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___ Perfectionism
Feeling a need to be perfect to the extent that it may create fear of
failure, extreme self-criticism, or criticism of others

Illustrative survey comment

“My manager perpetuates and reinforces a negative work environment, ad-
monishing all who did not meet the perfection he expects.”

___ Entitlement mentality
Feeling too much reward too quickly with too little effort

Illustrative survey comment

“There is also a noticeable sense of entitlement or a false sense of importance
amongst some of my coworkers in my immediate area leading to minimal,
passive work and short attention spans on their duties.”

___ Victimized
Blaming outside circumstances or other people for not taking action

Illustrative survey comments

“I’ve been struggling with standing up to coworkers who take credit for work
I have done, and then the supervisors encourage their behavior. It would be
wonderful if we knew who to talk to in times where work conflict arises.”

“I feel like I am being taken advantage of every day.

___ Stuck in the comfort zone
Having a need for security that is so strong that it inhibits the need to
take risks, change, and grow

Illustrative survey comment

“Managers need to empower associates to be risk takers. They can preach it,
but sometimes they don’t practice it all that well.”