Leadership Styles Survey (2010-8-13)

Psychologist Kurt Lewin identified 3 Leadership Styles. Answer each of the following 18 questions to the best of your ability to learn your style. You will learn more about your style and what it means during the Leadership 101 on August 13, 2010.
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A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. I have the final say over decisions made within my group.*
    Most of the time
    I let group members make their own decisions
    Absolutely


  1. I consider suggestions made by others in the group.*
    Always
    Most of the time
    Never


  1. I tell group members what to do, how to do it, and when I want it done.*
    Occasionally
    Rarely
    All of the time


  1. If a group member makes a mistake, he/she is reprimanded or punished.*
    Absolutely
    Almost never. Group members can resolve problems on their own.
    Rarely. Mistakes are signs that a new strategy is needed.


  1. I carefully watch group members to be sure they are performing tasks properly.*
    Always
    Never. Group members know more about their jobs than I do.
    Somewhat. I offer guidance if it is needed.


  1. Group members need clear rewards and punishments in order to complete tasks and meet goals.*
    Somewhat agree. They also need to feel involved and committed to the process.
    Disagree. Group members should establish their own goals and objectives.
    Agree


  1. Group members are motivated by a need for security.*
    Somewhat
    No
    Yes


  1. I accept input from group members.*
    Yes, but I have the final say over all decisions.
    Absolutely. I allow group members to guide the decision-making process.
    Never. I don't have time to worry about other people's ideas.


  1. I ask for advice from group members when things go wrong.*
    Yes, and I let group members resolve problems on their own.
    Often. I want input from group members when resolving problems.
    No


  1. I want group members to feel involved and relevant in the decision-making process.*
    Never
    Much of the time
    All of the time


  1. When there are problems in the group, I work with members to arrive at a reasonable resolution.*
    Never. I will decidee how to fix the problem.
    Often. Group members should offer suggestions.
    Always. Group members should work together to fix the problem.


  1. I want to help group members fulfill their potential.*
    Occasionally
    Not really
    Absolutely


  1. I prefer when decisions are made through group concensus.*
    Never
    Occasionally
    Always


  1. Big decisions should have the approval of the majority of the group.*
    Sometimes. Group members should offer input.
    Never. Group leaders are in charge of making decisions.
    Always


  1. I let group members decide what needs to be done and how to do it.*
    Never
    Occasionally
    Always


  1. I allow group members to carry out their roles with little of my input. They know more about their jobs than I do.*
    Agree
    Neutral
    Disagree


  1. I entrust tasks to other group members.*
    Most of the time
    Often
    Never


  1. I allow other group members to share my leadership power.*
    Somewhat
    Yes
    No





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