COMPANY Life Styles Inventory 2 Description by Others page i Styles The following table lists your average scores for each of the 12 styles as determined by your LSI 2 respondents. The scores can range between zero and 40. To compare these score with a research norm, graph these numbers onto the LSI 2 Circumplex in your profile supplement. Constructive Styles Style Achievement 32.80 Self-Actualising 28.40 Humanistic-Encouraging 27.00 Affiliative 31.20 Passive/Defensive Styles Style Approval 10.80 Conventional 10.00 Dependent 10.40 Avoidance 2.00 Aggressive/Defensive Styles Style Oppositional 2.60 Power 3.20 Competitive 8.00 Perfectionistic 13.40
COMPANY Life Styles Inventory 2 Description by Others page ii Constructive Styles The following tables list your respondents' responses to each item of the Life Styles Inventory, sorted by Style. Achievement ambitious 1.60 realistic 1.20 achieving 1.60 enthusiastic 1.80 thinks for self 1.80 high level of aspiration 2.00 likes tasks that require skill 2.00 enjoys a challenge 1.80 sets own goals 1.80 honest and direct in feelings 1.80 enjoys planning 1.80 usually thinks ahead 1.80 good analytic skills 1.60 earns others' confidence, respect 1.60 explores most alternatives before acting 1.40 enjoys difficult tasks 1.60 learns from mistakes, and corrects 1.40 shares responsibility well 1.40 goes to the heart of the matter 1.40 results-oriented leader 1.40 Total 32.80 Self-Actualising 0 = essentially unlike you 1 = like you quite often 2 = like you most of the time respected and well-thought-of 1.80 self-respecting 1.80 optimistic and realistic 1.80 likes responsibility 1.80 confident, relaxed 1.80 energetic, active 1.80 spontaneous 1.20 good leader 1.40 very alive kind of "earthy" person 0.80 very aware of own feelings 1.40 unique and independent in thought 1.40 open about self 1.40 knows how people feel 1.20 sound judgment 1.00 nondefensive 1.00 creative and original thinker 1.40 communicates ideas easily 1.60 not easily upset 1.00 high personal integrity 1.20 exciting to know 1.60 Total 28.40 Humanistic-Encouraging humanistic 1.20 thoughtful 1.60 understanding 1.20 considerate 1.80 encourages others 1.60 develops others 0.80 makes others think for themselves 0.40 supportive of others 1.60 popular leader 1.20 knows people's needs 1.00 thinks of others 1.20 enjoys teaching others 1.40 good teacher 1.40 trusted by others 1.60 good listener 1.40 willing to take time with people 1.40 sees others as basically good 1.60 enjoys settling disputes 1.20 sought out by others for assistance 1.60 respects confidences 1.80 Total 27.00 Affiliative cooperative 1.80 friendly 1.80 helpful 1.80 pleasant 1.80 diplomatic, tactful 1.40 sees best in others 1.60 sincere 1.80 warm, open 1.80 relaxed, at ease with people 1.80 liked by others 1.80 thinks people more important than things 1.60 good at interpersonal relations 1.60 tries to help others 1.60 likes to share feelings and thoughts 1.80 judgment influenced by liking for people 0.80 genuine concern for people 1.20 trusted by others 1.40 leads because liked by others 1.20 accepts change easily 1.20 likes to include others in activities 1.40 Total 31.20
COMPANY Life Styles Inventory 2 Description by Others page iii Passive/Defensive Styles The following tables list your respondents' responses to each item of the Life Styles Inventory, sorted by Style. Approval seeks approval from others 1.00 needs to be liked by everyone 0.20 generous to a fault 0.80 friendly all the time 1.80 accepts others' values easily 1.80 needs others' approval 0.00 overly sympathetic 0.00 spoils people with kindness 0.20 over-optimistic 0.40 wants to be liked 0.60 agrees with everyone 0.00 vague and uncertain 0.40 dependent on family and friends 0.20 upset by conflict 0.80 thinks in terms of what others think 0.20 forgives anything 1.00 upset if not accepted by others 0.80 does things for approval only 0.20 wants to be trusted, but it's hard 0.00 naive 0.40 Total 10.80 Conventional 0 = essentially unlike you 1 = like you quite often 2 = like you most of the time restrained 0.20 too concerned with looking good 0.00 agreeable 0.80 conservative 0.80 very conventional 0.60 conforming 0.80 suggestible 1.00 avoids conflict 0.80 very respectful to others 1.40 achieves by conforming 0.20 inconsistent 0.20 offers tentative ideas mostly 0.20 indecisive 0.20 often uncertain 0.00 thinks rules more important than ideas 0.00 seems to understand others but doesn't 0.20 concerned with what others think 0.20 tends to accept the status quo 0.00 enjoys being recognised by superiors 1.20 reliable and steady 1.20 Total 10.00 Dependent over-cautious 0.40 very tactful 1.00 eager to please 1.20 modest 1.40 dependent on others 0.40 self-doubting 0.20 compliant 0.80 easily fooled 0.40 apologetic 0.00 obeys too willingly 0.40 easily influenced by friends 0.20 reacts rather than initiates 0.20 predictable 0.20 very respectful to superiors 1.00 meek 0.00 says what's expected 0.40 a good follower 0.60 does things by the book 0.60 seeks help from others 1.00 worries a lot 0.00 Total 10.40 Avoidance tense, uneasy 0.00 self-depreciative 0.00 not aggressive 1.20 easily embarrassed 0.20 lacks self-confidence 0.00 evasive 0.00 self-condemning 0.00 reserved 0.00 takes few chances 0.00 has difficulty being accepted 0.20 presents safe ideas 0.00 avoids decisions 0.00 concerned with own problems 0.20 easily led 0.00 narrow interests 0.00 doesn't relate well to others 0.00 seems to have strong conflicts 0.00 easily upset in most situations 0.00 leaves decisions to others 0.00 little interest in achievement 0.20 Total 2.00
COMPANY Life Styles Inventory 2 Description by Others page iv Aggressive/Defensive Styles The following tables list your respondents' responses to each item of the Life Styles Inventory, sorted by Style. Oppositional resentful 0.00 cynical 0.20 unfeeling 0.00 negative 0.20 complaining 0.00 stubborn 0.40 opposes new ideas 0.40 hard to impress 0.00 suspicious 0.20 slow to forgive a wrong 0.20 concerned with status 0.20 usually against things 0.20 critical of others behind their backs 0.00 distrusts others 0.00 blames others for own mistakes 0.20 doesn't accept criticism well 0.20 doesn't talk about things directly 0.00 opposes things indirectly 0.00 never opposes authority directly 0.20 snobbish 0.00 Total 2.60 Power 0 = essentially unlike you 1 = like you quite often 2 = like you most of the time hard, tough 0.60 bossy 0.80 dominating 0.20 hostile, aggressive 0.20 believes in force 0.00 argumentative 0.20 runs things by self 1.00 vengeful and mean 0.00 dictatorial 0.00 abrupt 0.00 dogmatic and rigid 0.00 critical of others 0.00 easily offended 0.00 on the offensive 0.20 sees others as selfish 0.00 needs to control others 0.00 gets angry easily 0.00 little confidence in people 0.00 resists suggestions made by others 0.00 seldom admits mistakes 0.00 Total 3.20 Competitive proud, self-sufficient 1.60 likes to compete 1.20 boastful 0.00 thinks only of self 0.00 self-assertive 1.00 tries to be too successful 0.20 tries hard to impress others 0.40 egotistical 0.00 likes to be seen and noticed 0.80 builds self up 0.40 strong need to win 1.20 gets upset over losing 0.20 makes snap judgments 0.20 expects to be admired by others 0.40 constantly comparing self to others 0.00 everything is a challenge 0.00 overestimates ability 0.00 inclined to be reckless 0.00 always has to be right 0.20 tries to maintain a sense of superiority 0.20 Total 8.00 Perfectionistic believes in action, not words 1.20 practical 1.60 businesslike 1.40 competent 1.80 looks for challenges 1.60 tends to be perfectionistic 0.60 tries hard to prove self 0.40 stern but fair 0.40 forceful, direct, almost hostile 0.00 persistent, enduring 0.40 tries to be best at things 1.00 impatient with own errors 1.00 self-centered 0.00 can be indifferent 0.40 shrewd and calculative 0.00 seems to be driven to succeed 0.80 de-emphasises feelings 0.00 doesn't seem to need others 0.20 often seems unfriendly 0.00 seeks recognition 0.60 Total 13.40
COMPANY Life Styles Inventory 2 Description by Others page v Summary Perceptions Your respondents' responses to the following questions provide a summary of their perceptions about you. The cross indicates your respondents' average score. The bar shows the range of respondents' scores. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 A. How do you view this person's level of effectiveness in his/her current job/assignment? Marginal; not as effective as he/she could be. 6.20 B. How would you assess the quality of this person's work relationships with others? Excellent; gets things done and maintains high standards. Does not get along with others; is better off working alone. C. How do you view this person's level of stress and tension on the job? 6.60 Gets along well with others. Relaxed; at ease. Tense; under stress. D. How well do you think this person "fits in" as a member of your organisation? Not well at all; would be better off somewhere else. E. How effectively do you think this person manages his/her time? 6.60 Extremely well; a perfect fit with the organisation. Not well at all; manages time poorly. 5.00 Extremely well; manages time effectively. F. Do you think this person is ready for a promotion to a position of greater responsibility? Not ready; might never be Should be promoted now. ready. 5.20 G. Do you think this person's organisation provides the necessary support for him/her to do well? Organisation provides little or no support/ encouragement. Organisation provides a great deal of support/ encouragement.
COMPANY Life Styles Inventory 2 Description by Others page vi Summary Perceptions continued 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 H. How open and truthful were you in completing this Inventory? Guarded; felt uncomfortable answering honestly. 6.60 Open; felt comfortable answering honestly. I. How do you think this person would react to any negative feedback received from this program? Defensively; may become angry or deny it. 5.80 Constructively; would accept and use it. J. How interested does this person appear to be in improving him/her self? Not interested at all; is mostly concerned with "getting by". 6.40 Extremely interested; actively seeks ideas for self-improvement. K. Do you think this person is consistent, steady and predictable in the way he/she behaves at work? Extremely unpredictable; never sure how he/she will react to events. 5.60 Extremely predictable; quite certain how he/she will react to events. L. How would you describe this person's level of job satisfaction? Extremely dissatisfied. M. How frequently do you come into contact with this person? Not often; once a week or less. N. How difficult was it for you to describe this person? Extremely satisfied. Often; at least once a day. Extremely difficult; I don't know this person well. 5.00 Extremely easy; I know this person well.