Collection “Tests in a children's organization. Tests for a leader"
“GOLDEN RULE” OF SELF-TESTING: the final results of any test should be treated MAXIMUM CRITICALLY
HOW TO WORK WITH TESTS?
All tests in this book are described according to a single scheme - in the sequence in which you should work on them. After a brief introduction and instructions for taking the test, there are questions that you must answer. Then it is explained exactly how to calculate the results obtained, the so-called “key” is given, with which you should compare your answers and sum up the points you have scored. At the end of the test description, you can read the psychological diagnosis and recommendations of the psychologist.
If you want to get fairly truthful information about yourself, work “by all the rules”!
Rule 1. Do not rush to look at the end of the test - the answer key. Why tempt yourself? Be aware of the phenomenon of “social desirability”!
Rule 2. Read the instructions carefully. When answering the test questions, try to understand their meaning as accurately as possible.
Rule 3. Be sincere! After all, no one will know about the results of the self-test except you. Why deceive yourself? Do not forget about the psychological “traps” and “tricks” of our consciousness. And again - remember the phenomenon of “social desirability”!
Rule 4. When getting acquainted with your psychological diagnosis, treat it in accordance with the golden rule of self-testing: the final results of any test should be treated as critically as possible! And in many cases - even with a hefty dose of humor. If the results are “good,” do not become euphoric; if the results are “bad,” do not become despondent.
Rule 5. To control yourself, ask the test questions to be answered for you. loved one who knows you well.
Leadership self-assessment
Purpose. This rapid test allows you to determine the current level of leadership in joint activities.
Instructions. Read each of the ten statements carefully and choose the answer that best suits you in letter form. When working with the questionnaire, remember that there are no bad or good answers. An important factor is that in your answers you must strive for objectivity and write down the answer that first comes to mind.
Questionnaire
1. What is more important to you in the game?
A. Victory. B. Entertainment.
2. What do you prefer in general conversation?
A. Show initiative, offer something. B. Listen and criticize what others offer.
3. Are you able to withstand criticism, not get involved in private disputes, and not make excuses?
A. Yes. B. No.
4. Do you like it when you are praised in public?
A. Yes. B. No.
5. Do you defend your opinion if circumstances (the majority opinion) are against you?
A.Yes. B. No.
6. In the company, in common cause Do you always act as the ringleader, come up with something that is interesting to others?
A.Yes. B. No
7. Do you know how to hide your mood from others?
A. Yes. B. No.
8. Do you always immediately and resignedly do what your elders tell you?
A. No. B.Yes
9. In a conversation or discussion, do you manage to convince and attract to your side those who previously disagreed with you?
A. Yes. B. No.
10. Do you like to teach (instruct, educate, teach, give advice) others?
A. Yes. B. No.
Data processing and interpretation
Calculate total"A" and "B" answers. High level leadership A = 7-10 points. Average leadership level A = 4-6 points. Low level of leadership A = 1 -3 points. The predominance of “B” answers indicates very low or destructive leadership.
Diagnosis of leadership abilities
Instructions. You are offered 50 statements to which you must answer “yes” or “no.” There is no average value for the answers. Don’t think too long about your statements. If in doubt, still mark “+” or “-” (“a” or “b”) in favor of the alternative answer to which you are most inclined.
Test questionnaire:
1. Are you often the center of attention of others?
A) yes; b) no.
2. Do you think that many of the people around you occupy a higher position in the service than you?
A) yes; b) no.
3. When you are at a meeting of people who are equal to you in official position, do you feel the desire not to express your opinion, even when it is necessary?
A) yes; b) no.
4. When you were a child, did you like being a leader among your peers?
A) yes; b) no.
5. Do you experience pleasure when you manage to convince someone of something?
A) yes; b) no.
6. Do you ever get called an indecisive person?
A) yes; b) no.
7. Do you agree with the statement: “All the most useful things in the world are the result of the activities of a small number of outstanding people”?
A) yes; b) no.
8. Do you feel an urgent need for an adviser who could guide your professional activity?
A) yes; b) no.
9. Have you sometimes lost your cool when talking to people?
A) yes; b) no.
10. Does it give you pleasure to see that others are afraid of you?
A) yes; b) no.
11. Do you try to occupy a place at the table (at a meeting, in a company, etc.) that would allow you to be the center of attention and control the situation?
A) yes; b) no.
12. Do you think that you make an impressive (impressive) impression on people?
A) yes; b) no.
13. Do you consider yourself a dreamer?
A) yes; b) no.
14. Do you get confused if people around you disagree with you?
A) yes; b) no.
15. Have you ever, on your own initiative, been involved in organizing labor, sports and other teams and groups?
A) yes; b) no.
16. If what you planned did not give the expected results, then you:
A) you will be glad if responsibility for this matter is assigned to someone else; b) take responsibility and bring the matter to the end yourself.
17. Which of the two opinions is closer to you?
A) a real leader must himself do the work he is leading and personally participate in it; b) a real leader should only be able to lead others and not necessarily do the work himself.
18. Who do you prefer to work with?
A) with submissive people; b) with independent and independent people.
19. Do you try to avoid heated discussions?
A) yes; b) no.
20. When you were a child, did you often encounter your father’s authority?
A) yes; b) no.
21. In a discussion on a professional topic, do you know how to win over to your side those who previously disagreed with you?
A) yes; b) no.
22. Imagine this scene: while walking with friends through the forest, you lose your way. Evening is approaching and a decision needs to be made. What will you do?
A) leave the decision making to the most competent of you; b) you simply won’t do anything, counting on others.
23. There is a proverb: “It is better to be the first in the village than the last in the city.” Is she fair?
A) yes; b) no.
24. Do you consider yourself a person who influences others?
A) yes; b) no.
25. Could failure to take initiative cause you to never do it again?
A) yes; b) no.
26. Who, from your point of view, is a true leader?
A) the most competent person; b) the one with the strongest character.
27. Do you always try to understand and appreciate people?
A) yes; b) no.
28. Do you respect discipline?
A) yes; b) no.
29.Which of the following two leaders do you prefer?
A) the one who decides everything himself; b) one who always consults and listens to the opinions of others.
30. Which of the following leadership styles do you think is best for the type of institution you work for?
31. Do you often get the impression that others are taking advantage of you?
A) yes; b) no.
32. Which of the following portraits most closely resembles you?
33. How will you behave at meetings and conferences if you consider your opinion to be the only correct one, but others do not agree with you?
A) remain silent; b) you will defend your opinion.
34. Do you subordinate your interests and the behavior of other people to the business you are engaged in?
A) yes; b) no.
35. Do you feel anxious if you are given responsibility for something important?
A) yes; b) no.
36. Which would you prefer?
A) work under direction good man; b) work independently, without managers.
37. How do you feel about the statement: “In order to family life was good, is it necessary for one of the spouses to make decisions in the family?
A) agree; b) do not agree.
38. Have you ever bought something influenced by the opinions of other people, rather than based on your own needs?
A) yes; b) no.
39. Do you consider your organizational skills to be good?
A) yes; b) no.
40. How do you behave when faced with difficulties?
A) give up; b) appears desire overcome them.
41. Do you reproach people if they deserve it?
A) yes; b) no.
42. Do you think that your nervous system is able to withstand the stresses of life?
A) yes; b) no.
43. What will you do if you are asked to reorganize your institution or organization?
A) I will introduce the necessary changes immediately; b) I won’t rush and think everything through carefully first.
44. Will you be able to interrupt an overly talkative interlocutor if necessary?
A) yes; b) no.
45. Do you agree with the statement: “In order to be happy, you need to live unnoticed”?
A) yes; b) no.
46. Do you think that every person should do something outstanding?
A) yes; b) no.
47. What would you rather be?
A) artist, poet, composer, scientist; b) an outstanding leader, political figure.
48. What kind of music do you prefer to listen to?
A) powerful and solemn; b) quiet and lyrical.
49. Do you feel nervous when waiting to meet important people? famous people?
A) yes; b) no.
50. Have you often met people with more strong will, what is yours?
A) yes; b) no.
Evaluation of test results
The total points for your answers are calculated using the questionnaire key.
Key to the questionnaire
1a, 2a, 36, 4a, 5a, 66, 7a, 86, 9b, 10a, 11 a, 12a, 136, 146, 15a, 166, 17a, 186, 196, 20a, 21 a, 22a, 23a, 24a, 256, 26a, 276, 28a, 296, 306, 31a, 32a, 336, 34a, 356, 366, 37a, 386, 39a, 406, 41a, 42a, 43a, 44a, 456, 46a, 476, 48a, 496, 506.
For each answer that matches the key answer, the subject receives one point, otherwise - 0 points.
Leadership Assessment
If the total score is less than 25, then the qualities of a leader are weakly expressed. If the sum of points is in the range from 26 to 35, then the leader’s qualities are expressed as average. If the sum of points was from 36 to 40, then leadership skills strongly expressed. If the sum of points is more than 40, then this person as a leader he is prone to dictatorship.
Interpretation
A person’s ability to be a leader largely depends on the development of organizational and communication skills. What characterological personality traits should a true leader have? Such signs, as noted by E. Zharikov and E. Krushelnitsky, may include the following manifestations:
- Strong-willed; able to overcome obstacles on the way to the goal.
- Persistent; knows how to take reasonable risks.
- Patient; ready to do monotonous, uninteresting work for a long time and well.
- He is proactive and prefers to work without petty supervision. Independent.
- He is mentally stable and does not allow himself to be carried away by unrealistic proposals.
- Adapts well to new conditions and requirements.
- Self-critical, soberly assesses not only his successes, but also his failures.
- Demanding of himself and others, knows how to ask for reports on assigned work.
- Critical, able to see weaknesses in tempting offers.
- Reliable, keeps his word, you can rely on him.
- Hardy, can work even under overload conditions.
- Receptive to new things, inclined to solve unconventional problems using original methods.
- Stress-resistant, does not lose composure and performance in extreme situations.
- Optimistic, treats difficulties as inevitable and surmountable obstacles.
- Decisive, able to make decisions independently and in a timely manner, and take responsibility in critical situations.
- Able to change behavior style depending on conditions, can both demand and encourage.
The presented methodology allows us to assess a person’s ability to be a leader.
TEST "YOUR CHARACTER"
Answer the questions either “yes” or “no”.
- Do you respect friendship?
- Does anything new attract you?
- Do you prefer old clothes to new ones?
- When you were a child, did you change the profession you were going to choose more than three times?
- Do you lose confidence when faced with a difficult task?
- Do you collect anything?
- Does it often happen that you pretend to be happy for no reason?
- Do you often change your plans at the last minute?
Now count your points and look at the test results.
OVER 6 POINTS.
You are a balanced person. You have an easy character.
FROM 3 TO 6 POINTS.
Your character cannot be called easy. Your good mood can quickly turn bad.
LESS THAN 3 POINTS.
Why don't you believe in your strength? We need to trust people more!
Express diagnostics of organizational skills
Purpose. The proposed methodology makes it possible to more deeply understand the structure of organizational abilities and at the same time identify the level of proficiency in them.
Instructions. Here are 20 questions that require a clear answer “yes” or “no”. In the answer form, next to the question number, write down the answer that corresponds to you.
Questionnaire
- Do you often manage to persuade your friends or colleagues to your point of view?
- Do you often find yourself in situations where you find it difficult to decide what to do?
- Do you enjoy community work?
- Do you usually easily give up on your plans and intentions?
- Do you like to invent or organize games, competitions, and entertainment with others?
- Do you often put off until tomorrow what you can do today?
- Do you usually want others to act in accordance with your opinions or advice?
- Is it true that you rarely have conflicts with your friends if they break their obligations?
- Do you often take the initiative in making decisions in your environment?
- Is it true that a new environment or new circumstances can knock you out of your usual rut at first?
- Do you usually feel frustrated when something you plan doesn't work out?
- Are you annoyed when you have to act as a mediator or advisor?
- Are you usually active in meetings?
- Is it true that you try to avoid situations where you need to prove that you are right?
- Are you annoyed by orders and requests?
- Is it true that you try, as a rule, to give in to your friends?
- Do you usually willingly take part in organizing holidays and celebrations?
- Does it make you angry when people are late?
- Do you often get asked for advice or help?
- Do you basically manage to live by the principle “you give your word - keep it”?
Processing and interpretation of results
Analysis of the results begins by comparing the responses received with the key below.
"yes": 1,3,5,7,9,11, 13,17, 18, 19,20. “no”: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10,12, 14, 15, 16.
Criteria for conclusions:
Up to 40% - low level of organizational skills; 40-70% - average; Over 70% - high.
TEST "WHO ARE YOU?"
From the shapes, choose the one you like best: circle, square, rectangle, zigzag, triangle.
Characteristics of Personality Types
"SQUARE"
He is distinguished by hard work, diligence, patience, methodicalness and accuracy. Usually a highly qualified specialist in his field. When perceiving information, he is focused on details and details, on numbers and facts. Strength -mental analysis. Never guesses the result, but calculates it. At the same time, it acts very logically and consistently. When making a decision, she considers the options in detail. Serious, practical and economical. Prefers a life that is planned and ordered to the extreme. Everything should be in its place, everything should happen in its own time,” this is the “square’s” idea of order. He strictly follows all the rules and instructions. Often, due to an excessive passion for analyzing all the details of a problem, he is slow in making decisions. Doesn't like to take risks. But he carries out all his decisions thoroughly and accurately. Sometimes it is characterized by excessive pedantry and rationality. In communication, he avoids situations associated with violent manifestations of emotions. Dryness and coldness interfere with the rapid establishment of personal contacts. Appearance conservative, neat. The clothes are, as they say, “typical” for a person of his position and profession. The speech of the “square” is slow, thorough, and logical. Gestures are precise, spare. The poses are often constrained and tense.
"TRIANGLE"
A tendency towards leadership is characteristic. Inclined to rivalry and competitiveness. Self-confident, decisive, impatient, sometimes intolerant and categorical. Has great difficulty admitting his mistakes. Impulsive, willing to take risks. Ambitious. Focused on career, success in society. If for a "square" it is a matter of honor to do their job in the best possible way, then for triangle" the main thing is to surpass others, achieve high status and the benefits associated with it.
A distinctive feature of thinking is the ability to concentrate on the main thing, on the essence of the problem. It does not produce a detailed analysis of all possible options, like the previous sign. Search the most; effective solution limited to choosing the best of two or three promising options.
Pragmatist. In any business, he thinks first of all about personal gain, by the way, not necessarily material gain. The dominant attitude is to win, win, succeed. Tends to get carried away to the point of striving for victory “at any cost.” Exciting. Very self-centered, with a pronounced focus on oneself.
Energetic. Witty. A great speaker. Has high performance. Sociable. The image of a successful person. The appearance is fashionable, elegant, strict. The speech of the “triangle” is clear, concise, fast, and logical. The poses are relaxed. Gestures are broad, expressive, and confident.
First of all, interested in good interpersonal relationships with others. Friendly. The highest value for him is people and their well-being. Organizes his life in full accordance with the motto of Leopold the Cat from the children's cartoon.
Great communicator. Has high sensitivity and developed empathy. Able to feel other people's joy and pain as if they were their own. In communication, he tends to blur the line between business and personal relationships. I am sure that colleagues need to be turned into friends.
In conflicts he is compliant and pliable. Indecisive in behavior. Very emotional. Sentimental. He is sometimes prone to melancholy and blames himself for the misfortunes of others. Much more often he is carelessly cheerful than sad and thoughtful. Generous, willing to give gifts, caring. Firm in matters of morality. Extremely sensitive to violations of the principle of justice. Has the ability to persuade and convince. Chatty.
Thinking in a “circle” is figurative, intuitive, and emotionally charged.
The appearance is informal and casual. He prefers sweaters and jumpers to formal suits and ties. The speech is soothing, relaxing, and contains inconsistent deviations from the main thing. My favorite genre of "circles" is "story within a story." The greeting is emphatically friendly. Frequent smile. Often compliments. The latter, unlike “triangles”, are not usually focused on achieving personal gain and do not demonstrate “what phrases he can come up with”... The poses are relaxed. Gestures are free and smooth.
"ZIGZAG"
Creativity and the desire for creativity are clearly expressed. Focused on the future. Dreamy. Obsessed with our ideas. Enthusiast. Often an intellectual. Receptive to everything new, inclined to see the world as constantly changing.
Thinking is extremely figurative, intuitive, mosaic. “Zigzags” like to combine completely different ideas and create on this basis something new, original; his thoughts make desperate leaps. Characterized by conceptuality. If other signs live in the world of people and things, then “zigzag” lives in the world of ideas and concepts.
Often neglects details in his reasoning. He needs numbers and facts only as a leap to a new idea. Often superficial. Tends to build simplified pictures of the world. As a result, he sometimes makes mistakes both in people and in business. Interests are extremely scattered. Undisciplined. Prefers to work alone. Impractical. Distinguished by carelessness in financial matters.
“Zigzag” sometimes lacks “policy.” He is ready to “cut the truth in the face”, or rather, to say what seems to him to be true. Witty. Sarcastic. In communication he readily demonstrates the “rebel philosophy”.
The appearance is careless, sometimes sloppy. Sometimes he is extravagant and super fashionable. Speech is inconsistent from the point of view of others (has an internal consistency that is understandable only to this “zigzag”). He speaks vividly, figuratively, and captivatingly about what is interesting to him. Postures are quickly changing, relaxed. Animated gestures.
"RECTANGLE"
Unlike all other signs, belonging to the “rectangle” is less stable. This is a temporary form of personality that arises during periods of crisis of a person. A sharp change in professional status, extreme tension in family relationships, exacerbation of the disease, long-term stress, personal life problems can turn any of us into a “rectangle” for a period from several hours to several months. What kind of people do we become?
The main mental state of this sign is a state of confusion, confusion, and uncertainty. As a result, internal tension and emotional arousal are noticeably expressed. Actions are very inconsistent and unpredictable. There is a clear sense of self-doubt. Trusting, suggestible, sometimes naive.
Maximum openness to everything new. Curious, inquisitive in situations where he hopes to find a way out of the current state of affairs. Sometimes he was bold to the point of recklessness.
Forgetful. Tends to lose things. Unpunctual. To a greater extent than others, the “rectangle” is susceptible to colds and injuries. Becomes an unwitting participant in various types of incidents. Gets tired quickly at work. Often makes hasty or, on the contrary, belated decisions. I am ready to shift my blame onto others and criticize them unreasonably. Perhaps the only sign that prefers new friends to old ones (they seem to “know him better”). In communication, he tends to imitate the behavior of others (“trying on roles”).
Appearance is changeable, careless, out of tune with the situation. Disorder is common in the workplace. Speech is uncertain, confused, unrhythmic. Often clumsy. Gestures are sharp, abrupt, nervous, unfinished. Running glance.
“WHO ARE YOU – AN ACTOR OR A PERFORMER?”
Shakespeare said: “all the world is a stage, and the people in it are actors.” There is an abyss of meaning in this phrase. And where there is a theater, there are characters and performers. And everyone determines for himself who he should be, how to live - to act on his own or to fulfill the roles assigned to him by others. To understand this, you can use this test by answering 15 questions sincerely.
- I prioritize action over thinking
the reasons for my failures. Yes - 1 point. No - 0. When - 0.5.
- I believe that the aggressive and inconsistent behavior that is so annoying in women is most often the fault of other people. Yes - 0. No - 1. When - 0.5.
- Sometimes it seems to me that I was born (born) under an unlucky star. Yes - 0. No - 1. When - 0.5.
- I always feel responsible for what happens in my life. Yes - 1. No - 0. When - 0.5.
- There wouldn't be so many problems in my life if some people changed their attitude towards me. Yes - 0. No - 1. When - 0.5.
- I believe that alcoholics themselves are to blame for their illness. Yes - 1. No - 0. When - 0.5.
- Sometimes I think that the people who influenced me to become who I am are responsible for a lot of things in my life. Yes - 0. No - 1. When - 0.5.
- If I have a cold, I try to treat myself, rather than resort to the help of doctors. Yes - 1. No - 0. When - 0.5.
- I love helping people because I feel grateful for what others have done for me. Yes - 0. No - 1. When - 0.5.
- When a conflict occurs, when thinking about who is to blame for it, I usually start with myself. Yes - 1. No - 0. When - 0.5.
- I believe that any problem can be solved, and I don’t really understand those who always have problems
some life difficulties. Yes - 1. No - 0. When - 0.5.
- If a black cat crosses my path, I cross to the other side of the street. Yes - 0. No - 1. When - 0.5.
- I usually come to terms with a situation that I have no control over. Yes - 0. No - 1. When - 0.5.
- I believe that every person, regardless of circumstances, should be strong and independent. Yes - 1. No - 0. When - 0.5.
- I know my shortcomings. However, I want others to treat them condescendingly. Yes - 0. No - 1. When - 0.5.
- 14 points or more. You are undoubtedly a character. You are ready to take responsibility not only for yourself, but also for everyone who comes into your field of attention.
- 10-13 points. You're not one to criticize the weather or the government. Closer to you active position. You strive to be the architect of your life, you want to control the situation.
- 5-9 points. You are ready to play a role written for you if it is better than the one you can create yourself. Depending on the circumstances, you can be both a leader and a follower with equal success.
- 4 points or less. You are a performer, not a character. Your accommodating nature makes you a valuable member of the team, but when given out, the best pieces go to others.
TEST “LEADERS ARE DIFFERENT”
Try to examine yourself on this score as well. Possible options answers: “yes”, “no”, “I don’t know”.
- Already as a child, the need to obey others was a problem for me.
- I believe that progress in science and culture is unthinkable without people with a developed need to dominate others.
- I think that a real man knows how to subjugate women with his will.
- Excessive protectiveness of loved ones irritates me.
- I agree with the statement that a woman’s true nature is submissiveness.
- Not everyone may realize that I have to take on everything because I constantly fear for the well-being of my family.
- In my opinion, most of the problems we have arise from a lack of leaders with an iron fist.
- In difficult situations that require a quick response, it usually doesn't take me long to find the right solution.
- I know that I can and love to lead other people.
- I don’t know how and don’t want to open up completely to anyone.
- I am no stranger to dreams of a quiet haven.
- I think that a subordinate simply needs to be able to carry out any orders from his boss.
- Perhaps not surprisingly, in relationships with people close to me I feel internal resistance when I have to ask for something.
- I often come across situations in which someone... He expects explanations from me, although, as it seems to me, everything is already clear.
- I think that my character is similar to my father, who was the support of the family.
“Yes” - 10 points, “No” - 0 points, “I don’t know” - 5 points.
- 100-150 points. Judging by the answers, you are a dictator. You know how to convince and lead others. However, sometimes something in the tone, look, gesture of your subordinates says: “Give me a break!”
- 50-99 points. Harmony and determination, wisdom and calculation, the ability to give good advice- these are your main advantages. When necessary, you lead, when necessary, you yield. And only you know whether you always achieve your goal in worthy ways.
- Less than 50 points. You are a typical “psychological snake”, that is, you are capable of swallowing any reproach, even if it is not necessary, of sacrificing everything, although no one demands this. Often, feeling your own powerlessness, you are capable of decisive action. Being in a state of helplessness, you look for character traits in others that you lack. And in this you see meaning and hope for a better life for you.
Scales: level of leadership qualities
Purpose of the test
The presented methodology allows us to assess a person’s ability to be a leader.
Test instructions
You are offered 50 statements to which you must answer “yes” or “no.” There is no average value for the answers. Don’t think too long about your statements. If in doubt, still mark “+” or “-” (“a” or “b”) in favor of the alternative answer to which you are most inclined.
Test
1. Are you often the center of attention of others?
1. yes;
2. no.
2. Do you think that many of the people around you occupy a higher position in the service than you?
1. yes;
2. no.
3. When you are at a meeting of people who are equal to you in official position, do you feel the desire not to express your opinion, even when it is necessary?
1. yes;
2. no.
4. When you were a child, did you like being a leader among your peers?
1. yes;
2. no.
5. Do you experience pleasure when you manage to convince someone of something?
1. yes;
2. no.
6. Do you ever get called an indecisive person?
1. yes;
2. no.
7. Do you agree with the statement: “All the most useful things in the world are the result of the activities of a small number of outstanding people”?
1. yes;
2. no.
8. Do you feel an urgent need for an adviser who could guide your professional activity?
1. yes;
2. no.
9. Have you sometimes lost your cool when talking to people?
1. yes;
2. no.
10. Does it give you pleasure to see that others are afraid of you?
1. yes;
2. no.
11. Do you try to occupy a place at the table (at a meeting, in a company, etc.) that would allow you to be the center of attention and control the situation?
1. yes;
2. no.
12. Do you think that you make an impressive (impressive) impression on people?
1. yes;
2. no.
13. Do you consider yourself a dreamer?
1. yes;
2. no.
14. Do you get confused if people around you disagree with you?
1. yes;
2. no.
15. Have you ever, on your own initiative, been involved in organizing labor, sports and other teams and groups?
1. yes;
2. no.
16. If what you planned did not give the expected results, then you:
1. you will be glad if responsibility for this matter is assigned to someone else;
2. take responsibility and bring the matter to the end yourself.
17. Which of the two opinions is closer to you?
1. a real leader must himself do the work he is leading and personally participate in it;
2. a real leader should only be able to lead others and not necessarily do the work himself.
18. Who do you prefer to work with?
1. with submissive people;
2. with independent and independent people.
19. Do you try to avoid heated discussions?
1. yes;
2. no.
20. When you were a child, did you often encounter your father’s authority?
1. yes;
2. no.
21. In a discussion on a professional topic, do you know how to win over to your side those who previously disagreed with you?
1. yes;
2. no.
22. Imagine this scene: while walking with friends through the forest, you lose your way. Evening is approaching and a decision needs to be made. What will you do?
1. leave the decision making to the most competent of you;
2. You simply won’t do anything relying on others.
23. There is a proverb: “It is better to be the first in the village than the last in the city.” Is she fair?
1. yes;
2. no.
24. Do you consider yourself a person who influences others?
1. yes;
2. no.
25. Could failure to take initiative cause you to never do it again?
1. yes;
2. no.
26. Who, from your point of view, is a true leader?
1. the most competent person;
2. the one who has the strongest character.
27. Do you always try to understand and appreciate people?
1. yes;
2. no.
28. Do you respect discipline?
1. yes;
2. no.
29.Which of the following two leaders do you prefer?
1. the one who decides everything himself;
2. one who always consults and listens to the opinions of others.
30. Which of the following leadership styles do you think is best for the type of institution you work for?
1. collegial;
2. authoritarian.
31. Do you often get the impression that others are taking advantage of you?
1. yes;
2. no.
32. Which of the following portraits most closely resembles you?
1. a person with a loud voice, expressive gestures, will not be at a loss for words;
2. a person with a calm, quiet voice, reserved, thoughtful.
33. How will you behave at meetings and conferences if you consider your opinion to be the only correct one, but others do not agree with you?
1. remain silent;
2. you will defend your opinion.
34. Do you subordinate your interests and the behavior of other people to the business you are engaged in?
1. yes;
2. no.
35. Do you feel anxious if you are given responsibility for something important?
1. yes;
2. no.
36. Which would you prefer?
1. work under the guidance of a good person;
2. work independently, without managers.
37. How do you feel about the statement: “In order for family life to be good, it is necessary that decisions in the family be made by one of the spouses?”
1. agree;
2. I don’t agree.
38. Have you ever bought something influenced by the opinions of other people, rather than based on your own needs?
1. yes;
2. no.
39. Do you consider your organizational skills to be good?
1. yes;
2. no.
40. How do you behave when faced with difficulties?
1. give up;
2. there is a strong desire to overcome them.
41. Do you reproach people if they deserve it?
1. yes;
2. no.
42. Do you think that your nervous system is able to withstand the stresses of life?
1. yes;
2. no.
43. What will you do if you are asked to reorganize your institution or organization?
1. I will introduce the necessary changes immediately;
2. I won’t rush and think everything through carefully first.
44. Will you be able to interrupt an overly talkative interlocutor if necessary?
1. yes;
2. no.
45. Do you agree with the statement: “In order to be happy, you need to live unnoticed”?
1. yes;
2. no.
46. Do you think that every person should do something outstanding?
1. yes;
2. no.
47. What would you rather be?
1. artist, poet, composer, scientist;
2. an outstanding leader, political figure.
48. What kind of music do you prefer to listen to?
1. powerful and solemn;
2. quiet and lyrical.
49. Do you feel nervous when waiting to meet important and famous people?
1. yes;
2. no.
50. Have you often met people with a stronger will than yours?
1. yes;
2. no.
Processing and interpretation of test results
Key to the test
The total points for your answers are calculated using the questionnaire key.
Key: 1a, 2a, 3b, 4a, 5a, 6b, 7a, 8b, 9b, 10a, 11a, 12a, 13b, 14b, 15a, 16b, 17a, 18b, 19b, 20a, 21a, 22a, 23a, 24a, 25b, 26a, 27b, 28a, 29b, 30b, 31a, 32a, 33b, 34a, 35b, 36b, 37a, 38b, 39a, 40b, 41a, 42a, 43a, 44a, 45b, 46a, 47b, 48a, 49b , 50b.
For each answer that matches the key answer, the subject receives one point, otherwise - 0 points.
Interpretation of test results
less than 25, then the qualities of a leader are weakly expressed.
. If the sum of points is within from 26 to 35, then the leader’s qualities are expressed averagely.
. If the sum of points turns out to be from 36 to 40, then leadership qualities are strongly expressed.
. If the sum of points more than 40, then this person as a leader is prone to dictatorship.
A person’s ability to be a leader largely depends on the development of organizational and communication skills. What characterological personality traits should a true leader have? Such signs, as noted by E. Zharikov and E. Krushelnitsky, may include the following manifestations:
Strong-willed, able to overcome obstacles on the way to the goal.
. He is persistent and knows how to take reasonable risks.
. Patient, ready to do monotonous, uninteresting work for a long time and well.
. He is proactive and prefers to work without petty supervision. Independent.
. He is mentally stable and does not allow himself to be carried away by unrealistic proposals.
. Adapts well to new conditions and requirements.
. Self-critical, soberly assesses not only his successes, but also his failures.
. Demanding of himself and others, knows how to ask for reports on assigned work.
. Critical, able to see weaknesses in tempting offers.
. Reliable, keeps his word, you can rely on him.
. Hardy, can work even under overload conditions.
. Receptive to new things, inclined to solve unconventional problems using original methods.
. Stress-resistant, does not lose composure and performance in extreme situations.
. Optimistic, treats difficulties as inevitable and surmountable obstacles.
. Decisive, able to make decisions independently and in a timely manner, and take responsibility in critical situations.
. Able to change behavior style depending on conditions, can both demand and encourage.
Sources
Diagnostics of leadership abilities (E. Zharikov, E. Krushelnitsky) / Fetiskin N.P., Kozlov V.V., Manuylov G.M. Socio-psychological diagnostics of personality development and small groups. – M. 2002. P.316-3200 – 49 points– You are ready for decisive action only when you feel powerless and helpless, when you seem to be “pressed to the wall.” The rest of the time, they are ready to endure not only humiliation, but even undeserved reproaches, believing that such a sacrifice will one day be noticed and appreciated. There is a risk of falling into a dependent relationship, since you look for the much-desired confidence and self-sufficiency in another person, often ending up with an ordinary tyrant. Love to dream about how, thanks to some person or event, your life changes for the better, like in a fairy tale. Not at all daring to do anything on your own, to take risks and express yourself, your feelings and desires. But don’t despair, you just have to make an effort and work on yourself, and then everything will change. You can start with the techniques described in the article.
50 – 99 points– You are quite harmonious. You can act decisively without backing down in the face of difficulties. You are a conscious person, not principled, therefore, in situations that require a quick decision, you are ready to take responsibility, and where there are people who want power more than you, you will completely calmly give in. What distinguishes you from other leaders is that you are not driven by the need and thirst for power. You simply know how to organize something, but you don’t claim the laurels of the only winner, especially in moments where it is necessary to make a dishonest move. Although you are in balance, it won’t hurt you to sometimes still show initiative and perseverance, this will help you move even further. To support your desire for self-development and self-improvement, I recommend reading the article.
100 – 150 – You are simply a born leader who is sometimes even capable of going too far in your actions. You are confident in yourself and believe that there is only one correct answer - yours. Therefore, you often do not take into account the desires and needs of others. Why is this necessary, because they think incorrectly? You cope well with the assigned tasks, your team always delivers work on time, the results are excellent and the company is rapidly moving forward. But you don’t notice that employees simply “fall out” and “drive” themselves to meet your requirements. They consider you a dictator, they fear you, and at the same time they dream of being at least a little like you. I recommend reading the article to understand more about the advantages and disadvantages of such a tough position.