Personal Effectiveness
Program
Personality at work - Tests
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(The training methodologies and communication strategies here taught may not be used for retraining purposes
without the written consent of the trainer.)
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Assertiveness
1) You insist that your partner, children or parents take responsibility for their fair share of chores or tasks.
never
sometimes
often
always
2) How do you react if a family member is highly unfair to you, either in how they act, their attitude or in what they expect you to do?
tell them how you feel and do not back down until you are satisfied with the response
say something, but do not pursue the situation
mumble under your breath
say nothing
3) You generally express your feelings.
never
sometimes
often
always
4) You find it difficult to express love and affection openly.
never
sometimes
often
always
5) How much time do you have to yourself at home each day without anyone making demands on you or even friendly chit-chat?
none
ten minutes at most
at least ten minutes
as much as I need
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6) How does your family make you feel about your identity?
like I’m a great and unique individual and shouldn’t change for anything
like I'm a little odd, but ok
like I'm weird
like I'm an outsider
7) Do you and your parents/ spouse/ children take vacations together even though you know you need a break from each other?
never
sometimes
often
always 8) If a friend is overdue in returning borrowed items, you remind them.
never
sometimes
often
always 9) You have difficulty asking friends for help or small favors.
never
sometimes
often
always 10) You are able to refuse unreasonable requests made by good friends.
strongly agree
agree
disagree
strongly disagree 11) If a friend criticizes you, you...
tell them that they have no right to judge you
discuss how you feel but back off if it looks like you will start an argument
keep quiet- you don't want to lose your friends
explain clearly your stance without getting defensive
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12) When you go out with your friends, do you decide where you will go and what you will do, or do you simply go along with their plans, even if they are not what you would really like to do?
we always decide together
we sometimes decide together, but they have more say than I do
they usually decide and I stay home if I don’t like what they have planned
always do whatever they want to do 13) Can you call up a friend if you are lonely, sad or depressed?
never
sometimes
often
always 14) You ask a person to stop smoking if it is disturbing you.
never
sometimes
often
always 15) You draw attention to the situation if a latecomer is served before you.
never
sometimes
often
always 16) If a person cuts in front of you in line, you...
tell them that you were there first and that they should join the back of the line
step in front of them
clear your throat so that they know you do not appreciate them pushing in
do nothing 17) You return faulty merchandise and ask for a refund.
always
only if it was really expensive
only if you have to. You’d rather not
never
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18) You find it difficult to say "no" to an enthusiastic salesperson, even if you are not really interested in the item they are trying to sell you.
never
sometimes
often
always 19) In a good restaurant, if your food is cold or the waiter has made a mistake with your order, you complain.
never
sometimes
often
always 20) You feel that you need to lie to people to get them to co-operate with you.
never
sometimes
often
always 21) You gossip about people you dislike.
never
sometimes
often
always 22) You pout or withdraw when you are treated unfairly.
never
sometimes
often always 23) You storm out of the room or slam doors when you are angry.
never
sometimes
often
always 24) When you are upset with someone close to you, you give them the silent treatment instead of sharing your feelings.
never
only if you're really upset
often
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always 25) You are the kind of person to "fly off the handle."
strongly agree
agree
disagree
strongly disagree 26) You express your anger through name-calling and obscenities, especially behind the backs of those who have upset you.
never
only if you're really upset
most of the time
always 27) You make decisions for others.
never
only if they want me to
yes, unless I can tell they have strong feelings about the situation
always 28) You get into physical fights, especially with strangers.
never
only when I'm extremely angry
often
always 29) You are openly critical of the opinions and actions of others.
never
sometimes
often
always 30) You finish people's sentences for them.
never
sometimes
often
always 31) How long do you pursue an argument?
forever
as long as you can hang in there without things getting ugly
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as long as it takes to get our point across
never 32) You control the conversation at family meals.
never
sometimes
often
always 33) How do you gain the co-operation of others?
shout at or bully them
talk loudly or very firmly
talk fairly firmly
ask politely and do not ask again if they are not co-operating 34) People respond to you in a defensive manner.
never
sometimes
often
always 35) You find it difficult to make decisions.
never
sometimes
often
always 36) When you meet a stranger, you are the one to introduce yourself and initiate a conversation.
never
sometimes
often
always 37) You trust your own judgement.
never
only on small decisions
mostly, unless it’s a really difficult or important decision
always 38) You speak up for your own viewpoint when it differs from that of a person you respect.
never
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only if it won't offend them
mostly, except on controversial matters always 39) You have difficulty maintaining eye contact when talking to others.
never
sometimes
often
always
40) You try to fade into the background in social situations.
never
sometimes
often
always
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People Effectiveness 1) Have you ever broken the confidence of a co-worker?
More than once
Once, with good reason
Never 2) Do others think you are trustworthy?
Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely 3) Do you generally believe what an authority tells you?
Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely 4) Do you enjoy hearing gossip about others?
Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely 5) Do you mind waiting for others to finish their work?
Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely 6) Do you mind waiting in lines at stores?
Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely 7) Do you often take on the role of teacher or instructor?
Always
Sometimes
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Occasionally
Rarely
8) Do you tell people that you have been waiting for them for a long time?
Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely 9) Do you consider it disrespectful to ignore another person?
Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely
11) Are people often telling you that you cause problems?
Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely
12) Is your idea of cooperation telling people what to do?
Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely 13) Do you share your space and possessions?
Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely 14) Do you like to be the leader in a group project?
Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely 15) Are you frustrated if someone else has power over you?
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Always
Sometimes
Occasionally Rarely
16) Do you easily persuade people to believe you?
Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely 17) Are you thought of the "clown" or the "funny one" of the group?
Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely 18) Do you like to crack jokes to break tension?
Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely 19) Do you take teasing personally or let is slide off your back?
Always
Sometimes
Occasionally Rarely 20) Do you grab all the acclaim for group success?
Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely 21) Can you easily admit if you are wrong in a situation?
Always
Sometime
Occasionally
rarely22) Do you expect others to understand your problems?
Always
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Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely
23) Are you understanding when unexpected problems arise?
Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely
24) Do you know that there are problems and lives outside of the team/work experience?
Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely 25) Do you work harder for bosses and co-workers who are understanding of your own personal problems?
Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely
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Motivation1) Are you first to volunteer for positions of leadership?
Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely 2) Have you participated and won in elections?
Yes, numerous
One or two
I've never won
I've never run for any office 3) Do you hope to run a company in the future?
Absolutely
Maybe a small business
No 4) Do you enjoy telling people what to do?
Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely 5) Would you be happy sharing an apartment with a roommate?
Yes
I wouldn't mind
Only if we got along very well
No 6) Do you plan to take at least one major vacation a year?
Always
I like to, but sometimes can't
Not an issue for me
7) Are you happiest when you are creating (writing, scrapbooking, cooking)?
Always
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Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely
8) Do you have trouble or get bored when you are asked to think in strictly conventional ways?
Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely 9) Have you published any writing, sold any artwork, photographs, or do you sing in a band?
Yes
In my youth
Never 10) Do you aspire to work in an artistic field?
Definitely
Yes, but I have back-up plan
Absolutely not 11) How important is your social standing in a community?
Extremely important
Some what important
Mildly important
I don't care 12) Would you be upset if you were not invited to a close acquaintance's party?
Yes
Depends on the situation
Not really
No way
13) Do you want to wear fashionable clothing and own quality things?
Yes
I would like to, but can't
I don't overpay for a name brand
14) Would you be hurt if someone made fun of your profession?
Yes, definitely
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Probably
Maybe
No, I wouldn't
15) Would you rather be looked upon with honor and respect than make a lot of money?
Yes
No 16) Do you hope that people look up to you and ask you for help?
Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely 17) How often have you moved? (excluding college)
More than 5 times
2-4
Once
Never 18) Do you consider yourself a creature of habit?
Yes
No 19) Do you have the same friends now as you did growing up?
Yes, almost all
I keep in touch with one or two
I have no friends from my childhood
20) Is your goal in life to be rich?
Absolutely
Yes, among other things
I'd like enough to be comfortable
I hate money 21) Do you plan to retire early with millions in the bank?
Yes
It's a dream of mine
No, I don't care 22) Do you want to have your own house?
Yes
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No, I don't care
23) If a job was in walking distance from your house, would that make a big difference to you?
Yes
Somewhat
Not really 24) Do you mind spending hours in the car (or the train) in order to commute to work each morning and evening?
Yes
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely 25) Will you relocate to a new city for a job you love?
Yes
Probably
Possibly
Probably not 26) When considering moving to a new location, is the weather a decision-making factor?
Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely 27) Are you an avid reader?
Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely 28) Are your vacations more educational than relaxed? (e.g. visiting monuments and ruins rather than sitting on a beach)
Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely
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29) Do you enjoy learning at all stages of your career?
Yes
No 30) Do you work (or hope to work) for a non-profit organization?
Yes
Possibly, for the right organization
No 31) Do you donate to charities?
Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely 32) Have you ever traveled on a mission trip to an underdeveloped country or participated in something like the Peace Corps (or want to)?
Yes
No 33) How often have you traveled abroad?
More than 5 different trips/locations
A few trips
Once
Never 34) Do you want to work in international relations (business, human rights, translation)?
Absolutely
Maybe
No 35) Are you bilingual (or even trilingual)?
Yes
I speak a little
No 36) Do you prefer adventurous vacations?
Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely 37) Do you have dreams of being famous?
Always
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Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely 38) Would you want to grace the headlines of the newspapers in any way possible (either positively or negatively)?
Yes, definitely
Probably
Maybe
No, I wouldn't 39) Are you able to deal well with negative criticism?
Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely 40) Would you give up something you believe in to just appear on television for a day?
Yes
Possibly
No 41) Do you plan to live close to your family all your life?
Absolutely
I want to, but it doesn't always work out
No42) Career-wise, do you plan to follow in you father's or mother’s footsteps?
Yes
Maybe
No 43) Would you quit a job that prevented you from spending time at home?
Yes
Depends on the job
No 44) Do you want your success to prove others wrong who never believed in you?
Yes
Yes, but for myself
My success has nothing to do with others
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45) Did you have trouble dealing with school in your youth?
Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely 46) Do you challenge yourself (new and difficult jobs, exciting travels)?
Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely 47) Have you ever gone into therapy/counseling?
Yes, constantly
Occasionally
I tried it
Never 48) Would you rather take a high paying unpleasant job than the one you love?
Yes
Only for a short time
Never49) Can you gracefully accept failure?
Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely
50) DO you accept help from others?
Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely
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Planning and Organizing1) Do you share your space and possessions?
Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely
2) Do you follow a calendar or daily planner?
Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely
3) Do you make lists daily and cross tasks off as you complete them?Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely
4) Do you practice yoga (or want to) or any other form of mind/body exercise?
Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely5) Has anyone told you that you crack under pressure?
Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely6) Does the idea of a test worry you?
Always
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Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely
7) Do you know how to handle your own stress?
Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely8) Is your idea of a good working environment a computer or desk job
Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely9) Do you prefer to work in an environment with few or no surprises?
Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely10) Do you get upset when things don’t go as you planned them?
Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely11) Is your writing concise, formulated, and argumentative (according to teachers and reports)?
Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely12) Is your schedule generally packed with various different activities?
Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely
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13) Do you usually achieve your goals?
Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely
14) Do you drop out of projects, programs, or groups?Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely
15) Do you change your plans and direction of tasks after the commencement of work?
Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely
16) Do you need extra time to finish your tasks?
Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely
17) Does your level of efficiency satisfy you?
Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely
18) Do you need your team member’s help in finishing your tasks?
Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
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Rarely
19) Do you take work home?
Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely20) Do you prepare for your presentations in advance?
Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely21) Are you the last minute performer?Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely22) While studying, did you prepare for your exams just before them?Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely23) Has your error rate been between0 – 5%
6- 10%
11- 20%
21% & above24) Do you make a note of your expenses as you spend?Always
Sometimes
Occasionally
Rarely25) Do you maintain a record of your bills & documents of
The last month
The last quarter
The last financial year
The last two years
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