Situational Leadership Style Summary/Self Assessment
Adapted from: Hersey and Blanchard
Self-assessment questions: Read through the Situation questions and then choose the response (only one) from the
corresponding Alternative Action statements that most appeals to you or that you feel seems the most
characteristic of you. In some cases none of the responses may be appealing or characteristic of you. Nonetheless,
please select the statement that you prefer or feel suits you best.
Situation
Alternative Action
1. Your group is not responding lately to your friendly
conversation and obvious concern for their
welfare. Their performance is declining rapidly.
A. Emphasize the use of uniform procedures and the
necessity for task accomplishment.
B. Make yourself available for discussion but do not
push your involvement.
C. Talk with them and then set goals.
D. Intentionally do not intervene.
2. The observable performance of your group is
increasing. You have been making sure that all
members were aware of their responsibilities and
expected standards of performance.
A. Engage in friendly interaction, but continue to
make sure that all members are aware of their
responsibilities and expected standards of
performance.
B. Take no definite action.
C. Do what you can to make the group feel
important and involved.
D. Emphasize the importance of deadlines and
tasks.
3. Members of your group are unable to solve a
problem themselves. You have normally left them
alone. Group performance and interpersonal
relations have been good.
A. Work with the group and together engage in
program solving.
B. Let the group work it out.
C. Act quickly and firmly to correct and redirect.
D. Encourage the group to work on the problem
and be supportive of their efforts.
4. You are considering a change. Your group has a fine
record of accomplishment. They respect the need
for change.
A. Allow group involvement in developing the
change, but do not be too directive.
B. Announce changes and them implement with
objectives are met.
C. Redefine roles and responsibilities and
