Working With Others
Power and Conflict Skills
HOW POWER-ORIENTED AM I?
For each statement, select the response that most closely resembles your attitude. Use the following ratings scale for your responses:
1 = Disagree a lot
2 = Disagree a little
3 = Neutral
4 = Agree a little
5 = Agree a lot
  1. The best way to handle people is to tell them what they want to hear.
    1 2 3 4 5

  2. When you ask someone to do something for you, it is best to give the real reason for wanting it rather than giving reasons that might carry more weight.
    1 2 3 4 5

  3. Anyone who completely trusts anyone else is asking for trouble.
    1 2 3 4 5

  4. It is hard to get ahead without cutting corners here and there.
    1 2 3 4 5

  5. It is safest to assume that all people have a vicious streak, and it will come out when they are given a chance.
    1 2 3 4 5

  6. One should take action only when it is morally right.
    1 2 3 4 5

  7. Most people are basically good and kind.
    1 2 3 4 5

  8. There is no excuse for lying to someone else.
    1 2 3 4 5

  9. Most people more easily forget the death of their father than the loss of their property.
    1 2 3 4 5

  10. Generally speaking, people won't work hard unless they're forced to do so.
    1 2 3 4 5


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Source: R. Christie and F.L. Geis, Studies in Machiavellianism. © Academic Press, 1970. With permission.