Fundamentals of Management 6th Edition by Ricky Griffin

Exercise 17

Managerial Leader Behavior Questionnaire
Introduction: Leadership is now recognized as consisting of a set of characteristics that is important for everyone in an organization to develop. The following assessment surveys the practices or beliefs that you would apply in a management role-that is, your managerial leadership.
Instructions: The following statements refer to different ways in which you might behave in a managerial leadership role. For each statement, indicate how you do behave or how you think you would behave. Describing yourself may be difficult in some cases, but you should force yourself to make a selection. Record your answers next to each statement according to the following scale:
Rating Scale
5 Very descriptive of me
4 Fairly descriptive of me
3 Somewhat descriptive of me
2 Not very descriptive of me
1 Not descriptive of me at all
_______ 1. I emphasize the importance of performance and encourage everyone to make a maximum effort.
_______ 2. I am friendly, supportive, and considerate toward others.
_______ 3. I offer helpful advice to others on how to advance their careers and encourage them to develop their skills.
_______ 4. I stimulate enthusiasm for the work of the group and say things to build the group's confidence.
_______ 5. I provide appropriate praise and recognition for effective performance and show appreciation for special efforts and contributions.
_______ 6. I reward effective performance with tangible benefits.
_______ 7. I inform people about their duties and responsibilities, clarify rules and policies, and let people know what is expected of them.
_______ 8. Either alone or jointly with others, I set specific and challenging but realistic performance goals.
_______ 9. I provide any necessary training and coaching, or arrange for others to do it.
_______ 10. I keep everyone informed about decisions, events, and developments that affect their work.
_______ 11. I consult with others before making work-related decisions.
_______ 12. I delegate responsibility and authority to others and allow them discretion in determining how to do their work.
_______ 13. I plan in advance how to efficiently organize and schedule the work.
_______ 14. I look for new opportunities for the group to exploit, propose new undertakings, and offer innovative ideas.
_______ 15. I take prompt and decisive action to deal with serious work-related problems and disturbances.
_______ 16. I provide subordinates with the supplies, equipment, support services, and other resources necessary to work effectively.
_______ 17. I keep informed about the activities of the group and check on its performance.
_______ 18. I keep informed about outside events that have important implications for the group.
_______ 19. I promote and defend the interests of the group and take appropriate action to obtain necessary resources for the group.
_______ 20. I emphasize teamwork and try to promote cooperation, cohesiveness, and identification with the group.
_______ 21. I discourage unnecessary fighting and bickering within the group and help settle conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.
_______ 22. I criticize specific acts that are unacceptable, find positive things to say, and provide an opportunity for people to offer explanations.
_______ 23. I take appropriate disciplinary action to deal with anyone who violates a rule, disobeys an order, or has consistently poor performance.