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.)

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

6) How does your family make you feel about your identity? like Im a great and unique individual and shouldnt 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

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 dont 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. Youd rather not never

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 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 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 its 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 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

People Effectiveness
More than once Once, with good reason

1) Have you ever broken the confidence of a co-worker?

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 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? Always Sometimes Occasionally Rarely

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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 rarely 22) Do you expect others to understand your problems? Always Sometimes Occasionally Rarely

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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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Motivation
Always

1) Are you first to volunteer for positions of leadership?

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 Sometimes Occasionally Rarely

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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 Probably Maybe No, I wouldn't

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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 No, I don't care

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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 29) Do you enjoy learning at all stages of your career? Yes No

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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 Sometimes Occasionally Rarely

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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 No 42) Career-wise, do you plan to follow in you father's or mothers 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 45) Did you have trouble dealing with school in your youth? Always Sometimes Occasionally

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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 Never 49) 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 Organizing

1) 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 Rarely 5) Has anyone told you that you crack under pressure? Always Sometimes Occasionally Rarely 6) Does the idea of a test worry you? Always Sometimes Occasionally

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Rarely 7) Do you know how to handle your own stress? Always Sometimes Occasionally Rarely 8) Is your idea of a good working environment a computer or desk job Always Sometimes Occasionally Rarely 9) Do you prefer to work in an environment with few or no surprises? Always Sometimes Occasionally Rarely 10) Do you get upset when things dont go as you planned them? Always Sometimes Occasionally Rarely 11) Is your writing concise, formulated, and argumentative (according to teachers and reports)? Always Sometimes Occasionally Rarely 12) 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 members help in finishing your tasks? Always Sometimes Occasionally

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Rarely 19) Do you take work home? Always Sometimes Occasionally Rarely 20) Do you prepare for your presentations in advance? Always Sometimes Occasionally Rarely 21) Are you the last minute performer? Always Sometimes Occasionally Rarely 22) While studying, did you prepare for your exams just before them? Always Sometimes Occasionally Rarely 23) Has your error rate been between 0 5% 6- 10% 11- 20% 21% & above 24) Do you make a note of your expenses as you spend? Always Sometimes Occasionally Rarely 25) Do you maintain a record of your bills & documents of The last month The last quarter The last financial year

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The last two years

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