What About Me?
Decision-Making Insights
WHAT'S MY DECISION-MAKING STYLE?
For each of the statements below, select the one alternative that best describes how you see yourself in your typical work situation.
I enjoy jobs that:
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are technical and well defined
have considerable variety
allow independent action
involve people
In my job, I look for:
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practical results
the best solutions
new approaches or ideas
good working environment
When faced with solving a problem, I:
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rely on proven approaches
apply careful analysis
look for creative approaches
rely on my feelings
When using information, I prefer:
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specific facts
accurate and complete data
broad coverage of many options
limited data that are easily understood
I am especially good at:
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remembering dates and facts
solving difficult problems
seeing many possibilities
interacting with others
When time is important, I:
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decide and act quickly
follow plans and priorities
refuse to be pressured
seek guidance and support
I work well with those who are:
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energetic and ambitious
self-confident
open-minded
polite and trusting
Others consider me:
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aggressive
disciplined
imaginative
supportive
My decisions typically are:
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realistic and direct
systematic or abstract
broad and flexible
sensitive to the needs of others
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Source: Adapted from A.J. Rowe, J.D. Boulgaides, and M.R. McGrath, Managerial Decision Making (Chicago: SRA, 1984).
