Test Yourself!

In this questionnaire you will be asked to describe your preferred way of working, in terms of sets of statements. Each set consists of three statements. You must decide which one is your strongest preference (or most true of you) and which is your lesser preference (or least true of you). Therefore, for each set of 3 statements you should identify one statement that is most like you and one statement that is least like you.

Be as discerning and honest as you can. Do not enter a response because it seems like the right thing to say or it is how you might like to be. Once you have made your choices about each set of statements, and moved on, you will not be able to return to it.

We appreciate that sometimes the choices may not appear relevant to you or might be difficult, but try your best. You must answer all the questions.

There are 19 sets of statements. You should work as fast as you can rather than deliberating over any one question.

As a guide it should take 5 minutes to complete the questions.

1 Most Least
I find it easy to relax
It is better to have fun than to win
I like to take time before making a decision

2 Most Least
I sometimes break the rules at work or school
I don’t usually get upset by unfair comments
I  usually hide my feelings

3 Most Least
I like to let others take control of situations
My work/school work is always neat and accurate
People are usually reliable

4 Most Least
I don’t like telling others what to do
I am a relaxed person
“Joining in” and taking part is more important than winning

5 Most Least
I am prepared to break rules to meet deadlines
I find it east to relax and unwind at the end of the day
I enjoy setting long-term goals

6 Most Least
I trust the people I meet
I don’t usually show my feelings
I take my time with decisions

7 Most Least
I am thorough and systematic in my approach
Winning is not important to me
I am careful when making decisions

8 Most Least
My approach to work/school work is organised
I keep quiet about my successes
People know how I'm feeling

9 Most Least
I enjoy taking charge of people
I keep quiet about my achievements
Most people can tell what I am really feeling

10 Most Least
I enjoy controlling activities or people
I often lose things
I am shy and modest about my achievements

11 Most Least
I tend to be a bit careless about checking detail
I stick closely to rules
I don’t usually tell people when I succeed

12 Most Least
I help people with personal problems
I find it difficult to relax
I usually keep my feelings to myself

13 Most Least
I look to other people to take charge
I care for people who need help
I reach conclusions quickly

14 Most Least
I often forget things
I don’t like breaking rules
I find people are not dishonest

15 Most Least
I enjoy telling others what to do
I am caring and sympathetic towards other people
I often feel nervous about things

16 Most Least
I show my feelings openly
I set long-term objectives
I usually make fast decisions

17 Most Least
Usually I am not careful with detail
I like to keep within the rules
People can be relied upon

18 Most Least
I tend to avoid talking about myself and my achievements
I sometimes like to break the rules at school/work
I decide quickly

19 Most Least
I am organised
I feel nervous most of the time
I think about other peoples feelings