Working Style

Question 1

Independent (3) vs Interdependent (3)

Answer 1

How do I derive my identity?

Independent
> Place great importance on individual identity
> Derrive identity from personal choices and achievements
> Prefer taking action on one’s own

Interdependent
> Place great importance on group harmony and cooperation
> Derive identity from group affiliation
> Feel a sense of duty, obligation, and loyalty to ascribed groups

Question 2

Egalitarianism VS Status

Answer 2

What is my preference for how my group should be structured and how power should be distributed?

Egialitarianism
> Be confortable challanging the views of superiors
> Be flexible about roles
> Treat everyone much the same
> Assume power and authority should be shared broadly among a group

Status
> Prefer not to challange those above them
> Be deferential to superiors
> Adapt behaviour depending on relative status
> Assume power and authority should be reserved for a few members of a group

Question 3

Risk VS Certainty

Answer 3

How do I make decisions in uncertain or ambiquous situations?

Risk
> Prefer rapid decision making and quick results
> Place great importance on flexibility and initiative
> Value speed over thoroughness

Certainty
> Spend significant time on backgroud research
> Establish proper procedures before starting a project
> Value thoroughness over speed

Question 4

Direct VS Indirect

Answer 4

How do I communicate requests, task and feedback?

Direct
> Come to the point quickly
> Be forthright in asking questions in most settings
> Be comfortable making requests, giving direction, or disagreeing with others
> Give negative feedback directly

Indirect
> Spend time explaining the context before coming to the point
> Avoid asking questions publicly
> Express disagreement in subtle ways
> Give negative feedback indirectly

Question 5

Task VS Relationship

Answer 5

When working on new projects, do I prefer to adress tasks or relationships first?

Task
> Place high value on reaching goals and objectives on schedule
> Prioritize accomplishing tasks over maintaining relationships
> Focus on what people achieve more than whom they know

Relationship
> View time building relationships as key to achieving good results
> Prioritize maintaining relationships over accomplishing tasks on time
> Focus on who people know as much as what they themselves can achieve