Middle Level Self-Test (Example Questions)
| The sentences listed below describe our actions as administrators. In response to each question, please indicate how often you do this, using the scale below. Write the numbers from 1 to 7 in the blanks to the left. (We don't support the result of the test. The best answers may be different depending on the different functions/positions.) | ||
| Almost never. (not at all) |
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 | Almost always (very much so) |
| As a manager, you (how often) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1. Do you come up with creative ideas? | ||
| 2. Do you exert influence over your superiors within the organization? | ||
| 3. Convince the need to meet departmental goals? | ||
| 4. Do you constantly communicate the department's purpose? | ||
| 5. Do you innovate and look for improvements? | ||
| 6. Do you maintain strict direct controls? | ||
| 7. Do you keep abreast of what is going on within your department? | ||
| 8. When differences of opinion are openly expressed, do you try to find a solution through mutual agreement? | ||
| 9. Do you listen to your subordinates' personal problems? | ||
| 10. Do you keep your departments highly coordinated and organic? | ||
| 11. Do you bring conflicting opinions between groups into open discussion? | ||
| 12. Do you motivate departments to achieve their goals? | ||
| 13. Do you bring to the surface the most important disagreements among group members and actively engage in resolving them? | ||
| 14. Do you monitor compliance with the rules? | ||
| 15. Are you sensitive and interested in individuals? | ||
| 16. Do you experiment with new concepts and procedures? | ||
| 17. Do you show empathy and concern in dealing with your subordinates? | ||
| 18. Do you seek to improve the professional skills of your employees? | ||
| 19. Do you reach out to people in higher positions? | ||
| 20. Do you encourage department members to actively participate in decision-making? | ||
| 21. Do you compare records, reports, etc. to find discrepancies? | ||
| 22. Do you solve problems related to coordination of work schedules among department members? | ||
| 23. Does the department lead to meeting target expectations? | ||
| 24. Do you solve problems in creative, brilliant ways? | ||
| 25. Do you anticipate the flow of work and avoid crises in advance? | ||
| 26. Do you check for errors and mistakes? | ||
| 27. Do you present your new ideas persuasively to those in higher positions? | ||
| 28. Do you ensure departments are on track to their stated goals? | ||
| 29. Does the department clarify its priorities and direction? | ||
| 30. Do you show concern for the needs of your subordinates? | ||
| 31. Influence decisions made at higher job levels? | ||
| 32. Do you regularly clarify the department's objectives? | ||