Threatened Authority Complex Test - the question form

1. I can say that I carry out my duties as well as possible.

2. So far, I have been able to accurately anticipate events that are important for my business:

3. Some of the setbacks I sometimes have at work are due to poor treatment of me or the incompetence of some of my subordinates.

4. I accept the right of others to criticize me, but I believe that most of my critics do not have the moral right to make accusations against me.

5. Many coworkers are indifferent to my failures.

6. People who want to lecture me should first learn a lot themselves.

7. Agreeing with subordinates' opinions is a sign of a leader's weakness.

8. I assess myself realistically and objectively.

9. I value fair criticism, but I must say that those who have criticized my decisions have shown ill will and disrespect.

10. I can accurately judge my subordinates' attitude toward me.

11. A manager should not give in to subordinates, because doing so undermines the manager's authority.

12. I try to maintain a critical attitude toward myself, but I can say that I make the right decisions.

13. A truly competent person can rely solely on their own opinion.

14. I feel irritated when people are disloyal and openly oppose my instructions.

15. I value my subordinates' directness and independence, but I believe they should carry out my orders without discussion.