1. People probably see me as

a. hard-nosed

b. a soft touch

2. Work days I like the most are

a. unpredictable

b. planned

3. When it comes to celebrations, most organizations need

a. fewer

b. more

4. When I evaluate people, my decisions are based on

a. justice

b. mercy

5. My approach to planning my personal activities is

a. easygoing

b. orderly

6. People generally see me as a person who is

a. formal

b. personable

7. When it comes to social situations, I tend to

a. hold back

b. jump in

8. I like to spend my leisure time in ways that are fairly

a. spontaneous

b. routine

9. I believe leaders should be more concerned about employee

a. rights

b. feelings

10. When I encounter people in need of help, I’m more likely to

a. avoid

b. pitch in

11. When I am in a group, I typically

a. follow

b. lead

12. Most people see me as

a. private

b. open

13. My friends know that I am

a. firm

b. gentle

14. If I were in a group of strangers, people would most likely remember me as a

a. listener

b. leader

15. When it comes to expressing my feelings, most people probably see me as

a. guarded

b. comfortable

16. When people I depend on make mistakes, I am typically

a. patient

b. impatient

17. When I eat out, I generally order food that

a. sounds unique

b. I know I like

18. In general, I prefer

a. the theater

b. a party

19. In a conflict, when anger is involved, my emotional fuse is usually

a. short

b. long

20. In an emergency situation, I would likely be

a. calm

b. anxious

21. I prefer to express myself to others in ways that are

a. indirect

b. direct

22. I am likely to be ruled by

a. logic

b. emotion

23. When in new and unfamiliar situations, I am usually

a. carefree

b. careful

24. In a festive social situation, I am usually

a. passive

b. active

25. When I am blamed for something I did not cause, my initial reaction is to

a. listen

b. defend

26. If I am in a situation in which I lose or am left disappointed, I get

a. sad

b. mad

27. If someone came to me in tears, I would probably feel

a. awkward

b. at home

28. Most people see me as

a. an optimist

b. a pessimist

29. People usually see me as

a. uncritical

b. critical

30. If people were given a forced choice, they would say I was

a. too quiet

b. too loud

31. At the end of a long party, I usually find myself

a. exhausted

b. energized

32. When I work on projects, I am best at getting them

a. started

b. completed

33. I believe people should approach their work with

a. dedication

b. inspiration

34. My social blunders typically leave me

a. embarrassed

b. amused

35. When my organization announces a major change, I get

a. excited

b. concerned

36. People are likely to see me as

a. firm

b. warm

37. After a tough day, I like to unwind

a. alone

b. with others

38. Change is most often your

a. friend

b. adversary

39. My work and social life

a. are separate

b. often overlap