1. What is your overall outlook on management?

A. Managers should value efficiency above all else.

B. Managers should control and plan every process.

C. Managers should ensure organizational hierarchy is respected and no lines are blurred.

D. Managers should always acknowledge and show appreciation for their employees.

2. An employee approaches you with a pitch. What is your initial reaction?

A. To calculate the most efficient way to run with the pitch, if it's a competent plan to begin with.

B. To take control of the plan and schedule out tasks accordingly.

C. To scold the employee for crossing their designated role…….

D. To praise your employee for thinking outside of the box and having the courage to propose an
original idea.

3. What does an ideal employee look like to you?

A. Organized, resourceful and agile.

B. Cooperative, productive and eager to learn.

C. Humble, mindful and loyal.

D. Supportive, receptive and passionate.

4. A worker calls in sick. What do you do?

A. Ask them when they think they will be back, and figure out which of their projects need immediate
attention while they're away.

B. Send them any missed work and delegate any timely tasks to other employees.

C. Check your records of their previous absences to keep tabs on them.

D. Allow them the proper time to recover.

5. How do you show appreciation to your team?

A. By rewarding them when they're most productive.

B. By scheduling and treating them to a team lunch.

C. By not firing them.

D. By vocalizing your gratitude for the little things.

6. Someone interviews for a position at your company. While they are a highly qualified, well-rounded
candidate, they lack the specific amount of experience that is recommended for the role. What do you
tell them?

A. That they must endure training so they can be as efficient as the other employees.

B. That they must be willing to work on a tight schedule and adjust quickly to any changes.

C. That they do not meet the exact qualifications.

D. That they would make a great addition to the team.

7. An employee misses a deadline on a project. What do you do?

A. Reprimand them and discuss the most effective solution.

B. Plan a meeting to discuss why they missed the deadline, and how they can reach it in a timely
manner.

C. Give them a warning and keep a record of how often this is an issue for them.

D. Assure them that it's all right and you appreciate their effort.

Results

Calculate the number of A's, B's, C's and D's you answered, and refer to the results below.

If you got:

Mostly A's

Your managing style is most like Frederick Taylor's. You believe that the work process should be broken
down into small subtasks to determine the most efficient method possible for completing a particular
job. You train your employees accordingly and believe they should be rewarded for improved
productivity.

Mostly B's

You are most like Henri Fayol. To you, a manager should control, plan and schedule every part of their
team's processes, and make sure all the necessary resources are available. You encourage teamwork
under management's commands.

Mostly C's

You don't have time for nonsense, much like Max Weber. You think that employees are assigned roles
for a reason and that they should never cross boundaries. As a manager, you believe you're responsible
for keeping tabs on your workers and everything they do, and that only the most qualified employees
should be hired. zx

Mostly D's

You're a lot like Elton Mayo. You believe that employees are more motivated by social rewards than
monetary rewards, and you make certain to vocalize your appreciation. You don't let any of your
workers feel undervalued, even in just the little things they do to help the company. If any employees
share traits, you leverage their strengths by grouping them together to encourage collaboration and
individual success.

A mix of two or more

You are a well-rounded leader who values their employees and their company's success equally.
However, there's always room for improvement.