motivational analysis of organizations

LEAD QUESTIONNAIRE
Russell Doré
Instructions: This is a survey of your attitudes toward different methods of leadership.
In each of the sixty items below there are two statements of things a leader can do or
ways in which he or she can act. For each item, put an X on your answer sheet in either
the first blank or the second blank, thereby indicating either (1) or (2), respectively, for
the statement that you believe is the more important way for a leader to behave. If you
think that both alternatives are unimportant for a leader, choose the statement you think
is more important.
There are no right or wrong answers; your opinions are what is important. Work
rapidly; your first impressions are usually best.
It is more important for a leader:
1. (1) To assign workers to specific tasks.
(2) To allow the workers to do the job the way they want to, as long as they
accomplish the objectives.
2. (1) To treat all workers equally and according to the rules.
(2) To be aware of the feelings of the workers.
3. (1) To be accepted by the workers.
(2) To point out the rules and policies in situations in which complaints arise.
4. (1) To be an authority in the type of work that the group does.
(2) To explain the reasons for changes.
5. (1) To call the group members together to discuss work.
(2) To work right alongside the workers.
6. (1) To make decisions independently of the group.
(2) To be a real part of the group.
7. (1) To pitch right in with the workers.
(2) To plan the work.
8. (1) To authorize the workers to exercise a high degree of authority and
responsibility in making decisions.
(2) To supervise the workers closely.
9. (1) To maintain an open, informal relationship with the workers.
(2) To have a well-regulated department.
10. (1) To be the most technically skilled member of the work group.
(2) To meet with the workers to consider proposed changes.
11. (1) To teach the workers new things.
(2) To attempt to vary his or her job only slightly from the jobs of the workers.
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