Exercise 1 Leadership Essay
Exercise 1 - Leadership Questionnaire
Directions: The following items describe aspects of leadership behavior. Respond to each item according to the way you would most likely act if you were the leader of a work group. Circle whether you would most likely behave in the described way: A – always; F – frequently; O – occasionally; S – seldom; or N – never.
AFOSN 1. I would most likely act as the spokesperson of the group.
AFOSN 2. I would encourage extra work (no more than average).
AFOSN 3. I would allow members complete freedom in their work.
AFOSN 4. I would encourage the use of uniform procedures.
AFOSN 5. I would permit the members to use their own judgment in solving problems. AFOSN 6. I would stress being ahead of competing groups. …show more content…
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Behavioral Tendencies The Lion’s tendencies are to be (high “D”)
Compelled by ego; forceful and competitive.
Task oriented; move people to action; desire and cause change.
Motivated by directness; do not like to be entertained or restrained
Basic Fear: Being taken advantage of; criticism of their character (self concept/ego) Limitations: impatience; selective listeners; have “blind spots” concerning awareness of others’ views and feelings.
The Otter’s tendencies are to be (high “I”)
Optimistic and people oriented.
Socially oriented, emotionally energetic, loves to entertain.
Motivated by social recognition; need companionship and group support.
Basic Fear: rejection, disapproval in relationships, task criticism (they often interpret this as personal rejection).
Limitations: unorganized in accomplishing tasks unless they are also a high “D”.
The Golden Retriever’s tendencies are to be (high “S”)
Pragmatic, a team player or family person
Likes concrete results, the “bottom line” approach.
Motivated by loyalty.
Respectful of procedures.
Basic Fear: Loss of stability, fear of the unknown, unplanned
Directions: The following items describe aspects of leadership behavior. Respond to each item according to the way you would most likely act if you were the leader of a work group. Circle whether you would most likely behave in the described way: A – always; F – frequently; O – occasionally; S – seldom; or N – never.
AFOSN 1. I would most likely act as the spokesperson of the group.
AFOSN 2. I would encourage extra work (no more than average).
AFOSN 3. I would allow members complete freedom in their work.
AFOSN 4. I would encourage the use of uniform procedures.
AFOSN 5. I would permit the members to use their own judgment in solving problems. AFOSN 6. I would stress being ahead of competing groups. …show more content…
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II.
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III.
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IV.
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Behavioral Tendencies The Lion’s tendencies are to be (high “D”)
Compelled by ego; forceful and competitive.
Task oriented; move people to action; desire and cause change.
Motivated by directness; do not like to be entertained or restrained
Basic Fear: Being taken advantage of; criticism of their character (self concept/ego) Limitations: impatience; selective listeners; have “blind spots” concerning awareness of others’ views and feelings.
The Otter’s tendencies are to be (high “I”)
Optimistic and people oriented.
Socially oriented, emotionally energetic, loves to entertain.
Motivated by social recognition; need companionship and group support.
Basic Fear: rejection, disapproval in relationships, task criticism (they often interpret this as personal rejection).
Limitations: unorganized in accomplishing tasks unless they are also a high “D”.
The Golden Retriever’s tendencies are to be (high “S”)
Pragmatic, a team player or family person
Likes concrete results, the “bottom line” approach.
Motivated by loyalty.
Respectful of procedures.
Basic Fear: Loss of stability, fear of the unknown, unplanned