Life In Organizations
Careers
AM I WELL-SUITED FOR A CAREER AS A GLOBAL MANAGER?
Indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the 14 statements in terms of how well they describe you. Use the following rating scale for your responses:

1 = Very strongly disagree
2 = Strongly disagree
3 = Disagree
4 = Neither agree or disagree
5 = Agree
6 = Strongly agree
7 = Very strongly agree

  1. When working with people from other cultures, I work hard to understand their perspectives.


  2. I have a solid understanding of my organization's products and services.


  3. I am willing to take a stand on issues.


  4. I have a special talent for dealing with people.


  5. I can be depended on to tell the truth regardless of circumstances.


  6. I am good at identifying the most important part of a complex problem or issue.


  7. I clearly demonstrate commitment to seeing the organization succeed.


  8. I take personal, as well as business, risks.


  9. I have changed as a result of feedback from others.


  10. I enjoy the challenge of working in countries other than my own.


  11. I take advantage of opportunities to do new things.


  12. I find criticism hard to take.


  13. I seek feedback even when others are reluctant to give it.


  14. I don't get so invested in things that I cannot change when something doesn't work.


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Source: Adapted from G.M. Spreitzer, M.W McCall Jr., and J.D. Mahoney, "Early Identification of International Executive Potential," Journal ofApplied Psychology, February 1997, pp. 6-29.