What is your prominent style (the answer choice you chose most oftenor state if you tied between two styles)?

DISCOVER YOUR DECISION STYLE
DIRECTIVE, ANALYTICAL, CONCEPTUAL, OR BEHAVIORAL STYLE

INSTRUCTIONS
Read each of the following questions carefully and choose the answer that BEST describes YOU.
Write the letter corresponding to the answer for each question (a, b, c, or d). Immediately pick the
answer (Your first initial reaction) that best fits situations in which you would typically react at both
work and school. There are no right or wrong answers.

1. In performing my job or class work, I look for _____
a. Practical results
b. The best solution
c. Creative approaches or ideas
d. Good working conditions

2. I enjoy jobs that _____
a. Are technical and well defined
b. Have a lot of variety
c. Allow me to be independent and creative
d. Involve working closely with others

3. The people that I most enjoy working with are _____
a. Energetic and ambitious
b. Capable and organized
c. Open to new ideas
d. Agreeable and trusting

4. When I have a problem, I usually _____
a. Rely on what has worked in the past
b. Apply careful analysis
c. Consider a variety of creative approaches
d. Seek consensus with others

5. I am especially good at _____
a. Remembering dates and facts
b. Solving complex problems
c. Seeing many possible solutions
d. Getting along with others

6. When I dont have much time, I _____
a. Make decisions and act quickly
b. Follow established plans or priorities
c. Take my time and refuse to be pressured
d. Ask others for guidance and support

7. In social situations, I generally _____
a. Talk to others
b. Think about whats being discussed
c. Observe
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d. Listen to the conversation

8. Other people consider me _____
a. Aggressive
b. Disciplined
c. Creative
d. Supportive

9. What I dislike most is _____
a. Not being in control
b. Doing boring work
c. Following the rules
d. Being rejected by others

10. The decisions I make are usually _____
a. Direct and practical
b. Systematic and abstract
c. Broad and flexible
d. Sensitive to others needs

REQUIRED ASSIGNMENT GUIDELINES

Answer each question to this assessment. You will reveal your results in an assessment
reflection paper. Keep up with the number of as, bs, cs, and ds you answered.

Create a cover sheet in your Word document for this reflection paper assignment. The
cover sheet should have your name, assignment name, course name and number,
semester and year. You will upload this WORD file into Canvas.

Create sectional headings in the Word document for each part of this assignment.
For example, your first heading would be labeled and include the disclosure and discussion
of how YOU scored on this assessment. This would include steps 1 through 5 (see below).
Other sectional headings can be labeled and organized in whatever way you would like to
present your responses to the parts of this assignment.

Please use proper grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure protocol. Make sure that
you review your work prior to submission. Misspelling and improper grammar will be
counted off.

This is an application type of assignment in which you will utilize your communication and
critical thinking skills in reflecting on your particular managerial style.

Use Arial, Calibri, Garamond, or another up-to-date font style appropriate for business
documents. It is good to practice using and applying appropriate business document
formatting.

Use 1 inch margins for all four sides of the Word document; 12 point-size font; single-
spaced document (all business documents are single-spaced!); appropriate document
spacing between paragraphs; bold sectional headings; review business document
guidelines (can be found in a Business Communication textbook, or a reputable source
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from the Internet or UM Library).

A reflection paper that has 800 words or approximately two pages (single-spaced) would
demonstrate substantial thought. Be descriptive and explanative in your reflection, but also
be concise over being wordy.

Complete all that is asked for full points.

SCORING INSTRUCTIONS & INTERPRETATION
Assignment Steps:
1. Count the number of a answers. Write the number of times a was answered. This score
represents the Directive style
2. Count the number of b answers. Write the number of times b was answered. This score
represents the Analytical style
3. Count the number of c answers. Write the number of times c was answered. This score
represents the Conceptual style
4. Count the number of d answers. Write the number of times d was answered. This score
represents the Behavioral style

5. What is your prominent style (the answer choice you chose most oftenor state if you
tied between two styles)?

6. Go back to your textbook and read about the decision-making styles. In your own

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