Almost Always True

Frequently True

Occasionally True

Seldom True

Almost Never True

1.

I always retain the final decision making authority within my department or team.

5

4

3

2

1

2.

I always try to include one or more employees in determining what to do and how to do it. However, I maintain the final decision making authority.

5

4

3

2

1

3.

I and my employees always vote whenever a major decision has to be made.

5

4

3

2

1

4.

I do not consider suggestions made by my employees as I do not have the time for them.

5

4

3

2

1

5.

I ask for employee ideas and input on upcoming plans and projects.

5

4

3

2

1

6.

For a major decision to pass in my department, it must have the approval of each individual or the majority.

5

4

3

2

1

7.

I tell my employees what has to be done and how to do it.

5

4

3

2

1

8.

When things go wrong and I need to create a strategy to keep a project or process running on schedule, I call a meeting to get my employee's advice.

5

4

3

2

1

Almost Always True

Frequently True

Occasionally True

Seldom True

Almost Never True

9.

To get information out, I send it by email, memos, or voice mail; very rarely is a meeting called. My employees are then expected to act upon the information.

5

4

3

2

1

10.

When someone makes a mistake, I tell them not to ever do that again and make a note of it.

5

4

3

2

1

11.

I want to create an environment where the employees take ownership of the project. I allow them to participate in the decision making process.

5

4

3

2

1

12.

I allow my employees to determine what needs to be done and how to do it.

5

4

3

2

1

13.

New hires are not allowed to make any decisions unless it is approved by me first.

5

4

3

2

1

14.

I ask employees for their vision of where they see their jobs going and then use their vision where appropriate.

5

4

3

2

1

15.

My workers know more about their jobs than me, so I allow them to carry out the decisions to do their job.

5

4

3

2

1

16.

When something goes wrong, I tell my employees that a procedure is not working correctly and I establish a new one.

5

4

3

2

1

17.

I allow my employees to set priorities with my guidance.

5

4

3

2

1

18.

I delegate tasks in order to implement a new procedure or process.

5

4

3

2

1

19.

I closely monitor my employees to ensure they are performing correctly.

5

4

3

2

1

Almost Always True

Frequently True

Occasionally True

Seldom True

Almost Never True

20.

When there are differences in role expectations, I work with them to resolve the differences.

5

4

3

2

1

21.

Each individual is responsible for defining their job.

5

4

3

2

1

22.

I like the power that my leadership position holds over subordinates.

5

4

3

2

1

23.

I like to use my leadership power to help subordinates grow.

5

4

3

2

1

24.

I like to share my leadership power with my subordinates.

5

4

3

2

1

25.

Employees must be directed or threatened with punishment in order to get them to achieve the organizational objectives.

5

4

3

2

1

26.

Employees will exercise self-direction if they are committed to the objectives.

5

4

3

2

1

27.

Employees have the right to determine their own organizational objectives.

5

4

3

2

1

28.

Employees seek mainly security.

5

4

3

2

1

29.

Employees know how to use creativity and ingenuity to solve organizational problems.

5

4

3

2

1

30.

My employees can lead themselves just as well as I can.

5

4

3

2

1

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Authoritarian

Style

(autocratic)

Participative

Style

(democratic)

Delegative

Style

(free rein)