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MPS 16-4
Instructions: Please describe how much your boss uses each managerial practice or leadership
behavior. The term "unit" refers to the team, department, division, or company for which your boss
is the designated leader, and the term "members" refers to the people who report directly to your
boss. Think about each type of behavior separately, and do not allow your general evaluation of the
manager to bias your answers about specific behaviors. For each item, select one of the following
response choices and write the number or code for it on the line provided.
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To a Considerable extent
To a Moderate extent
To a Limited extent
Clarifying
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Supporting
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Shows concern for the needs and feelings of individual members of the work unit
Provides support and encouragement when there is a difficult or stressful task
Expresses confidence that members of the unit can perform a difficult task
Shows sympathy and understanding when a member is worried or upset
Envisioning
___ 9. Describes a proposed change or new initiative with enthusiasm and optimism
___ 10. Describes a clear, appealing vision for the work unit or organization
___ 11. Describes exciting new opportunities for the work unit or organization
___ 12. Talks in an inspiring way about what can be accomplished in the future
External Monitoring
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Uses social networks and contacts with outsiders to get useful information
Keeps informed about advances in technology that are relevant for the work
Tries to learn about the needs and preferences of potential customers
Analyzes external events and trends to identify threats and opportunities
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Planning Activities
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Recognizing
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Encouraging Innovation
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Representing
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Promotes a favorable image for the work unit with superiors and outsiders
Makes a persuasive presentation to get more funding or resources for the work unit
Negotiates favorable agreements for the work unit or organization
Meets with peers or outsiders to coordinate related activities with them
Monitoring Operations
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Looks for ways to adapt best practices used by other work units or organizations
Encourages members to try new methods and learn how they affect performance
Conducts a review session after an activity to learn what can be improved
Encourages sharing of new knowledge with other members of the organization
Networking
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Attends social and professional events to meet people with useful information
Builds and maintains a wide network of contacts among peers and outsiders
Joins social networks that include outsiders with useful information
Develops cooperative relations with people who can provide resources and assistance
Problem Solving
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Recognizes the early stage of a problem that is likely to disrupt the work
Quickly determines the cause of a problem before taking corrective action
Resolves work-related problems promptly to prevent unnecessary costs or delays
Handles work-related problems in a confident and decisive way
Empowering
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Advocating Change
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Explains why changes are necessary to deal with an emerging threat or opportunity
Explains why a policy or procedure is no longer appropriate and should be changed
Proposes relevant changes in objectives or strategies for the work unit or organization
Takes personal risks to push for approval of essential but difficult changes
Ethical Leadership
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