1. I would ratherSolve a new and complicated problemWork on something I have done before2. I like toWork alone in a quiet placeBe where the action is3. I want a boss whoEstablishes and applies criteria in decisionsConsider individual needs and make exceptions4. When I work on a project, ILike to finish it and get some closureOften leave it open for possible change5. When making a decision, the most important considerations areRational thoughts, ideas, and dataPeople’s feelings and values6. On a project, I tend toThink it over and over before deciding how to proceedStart working on it right away, thinking about it as I go along7. When working on a project, IMaintain as much control as possibleExplore various options8. In my work, I prefer toWork on several projects at a time and learn as much as possible about each oneHave one project that is challenging and keeps me busy9. I oftenMake lists and plans whenever I start something and may hate to seriously alter my plansAvoid plans and just let things progress as I work on them10. When discussing a problem with colleagues, it is easy for me toSee “the big picture”Grasp the specifics of the situation11. When the phone rings in my office or at home, I usuallyConsider it an interruptionDo not mind answering it12. Which word describes you betterAnalyticalEmpathetic13. When I am working on an assignment, I tend toWork steadily and consistentlyWork in bursts of energy with “down time” in between14. When I listen to some talk on a subject, I usually try toRelate it to my own experience and see if it fitsAssess and analyze the message15. When I come up with new ideas, I generally“Go for it”Like to contemplate the ideas some more16. When working on a project, I prefer toNarrow the scope so it is clearly definedBroaden the scope to include related aspects17. When I read something, I usuallyConfine my thoughts to what is written thereRead between the lines and relate the words to other ideas18. When I have to make a decision in a hurry, I oftenFeel uncomfortable and wish I had more informationAm able to do so with available data19. In a meeting, I tend toContinue formulating my ideas as I talk about themOnly speak out after I have carefully thought the issue through20. In my work, I prefer spending a great deal of time on issues ofIdeasPeople21. In meetings, I am most often annoyed with people whoCome up with many sketchy ideasLengthen meetings with many practical ideas22. I am aMorning personNight owl23. What is your style in preparing for a meetingI am willing to go in and be responsiveI like to be fully prepared and usually sketch an outline of the meeting24. In a meeting, I would prefer for people toDisplay a fuller range of emotionsBe more task orientated25. I would rather work for an organization whereMy job was intellectually stimulatingI was committed to its goals and mission26. On weekends, I tend toPlan what I will doJust see what happens and decide as I go along27. I am moreOutgoingContemplative28. I would rather work for a boss who isFull of new ideasPractical29. In the following, choose the word in each pair that appeals to you moreSocialPractical30. In the following, choose the word in each pair that appeals to you moreIngenuityPracticality31. In the following, choose the word in each pair that appeals to you moreOrganizedAdaptable32. In the following, choose the word in each pair that appeals to you moreActiveConcentrationSubmit
