Exercise 42 Social Motives in the Work Setting43 This questionnaire consists of 12 statements. There are no right or wrong answers. For each statement, indicate which of the three alternativesa, b.. or c.is most preferred by or most important to you by placing a 3 next to that choice. Place a 2 by your second choice and a 1 by the choice that is least preferred by or least important to you. Do not debate too long over any one statement. Your first reaction is desired. 1. In a work situation, l we nt to a. be in charge. b. give assistance to my coworkers. c. come up with new ideas. 2. III have ultimate responsibility for a project, | a. depend on my own ability to accomplish tasks. b. delegate work and oversee progress. c. use teamwork to accomplish tasks. 3. My co-workers see me as a. a competent person. b. a considerate person. c. a forceful person. 4. When I disagree with a decision, I a. voice my disapproval immediately. b. take into consideration other peoples' feelings and circumstances. c. suggest alternatives based on logic. 5. In a group discussion, a. I encourage others to express themselves. b. I will change my view only if a better one is suggested. c. my ideas generally prevail. 6. In a labormanagement dispute, I would a. keep human relations smooth. b. maintain a position of strength. c. work for a compromise. 7.| am most satised with myjob when I a. see progress being made. b. have a strong voice in determining policy. c. work with others to achieve results. 8. When disagreements arise. I usually a. yield a point to avoid conflict. b. stick to my guns. c. use reasoning to seek the best solution. 9. As a leader, I would a. permit flexibility, as long as thejob gets done. b. recognize that workers have good days and bad days. c. insist on compliance with my rules and directions. 10. As a member of the boa rd of directors dealing with a problem, I would most likely a. tryto get my ideas adopted. b. solicit ideas from all members. c. review the facts. 11. When hiring a new employee, I would a. expect future loyalty to me. b. hire the person who is technically best qualified. c. take into consideration future relations with coworkers. 12. I am most happy in my work itl m a. am the decision maker. in. work with good friends and colleagues. c. make significant achievements. Scoring: Step One: Scoring is done across the page. from left to right. For each question, put your a., I1, and c. scores in the appropriate columns. Note that a., I1, and c. scores do not remain in the same columns. Continue until all scores are filled in; then total the columns. [The grand total for the three columns should be 72.] Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 _\\ f!) _| !'I _x U 2. b 2. a 2. c 3. c 3. a 3. b 4_ a 4. I: 4. b 5. c 5. b 5. a 5. b 6. c 6 a 7. b 7'. a 7. c 8. b B. c 8. a 9. c 9. a. 9. b 10. a 10. c. 10. b. 11 a 11. b. 11 c 12.a. 12.c. 12.l:>. Total Total Total Step Two: Mark the total scores for each column in the appropriate places in Figure 4-3. Shade in the areas as shown in the example, Figure 4-4