Manager Task Test

Understand which leadership style fits you and the moment in about 20 minutes. Get a clear snapshot of your flexibility across eight management approaches to lead more effectively.
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October 2, 2025
October 2, 2025
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18/30
Deserter (D)
Measures the tendency to avoid managerial responsibility by showing low task focus and low relationship engagement.
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A score of 18 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable tendency to disengage from both performance demands and relationship-building, especially when pressure or change arises.
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11/30
Bureaucrat (B)
Measures the extent to which a manager relies on rules and procedures over task achievement and relationship-building.
Low bureaucratic tendency
Moderate bureaucratic tendency
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A score of 11 indicates a moderate tendency to default to established procedures and careful adherence to rules, with limited emphasis on pushing results or actively managing relationships.
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15/30
Missionary (M)
Measures the extent to which a manager prioritizes harmony and relationships over task achievement and direct influence on results.
Results-leaning
Balanced harmony focus
Harmony-first
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A score of 15 indicates a moderate Missionary tendency, suggesting a generally harmony-oriented approach that may sometimes reduce assertiveness in driving productivity.
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13/30
Developmental (D)
Measures the extent to which a manager prioritizes supporting and developing people, trust, and open relationships over direct achievement focus.
Lower developing focus
Moderate developing focus
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A score of 13 indicates a moderate tendency to emphasize relationships and employee development, while still leaving room to increase this focus when the situation calls for it.
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Autocratic (A)
Measures the extent to which a person relies on a decisive, control-oriented, results-first management approach with limited focus on relationships.
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A score of 23 falls in the High range, suggesting a strong tendency to push for results through directive decisions and clear expectations, which may increase pressure on team relationships in some situations.
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23/30
Benevolent Autocrat (BA)
Measures the extent to which a person uses a results-driven, initiative-taking leadership style while still maintaining some focus on relationships and idea generation.
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A score of 23 indicates a high tendency to lead with energetic, achievement-focused direction while also giving some attention to relationships and encouraging new ideas.
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21/30
Diplomat (D)
Measures how strongly a manager prioritizes both results and relationships while tending to accommodate others and avoid firm decisions.
Decisive & direct
Balanced diplomacy
Accommodating & cautious
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A score of 21 falls in the “Accommodating & cautious” range, indicating a stronger tendency to maintain harmony and support others, with a risk of delayed decisions and reduced initiative.
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12/30
Executor (E)
Measures how strongly a person demonstrates an execution-focused leadership style that balances task achievement with team involvement and relationship management.
Less expressed
Moderately expressed
Strongly expressed
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A score of 12 indicates a moderately expressed performer style, suggesting the person sometimes coordinates work and engages the team while not relying on this approach in every situation.
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New and aspiring managers
41%OF USERS
They want to understand their default leadership style and learn how to adjust it to different team situations.
HR and L&D specialists
34%OF USERS
They use it to map management styles across leaders and plan targeted development or coaching programs.
Project and team leads
25%OF USERS
They take it to improve how they handle changing priorities, conflicts, and performance issues in real work.
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Deserter (D)
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Bureaucrat (B)
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Missionary (M)
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Developing (D)
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Benevolent autocrat (Ba)
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Diplomat (D)
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Performer (P)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this assessment measure?
It measures preferred approaches to managerial tasks across eight leadership models. It also indicates how flexibly responses change with different work situations.
How long does it take to complete and how many items are included?
Estimated completion time is about 20 minutes. The assessment includes 8 items.
What type of questions are asked?
Items describe common managerial situations and ask for a rating of likely responses. There are no right or wrong answers.
How should responses be selected?
Select the option that best reflects typical behavior in the situation described. Avoid choosing based on an ideal or preferred image.
How should results be interpreted and used?
Results describe which styles are more likely to appear under different conditions and where adaptability is higher or lower. They support development planning and role fit decisions rather than identifying a single “best” style.
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About This Assessment
Manager's Task Test

Manager Task Test - Symptoms and Signs

This measure is designed to characterize how an individual approaches common managerial situations and to support reflection on leadership behavior across contexts. The Manager Task Test uses brief, job-relevant scenarios to elicit typical responses and highlight patterns in how a person adapts their approach.

It consists of 8 items and typically takes about 20 minutes to complete. Results are intended to describe relative tendencies across different management styles and the degree of flexibility versus habitual responding in supervisory tasks. The Manager Task Test can be used to inform developmental feedback and discussion in personnel development and related applied settings.

Author: edwin-a-fleishman
Literature: Campbell, J. P., McCloy, R. A., Oppler, S. H., & Sager, C. E. A theory of performance. In N. Schmitt & W. C. Borman (Eds.), Personnel selection in organizations. Jossey-Bass. 1993.
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