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472 | 173 | 174 | 175 | 376 [177 | 178 | 179 | 180
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‘Transfer your score in the following:table from the preceding
totals
Sl.No. | Leaders Your score’
Strategic leadership’
Transactional leadership
Visionary leadership
Charismatic leadership
Empowering leadership
Sl.No. |" Leaders . | Your score
6 Moral leadership
7 Servant leadership
8, Entrepreneurial leadership
9. Innovative leadership |
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Endnotes :
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Experience, Irwin McGraw Hill, Boston,1999p.1.° i
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Pitman, London, 1949 : :
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1998,p. 5
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International, London, 1997,
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Tél, something isn’t faiz, itzeally bothers me.
142, Teel I deserve to be iizst in someone's life because of all”
I've done for them.
143. Tean get so identified with my work or sole that Tforget
who Taz,
144... [havea rich and active imagination and like to put things
together in new ways.
145._ Tavoid social events whenever possible. [lose energy. in
& group cf strange people.
146,_Pruder.ce is a very important virtue for me,
147. Hike to cheer people uj
148,_Tenjoy a good fight I don’t like tobe told toadjust myself.
149, My friends say they feel relaxed, comfprtableand peaceful _
around me,
150. “Tfeel almost compelied to keep trying to better myself
and what | am doing.
151, I think of mysel! as a nuc Kind of person.
152._Ibelieve that appearances are important.
153. Thave béen accused of being aloof, lonely and non-
comununicative.
154. Before making a decision,'I tend to collect all the data,
think through everytaing and then make the decision.
155. constantly seem to be working against or challenging
‘into really ‘heavy’ fegues,
_157,__T think of mysel! as a hard worker and a good fighter.
158. T try not to place demands on others and I become
stubborn when peorle place demands on me.
159. Tfeel I have to be perfect-before others will love me or
approve of me.
160, When Ihave time off Ifrequently spend ithelping others,
161,” Tfeel Tneed mary achievements before other people will
notice me,
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162; [find myself swinging back and forthi between highs aid
\ lows. Either I'm very up or very down,Ldon't feel-very
alive when I'm in the middle, '
163. _Thave a very soft tone of voice arid people often have to
ask me to speak up. This irvitates me.
164. I seem to be concerned about défending my position of
myself more than other people are,
765. I tend to jump from one thing to another rather than go
into anything in. depth.
166,_Imake my own rules—you can take it or leave it
167. People say that Iam too passive and indecisive,
168, _1 frequently feel frustrated because neither I nor others
are the way we should be.
TB. Teommunicate with my fiends more often then they
communicate with me.
170, _Itend to be an assertive go-getter kind of a person.
T71. People have accused me of being overly dramatic, but
they really don’t understand how I feel.
172, Thave trouble reaching out and asking for help. I don't
like to depend on others,
173, T often fantasize myself in some kind of ‘hero’ role or
position.
174, Lem involved in many things, many projects, and Tkeep
my schedule packed,
175, Peoplesee me asa courageous, hard-driving and
pergon. i
7476. Thave trouble choosing one option and letting go of alt
the rest.
177. Iseem to see things in terms of right or wrong, good or
bad.
178._ like taki
179. First impressions count and I do a lot to create them.
180. The arts and artistic expression are very important for
me as a means of channeling my emotions.
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take up their cause, This often leads me to do social work,
help those who are in need,
102. My theory is: if something is good, more is better.
103, I protect people who are under my authority or
risdiction.
104,_I generally follow the line of least resistance,
105, T frequently have a sense of urgency that time is running
out and there is still so much left #9 do.
106, Tlike to feel ‘close’ to people
107, When I recall my past, I tend to remember what I did
well and right rather than what I did poorly-or wrong.
108, Tecan get preoccupied with suffering, loss and death,
109, Asserting myself in a situation with-conflict is very
difficult for me
30. Ttend to take sides and be concerned about whose side
people are on,
11. Having fun is very important for me in all situations,
112-_Ispeak bluntly and people seem to get hurtin the process.
113, Ican be a dispassionate arbiter because one side is as,
good as the other.
U4, Ifecla need to be accountable for most of my time.
115, Sometimes I feel victimized by others, as though I am
just being used by them,
id something 'm doing isn’? working,
in furniture, dlothing, surroundings and
80 on is of utmost importance to me.
318. Icollect data and expertise. Hence, strategic thinking is
my strong point.
119, I tend to be aware of and sensitive to contradictions. I
can see through false presentations.
120,_Tlike to make things ‘nice’.
121, y, [don’t care much for introspection or too much
self-analysis.
116,
1.
+132, Iam delighted when I can do a perfect job.
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122,_I find it difficult to hurt anyone or to be bh =
123, take my responsibilities seriously and make alot of effort
to complete them.
124. To love and be loved are the most important things in
life, :
125. "Generally, I prefer to be involved in the aspect of an
operatién that will get it moving rather than keep it going.
126. ‘I seem to absorb rather easily ‘most of the feelings of a
group, so much so that frequently Tose a sense of where
my own feelings leave off and where others’ begin,
127, [like to put things in perspective, to step back and take
everything in. If I leave anything out, Iaccuse myself of
being so simplistic or naive.
128. _Iprefer to have things scheduled rather than open-ended,
129, Llike to enjoy life,
130._T think of myself as a non-conformist.
131. I generally follow the line of least resistance and try to
please everyone.
133, Iam focused on the emotional issues of my customers
and try to meet them.
134. would do well in the advertising aspect of a project,
135. I seem to be mére bothered than most about the
termination of relationships,
136. Thold on to what I have. I tend to be stingy: with my
time, money and knowledge,
137. Frequently I find myself evaluating others in terms of
whether they are a threat to me or not.
138._Itend to be very enthusiastic about the future.
139." [have been in leadership positions and take initiative
in getting things done,
140, I take pride on being a stable person.3 BQ and Léaidership
G2, Ikke progress charts, grades and other indications of how
Tam doing ia my work.
@3.__ lam bored with sameness, routine and the ordinary.
64, often sit back and observe other people rather than get
im de
65. Tam scared of making a mistake. I like to be very sure
before acting, =
@.__I.ike 20 tell stories and entertain people,
67.__l-snow how to get things done.
@8. ‘Idon't think of myself as all that important and so don’t
asseri thyself
@9.__Iplan my day very carefully to get everything done.
70,” Iworx very hard and often end up doing other people's
jobs.
7. lam envied by other people for how much work I get
done.
72,_Imake my judgments based on feelings.
73. Others perceive me to be a loner.
74, Without strict laws it’s hard to tell what people might
do. a
75, zlike to think of myself as a childlike, playful person.
76 Ihave troubles accepting and expressing my tender,
' side.
7,
tomorrow.
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78,_L feel almost compelled to be honest. ;
pehonest__._
me
80, g a successful image is very important to me. I
am attached to status.
Si. Ilike the theatre very much and fantatizg myselfas being
on the stage
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82." I Seem to be more silent thani most others. People often
ask me whiat I'm thinking,
4&3." Toften tend-to operate out of a sense of duty and
responsibility.
84. People say I’m offen the life of the party.
85." I get bored easily and like fo keep moving. _—
86> “Fam not as.competitive or concerned with status and
“prestige as many people are
87. Tsometimes sense a puritanical streak in myst
- 88.” Tdon’t feel that Ihave that many needs. I don’t
ask for help.
89. Ttake initiatives and making decisions is nota problem
for me.
Tam excited by the extraordinary, and the dramatic,
<_S Thave trouble teaching Sut or asking for what Tneed.
92. Tseem to sense danger more than others and they see me!
a a calitious person.
98. Tam delighted by new ideas. Tenjoy discussing anything
new.
94, Justice and injustice are key issues for me. lalways Aght
for justice
95. Tam very attached to my habits and routines and ldon't
like changes.
96.. T keep my room, office and surroundings very neat and
clean, I value order.
I age
97.” T sometimes feel that others zeally don't appreciate me
for what I've done for them.
98. Tobe successful yousometimes have to compromise your
own standards.
ns et
Tdon’t like to think of myself as being ordinaty.
100.” Tf an issue comes up, [like to first work it out by mysell
then go discuss it with others.
— Bit. ge Bscuss twit others
101.” Tsympathize with those who are sufeting and Tiend t,19. _Idon’t know how to engage in stall talk. I give facts.
20, _Idon’t like drastic changes in anything,
“21, ‘Things always work out for the best. I always look at the
positive side of life,
22, _ find it easy to express my dissatisfaction with things.
23, I'm almost always peaceful and calm,
24, Inotice all the mistakes other people make and I would
lke to correct them.
25. I need to feel important in other people's lives, I like -
people to need me,
“26, _Lidentify myself with success and professionalism,
27.° People are attracted to me for my creativity, innovation
and depth of feelings.
28, _Tlike to synthesize and put together different ideas,
29, Before making a decision, I get additional information to
make sure I’m prepared for the worst,
30,__Iwish other people were more light-hearted about things.
$1, Tamnif afraid to confront other people and do confront
them,
32,__ like time to just, do nothing,
33... Loften blame myself for not doing better,
34, Many people feel close to me,
35. Being able to get things organized and accomplished just
seems to come natural to me,
36, I want constant change, make everything different and
new,
37. Igo blank when someone asks how I feel right now. I
need to think before I can answer,
38, Itake a long time to make up my mind because I need to
explore the options fully. Iam afraid of making mistakes,
39. Tlike other people to see me as a happy person.
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40. I
enjoy the exercise of power,
41, Tm an extremely easy going parson.
42. Often the least flaw ruins the whole thing for me and I
seem to notice anly the mistakes,
43, «I regularly compliment other People,
44. [set my objectives and work hard to achieve them.
Tet aty Olectives and work hard to achieve them.
45. Tam in touch With the sorrowful and tragic aspects of *
life. t
46, Ineed much private ime and space, Ineed to spend time
‘with myself, a
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47. Toften wonder if 'm brave enough to do what must be
done, :
Se
48. Tusually look on the bright side of things and don’t look
for the negative side of life, .
49, _ Thave a sense of where the power esides Ina prow.
50. Icannotmake decisions when others are in disagreement,
I don’t like conflicts
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51 Thave trouble relaxing and being playful.
52, Tike to rescue people when I see they're in trouble or are
in embarrassing situations
53. Tlike to have clear goals set and to now where Istand
on the way towards those goals
54: Being misuriderstood is especially painful for me.
55,__Itend to let others take the initiative,
56. Tam often plagued by doubt and Imay not finish whatl
statted, ul
57, _Tlike almost everyone meet.
58.__ Tam an aggressive, self-assertive parson,
59.__ I find it difficult to give detailed instructions to others.
60. Volees critical of others and me frequently chatter in my
head.
61. I'malmost compelled to help other people, whether! feal
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Identifying Your Leadership Style
For the following statements, put a tick mark next to the number
of the statement if the statement is true for you. If itis only a wish,
it is not true, After completing all the statements move to the last
‘page. Encircle the number in the KEY table if you have placed
a tick mark agaitist the statement corresponding to that number.
For example, if you put a tick mark for Statement 2 then
encircle the number 2 in the KEY table, Count the number of
encirtled statements for each column and write it down under
the totals. For example, if you have encircled the numbers 37, 82,
127, and 163 in the first column, the total for that column will
be fowlf you have a very high score in one column as compared
to other columns, then you may belong to that leadership style.
Jn the table at the end of this section gives each leadership style.
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Itend to keep my feelings to myself. I find it difficult to
express my feelings,
Tlike to follow all the proceduzes and customs set by
authorities.
3.7
Tam optimistic, outgoing and good at doing many things.
4,
Tam very good at standing up and fighting for what I
want. |
5.
(Others complain about my laziness and easy going
nature.
6.
T put much effort into correcting my faults.
7.
Many people depend on my help and generosity.
8
9.
Teontinually try to live up to my potential and to achieve
recognition’
Doing things well with class matters greatly to me,
10,
Thold onto what Ihave and gather items Imightneed to
use some day.
i
12
Loyalty € a group is very important for me.
‘There are very few things in life which I can’t enjoy.
1B.
sense others’ weak points quickly, and will push them
if Lam provoked,
14,
I do not like drastic changes. I take time to adapt to
changes.
15.
Tim often bothered because things aren't the way they
should be.
16.
Ttake more pride in my service of others than in anything
else.
17.
Thave lots of energy. The more I do, the better I feel.
18.
‘My surroundings deeply influence my moods and
interest in work,
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