se Ct Q
SLЕ B Мr O C А M I Ad Re Sd S UC Q Ct Se Re
ІЕІ Мr B C O М А Ad I Sd Re UC S Ct Q Re Se
SЕЕ Se Re Q Ct S UC Re Sd Ad B А М O C B Мr
ІLІ Re Se Ct Q UC S Sd Re Ad I М А C O Мr B
LІЕ Q Ct Se Re B Мr O C А М I Ad Re Sd S UC
ЕSІ Ct Q Re Se Мr B C O М А Ad I Sd Re UC S
LSЕ O C B Мr Se Re Q Ct S UC Re Sd I Ad А М
ЕІІ C O Мr B Re Se Ct Q UC S Sd Re Ad I М А
ІЕЕ Re Sd S UC Q Ct Se Re B Мr O C А М I Ad
SLІ Sd Re UC S Ct Q Re Se Мr B C O М А Ad I
In Table 1:
I - a distance: Tt - identical, Du - dual, Ak - activation, Vc - intra-quadral competition;
II - a distance: Dl - business, Mr - marginal, Nw - social order, Rw - Revision;
III - I distance: Rd - related, Sun - semi-dual, Sv - social performance, Pr - submissive;
IV - a distance: Pp - the complete opposite, Ct - quasi-identical, Se - superego, Kf - conflict.
The above table describes in abbreviated form all intertype relations which exist according to
socionic theory.
Table 2
Intertype relations. Psychological distance
ІLЕ SЕІ ЕSЕ LІІ ЕІЕ LSІ SLЕ ІЕІ SЕЕ ІLІ LІЕ ЕSІ LSЕ ЕІІ ІЕЕ SLІ
ІLЕ 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3
SЕІ 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3
ЕSЕ 1 1 1 1 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 2 2 2 2
LІІ 1 1 1 1 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 2 2 2 2
ЕІЕ 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 4
LSІ 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 4
SLЕ 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4
ІЕІ 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4
SЕЕ 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2
ІLІ 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2
LІЕ 4 4 4 4 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 3 3 3 3
ЕSІ 4 4 4 4 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 3 3 3 3
LSЕ 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1
ЕІІ 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1
ІЕЕ 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1
SLІ 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1
Table 2 translates intertype relationships into digital value, depending on their comfort, where 1 is
the most favorable, and 4 is the most unfavorable. Since the above matrix does not have the property
of symmetry, it can be concluded that not only the absolute value, but also the direction of the
connection is important for describing the distance. This means that the analysis should consider
ordered pairs of individuals.
Sociotype, or TIM (type of information metabolism) is the central concept of socionics, denoting
the innate and unchanging structure of the psyche throughout life, which is decisive in interaction. TIM
is formed by a combination of four main dichotomous features: sensory - intuitive; logical - ethical and
sometimes rational - irrational; extrovert - introvert. Since the defining feature for a sociotype is the
first trait that cannot be combined with its antipode, there are 16 sociotypes in total, which we will treat
as 16 socionic functions. In the case when the type is irrational, intuitiveness or sensory is in the first
place, if rational - logic or ethics.
Let some ordered set of dichotomous features be defined For convenience, we will depict the
socionic function in the form of some eight-bit cipher, where each digit will be responsible for a certain
dichotomous feature in its extrovert and introvert representation:
Table 2
Intertype relations. Psychological distance
TIM Designation Weight cipher
ЕSЕ 40032001
SЕІ 30041002
ILE 01032040
LІІ 02100430
ЕІЕ 40012003
ІЕІ 30021004
SLЕ 01400320
LSІ 02300410
LІЕ 20014003
ІLІ 10023004
SЕЕ 03400120
ЕSІ 04300210
LSЕ 20034001
SLІ 10043002
ІЕЕ 03200140
ЕІІ 04100230
Numbers from 1 to 4 indicate the measurement of mental mental functions in model "A." They are
decisive in diagnosing the integral type. Greeting functions by default are taken as 0, since they are
personal, not social.
Thus, the value of the socionic function uniquely reflects the TIM of the individual. If the collective
consists of several individuals, it is possible to find total value of socionic functions of each its member
and to treat the received result as value of socionic function of collective (socionic code of collective).
Similarly, the maximum value of a certain category will determine the sociotype of the team.
In the case of an analysis of effective appointment to a vacant place, it is recommended to prefer an
appointment that would not change the sociotype of the team.
5. Development of IT tools to optimize the structure of the team using the
methods of practical psychology
5.1. Features of algorithmic implementation of IT tools to optimize the
structure of the team using practical psychology
The implementation of the system involves the development of a number of basic algorithms that
are the core of IT optimization of the team structure using practical psychology.
Consider the flow charts that describe the functioning of the system, which allows you to show in
detail the features of the developed IT tools.
In particular, a fragment of the algorithm for filling the text by the user includes the following steps:
Step 1. Input to the menu form.
Step 2. Checking the correctness of the entered data. If the data is entered incorrectly, then go to step
1 and issue a response message.
Step 3. The recorded data is transmitted for operation to the system.
Figure 2 shows the sequence of actions of the system when obtaining user data, after passing the
test, their analysis, determination of the sociotype and review of characteristics, and comparison of the
relationships between the sociotypes of workers.
Figure 3 shows a flowchart for the case when the sociotype of the team members is known, and then
using the table, determining the cipher of each individual, filling the data into the form, checking them,
and determining the sociotype of the team.
Beginning
Retrieving user information
Data analysis and determination of its
sociotype
Overview of the features of a certain
sociotype
Compare links to other types
Finishing
Figure 2: Algorithm fragment for sociotype determination and comparison operation
Beggining
Determination of the weight cipher of
each of the individuals of the collective
Filling in the data in the form
No
Data entered
Data
correctly, all fields
Validation
filled
Yes
Recognition of the sociotype of the
collective
Form data is sent
Finishing
Figure 3: Flow diagram of the algorithm for determining the sociotype of the team
Figure 4 shows the sequence of actions of the system, when the sociotype of team members and the
candidate is already known for the case, and then using the table, determining the cipher of each
individual, filling the data into the form, checking them, and determining the sociotype of the team. As
a result, the data is sent for processing. If, after all the above actions, the sociotype of the team has not
changed, then the candidate is considered good for the team. Otherwise, he is a bad candidate.
Beginning
Determination of the weight cipher of
individuals of the team, as well as the
candidate
Filling in the data in the form
No
Data entered
Data
correctly, all fields
Validation
filledі
Yes
Recognition of the sociotype of the
team with the candidate
Form data is sent
Finishing
Figure 4: Flow diagram of the algorithm for selecting a candidate for the team of employees
5.2. Data flow chart and precedent diagram
In the process of developing the system, a diagram was created that allows you to show the work
with data streams in the system (Fig. 5).
Figure 5: Developed data flow diagram
The developed UML chart of precedents is a tool for modeling system dynamic aspects that play an
important role in modeling behavior, class, system and subsystems. Each such diagram has actors,
precedents and relations between them.
Charts of precedents are supplemented with business logic and detailed specifications of precedents,
as source information, are successfully used by participants in the development of the project in all its
phases (origin, design, programming, testing, documentation).
Fig. 6 shows a diagram of precedents for the developed IT tools for optimizing the team structure
using practical psychology methods.
As a result of creating a project, we get a system that consists of two main parts. The first part is
responsible for creating the user interface. Other, responsible for the functions that are available in the
system.
In the process of implementing the platform, the following development technologies were used:
HTML hypertext markup language; CSS page style language Javascript programming language; Tilda
tool.
Figure 6: Precedent Chart
5.3. Development and description of system software features
The part of the system that is responsible for filling in, linking and receiving data will use the Fetch
API application programming interface, used in combination with the JavaScript programming
language, as one of the tools to help with development.
Figure 7 shows a class diagram that shows the structure of the system: methods, data types, classes
and relationships between them.
A system for optimizing the structure of the team by methods of practical psychology in the form of
a web platform has been developed. The system includes the following main system modules: the
module responsible for the interface; A module that is responsible for entering, checking, and
referencing study data module for analysis of processed data; module for data acquisition and storage.
Figure 7: Class Diagram
The basis of the module, which is designed to create the system interface, includes: creation of
navigation elements, buttons, tables, figures, etc., their design and placement, for the convenience of
using the system.
At the heart of the module, which is designed for entering, checking, and linking data to studies,
forms are included for the ability to fill in data that should not contain empty fields, because the system
checks this and does not allow data to be referenced for further work with them.
The module, which is designed to analyze the processed data, is based on the analysis of the data
obtained, thanks to which the sociotype of the individual, team and so on is determined. Thanks to this,
we get the result of which we achieve.
The basis of the module, which is designed to obtain and store data, is a data warehouse, where the
data goes after the link, and where they come from for analysis, processing, and where they are always
stored.
6. Results obtained
6.1. Description of experiments performed
First, let's test the test function, which is the main function on our platform, and see if we get the
result we expect:
1. We launch our web platform.
2. On the start page, we read a brief description of our system, and click on the "Start" button.
3. We read the description on the page in which we have the test, and begin the process of filling
the data with the first page into the form.
4. We check whether the "Photo Upload" function works.
5. Specifically, do not fill in at least one of the fields of the first page, and click the "Forward"
button to go to the next to check whether the "Input verification" function will work.
6. Fill in all remaining test data.
7. We send the form.
8. We check whether the results came to the post office.
Figure 8 shows whether the test results came to the mail.
Figure 8: Test results
Conclusion: all of the above functions do their job well, and work as we expected.
Next, we will check the section "Socionic types," in which we can view the signs of socionic types
of people who have been tested, and their relationships with other types:
1. Using navigation, we go to the section "Socionic types."
2. Check whether the function of opening a detailed description of the socionic type works
when you click on the drawing that corresponds to the desired one.
In Figure 9 shows a check of the deployment function of the detailed description of the sociotype.
Figure 9: Detailed description of the sociotype
Conclusion: function of deployment of detailed description of socionic type works well.
Last, we will check the section "Sociotype of collective," in which we by means of that we know
types of people, and tables of ciphers corresponding to them, can learn their general socionic type:
1. Using navigation, go to the section "Sociotype of the team".
2. We copy the weight ciphers of the people who make up the team and paste them into the
corresponding fields.
3. Press the "Submit" button to make sure that we still have the "Input checks" function
running, since not all fields are filled.
4. Fill in the remaining fields.
5. We send the data.
In Figure 10 shows the validation of the Input Validation feature.
Figure 10: Check field entry
In Figure 11 shows the check of the function of receiving results in the mail.
Figure 11: Results of team sociotype determination
Conclusion: the functions of checking data in the form, as well as sending this data in the section
"Sociotype of the team," work as they should.
The section "Candidate for a place in the team" was revised and tested, but was not described, as it
is very similar to the section "Sociotype of the team" in its functionality.
6.2. Description of experiments performed
As a result of testing and experiments, the developed system was tested and showed that it is able to
perform all the functions that we want from it. We did not have any errors, and the system itself showed
stable and uninterrupted operation. With the help of testing, we were able to understand that you can
start working on this platform. All functions of the system perform the work we need, and the system
itself is convenient and easy to use, so everyone who wants to use it can easily master the work in it.
The work further developed models and methods for optimizing the structure of the team using the
methods of practical psychology. The structure, basic algorithms and IT software were developed.
The developed IT system has been tested and approved on real teams. The system works properly
and correctly, which is confirmed by the results obtained.
The software is developed and tested in Ukrainian. In the future, it is planned to develop an English
version of the software.
7. Conclusions
The use of IT tools in combination with methods of practical psychology provides significant
competitive advantages. This significantly speeds up the processing of the obtained results, makes it
possible to work with significant amounts of information and choose among them the most suitable for
practical application. With the help of IT, you can simulate and select the personal composition of
production teams capable of performing tasks of any complexity in all areas of human life. Minimizing
the conflict in the relationships in the teams selected in this way is a significant advantage, as it can
significantly reduce the unproductive use of working time. Efficiency and interaction in the teams
selected in this way will be maximum.
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