Directions
This questionnaire contains statements about leadership style beliefs. Next to each statement, circle the number that represents how strongly you feel about the statement by using the following scoring system:
o Almost Always True - 5
o Frequently True - 4
o Occasionally True - 3
o Seldom True - 2
o Almost Never True - 1
Be honest about your choices as there are no right or wrong answers - it is only for your own self-assessment.
Leadership Style Survey
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.
3.
I and my employees always vote whenever a major decision has to be made.
4.
I do not consider suggestions made by my employees as I do not have the time for them.
5.
I ask for employee ideas and input on upcoming plans and projects.
6.
For a major decision to pass in my department, it must have the approval of each individual or the majority.
7.
I tell my employees what has to be done and how to do it.
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.
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.
10.
When someone makes a mistake, I tell them not to ever do that again and make a note of it.
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.
12.
I allow my employees to determine what needs to be done and how to do it.
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