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Skills Inventory Questionnaire

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* 1. Read each item carefully and decide whether the item describes you as a person. Indicate your response to each item by indicating one of the five ratings.

	1=Not True	2=Seldom True	3=Occasionally True	4=Somewhat True	5=Very True
I enjoy getting into the details of how things work.	I enjoy getting into the details of how things work. 1=Not True	I enjoy getting into the details of how things work. 2=Seldom True	I enjoy getting into the details of how things work. 3=Occasionally True	I enjoy getting into the details of how things work. 4=Somewhat True	I enjoy getting into the details of how things work. 5=Very True
As a rule, adapting ideas to people's needs is easy for me.	As a rule, adapting ideas to people's needs is easy for me. 1=Not True	As a rule, adapting ideas to people's needs is easy for me. 2=Seldom True	As a rule, adapting ideas to people's needs is easy for me. 3=Occasionally True	As a rule, adapting ideas to people's needs is easy for me. 4=Somewhat True	As a rule, adapting ideas to people's needs is easy for me. 5=Very True
I enjoy working with abstract ideas.	I enjoy working with abstract ideas. 1=Not True	I enjoy working with abstract ideas. 2=Seldom True	I enjoy working with abstract ideas. 3=Occasionally True	I enjoy working with abstract ideas. 4=Somewhat True	I enjoy working with abstract ideas. 5=Very True
Technical things fascinate me.	Technical things fascinate me. 1=Not True	Technical things fascinate me. 2=Seldom True	Technical things fascinate me. 3=Occasionally True	Technical things fascinate me. 4=Somewhat True	Technical things fascinate me. 5=Very True
Being able to understand others is the most important part of my work.	Being able to understand others is the most important part of my work. 1=Not True	Being able to understand others is the most important part of my work. 2=Seldom True	Being able to understand others is the most important part of my work. 3=Occasionally True	Being able to understand others is the most important part of my work. 4=Somewhat True	Being able to understand others is the most important part of my work. 5=Very True
Seeing the big picture comes easy for me.	Seeing the big picture comes easy for me. 1=Not True	Seeing the big picture comes easy for me. 2=Seldom True	Seeing the big picture comes easy for me. 3=Occasionally True	Seeing the big picture comes easy for me. 4=Somewhat True	Seeing the big picture comes easy for me. 5=Very True
One of my skills is being good at making things work.	One of my skills is being good at making things work. 1=Not True	One of my skills is being good at making things work. 2=Seldom True	One of my skills is being good at making things work. 3=Occasionally True	One of my skills is being good at making things work. 4=Somewhat True	One of my skills is being good at making things work. 5=Very True
My main concern is to have a supportive communication climate	My main concern is to have a supportive communication climate 1=Not True	My main concern is to have a supportive communication climate 2=Seldom True	My main concern is to have a supportive communication climate 3=Occasionally True	My main concern is to have a supportive communication climate 4=Somewhat True	My main concern is to have a supportive communication climate 5=Very True
I am intrigued by complex organizational problems.	I am intrigued by complex organizational problems. 1=Not True	I am intrigued by complex organizational problems. 2=Seldom True	I am intrigued by complex organizational problems. 3=Occasionally True	I am intrigued by complex organizational problems. 4=Somewhat True	I am intrigued by complex organizational problems. 5=Very True
Following Directions and filling out forms comes easily for me.	Following Directions and filling out forms comes easily for me. 1=Not True	Following Directions and filling out forms comes easily for me. 2=Seldom True	Following Directions and filling out forms comes easily for me. 3=Occasionally True	Following Directions and filling out forms comes easily for me. 4=Somewhat True	Following Directions and filling out forms comes easily for me. 5=Very True
Understanding the social fabric of the organization is important for me.	Understanding the social fabric of the organization is important for me. 1=Not True	Understanding the social fabric of the organization is important for me. 2=Seldom True	Understanding the social fabric of the organization is important for me. 3=Occasionally True	Understanding the social fabric of the organization is important for me. 4=Somewhat True	Understanding the social fabric of the organization is important for me. 5=Very True
I would enjoy working out strategies for my organization's growth.	I would enjoy working out strategies for my organization's growth. 1=Not True	I would enjoy working out strategies for my organization's growth. 2=Seldom True	I would enjoy working out strategies for my organization's growth. 3=Occasionally True	I would enjoy working out strategies for my organization's growth. 4=Somewhat True	I would enjoy working out strategies for my organization's growth. 5=Very True
I am good at completing the things I've been assigned to do.	I am good at completing the things I've been assigned to do. 1=Not True	I am good at completing the things I've been assigned to do. 2=Seldom True	I am good at completing the things I've been assigned to do. 3=Occasionally True	I am good at completing the things I've been assigned to do. 4=Somewhat True	I am good at completing the things I've been assigned to do. 5=Very True
Getting all parties to work together is a challenge I enjoy.	Getting all parties to work together is a challenge I enjoy. 1=Not True	Getting all parties to work together is a challenge I enjoy. 2=Seldom True	Getting all parties to work together is a challenge I enjoy. 3=Occasionally True	Getting all parties to work together is a challenge I enjoy. 4=Somewhat True	Getting all parties to work together is a challenge I enjoy. 5=Very True
Creating a mission statement is rewarding work.	Creating a mission statement is rewarding work. 1=Not True	Creating a mission statement is rewarding work. 2=Seldom True	Creating a mission statement is rewarding work. 3=Occasionally True	Creating a mission statement is rewarding work. 4=Somewhat True	Creating a mission statement is rewarding work. 5=Very True
I understand how to do the basic things required of me.	I understand how to do the basic things required of me. 1=Not True	I understand how to do the basic things required of me. 2=Seldom True	I understand how to do the basic things required of me. 3=Occasionally True	I understand how to do the basic things required of me. 4=Somewhat True	I understand how to do the basic things required of me. 5=Very True
I am concerned with how my decisions affect the lives of others.	I am concerned with how my decisions affect the lives of others. 1=Not True	I am concerned with how my decisions affect the lives of others. 2=Seldom True	I am concerned with how my decisions affect the lives of others. 3=Occasionally True	I am concerned with how my decisions affect the lives of others. 4=Somewhat True	I am concerned with how my decisions affect the lives of others. 5=Very True
Thinking about organizational values and philosophy appeals to me.	Thinking about organizational values and philosophy appeals to me. 1=Not True	Thinking about organizational values and philosophy appeals to me. 2=Seldom True	Thinking about organizational values and philosophy appeals to me. 3=Occasionally True	Thinking about organizational values and philosophy appeals to me. 4=Somewhat True	Thinking about organizational values and philosophy appeals to me. 5=Very True

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* 2. These questions provide examples of the items that are used to evaluate leadership style. Think about your own leadership style as you answer the questions below.

	Not at all	Once in awhile	Sometimes	Fairly often	Frequently, if not always
I go beyond self-interest for the good of the group.	I go beyond self-interest for the good of the group. Not at all	I go beyond self-interest for the good of the group. Once in awhile	I go beyond self-interest for the good of the group. Sometimes	I go beyond self-interest for the good of the group. Fairly often	I go beyond self-interest for the good of the group. Frequently, if not always
I consider the moral and ethical consequences of decisions.	I consider the moral and ethical consequences of decisions. Not at all	I consider the moral and ethical consequences of decisions. Once in awhile	I consider the moral and ethical consequences of decisions. Sometimes	I consider the moral and ethical consequences of decisions. Fairly often	I consider the moral and ethical consequences of decisions. Frequently, if not always
I talk optimistically about the future.	I talk optimistically about the future. Not at all	I talk optimistically about the future. Once in awhile	I talk optimistically about the future. Sometimes	I talk optimistically about the future. Fairly often	I talk optimistically about the future. Frequently, if not always
I reexamine critical assumptions to question whether they are appropriate.	I reexamine critical assumptions to question whether they are appropriate. Not at all	I reexamine critical assumptions to question whether they are appropriate. Once in awhile	I reexamine critical assumptions to question whether they are appropriate. Sometimes	I reexamine critical assumptions to question whether they are appropriate. Fairly often	I reexamine critical assumptions to question whether they are appropriate. Frequently, if not always
I help others to develop their strengths.	I help others to develop their strengths. Not at all	I help others to develop their strengths. Once in awhile	I help others to develop their strengths. Sometimes	I help others to develop their strengths. Fairly often	I help others to develop their strengths. Frequently, if not always
I make clear what one can expect to receive when performance goals are achieved.	I make clear what one can expect to receive when performance goals are achieved. Not at all	I make clear what one can expect to receive when performance goals are achieved. Once in awhile	I make clear what one can expect to receive when performance goals are achieved. Sometimes	I make clear what one can expect to receive when performance goals are achieved. Fairly often	I make clear what one can expect to receive when performance goals are achieved. Frequently, if not always
I keep track of all mistakes.	I keep track of all mistakes. Not at all	I keep track of all mistakes. Once in awhile	I keep track of all mistakes. Sometimes	I keep track of all mistakes. Fairly often	I keep track of all mistakes. Frequently, if not always
I wait for things to go wrong before taking action	I wait for things to go wrong before taking action Not at all	I wait for things to go wrong before taking action Once in awhile	I wait for things to go wrong before taking action Sometimes	I wait for things to go wrong before taking action Fairly often	I wait for things to go wrong before taking action Frequently, if not always
I avoid making decisions.	I avoid making decisions. Not at all	I avoid making decisions. Once in awhile	I avoid making decisions. Sometimes	I avoid making decisions. Fairly often	I avoid making decisions. Frequently, if not always

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* 3. Please add any additional comments you may have. Your answer will be kept confidential.