NAME: __________________ NAME: ____________________

THE OHIO STATE STUDIES THE OHIO STATE STUDIES

DIRECTIONS: READ each item carefully. THINK about how frequently you DIRECTIONS: READ each item carefully. THINK about how frequently you
engage in the behavior described by the item. Never act as described by the engage in the behavior described by the item. Never act as described by the
item. DRAW A CIRCLE around oneof the five letters ( A B C D E) following the item. DRAW A CIRCLE around one of the five letters ( A B C D E) following
item to show the answer you selected. the item to show the answer you selected.
A = Always B = Often C = Occasionaly D = Seldom E = Never A = Always B = Often C = Occasionaly D = Seldom E = Never

1. I am friendly and approachable A B C D E 1. I am friendly and approachable A B C D E

2. I do little things to make it pleasant to be A B C D E 2. I do little things to make it pleasant to be A B C D E
a member of the group a member of the group
3. I put suggestions made by the group A B C D E 3. I put suggestions made by the group into A B C D E
into operation operation
4. I treat all group members as my equals A B C D E 4. I treat all group members as my equals A B C D E
5. I give advance notice of changes A B C D E 5. I give advance notice of changes A B C D E
6. I keep to myself A B C D E 6. I keep to myself A B C D E
7. I look out for the personal welfare of A B C D E 7. I look out for the personal welfare of A B C D E
groupmembers groupmembers
8. I am willing to make changes A B C D E 8. I am willing to make changes A B C D E
9. I refuse to explain my actions A B C D E 9. I refuse to explain my actions A B C D E
10. I act without consulting the group A B C D E 10. I act without consulting the group A B C D E
11. I let group members know what is A B C D E 11. I let group members know what is A B C D E
expected of them expected of them
12. I encourage the use of uniform A B C D E 12. I encourage the use of uniform A B C D E
procedures procedures
13. I try out my ideas in the group A B C D E 13. I try out my ideas in the group A B C D E
14. I make my attitudes clear to the group A B C D E 14. I make my attitudes clear to the group A B C D E
15. I decide what shall be done and how it A B C D E 15. I decide what shall be done and how it A B C D E
shall be done shall be done
16. I assign group members to particular A B C D E 16. I assign group members to particular A B C D E
tass tass
17. I make sure that my part in the group is A B C D E 17. I make sure that my part in the group is A B C D E
understood by the group members understood by the group members
18. I schedule the work to be done A B C D E 18. I schedule the work to be done A B C D E
19. I maintain definite standards of A B C D E 19. I maintain definite standards of A B C D E
performance performance
20. I ask that group members to follow A B C D E 20. I ask that group members to follow A B C D E
standard rules and regulations standard rules and regulations
NAME: __________________
FIEDLER’S THEORY
INSTRUCTIONS:
Think of the person with whom you can work least well. He or she may
be someone you work with now or someone you knew in the past. He or she
does not have to be someone you like least well, but should be the person with
whom you had the most difficulty in getting a job done. Describe this person
as he or she appears to you.
NAME: ____________________
FIEDLER’S THEORY
INSTRUCTIONS:
Think of the person with whom you can work least well. He or she may
be someone you work with now or someone you knew in the past. He or she
does not have to be someone you like least well, but should be the person with
whom you had the most difficulty in getting a job done. Describe this person
as he or she appears to you.

Unfriendly 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Friendly

Unpleasant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Pleasant
Unfriendly 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Friendly
Rejecting 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Accepting
Unpleasant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Pleasant
Tense 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Relaxed
Rejecting 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Accepting
Cold 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Warm
Tense 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Relaxed
Boring 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Interesting
Cold 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Warm
Backbiting 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Loyal
Boring 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Interesting
Uncooperative 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Cooperative
Backbiting 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Loyal
Hostile 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Supportive
Uncooperative 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Cooperative
Guarded 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Open
Hostile 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Supportive
Insincere 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Sincere
Guarded 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Open
Unkind 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Kind
Insincere 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Sincere
Inconsiderate 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Considerate
Unkind 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Kind
Untrustworthy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Trustworthy
Inconsiderate 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Considerate
Gloomy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Cheerful
Untrustworthy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Trustworthy
Quarrelsome 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Harmonious
Gloomy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Cheerful

Quarrelsome 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Harmonious
NAME: __________________ NAME: ____________________
PATH–GOAL LEADERSHIP QUESTIONNAIRE PATH–GOAL LEADERSHIP QUESTIONNAIRE
Instructions: This questionnaire contains questions about different styles of path–goal Instructions: This questionnaire contains questions about different styles of path–goal
leadership. Indicate how often each statement is true of your own behavior. leadership. Indicate how often each statement is true of your own behavior.
Key: Key:
1 = Never 2 = Hardly ever 3 = Seldom 4 = Occasionally 5 = Often 1 = Never 2 = Hardly ever 3 = Seldom 4 = Occasionally 5 = Often
6 = Usually 7 = Always 6 = Usually 7 = Always
1. I let subordinates know what is expected of them. 1 2 34 5 6 7 1. I let subordinates know what is expected of them. 1 2 34 5 6 7
2. I maintain a friendly working relationship with 1 2 34 5 6 7 2. I maintain a friendly working relationship with 1 2 34 5 6 7
subordinates. subordinates.
3. I consult with subordinates when facing a problem. 1 2 34 5 6 7 3. I consult with subordinates when facing a problem. 1 2 34 5 6 7
4. I listen receptively to subordinates’ ideas and 1 2 34 5 6 7 4. I listen receptively to subordinates’ ideas and 1 2 34 5 6 7
suggestions. suggestions.
5. I inform subordinates about what needs to be done 1 2 34 5 6 7 5. I inform subordinates about what needs to be done 1 2 34 5 6 7
and how it needs to be done. and how it needs to be done.
6. I let subordinates know that I expect them to perform 1 2 34 5 6 7 6. I let subordinates know that I expect them to perform 1 2 34 5 6 7
at their highest level. at their highest level.
7. I act without consulting my subordinates. 1 2 34 5 6 7 7. I act without consulting my subordinates. 1 2 34 5 6 7
8. I do little things to make it pleasant to be a member 1 2 34 5 6 7 8. I do little things to make it pleasant to be a member 1 2 34 5 6 7
of the group. of the group.
9. I ask subordinates to follow standard rules and 1 2 34 5 6 7 9. I ask subordinates to follow standard rules and 1 2 34 5 6 7
regulations. regulations.
10. I set goals for subordinates’ performance that are 1 2 34 5 6 7 10. I set goals for subordinates’ performance that are 1 2 34 5 6 7
quite challenging. quite challenging.
11. I say things that hurt subordinates’ personal feelings. 1 2 34 5 6 7 11. I say things that hurt subordinates’ personal feelings. 1 2 34 5 6 7
12. I ask for suggestions from subordinates concerning 1 2 34 5 6 7 12. I ask for suggestions from subordinates concerning 1 2 34 5 6 7
how to carry out assignments. how to carry out assignments.
13. I encourage continual improvement in subordinates’ 1 2 34 5 6 7 13. I encourage continual improvement in subordinates’ 1 2 34 5 6 7
performance. performance.
14. I explain the level of performance that is expected of 1 2 34 5 6 7 14. I explain the level of performance that is expected of 1 2 34 5 6 7
subordinates. subordinates.
15. I help subordinates overcome problems that stop 1 2 34 5 6 7 15. I help subordinates overcome problems that stop 1 2 34 5 6 7
them from carrying out their tasks. them from carrying out their tasks.
16. I show that I have doubts about subordinates’ ability 1 2 34 5 6 7 16. I show that I have doubts about subordinates’ ability 1 2 34 5 6 7
to meet most objectives. to meet most objectives.
17. I ask subordinates for suggestions on what 1 2 34 5 6 7 17. I ask subordinates for suggestions on what 1 2 34 5 6 7
assignments should be made. assignments should be made.
18. I give vague explanations of what is expected of 1 2 34 5 6 7 18. I give vague explanations of what is expected of 1 2 34 5 6 7
subordinates on the job. subordinates on the job.
19. I consistently set challenging goals for subordinates 1 2 34 5 6 7 19. I consistently set challenging goals for subordinates 1 2 34 5 6 7
to attain. to attain.
20. I behave in a manner that is thoughtful of 1 2 34 5 6 7 20. I behave in a manner that is thoughtful of 1 2 34 5 6 7
subordinates’ personal needs. subordinates’ personal needs.
NAME: __________________ NAME: ____________________
Leadership Participation Model (Vroom-Yetto-Jago Model) Leadership Participation Model (Vroom-Yetto-Jago Model)

INSTRUCTION: Check the box that correspondence to your INSTRUCTION: Check the box that correspondence to your
answer in making a decision. answer in making a decision.

QUESTIONS YES NO QUESTIONS YES NO

1) Is the quality of the 1) Is the quality of the
decision important? decision important?
2) Is team commitment to 2) Is team commitment to
decision important? decision important?
3) Do you have enough 3) Do you have enough
information to make the information to make the
decision on your own? decision on your own?
4) Is the problem well 4) Is the problem well
structured? structured?
5) If you made the decision 5) If you made the decision
yourself, would the team yourself, would the team
support it? support it?
6) Does the team share 6) Does the team share
organizational goals? organizational goals?
7) Is conflict amongst the 7) Is conflict amongst the
team over the decision team over the decision
likely? likely?
NAME: __________________ NAME: ____________________
TRAIT THEORIES TRAIT THEORIES
INSTRUCTION: Using the scale below, indicate to what extent each of INSTRUCTION: Using the scale below, indicate to what extent each of
the following statements describes you. the following statements describes you.
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
Not at A little bit Someone Like Very Not at A little bit Someone Like Very
all like like me like me me much all like like me like me me much
me like me me like me
1. I talk to many 1. I talk to many
different people different people
at parties at parties
2. I don’t mind 2. I don’t mind
being the center being the center
of attention of attention
3. I sympathize 3. I sympathize
with other with other
people’s people’s
feelings feelings
4. I take time 4. I take time
out for others out for others
5. I am always 5. I am always
prepared prepared
6. I pay 6. I pay
attention to attention to
details details
7. I am relaxed 7. I am relaxed
most of the time most of the time
8. I am not 8. I am not
easily bothered easily bothered
by things by things
9. I enjoy 9. I enjoy
hearing new hearing new
ideas ideas
10. I enjoy 10. I enjoy
thinking about thinking about
things things
NAME: __________________ NAME: ____________________
SITUATIONAL LEADERSHIP STYLE
INSTRUCTION: Read through the Situation questions and then choose the
response (only one) from the corresponding Alternative Action statements that
most appeals to you or that you feel seems the most characteristic of you. In
some cases none of the responses may be appealing or characteristic of you.
Nonetheless, please select the statement that you prefer or feel suits you best.