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Hello:
You are invited to participate in our Leadership Styles Preference Inventory. In this survey, you are asked to rank items from 15 questions on your preferred leadership styles for work related endeavors. This survey questionnaire may take approximately 12-15 minutes to complete. You are also asked to answer a few demographic questions to ensure the test minimizes bias.
Your participation in this study is completely voluntary and there are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important for us to learn your opinions.
Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact me, Craig Ellis, by email at mailto:[email protected].
For each question, you are to drag and drop the 6 statements so they are ordered according to your preference. The top-most item will be your most-preferred and the bottom-most item should be your least preferred. These 6 statements describe leadership behaviors that managers, supervisors, or potential leaders may display in the workplace. Statements that describe leadership behaviors that are more preferable to you should be shown above statements that describe leadership behaviors that are less preferable to you.
Please read all of the statements in the set before deciding how to rank the statements.
Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.
Sincerely,
Craig Ellis |
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1. Please drag and rank the following six leadership styles in your order of preference - where the top-most statement is your most-preferred (1st) and the bottom-most statement is your least-preferred (6th): |
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| | Makes an effort to build relationships with their employees. Allows employees to develop their own way of accomplishing tasks. Assists employees in identifying ways to improve their performance. Is assertive and self-confident. Ensures all employess opinions are factored in important work projects. Attempts to establish a culture centered on efficiency and results.
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2. Please drag and rank the following six leadership styles in your order of preference - where the top-most statement is your most-preferred (1st) and the bottom-most statement is your least-preferred (6th): |
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| | Sets high goals for the work unit and works hard to achieve them. Expects employees to operate within the established procedures. Participates in helping employees improve their performance. Focuses attention on maintaining high employee morale. Updates employees on their organization's plans and goals. Uses compromise and communication to reach agreement on work issues.
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3. Please drag and rank the following six leadership styles in your order of preference - where the top-most statement is your most-preferred (1st) and the bottom-most statement is your least-preferred (6th): |
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| | Gives high-performing employees increased responsibility. Sets firm deadlines and holds all employees equally accountable for meeting those deadlines. Is highly active and efficient and sets the pace for their work unit. Speaks with employees on their progress and provides feedback. Shows genuine concern and empathy for others. Is open about his/her own areas of weakness.
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4. Please drag and rank the following six leadership styles in your order of preference - where the top-most statement is your most-preferred (1st) and the bottom-most statement is your least-preferred (6th): |
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| | Deals with work conduct issues quickly and directly. Accepts that different employees use different methods to complete tasks. Prefers to resolve work-related conflict peacefully. Considers the opinions of others when making decisions. Sets high expectations for employees and themselves. Discusses with employees the steps necessary to enhance performance.
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5. Please drag and rank the following six leadership styles in your order of preference - where the top-most statement is your most-preferred (1st) and the bottom-most statement is your least-preferred (6th): |
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| | Attempts to include all employees so no one feels left out. Demonstrates for employees how to correct mistakes. Uses structure and detail to ensure that all work is completed in a timely fashion. Prefers employees who go above and beyond what is expected of them. Communicates how employees’ roles and tasks fit into the big picture. Creates downtime for their employees after stressful events.
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6. Please drag and rank the following six leadership styles in your order of preference - where the top-most statement is your most-preferred (1st) and the bottom-most statement is your least-preferred (6th): |
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| | Sets high goals for the work unit and works hard to achieve them. Makes an effort to build relationships with their employees. Updates employees on their organization's plans and goals. Speaks with employees on their progress and provides feedback. Deals with work conduct issues quickly and directly. Attempts to include all employees so no one feels left out.
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7. Please drag and rank the following six leadership styles in your order of preference - where the top-most statement is your most-preferred (1st) and the bottom-most statement is your least-preferred (6th): |
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| | Uses compromise and communication to reach agreement on work issues. Uses structure and detail to ensure that all work is completed in a timely fashion. Gives high-performing employees increased responsibility. Discusses with employees the steps necessary to enhance performance. Focuses attention on maintaining high employee morale. Attempts to establish a culture centered on efficiency and results.
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8. Please drag and rank the following six leadership styles in your order of preference - where the top-most statement is your most-preferred (1st) and the bottom-most statement is your least-preferred (6th): |
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| | Is assertive and self-confident. Is highly active and efficient and sets the pace for their work unit. Ensures all employess opinions are factored in important work projects. Accepts that different employees use different methods to complete tasks. Shows genuine concern and empathy for others. Demonstrates for employees how to correct mistakes.
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9. Please drag and rank the following six leadership styles in your order of preference - where the top-most statement is your most-preferred (1st) and the bottom-most statement is your least-preferred (6th): |
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| | Communicates how employees’ roles and tasks fit into the big picture. Assists employees in identifying ways to improve their performance. Is open about his/her own areas of weakness. Expects employees to operate within the established procedures. Prefers to resolve work-related conflict peacefully. Prefers employees who go above and beyond what is expected of them.
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10. Please drag and rank the following six leadership styles in your order of preference - where the top-most statement is your most-preferred (1st) and the bottom-most statement is your least-preferred (6th): |
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| | Creates downtime for their employees after stressful events. Allows employees to develop their own way of accomplishing tasks. Participates in helping employees improve their performance. Sets firm deadlines and holds all employees equally accountable for meeting those deadlines. Considers the opinions of others when making decisions. Sets high expectations for employees and themselves.
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11. Please drag and rank the following six leadership styles in your order of preference - where the top-most statement is your most-preferred (1st) and the bottom-most statement is your least-preferred (6th): |
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| | Uses structure and detail to ensure that all work is completed in a timely fashion. Sets high expectations for employees and themselves. Shows genuine concern and empathy for others. Communicates how employees’ roles and tasks fit into the big picture. Ensures all employess opinions are factored in important work projects. Participates in helping employees improve their performance.
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12. Please drag and rank the following six leadership styles in your order of preference - where the top-most statement is your most-preferred (1st) and the bottom-most statement is your least-preferred (6th): |
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| | Prefers employees who go above and beyond what is expected of them. Accepts that different employees use different methods to complete tasks. Makes an effort to build relationships with their employees. Speaks with employees on their progress and provides feedback. Is assertive and self-confident. Considers the opinions of others when making decisions.
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13. Please drag and rank the following six leadership styles in your order of preference - where the top-most statement is your most-preferred (1st) and the bottom-most statement is your least-preferred (6th): |
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| | Creates downtime for their employees after stressful events. Assists employees in identifying ways to improve their performance. Allows employees to develop their own way of accomplishing tasks. Uses compromise and communication to reach agreement on work issues. Is highly active and efficient and sets the pace for their work unit. Deals with work conduct issues quickly and directly.
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14. Please drag and rank the following six leadership styles in your order of preference - where the top-most statement is your most-preferred (1st) and the bottom-most statement is your least-preferred (6th): |
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| | Demonstrates for employees how to correct mistakes. Gives high-performing employees increased responsibility. Expects employees to operate within the established procedures. Is open about his/her own areas of weakness. Attempts to establish a culture centered on efficiency and results. Prefers to resolve work-related conflict peacefully.
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15. Please drag and rank the following six leadership styles in your order of preference - where the top-most statement is your most-preferred (1st) and the bottom-most statement is your least-preferred (6th): |
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| | Sets firm deadlines and holds all employees equally accountable for meeting those deadlines. Sets high expectations for employees and themselves. Updates employees on their organization's plans and goals. Focuses attention on maintaining high employee morale. Discusses with employees the steps necessary to enhance performance. Attempts to include all employees so no one feels left out.
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* Please select your age range? |
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* Concerning the assessment you just completed, how confusing was the response format? (1-3 from not confusing at all to very confusing). |
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As your last step in this survey, will you please rank the following leadership styles defined below in order of your preference. Using drag and drop, please place your preferred leadership style on top (1), followed by your second (2) through sixth choice (6).
Before ranking these 6 leadership styles, please read through the following descriptions until you are comfortable with the leadership style qualities and how they apply to you.
Style 1
Style 1 leaders tend to focus the majority of their attention on building and maintaining high workplace morale. They attempt to build positive professional relationships with all team members. Style 1 leaders typically donate substantial effort towards building positive rapport. They are typically well-liked and friendly. They attempt to stay updated on the lives of their team members and display empathy when others are experiencing personal or work-related issues. To Style 1 leaders, tense conflict is more problematic than performance deficiencies.
Style 2
Style 2 leaders typically strike a balance between providing structure and allowing employees to have freedom. They manage by setting guidelines and providing direction and then allowing employees to function relatively independently. They view themselves as the leader and take that responsibility seriously. Style 2 leaders create a culture where employees can function independently and trust one another. They keep employees informed, and hold all to the same standard of accountability.
Style 3
Style 3 leaders are workplace teachers who view mistakes as opportunities for development as opposed to obstacles. They are always offering their employees developmental opportunities in the form of seminars, conferences, and extra-curricular work activities. They stay up-to-date on the goals and aspirations of their team members and enjoy assisting their employees in career advancement. They are willing to get involved with employees on an individual level and discuss help them improve.
Style 4
Style 4 leaders understand the importance of keeping business in order and ensuring everyone has a job to do. They view the workplace as a place where merit is earned, based on results through hard work. Style 4 leaders are assertive and direct and expect employees to be respectful of positions of authority. They focus their attention on ensuring employees are productive and are often most effective leading in times of crisis when results are essential.
Style 5
Style 5 leaders like to involve everyone in decisions and processes. They rarely make decisions without considering how it will affect all team members. They are willing to compromise and even sacrifice their own opinion if there is a better option. They accept accountability for decisions and typically donate substantial effort towards finding solutions that minimize the negative impact on their employees. Style 5 leaders understand the value in allowing everyone to voice their opinion.
Style 6
Style 6 leaders are high energy managers. They are driven and fast-paced. They thrive on staying busy and productive and are most satisfied with employees that display a high work-ethic. They tend to rely on on-the-job training that allows employees to figure things out on their own. They function best when their unit is comprised of highly skilled employees who are self-sufficient, and in such scenarios there is likely to be a high level of synergy amongst the team.
I have a clear understanding of these styles. |
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* Please rank the following leadership styles in order of your preference (1-6). Your most preferred style should be on the top (1) and your least preferred style should be on the bottom (6): |
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| | Style 2 Style 4 Style 1 Style 6 Style 5 Style 3
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| * Please cite the style # for your most preferred leadership style and briefly explain the reasons you chose this as your top leadership choice (1st) (above). | | |
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| * Please cite the style # for your least preferred leadership style and briefly explain the reasons why you made this your least preferred choice (6th) (above). | | |
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