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Leadership Assessment

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If I assign one of my tasks to someone else I am concerned that the person wont do as good of a job as I would. I feel that I inspire other employees - I influence how they think, act, and accomplish goals. Problem-solving is serious business; it's not supposed to be fun or humorous. When confronted with a problem Ive never dealt with before, I research different ways in which I could solve it. When it comes to problem-solving, I prefer making use of previous experiences and applying a method or approach that has worked before. I am open to ideas that come to me when I am not working. I feel confident that others will accept my ideas and decisions. Managers must behave in a trustworthy way to set an example for employees.

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I have a clear vision of where my group/organization is headed.

10. I have a good sense of which employees/teams have the greatest potential in terms of helping the organization achieve its long-term objectives.

11. As a manager, I would feel comfortable asking my subordinates' opinions and ideas on projects.

12. Part of being a good leader is harnessing the strengths of each employee to do the best possible job.
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13. A managers performance will be improved by asking for other peoples point of view. 14. It's not a problem if I bend some of the rules in order

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15. If forced to choose, I would do the right thing (i.e. follow the legal or ethical standards of my profession) rather than what is easier or more profitable. 16. Most people are untrustworthy. 17. If I hand over one of my tasks to another person, I lose control of the final product. 18. As a manager, I would hesitate to ask advice from subordinates. 19. Its up to me to set the bar for how hard people in my organization work. 20. If I dont work hard, other people will think they dont have to either. 21. Trust no one 22. Losing is shameful. 23. I find it difficult to prioritize my tasks. 24. I am suspicious when I receive an unsolicited favor.
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25. When giving negative feedback, I offer clear ways for the person to improve. 26. When I make criticisms, I refer to people's actions and behavior, rather than to their personality. 27. I break big projects down into smaller and more manageable steps. 28. When working towards a goal, I take the time I need to evaluate the strategies employed and the progress being made. 29. Being in a leadership position, I state clearly the goals that others should be working towards. 30. Once we have reached one goal, I set my sights on the next one for my organization. 31. I make a conscious effort to implement more efficient ways of doing things.
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32. I make sure to praise others for a job well done. 33. Before giving feedback to someone else, I would try to see things from his or her point of view. 34. When employees have worked extra hard, I think management should provide a reward of some kind. 35. As a team leader, when there is a job that no one wants to do, I offer incentives to make it more attractive. 36. To ensure that everyone pulls his or her weight, I punish those who do not put in the proper effort.

37. I ask "what" rather than "who" went wrong when faced with an unexpected problem. 38. I carry a pen and paper with me in order to be able to write down ideas that come to me. 39. I finish what I set out to do. 40. I look for ways to improve my performance at work. 41. I work persistently until my task is complete. 42. I feel uneasy in situations where I am expected to display affection.
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43. I take pride in my work. 44. I am interested in other cultures and ways of life. 45. I pride myself on being different. 46. I enjoy working with theories. 47. I am able to apply what I've learned to different situations. 48. I have a broad range of interests and hobbies. 49. I am good at brainstorming. 50. I like to attend gatherings where I can meet new people. 51. I am a private person.

52. I am easy to get to know.

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53. My emotional ups and downs are extreme. When I'm sad, I'm completely miserable and when I'm happy I'm "on top of the world." 54. I can calm myself down when I'm under stress. 55. When things go wrong, I immediately blame myself. 56. I am easily discouraged. 57. I get angry over things that others would consider minor. 58. As a group leader, I would have trouble showing others my gratitude when I know they have worked hard. 59. I make every decision with my companys mission statement in mind. 60. I frequently re-evaluate my company's goals to ensure that we stay abreast of developments in the world around us.

61. I am good at thinking "outside the box". 62. I make friends easily. 63. I am an outgoing person. 64. I have difficulty showing people how much I care. 65. I perform well under pressure. 66. People tell me that I am negative. 67. I get upset when things dont go my way. 68. I get bogged down in the details and lose sight of the real purpose of what I am trying to accomplish.
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69. I am able to motivate myself to complete unpleasant but necessary tasks. 70. I keep my commitments. 71. I find it difficult to decide which tasks are most important when I have a lot of things to get done. 72. When I am in an organization, I keep its long-term goals in mind on a day-to-day basis. 73. I have little difficulty convincing others to go along with my plans.
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74. I can easily get people to follow my lead. 75. I actively coach and mentor subordinates. 76. When Ive led meetings to evaluate our teams performance in terms of our goals, everyone seemed excited and eager to work. 77. I can effectively argue my case to unsure colleagues and higher-ups. 78. I tend to maintain a positive attitude even when things look bad. 79. People look to me to help maintain hope when things go wrong in the organization.

80. Allowing people who were assigned a project to do it their own way... a. Is not important b. Is somewhat important c. Is very important 81. Youre already completely overwhelmed with work, and youve just been assigned another task. How do you handle your heavy workload? a. I stay late and work myself to the bone trying to get it all done. b. I put aside the stuff that can be postponed and deal with only the most important tasks. c. I hand over a few incidental tasks to someone else but keep the bulk of the work to myself. d. I hand over all the appropriate tasks to someone else and simply take care of the things only I can do. 82. Youve been appointed as a project manager for a major assignment. When you assign a new, challenging task to a group, how would you proceed?

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a. b. c. d. e. I would explain the task and then tell them they are on their own. I would explain the task and let them go with it, but remind them to ask if they are unsure of anything. I would explain the task in detail and check in from time to time to ensure that everything is going ok. I would explain the task in great detail and then check in constantly, correcting mistakes and letting them know how I want them to proceed. I pretty much take over the project myself.

83. Delegation is... a. Unimportant to a managers performance. b. Helpful, but not necessary for an excellent managerial performance. c. Necessary in order for a manager to perform well. 84. When someone does something incorrectly or acts inappropriately, its important to a. Correct the behavior immediately. b. Hold off on correcting the behavior in case it was a onetime thing. c. Let it slide no need to stress out the employee or cause conflict. d. Hold off and bring up the behavior later, during a performance evaluation.

85. In general, I set goals that... a. are easy. b. may not be quite challenging enough. c. are challenging but realistic to achieve. d. may be a little too challenging. e. are too difficult. 86. The best way to motivate a person is to offer him or her more money. a. True, everyone is motivated by money b. False, people are motivated by many different things. c. False, money is a poor motivator. 87. How important do you think it is for employees to be aware of the organization's long-term goals? a. Not important at all b. Somewhat important c. Important d. Very important 88. Showing others gratitude for their work... a. always involves spending money. b. can be done in ways that cost little to nothing. c. is unnecessary - people get paid for their work... that's appreciation enough. 89. What do you think is the most effective way to recognize the achievements of individual members of a group? a. Giving praise both privately and in front of other group members. b. Giving praise in private. c. Giving praise in front of the group. d. Praise is unnecessary; group members know when they've done a good job. e. Praise is unnecessary; it might go to the individual's head. 90. Asking employees what would motivate them is... a. a ridiculous idea. b. a last resort. c. a smart idea. 91. As a team leader, if I was going to make a major decision that would affect the group, I would... a. put it into effect and then announce it to the employees. b. put it into effect and then explain the reasoning behind it. c. explain the reasoning behind it and then put it into effect. d. explain the reasoning and get feedback before putting it into effect. 92. Which of the following statements do you most believe to be true?

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a. b. c. Maximum efficiency is achieved when everybody is told exactly what to do. Maximum efficiency is achieved when management watches over employees carefully. Maximum efficiency is achieved when management helps people to motivate themselves.

93. When leading a team meeting, I would... a. always actively invite others to take part in the discussion. b. usually actively invite others to take part in the discussion. c. seldom actively invite others to take part in the discussion. d. usually leave alone those people who don't participate on their own. e. always leave alone those who don't participate on their own.

94. When offering advice, what format are you most likely to use? a. "You should..." b. "I think you should..." c. "In my opinion, you have three options; the first one definitely makes most sense; they are..." d. "In my opinion there are three possibilities; they are..." e. "In my opinion there are three possibilities. Do you want to hear them?" 95. You notice that a fellow employee is struggling to complete an assignment on time. What would you do if you were that persons manager? a. I would assign the project to someone more capable. b. I would pitch in to ensure that it gets done properly. c. I would advise the employee on some time-saving tips and ways to improve the quality of the project, and then monitor his or her performance carefully. d. I would ask the employee what he or she needs help with, and then advise him or her on ways to improve in that area. 96. One of your fellow employees appears to lack motivation, and this is reflected in his or her performance. What would you do if you were this persons manager? a. I would fire the employee before his or her lack of motivation poisons the other employees. b. I would take the employee in question aside and threaten to fire him or her if I didnt see an improvement in motivation. c. I would explain to him or her that this lack of motivation is unacceptable and try to motivate him or her using methods that have worked for me in the past. d. I would ask the employee what he or she needs from management in order to feel more invested in the job, and then take steps to provide the necessary motivation. 97. When faced with an unexpected problem, I... a. identify the easiest or fastest solution and implement it. b. brainstorm alone or with others to identify as many solutions as possible, and then choose the best one. c. identify the usual and most common solutions to this kind of problem and choose one of them. d. get someone else to deal with it ASAP. 98. Interaction with other people is a. what life is all about. b. fun, but not all the time. c. great on special occasions. 99. When in a room full of people, I am ____ likely to be daydreaming than talking to others. a. Much more b. Slightly more c. Equally d. Slightly less e. Much less 100. When I get angry, I have ________ self-control. a. Excellent b. Very good c. Good d. Little

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