Saint Louis University

Baguio City, Philippines

Prof. dr. Richel L. Lamadrid

PECs SELF-RATING QUESTIONNAIRE

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Answer the questionnaire based on your personal and honest views as there are no wrong
answers. Remember that no one is good at everything.

Rate yourself according to the extent by which each statement describes you:

5 – Always
4 – Usually
3 – Sometimes
2 – Rarely
1 – Never

Rate Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies (PECs)

here Indicators
4 1. I look for things that need to be done.
4 2. When faced with a difficult problem, I spend a lot of time trying to find a
solution.
4 3. I complete my work on time.
4 4. It bothers me when things are not done very well.
4 5. I prefer situations in which I can control the outcomes as much as possible.
3 6. I like to think about the future.
3 7. When starting a new task or project, I gather a great deal of information before
going ahead.
2 8. I plan a large project by breaking it down into smaller tasks.
2 9. I get others to support my recommendations.
3 10. I feel confident that I will succeed at whatever I try to do.
3 11. No matter whom I'm talking to, I'm a good listener.
2 12. I do things that need to be done before being asked to do so by others.
2 13. I try several times to get people to do what I would like them to do.
2 14. I keep the promises I make.
3 15. My own work is better than that of other people I work with.
2 16. I don't try something new without making sure I will succeed.
2 17. It's a waste of time to worry about what to do with your life.
5 18. I seek the advice of people who know a lot about the tasks I'm working on.
3 19. I think about the advantages and disadvantages of different ways of
accomplishing things.
2 20. I do not spend much time thinking about how to influence others.
3 21. I change my mind if others disagree strongly with me.
3 22. I feel resentful when I don't get my way.
4 23. I like challenges and new opportunities.
4 24. When something gets in the way of what I'm trying to do, I keep on trying to
accomplish what I want.
3 25. I am happy to do someone else's work if necessary to get the job done on time.
4 26. It bothers me when my time is wasted.
3 27. I weigh my chances of succeeding or failing before I decide to do something.
5 28. The more specific I can be about what I want out of life, the more chance I have
to succeed.
2 29. I take action without wasting time gathering information.
4 30. I try to think of all the problems I may encounter and plan what to do if each
problem occurs.
5 31. I get important people to help me accomplish my goals.
3 32. When trying something difficult or challenging, I feel confident that I will
succeed.
5 33. In the past, I have had failures.
5 34. I prefer activities that I know well and with which I am comfortable.
4 35. When faced with major difficulties, I quickly go on to other things.
4 36. When I'm doing a job for someone, I make a special effort to make sure that
the person is happy with my work.
4 37. I'm never entirely happy with the way in which things are done; I always think
there must be a better way.
3 38. I do things that are risky.
3 39. I have a very clear plan for my life.

4 40. When working for a project for someone, I ask many questions to be sure I
understand what the person wants.
3 41. I deal with problems as they arise rather than spend time to anticipate them.
4 42. In order to reach my goals, I think of solutions that benefit everyone involved in
the problem.
4 43. I do very good work.
3 44. There have been occasions when I took advantage of someone.
5 45. I try things that are very new and different from what I have done before.
4 46. I try several ways to overcome things that get in the way of reaching my goals.
5 47. My family and personal life are more important to me than work deadlines I set
for myself.
2 48. I do find ways to complete tasks faster at work and at home.
3 49. I do things that others consider risky.
3 50. I am as concerned about meeting my weekly goals as I am for my yearly goals.
4 51. I go to several different sources to get information to help with tasks or
projects.
4 52. If one approach to a problem does not work, I think of another approach.
3 53. I am able to get people who have strong opinions or ideas to change their
minds.
4 54. I stick with my decisions even if others disagree strongly with me.
5 55. When I don't know something, I don't mind admitting it.
SCORING

1. Do the addition and subtraction in each row to compute each PEC score. Watch carefully the
plusses (+) and minuses (-) to come up with the correct computation. Check twice or thrice if
you have obeyed this rule!

2. Add all the PEC scores to compute the total PEC score.
 Corrected Score Sheet

Instructions

1. The correction factor (the total of items 11, 22, 33, 44, and 55) is used to determine whether
or not a person tries a very favorable image of himself. If the total score on this factor is 20 or
greater, then the total score on the ten PECs must be corrected to provide a more accurate
assessment of the strengths of the PEC score for that individual.

2. Use these following numbers when figuring the corrected score:

3. Use the next sheet (Corrected Score Sheet) to correct each PEC score before using the
Profile Sheet.

If the correction factor is Subtract the following number from

each PEC score (correction factor)
24 or 25 7
22 or 23 5
20 or 21 3
19 or less 0

Corrected Score Sheet

PEC Original Correction Corrected

Score Factor Score
Opportunity Seeking 16 15 16
Persistence 16 15 16
Commitment to Work Contract 14 15 14
Demand for Quality and Efficiency 19 15 19
Risk-taking 17 15 17
Goal Setting 18 15 18
Information Seeking 20 15 20
Systematic Planning & Monitoring 16 15 16
Persuasion and Networking 18 15 18
Self-confidence 17 15 17
 PEC Profile Sheet

Plot your corrected score with its corresponding PEC on each line and connect the dots to get
your profile. The more dots marked on the right side means you are more capable with the
respective entrepreneurial characteristic.

INTERPRETATION

• The highest corrected score is 25 per PECs item. The closer you are to 25 means you are
strong in that particular PECs item.
• The average and median score is 12.5.
• A score below 12.5 means a challenge or opportunity for improvement in that particular PECs
item. A below the average score calls for change of behavioral pattern.

INTERPRETATION

Marking on the extreme left side (below 12) requires self-reflection and figuring out changes
needed to improve one’s personality. The PECs profile is dynamic, meaning it is not set in stone
and whatever challenges you may have could still be improved on. Your PECs profile will be
technically progressive once these challenges are faced with self-confidence and are aligned to
your business plan. In a larger sense, a winning personality is considered a key factor whether
you are fit to start or maintain a business.