Life In Organizations
Organization Structure
HOW POLITICALLY-ORIENTED AM I?
For each of the following ten statements, identify with a T (True) or F (False) which best represents your behavior or belief, even if that particular behavior or belief is not present all the time:
1. You should make others feel important through an open appreciation of their ideas and work.
True
False
2. Because people tend to judge you when they first meet you, always try to make a good first impression.
True
False
3. Try to let others do most of the talking, be sympathetic to their problems, and resist telling people that they are totally wrong.
True
False
4. Praise the good traits of the people you meet and always give people an opportunity to save face if they are wrong or make a mistake.
True
False
5. Spreading false rumors, planting misleading information, and backstabbing are necessary, if some what unpleasant, methods to deal with your enemies.
True
False
6. Sometimes it is necessary to make promises that you know you will not or cannot keep.
True
False
7. It is important to get along with everybody, even with those who are generally recognized as wind bags, abrasive, or constant complainers.
True
False
8. It is vital to do favors for others so that you can call in these IOUs at times when they will do you the most good.
True
False
9. Be willing to compromise, particularly on issues that are minor to you, but major to others.
True
False
10. On controversial issues, it is important to delay or avoid your involvement if possible.
True
False
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Source: Prof J.F Byrnes (Bentley College), "The Political Behavior Inventory." With permission.
