Student Profile Worksheet MBW
Part 1: The Dimensions of Behavior Model
Complete the following self-evaluation quiz. Circle one letter under each situation that best reflects how you would be likely to act, feel, or think.
1. When getting dressed in the morning, you
a. know exactly what you want to wear
without giving it much thought.
b. try on three things before deciding which
is best.
c. put on the clothes you laid out the night
before.
d. have no problem coordinating outfits
because everything in your closet is in color sequence.
2. When going shopping for clothes, you
a. will not need a list. If you forget
something, you’ll just get it later. b. buy whatever catches your eye. You
don’t worry how different outfits go together.
c. have a list and visit every store in town
before finalizing your purchases.
d. know exactly what you want and have studied the newspaper for sales.
3. Your favorite projects are ones that are a. likely to have favorable results. b. enjoyable to take part in. c. clearly explained. d. detail oriented.
4. You are on the community hospital’s fundraising committee. You would be happiest
a. chairing the committee.
b. publicizing the event and selling tickets. c. decorating the hall.
d. keeping track of the monies collected.
5. When doing a task, you
a. get right to it and complete it in the shortest time possible.
b. like to work with a group & talk about
your ideas.
c. organize your work & are willing to help
others with their assignment too. d. take time to check all your work for
accuracy and thoroughness.
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6. Your family is moving across the country to a lovely new home. You feel a. excited about a new adventure.
b. curious about the new people you will meet.
c. cautious and make a list of things to do. d. worried about the change to come.
7. When you ask someone a question about a problem, you like an answer that a. is direct and to the point.
b. includes stimulating ideas on various ways the problem could be solved. c. outlines the process for solving the problem.
d. includes data and background on how the solution was reached.
8. When solving a problem, you
a. do what you think is best & act on it. b. consult others & build support first before acting.
c. create several plans of action before implementing one to act on.
d. study & investigate all options before acting.
9. When faced with a stressful situation, you a. take charge and sometimes override the decisions of others.
b. confront others and may act in an impulsive fashion.
c. become submissive and allow others to make your decisions.
d. resist change and withdraw from the situation.
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Part 2: The Personal Profile System
In the four columns below, you will find a list of personality traits. Circle a total of 10 traits, from any category, that you feel best describes you.
A. B. C. straightforward enthusiastic steady
adventurous expressive agreeable forceful influencing predictable sharp emotional supportive decisive inventive loyal risk taker spontaneous methodical serious trusting team player authoritative outgoing calm direct unselfish thorough curious self-assured dependable competitive friendly self-composed self-sufficient inspiring
possessive
Now total the number of personality traits circled in each column:
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D. analytical controlling perfectionist systematic conservative respectful detailed well-disciplined diplomatic precise sensitive accurate
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CODE SHEET ? Part 3: Determining your Behavior and Personality Style at Work ?
1. How many of each letter did you choose in Part 1? a. b. c. d.
No
2. Did you choose four or more of the same letter? Yes: 3. What is the main letter that you selected in #1? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. How many characteristics did you circle in each column in Part 2? a. b. c. d.
5. In which column did you place the most circles? A B C D
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Does that letter in question #3 and question #5 match? Yes No 7. What letter (s) did you select the most of ? ____________
8. Go on to Part 4 and look at the general description(s) for the letter(s) that you selected in question #7 above.
Reminder: This is a quick and simplified approach to analyze your preferred work behavior style. There is no right or wrong answers. Remember that very few people exhibit only one of the four profile types. You may find that you are a combination of one – two styles; however for today please select the one letter that best represents you.
The letter that best describes me is_____.
9. Lastly…find the envelopes on your table with the “colored dots” and select the one that best describes your work behavior profile! Place this colored dot on your name tag! ?.
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Part 4: Descriptions of the Work Styles “Behavior and Personal” Profiles
A. Dominant & Decisive These characteristics tend to describe strengths of people in this category: ? People with this behavioral style like to be in control of the work environment. ? They are decisive & good problem solvers.
? They focus on accomplishing goals. ? They are good at making decisions and getting results.
? They work quickly & efficiently. ? They like tasks that are challenging. ? These individuals like being in charge of their life.
? They enjoy the responsibility of leading the teams that they work on. ? They know what they like.
? They are motivated to achieve their goals.
These hints can be used by people in this category to help them get along better with others in the work team:
? Explain the decisions that you make ? Always double check your work ? Be precise in your work ? Be friendly to everyone ? Be open with others ? Slow down a bit
Careers that related well to this profile: ? People matching this profile usually are happiest in leadership or independent positions, such as manager, storeowner, entrepreneur, school principal, school administrator, contractor, office manager, public speaker, performer, artist, and related careers that offer leadership opportunities.
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B. Interesting & Influential
These characteristics tend to describe strengths of people in this category: ? These people’s strength lies in their ability to influence others. ? They are good communicators.
? They enjoy the relationships that they develop with others at work.
? These individuals are very personable & like working with other people.
? They thrive on receiving recognition when a job is well done.
? They work best in a stimulating, creative work environment & are excited about what they do.
? They work best in a flexible setting. ? They tend to be open with others. ? They need to talk about their thoughts and feelings.
These hints can be used by people in this category to help them get along better with others in the work team:
? Learn to work a little quieter, sometimes you
can be a bit loud.
? Focus more on the details & be precise. ? Practice giving shorter answers ? Be a good listener
? Become more organized
? Motivate yourself to work alone too
Careers that related well to this profile: ? People matching this profile are usually
happiest in people-oriented jobs such as sales, marketing, advertising corrections officer, teacher, counselor, coach, customer service, home health care, child care,
nursing and related careers that offer them opportunities to be with people.
Student Profile Worksheet C. Steady & Stable These characteristics tend to describe strengths of people in this category: ? People in this behavioral style like tasks that have well-defined procedures. ? They are known for their steadiness and patience.
? They always follow-through with a job. ? They excel at jobs that require the use of specialized skills.
? These individuals will maintain relationships with people that are important to them.
? They make decisions after careful consideration.
? They are often slower to accept change. ? They generally do not like conflict & work to help others get along.
? These individuals are good listeners & maintain friendships.
These hints can be used by people in this category to help them get along better with others in the work team: ? Ask more questions
? Try to make some decisions on your own
? Make decisions a bit faster
? Don’t be afraid to disagree with others ? Try new things
?
Work without a list or following a set of steps (once in a while)
Careers that related well to this profile: ? People matching this profile usually are happiest when working in specialized positions or in careers where they have a specific skill such as word processor, computer programmer, business manager, mechanic, assembly line worker, repairperson, veterinarian, pharmacist, lab technician, chemist, scientist, and related careers that require specialized training.
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D. Confident & Correct These characteristics tend to describe strengths of people in this category: ? People in this behavioral style like to have responsibility.
? They are good in quality control positions.
? They have high standards for their work. ? They are detail people who work from a prescribed set of rules and regulations. ? They enjoy systematic approaches to problems.
? These individuals will always strive for accuracy.
? They are very precise & well prepared. ? They enjoy figuring things out.
? They will think about all options before making a decision.
? They work best with organized team members who also take pride in their work.
These hints can be used by people in this category to help them get along better with others in the work team: ? Express your feeling
? Answer questions of teammates ? Share your expectations with others ? Relax if everything isn’t exactly perfect ? Listen to others feelings & opinions
Careers that related well to this profile: ? People matching this profile usually are happiest when working in careers that have specific regulations or procedures: that must be followed such as surgeons, anesthesiologists, accountants, law enforcement officials, crime
investigators, editors, proof readers, quality control managers, engineers, building inspectors, firefighter,
construction workers and related careers that require a systematic approach to their work.