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DIRECTIONS: This questionnaire contains statements about leadership style beliefs. Next to each
statement, circle the number that represents how strongly you feel about the statement. Be honest about
your choices as there are no right or wrong answers - it is only for your own self-assessment.
9. To get information out, I tell the group and they are then expected 5 4 3 2 1
to act upon the information.
10. When someone makes a mistake, I tell them not to do it again and 5 4 3 2 1
make a note of it.
14. I ask group members for their vision of what they see as their role 5 4 3 2 1
and then use their vision where appropriate.
15. My group knows more about their roles than me, so I allow them 5 4 3 2 1
to make the decisions to do their job.
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16. When something goes wrong, I tell my group that it is not working 5 4 3 2 1
correctly and I establish a new plan.
20. When there are differences in role expectations, I work with them 5 4 3 2 1
to resolve the differences.
22. I like the power that my leadership position holds over others. 5 4 3 2 1
27. My group members have the right to determine their own plan. 5 4 3 2 1
In the fill-in lines below, mark the score of each item on the questionnaire. For example, if you scored
item one with a 3 (Occasionally), then enter a 3 next to Item One. When you have entered all the scores
for each question, total each of the three columns. The highest number is your most-often used style.
Autocratic: This leadership style is more direct and controlling. People tend to be more
orientated towards productivity and goals. Their strength is to get thing done and make
quick decisions. Autocratic leaders take authority and go headfirst in solving problems.
They like freedom to manage themselves and others. They tend to measure their
success by the items of task/activities they get done.
Democratic: This leadership style requires input from others. People tend to be more
concerned about the process of how the decisions are made and that everyone has a
voice. Participatory leaders tend to make decisions in a slow, thoughtful process.
Generally, these people are good listeners and cooperative.
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Free Rein: This leadership style is more relaxed and supportive. People who are free
rein tend to be your regular old Joe. Details are not much of a concern, because things
will get done. They are comfortable with teamwork and group activities.