4830+Self+Awareness+Tool+1+Leadership+Style



**SELF-AWARENESS TOOL # 1** Respond to each according to the way you would **//most likely//** act if you were the leader of a work group. Circle whether you would be likely to behave in the described way: ALWAYS (A), FREQUENTLY (F), OCCASIONALLY (O), SELDOM (S), or NEVER (N). **// If I were the leader of a work group… //** A F O S N 1. I would most likely act as the spokesperson for the group. A F O S N 2. I would encourage overtime work. A F O S N 3. I would allow members complete freedom in their work. A F O S N 4. I would encourage the use of uniform procedures. A F O S N 1 5. I would permit members to use their own judgments to solve problems. A F O S N 6. I would stress being ahead of competitive groups. A F O S N 7. I would speak as a representative of the group. A F O S N 8. I would hassle members for greater effort. A F O S N 1 9. I would try out my ideas in the group. A F O S N 10. I would let members do their work in the way that they think best. A F O S N 11. I would be working hard for a promotion. A F O S N 12. I would be able to tolerate postponement and uncertainty. A F <span style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">O S N 13. I would speak for the group when visitors were present. A <span style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">F O S N 1 14. I would keep the work moving at a rapid pace. A <span style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">F O S N <span style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">1 15. I would turn members loose on a job and let them go to it. <span style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%; line-height: 200%;">A F O S N 16. I would settle conflicts when they occur in a group. A F <span style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">O S N 17. I would get swamped by details. A <span style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">F O S N 18. I would represent the group at outside meetings. A F O <span style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">S N <span style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">1 19. I would be reluctant to allow members any freedom of action. A F <span style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">O S N 20. I would decide what should be done and how it will be done. A F <span style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">O S N 21. I would push for increased production. A F O <span style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">S N 22. I would let some members have authority which I should keep. A <span style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">F O S N 23. Things would usually turn out as I predict. <span style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%; line-height: 200%;">A F O S N <span style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">1 24. I would allow the group a high degree of initiative. A <span style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">F O S N 1 25. I would assign group members to a particular task. <span style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%; line-height: 200%;">A F O S N <span style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">1 26. I would be willing to make changes. A F <span style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">O S N 27. I would ask members to work harder. A <span style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">F O S N <span style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">1 28. I would trust group members to exercise good judgment. A <span style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">F O S N 29. I would schedule the work to be done. A F O <span style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">S N <span style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">1 30. I would refuse to explain my actions. A F O <span style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">S N 1 31. I would persuade others that my ideas are to their advantage. A F <span style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">O S N 32. I would permit the group to set its own pace. A F <span style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">O S N 33. I would urge the group to beat its previous record. A F <span style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">O S N 34. I would act without consulting the group. <span style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: yellow none repeat scroll 0% 0%; line-height: 200%;">A F O S N 35. I would ask group members to follow standard rules and regulations.
 * LEADERSHIP QUESTIONNAIRE**
 * T (Score) =__4___ P (Score) = __7___ **

<span style="color: #800080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 160%;">This writer is more person oriented than task oriented. This can be problematic in the field of nursing. The writer has noted throughout her career more often than not,health care organizations tend to focus on task completion.

__** Count the uncircled “1’s.” This is your task-orientation (T) SCORE; Record it in the **__**___ next to T (Score**