1. I am happiest when I can implement my own ideas IND 2. I don’t like working on my own SOC 3. I am often the one to come up with new ideas CRE 4. I like paying attention to detail REL 5. I don’t like a predictable work routine CRE 6. I work most effectively if there are opportunities to share ideas with others CO 7. I like to have freedom to try out new ideas, even if there is a risk IND 8. I believe that colleagues would describe me as a reliable person to work with REL 9. I never have trouble coming up with suggestions CRE 10 I like taking decisions at work INF 11. I work most effectively if I am left to get on with my tasks without interference IND 12. I seek out opportunities to take responsibility AMB 13. Having good working relationships with my colleagues is very important to me SOC 14. I am often the one to organize an event such as an office outing SOC 15. Having work which offers plenty opportunities for advancement is important AMB 16. I am always prepared to try a new approach CRE 17. I encourage other people to contribute suggestions and ideas CO 18. I dislike having to complete tasks in a hurry REL 19. Being respected by colleagues is very important to me PER 20. I expect my own efforts to be rewarded financially or with promotion AMB 21. I find it difficult to deal with confrontations at work UC 22. I work hard and I expect to gain promotion rapidly AMB 23. It really matter to me that family, friends & colleagues value the job I do & the AMB progress I make 24. I only thrive if my work is frequently praised UC 25. I get a lot of satisfaction from persuading someone to see a problem from my INF point of view – I like winning an argument 26. I listen carefully to what others are saying CO 27. I don’t usually offer an opinion at work unless it is deliberately sought UC 28. I can usually motivate other people by enthusiastic myself INF Work Styles Questionnaire 29. I pay great attention to details like punctuality and time keeping REL 30. I find it difficult to accept criticism UC 31. I thrive on change and on being asked to do something new or get a project CRE started 32. I shall only be happy when I get to the top of my chosen profession AMB 33. I like following things up and researching information EVA 34. Even when working in team, I still like to have the responsibility for decisions IND 35. I think I can easily spot and take advantage of new opportunities CRE 36. I don’t mind being unpopular if it leads to good results CT 37. I can often persuade people to do something in a different way INF 38. I think colleagues might sometimes view me as rather forceful CT 39. I do not make careless mistakes with my work REL 40. I believe people are motivated by feeling encouraged CO 41. I am probably a bit of a perfectionist CT 42. I can influence the decision making process effectively, even when I don’t take INF the decision myself 43. I enjoy analyzing problems and situations and looking at all the options EVA 44. I like being given difficult tasks, I see them as a challenge VAR 45. I do tend to get bored easily and then my attention to detail may slip VAR 46. I often find that colleagues confide in me SOC 47. I like working to targets, but I like to set them myself IND 48. I find I settle into a new job quickly and easily VAR 49. I will sometimes give in even if I don’t agree just to avoid falling out with people UC 50. I never put off difficult tasks – I like to deal with them straight away PER 51. I enjoy working days where you just never know what is going to happen next VAR 52. The best part of work is forming good relationships with customers & colleagues CO 53. I take advantage of any training opportunities that are on offer PER 54. I enjoy seeing other staff develop and improve CO 55. If I am having a problem with a colleague I try to address it straight away, rather SOC than letting a problem build up 56. I never find myself doing things at the last minute CT 57. If I have got a problem with something I don’t mind admitting it PER Work Styles Questionnaire 58. I am prepared to work hard to see something though PER 59. I think regular appraisals at work are very important CT 60. I keep pretty calm in a crisis REL 61. I view work as the most important part of my life AMB 62. I could never stay in a job where I felt bored VAR 63. I need to be able to use my professional knowledge and skills PER 64. I like integrating and managing the efforts of others INF 65. I need to see the results of my work EVA 66. I cope well with constantly changing demands VAR 67. I plan a job carefully before I make a start EVA 68. The idea of routine really depresses me VAR 69. I really enjoy gathering information and data EVA 70. If I say I will do something, then I do it REL 71. I take opportunities to train and teach other members of staff INF 72. I often socialize with colleagues outside working hours SOC 73. I really hate it if I upset somebody at work UC 74. I believe people work most effectively if they are told exactly what to do CT 75. I try hard to encourage quiet colleagues to contribute to discussions and meetings CO 76. I am usually the first to arrive and the last to leave CT 77. I prefer the idea of becoming a specialist to that of becoming a general manager PER 78. I really need to take responsibility for organizing my own workload IND 79. I like to have all the stages of a project clearly mapped out EVA 80. I would really rather run my own business than work for someone else IND 81. I will check out my ideas with a colleague before I raise them with a larger group UC 82. I believe that time spent thinking before taking action is time very well spent EVA 83. I really enjoy striking up new relationships with customers and clients SOC 84. I sometimes come up with unusual suggestions and I don’t mind being laughed CRE at, if is helps people try a new approach