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Leadership Prefs 5 mTurk

Leadership Prefs 5 mTurk

Hello:

You are invited to participate in our Leadership Styles Preference Inventory. In this survey, you are asked to rank items from 10 questions on your preferred leadership styles for work related endeavors. This survey questionnaire may take approximately 8-13 minutes to complete. You are also asked to answer a few demographic questions to ensure our tests minimize bias.

Your participation in this study is completely voluntary and there are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important for us to learn your opinions.

Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact me, Craig Ellis, by email at mailto:[email protected].

For each question, you are to drag and drop the 6 statements so they are ordered according to your preference. The top-most item will be your most-preferred and the bottom-most item should be your least preferred. These 6 statements describe leadership behaviors that managers, supervisors, or potential leaders may display in the workplace. Statements that describe leadership behaviors that are more preferable to you should be shown above statements that describe leadership behaviors that are less preferable to you.

Please read all of the statements in the set before deciding how to rank the statements.

Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.

Sincerely,

Craig Ellis

1. Please drag and rank the following six leadership styles in your order of preference - where the top-most statement is your most-preferred (1st) and the bottom-most statement is your least-preferred (6th):

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Demonstrates a high work ethic at all times. Communicates goal(s) and allows employees to choose their method to achieve goal(s). Makes an effort to build relationships with their employees. Assists employees in identifying ways to improve their performance. Is assertive and self-confident. Accepts input from all employees when making decisions.

2. Please drag and rank the following six leadership styles in your order of preference - where the top-most statement is your most-preferred (1st) and the bottom-most statement is your least-preferred (6th):

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Creates a culture of independence. Focuses attention on maintaining high employee morale. Uses employees’ mistakes as developmental opportunities. Expects employees to operate within the established procedures. Avoids their own opinion when other employees have better ideas. Attempts to establish a culture centered on efficiency and results.

3. Please drag and rank the following six leadership styles in your order of preference - where the top-most statement is your most-preferred (1st) and the bottom-most statement is your least-preferred (6th):

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Always holds people accountable for their performance. Provides employees with relevant project information in advance and clarification when requested. Sets high goals for the work unit and works hard to achieve them. Ensure all employess opinions are factored in important work projects. Shows genuine concern and empathy for others. Only criticizes the work of others in a constructive manner.

4. Please drag and rank the following six leadership styles in your order of preference - where the top-most statement is your most-preferred (1st) and the bottom-most statement is your least-preferred (6th):

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Uses compromise and communication to reach agreement on work issues.

Makes time to provide developmental feedback to employees.

“Checks-in” with employees to ensure everything is flowing smoothly.

Attempts to establish a positive, team-centered working environment.

Allows employees to develop their own way of accomplishing tasks.

Sets firm deadlines and holds all employees equally accountable for meeting those deadlines.

5. Please drag and rank the following six leadership styles in your order of preference - where the top-most statement is your most-preferred (1st) and the bottom-most statement is your least-preferred (6th):

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Participates in helping employees improve their performance. Maintains a consistent, friendly attitude at work. Is open about his/her own areas of weakness. Updates employees on their organization's plans and goals. Primarily uses relevant experience to help make important group decisions. Is highly active and efficient and sets the pace for their work unit.

6. Please drag and rank the following six leadership styles in your order of preference - where the top-most statement is your most-preferred (1st) and the bottom-most statement is your least-preferred (6th):

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Helps others work through work-related conflict. Considers the opinions of others when making decisions. Gives high-performing employees increased responsibility. Deals with work conduct issues quickly and directly. Speaks with employees on their progress and provides feedback. Tolerates mistakes if employees are working hard.

7. Please drag and rank the following six leadership styles in your order of preference - where the top-most statement is your most-preferred (1st) and the bottom-most statement is your least-preferred (6th):

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Takes the responsibility of leading / supervising very seriously.

Consults with knowledgeable employees when they have a problem that they are unsure about.

Commits to a course of action and does not allow the team to get sidetracked.

Is actively involved in assisting employees progress in their careers.

Communicates employees’ mistakes to them in a sympathetic, understanding manner.

Sets high expectations for employees and themselves.

8. Please drag and rank the following six leadership styles in your order of preference - where the top-most statement is your most-preferred (1st) and the bottom-most statement is your least-preferred (6th):

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Is direct and to the point when communicating with employees.

Will not interfere with employees as long as productivity is high and deadlines are met.

Accepts that different employees use different methods to complete tasks.

Provides employees with step-by-step instructions for how to improve.

Encourages employees’ active participation in workplace meetings and discussions.

Prefers to resolve work-related conflict peacefully.

9. Please drag and rank the following six leadership styles in your order of preference - where the top-most statement is your most-preferred (1st) and the bottom-most statement is your least-preferred (6th):

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Is compatible with employees who are “go-getters”. Does not allow the work unit to become disorganized. Displays an upbeat, optimistic attitude regardless of the circumstances. Is careful to ensure all employees are treated equally. Discusses with employees the steps necessary to enhance performance. Communicates how employees’ roles and tasks fit into the big picture.

10. Please drag and rank the following six leadership styles in your order of preference - where the top-most statement is your most-preferred (1st) and the bottom-most statement is your least-preferred (6th):

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Creates a work structure built on trust and independence. Attempts to include all employees so no one feels left out. Uses structure and detail to ensure that all work is completed in a timely fashion. Prefers employees who go above and beyond what is expected of them. Demonstrates for employees how to correct mistakes. Creates downtime for their employees after stressful events.

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As your last step in this survey, will you please rank the following leadership styles defined below in order of your preference. Using drag and drop, please place your preferred leadership style on top (1), followed by your second (2) through sixth choice (6).

Before ranking these 6 leadership styles, please read through the following descriptions until you are comfortable with the leadership style qualities and how they apply to you.

Affiliative

Affiliative leaders tend to focus the majority of their attention on building and maintaining high workplace morale. They attempt to build positive professional relationships with all team. Affiliative leaders typically donate substantial effort towards building positive rapport. They are typically well-liked and friendly. They attempt to stay updated on the lives of their team members and display empathy when others are experiencing personal or work-related issues. To affiliative leaders, tense conflict is more problematic than performance deficiencies.

Authoritative

Authoritative leaders typically strike a balance between providing structure and allowing employees to have freedom. They manage by setting guidelines and providing direction and then allowing employees to function relatively independently. They view themselves as the leader and take that responsibility seriously. They create a culture where employees can function independently and trust one another. They keep employees informed, and hold all to the same standard of accountability.

Coaching

Coaches are workplace teachers who view mistakes as opportunities for development as opposed to obstacles. They are always offering their employees developmental opportunities in the form of seminars, conferences, and extra-curricular work activities. They stay up-to-date on the goals and aspirations of their team members and enjoy assisting their employees in career advancement. They are willing to get involved with employees on an individual level and discuss help them improve.

Commanding

Commanding leaders are assertive and direct. They expect employees to respect their position of authority and view the workplace as a place where recognition is earned based on hard work and merit. They focus their attention on ensuring that each member of the work unit is doing their job. They understand the importance of keeping things in order and making sure everyone has a job to do. They are typically effective in times of crisis when a focus on productivity is paramount.

Democratic

Democratic leaders like to involve everyone in decisions and processes. They rarely make decisions without considering how it will affect all team members. They are willing to compromise and even sacrifice their own opinion if there is a better option. They accept accountability for decisions and typically donate substantial effort towards finding solutions that minimize the negative impact on their employees. Democratic leaders understand the value in allowing everyone to voice their opinion.

Pacesetting

Pacesetters are high energy managers. They are driven and fast-paced. They thrive on staying busy and productive and are most satisfied with employees that display a high work-ethic. They tend to rely on on-the-job training that allows employees to figure things out on their own. They function best when their unit is comprised of highly skilled employees who are self-sufficient, and in such scenarios there is likely to be a high level of synergy amongst the team.

I have a clear understanding of these styles.

I Agree

* Please rank (1-6) the following management styles in order of your preference. Your most preferred style should be on the top (1) and your least preferred style should be on the bottom (6):

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Democratic Commanding Pacesetting Affiliative Authoritative Coaching

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