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SAMPLE MANAGER’S SELF-ASSESSMENT TOOL

Answer each question as honestly as you possibly can. Reflect upon your answers and con-
sider where there is room for improvement. Discuss an improvement plan with specific
exercises and goals that you will hold yourself accountable for with either HR or your
supervisor.

Name:_______________________________________________

I have noticed that I’ve made attribution errors as a Manager:
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
It depends on the employee.
Never

I tend to operate as a Manager out of Theory X:
Frequently
Occasionally

Rarely
It depends on the employee.
Never

I tend to operate as a Manager out of Theory Y:
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely
It depends on the employee.
Never

I would describe my Directing Style as:
Very clear
Fairly clear

It depends on the employee.
Not sure
Unclear, lacking in specific direction

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