Executive Style Assessment, ISP-2E Test - the question form

If I am asked to take on a task whose eventual success is not guaranteed, I will estimate my chances of achieving the final result and will take it on only if I am confident of success.

Completing an assignment that would help people who need it is something I find hard to refuse. However, I do not refuse other assignments either.

If circumstances allowed, I would prefer to take it easy and focus on home and family.

If I have to complete a task where, despite an overall benefit, some individuals may be harmed, I will do everything possible to minimize the harm if it is necessary to save the majority.

a) I support having the group choose its own leader; however, the leader should be respected, firm, and strong-willed.

b) If I have a business meeting scheduled, I will definitely attend.

a) When doing long, monotonous work, I monitor whether intermediate results are consistent with the final outcome.

b) On the last day before your vacation, your supervisor gives you a difficult, urgent task. I think something is seriously wrong with him. I will take sick leave.

If my supervisor is absent, I will work just as hard, because no one else will do my work for me.

Having to do long, monotonous work is a problem—this is the last thing I need.

a) If I were asked to lead a group to complete a task, I would follow the principle: "If someone doesn't want to, we'll make them."

b) If a job requires great effort, attention, and concentration, I try to do any job conscientiously.

Do you usually feel like taking on a difficult task? You do not specifically seek out difficult tasks, but you will do it as well.

People describe you as a very hard-working person. You simply follow through responsibly and finish what you start.

I make decisions quickly, especially when the outcome depends on it.

If a task requires a lot of effort, attention, and concentration, I think, "The things they come up with..."

I believe personality is largely inherited (that is, it is almost impossible to change). Yes—everyone in my family has been (and is) a diligent, hard-working, dutiful person.

Sometimes I feel like trying something unfamiliar—why not test my abilities?

People describe you as very hard-working — they must be confusing you with someone else.

If your supervisor is not around, would you work just as hard? — For me, my work does not depend on whether my supervisor is present; I take responsibility for what I do.

If your supervisor is not present, would you work just as hard? “Working yourself to death isn’t worth it”—you can slack off a little (avoid work).

During a task, circumstances beyond your control arise that require a change of plan (you have to do something completely different). “Not the first time—I'll handle this too.”

I usually feel like taking on a difficult task: difficult or not, I will do it responsibly.

If I fail at a task, I do not settle down until I achieve my goal.

If I have a task to do and I could be held accountable for not completing it (with financial or personal consequences), I will take it on and get it done.

If I am asked to give a presentation to a large group of colleagues (classmates), I will prepare in advance and rehearse.

Usually I do not feel like taking on something difficult. At times I may not even feel like doing the simplest things.

If something promises substantial benefit or profit, I will make every effort to ensure I do not miss out on the money.

My attitude toward independence is shaped by preferring to act on my own initiative rather than following orders.

If a task promises substantial benefit and profit, I will seek advice and then pursue the goal steadily.

Other people’s lack of punctuality irritates me. I have difficulty tolerating people who do not keep their word, I find it hard to believe their excuses, and after 2–3 times being late I prefer not to meet with them.

If I am asked to give a presentation to a large group of colleagues/classmates, I think: they have found a speaker—since I already interact with them anyway.

a) If I am asked to do urgent work, one of my first thoughts is: Why me—was there no one else?

b) My attitude toward independence is shaped by my preference to carry out assigned tasks on my own, when no one interferes.

If circumstances beyond my control arise during a task and require changing the plan (I have to do something completely different), I will try to ensure this does not affect the final result.

I agree with the saying "One person alone is not a warrior"; I think it is much more interesting to take on a serious opponent on my own.

If I have done something that led to undesirable consequences, I am prepared to take responsibility.

If I am given an assignment that may involve unexpected complications or obstacles, I still take it on; I am not used to refusing and will try to complete it.

I agree: I see risk-taking as worthwhile.

If I am asked to follow a plan that I believe has flaws or mistakes, I step back and distance myself from responsibility.

How I relate to the saying "One man is no warrior": I can carry out assignments either on my own or together with someone.

I do not refuse a task because difficulties are expected; it is not the first time—I will manage.

"As if I did not have enough to worry about"—while doing the work, circumstances beyond my control arise that require changing the plan (I have to do something completely different).

You have a task to complete, and you may be held accountable (financially and morally) if you do not complete it. I tend to take responsibility, try to take everything into account, and anticipate possible outcomes.

You need to complete a task that you expect will be difficult—there is no avoiding it; it still has to be done.

You have successfully finished something, and that is enough—once it is done, you feel relieved.

If I am having difficulty with a task, I will be persistent and determined, and I achieve my goal.

I believe we can improve the world around us if everyone is more responsible.

I can handle tasks without needing direction, guidance, or instructions; I prefer to set my own goals and take personal responsibility for achieving the outcome.

If my work is rejected, I will feel annoyed about not completing the assignment.

If I have to complete a task and could be held responsible (financially and morally) if I do not, I would rather have fewer such tasks and would try to avoid it.

If asked what kind of person I consider weak, I would say: someone who lacks willpower.

If I find myself in a situation where I need to help someone I do not know well, and it is within my ability, I do so without hesitation.

If I am not getting on with a task, I keep working at it—"patience and hard work overcome all."

What many people see as luck is actually the result of my careful planning and responsible approach.

"Whatever happens, happens" describes my level of foresight.

a) In my actions, I base my decisions on what others expect of me—yes; people around me know that I always carry out requests and assignments.

b) I am in favor of the group choosing its own leader; however, it is also possible not to choose one: “we can manage on our own.”

Do you make decisions quickly? As a rule, I do not make rash or poorly considered decisions.

If I am offered a task that is beyond my abilities, I will still try to handle it by applying extra effort and willpower.

Which description do you think characterizes you best? I consider myself hardworking.

If a task promises substantial benefit or profit, I try to approach it responsibly and weigh all the circumstances so I do not make a mistake.

a) If I have important things to do early in the morning, I will still go to bed whenever it works out, but not any earlier.

b) I am best characterized by decisiveness, resilience to distractions, and goal-directedness.

a) I would be most likely to feel upset if someone said that I am unreliable or lazy.

b) If I need to choose an assistant to help me complete urgent work, I would choose someone who is persistent, decisive, and able to overcome difficulties.

If people had to strictly follow norms and rules, life would feel rather bland and boring.

If I need to complete a task with expected difficulties and it is within my abilities, I will plan in advance how to overcome them and agree to do it.

If I needed to choose an assistant to help with urgent work, I would choose someone who is obedient and follows instructions.

I do not like tasks that involve meticulous, highly detail-oriented work.

Willpower is the quality that best describes me.

Punctuality, being prudent, and being conscientious describe me best.