Workplace Survival
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I know how to be diplomatic and tactful, and when to be forceful and when to retreat. | |
I have a good sense of the different players in the office game, their relative power, and how to play with them. | |
I'm ready to change and adapt myself to the times, in-cluding changing in response to the needs and demands in the workplace. | |
I know what not to change, such as key principles, values, and promises, and I don't change those. | |
I'm aware of the differences in personality, values, interests, and cultures of different people, and I adapt the way I relate to them accordingly. | |
I like to be helpful and supportive of others, and consider their interests and needs as well as my own. | |
I make it a point to communicate clearly, concisely, say what I mean, and check that others have gotten my message. | |
I make it a point to listen and understand what others say, and I ask for clarification when I'm not sure. | |
When I solve problems, I consider other points of view as well as my own. | |
I am good at solving problems, since I prioritize and consider the big picture and tactics as appropriate. I also seek to understand the problem fully before seeking a solution. | |
In making an important decision, I take some time to reflect on various factors, such as past and current circumstances and what may be realistic, besides what I want. | |
I pay attention to changes in the workplace and in everyday occurrences to help me make choices. | |
I'm ready to back down in order to tone down or end a conflict. | |
I know when it's time to let go and move on. | |
I look for the facts and seek to understand what's going on, before I decide what to do and how to take action in a conflict. | |
I try to cool down the emotions first, seek to understand the situation and various approaches, and use my intuition to come up with different altematives and decide what to do. | |
No one considers me a difficult person, because I work well with others and adapt well to different people and situations. | |
When other people are being difficult, I try to understand them, so I can better communicate with them and work out any problems. | |
I believe that honesty is the best policy; so I'm open and honest, which includes admitting my mistakes. | |
I try to recognize where others are coming from ethically in their attitudes, values, orientation, and style, so I can better understand and deal with them when ethical issues arise. | |
I keep the confidences others tell me, and if someone thinks I didn't, I immediately discuss their concerns with them. | |
I take responsibility and keep my promises. | |
I'm good at visualizing to understand what's going on, consider different possibilities, set goals, and make plans. | |
I take into consideration assumptions, personalities, and politics in deciding on a course of action, in addition to using other methods. | |
I know nobody's perfect, and I have answered the previous questions as honestly as I can. | |
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