Circle 3 answers to each question
Q1: When involved in a task with other people...
a) I can be relied upon to see that the work is properly organised
b) I pick up errors and omissions that the others fail to notice
c) I react strongly when meetings drift away from their objectives
d) I produce original suggestions
e) I analyse other people’s ideas fairly for merits and failings
f) I am keen to find out the latest ideas and developments
g) I am good at organising people
h) I will always support good suggestions to help resolve a problem
Q2: In seeking satisfaction through my work……
a) I like to have a strong influence on decisions
b) I work well when a high degree of concentration is needed
c) I am concerned to help colleagues with their problems
d) I like to make critical choices between alternatives
e) I have a creative approach to problem solving
f) I enjoy reconciling different points of view
g) I am more interested in practicalities than in new ideas
h) I particularly enjoy exploring different views and techniques
Q3: When a group is trying to solve a particularly complex problem……
a) I keep a watching eye on areas where difficulty may arise
b) I explore ideas which may have a wider application
c) I like to evaluate a range of suggestions thoroughly before choosing
d) I can co-ordinate and use other people’s abilities and talents
e) I maintain a steady, systematic approach whatever the pressure
f) I often produce a new approach to a long continuing problem
g) I am ready to make my views known, forcefully if necessary
h) I am ready to help whenever I can
Q4: In carrying out my day-to-day work……
a) I do not like anything vague about my task or objectives
b) I am not reluctant to emphasise my own point of view in meetings
c) I can work with all sorts so long as they have something to contribute
d) I make a point of following up interesting ideas/people
e) I can usually find the argument to counter unsound ideas
f) I tend to see patterns where others might see unconnected items
g) I really do like to be busy
h) I have a quiet interest in getting to know people better
Q5: When suddenly asked to consider a new task……
a) I start to look around for possible ideas and openings
b) I like to finish my current task properly before starting something new
c) I approach the problem carefully, in an analytical way
d) I am able to assert myself to get people involved if necessary
e) I take an independent and innovative look at most situations
f) I am happy to take the lead when action is required
g) I can respond positively to my colleagues and their initiatives
h) I find it hard to give my best unless the goals are well defined
Q6: If I am suddenly given a difficult task with limited time and unfamiliar people……
a) I often find my imagination frustrated by working in a group
b) I find my personal skills particularly appropriate in achieving agreement in a group
c) My feelings seldom interfere with my judgement
d) I strive to build up an effective team structure
e) I can work with people with widely varying qualities and outlook
f) I feel temporary unpopularity is sometimes necessary to get my view across in a group
g) I usually know which person has the right specialist knowledge for the job
h) I particularly enjoy exploring different views and techniques
Q7: In contributing to group tasks in general……
a) I think I have the talent for sorting out the steps to be taken
b) My considered judgement may take time but it is usually pretty good
c) A broad range of personal contacts is important in my work
d) I have an eye for getting the details right
e) I try to make my mark in group meetings
f) I can see how ideas and techniques can be used in new situations
g) I see both sides of a problem and take a decision acceptable to all
h) I get on well with others and work hard for the team
Score Sheet
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A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
| Q1 |
(g) |
(c) |
(d) |
(e) |
(f) |
(a) |
| Q2 |
(f) |
(a) |
(e) |
(d) |
(h) |
(g) |
| Q3 |
(d) |
(g) |
(f) |
(c) |
(b) |
(e) |
| Q4 |
(c) |
(b) |
(f) |
(e) |
(d) |
(a) |
| Q5 |
(f) |
(d) |
(e) |
(c) |
(a) |
(h) |
| Q6 |
(b) |
(f) |
(a) |
(c) |
(g) |
(d) |
| Q7 |
(g) |
(e) |
(f) |
(b) |
(c) |
(a) |
| Total |
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