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EXPLORING YOUR PERSONALITY

Show how frequently you do each of the following behaviours, byplacing (x) in the proper column, opposite each item.

Frequency

Behaviour on the job Almost Almost

Never

Rarely

Sometime

Frequently

VeryFrequ

tly. I give people reasons why my work isntone.. I feel bad about something (about whatomeone did or said to me, or aboutomething I did or said).

. I expect people to do what I say.

. I send out a questionnaire or carry out aurvey to get needed information.. I do what my boss says to do even whens difficult.. I feel guilty about something (not gettingjob done on time, coming in late, working

oo hard, and so on).. I play a hunch without bothering toather factual data.. I smile at other people (co-workers,ubordinates, customers, superiors, and son).. I suggest that an ill person see the nurser take the rest of the day off.

0. I insist that things be done my way.

1. I hear a voice in my head sayingomething like:Those peoplehould..2. When I know something wont be readyhen I want it, I repeatedly ask if it mightossible be ready ahead of schedule.

3. I find ways to make a boring tasknteresting.4. I attend classes, programs, seminars,nd so on, to improve my job skills.5. I have a feeling that something unusualabout to happen before it happens.

6. I plan ways to do things that might be

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onsidered harmful, illegal, or unethical.

7. I say (or think) things like:What wouldou do without me?8. I do a little dance step when walking

nto a friends office or work area.9. I correct subordinates when they fail toerform up to standard.0. I cleverly figure out how to get my ownay at someone elses expense.1. I keep calm when in an emotionallyharged atmosphere.2. I help my co-workers, subordinates, oross by going a little out of my way to doomething for them.3. I feel hurt and go off somewhere to be

y myself.4. I put people down without thinking.

5. I take a stretch break and really enjoyhe feeling of loosening up my muscles andelaxing.

6. I say please and thank you.

7. I say or think things like: Ill do it forhem; they cant be expected to handle it.8. I talk about facts when another personin need of comfort.

9. I take the last one of the doughnuts orther goodies someone brought for coffeereak.0. I gather necessary information and thense my sixth sense to make an accurate

nterpretation.

1. I help out co-worker in an emergency.

2. I insist that others take care ofhemselves-for example, that they wear aoat on a windy day or carry an umbrella iflooks like rain.

3. I answer the phone in a well-modulatedoice, giving my name or the name of myompany for unit.4. I slyly work out a way to avoid doing a

ob thats been assigned to me.5. I set people straight when they arentoing their job properly

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6. I set standards for proper performance.

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