Work Styles Questionnaire

Statement Rating Symbol

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
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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
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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
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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
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at, if is helps people try a new approach