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Conformity<br />

Security<br />

Respect for<br />

tradition<br />

76 (22)<br />

Detachment 48 (15)<br />

Politeness 95 (5)<br />

Honouring parents<br />

<strong>and</strong> elders<br />

93 (6)<br />

Obedient 91 (9)<br />

Self-discipline 85 (14)<br />

Clean 87 (8)<br />

National security 85 (3)<br />

Social order 81<br />

Family security 80 (3)<br />

Reciprocation <strong>of</strong><br />

favours<br />

75 (9)<br />

Healthy 57<br />

Sense <strong>of</strong><br />

belonging<br />

56 (10)<br />

THE LBDQXII<br />

The following are LBDQXII item to dimension keys:<br />

F 1: Representation measures to what degree the manager speaks as the representative <strong>of</strong> the<br />

group.<br />

RP1. Acts as the spokesman <strong>of</strong> the group<br />

RP11. Publicises the activities <strong>of</strong> the group<br />

RP21. Speaks as the representative <strong>of</strong> the group<br />

RP31. Speaks for the group when visitors are present<br />

RP41. Represents the group at outside meetings<br />

F 2: Dem<strong>and</strong> Reconciliation reflects how well the manager reconciles conflicting dem<strong>and</strong>s <strong>and</strong><br />

reduces disorder to system.<br />

DR51. H<strong>and</strong>les complex problems efficiently<br />

DR61. Gets swamped by details (reverse scored)<br />

DR71. Gets things all tangled up (reverse scored)<br />

DR81. Can reduce a madhouse to system <strong>and</strong> order<br />

DR91. Gets confused when too many dem<strong>and</strong>s are made <strong>of</strong> him/her (reverse scored)<br />

F 3: Tolerance <strong>of</strong> Uncertainty depicts to what extent the manager is able to tolerate uncertainty <strong>and</strong><br />

postponement without anxiety or getting upset.<br />

TU2. Waits patiently for the results <strong>of</strong> a decision<br />

TU12. Becomes anxious when he/she cannot find out what is coming next (reverse scored)<br />

TU22. Accepts defeat in stride<br />

TU32. Accepts delays without becoming upset<br />

TU42. Becomes anxious when waiting for <strong>new</strong> developments (reverse scored)<br />

TU52. Is able to tolerate postponement <strong>and</strong> uncertainty<br />

TU62. Can wait just so long, then blows up (reverse scored)<br />

TU72. Remains calm when uncertain about coming events<br />

TU82. Is able to delay action until the proper time occurs<br />

TU92. Worries about the outcome <strong>of</strong> any <strong>new</strong> procedure (reverse scored)<br />

F 4: Persuasiveness measures to what extent the manager uses persuasion <strong>and</strong> argument effectively;<br />

exhibits strong convictions.<br />

PR3. Makes pep talks to stimulate the group<br />

PR13.His/her arguments are convincing<br />

PR23. Argues persuasively for his/her point <strong>of</strong> view<br />

PR33. Is a very persuasive talker<br />

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