8.9: Management Skills Application Exercises
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How Would You Rate Your Supervisor?
Instructions: Think of your current supervisor or one for any job you have held, and evaluate her on the following dimensions. Give a “1” for very poor, a “3” for average, a “5” for outstanding, etc.
Think of a current or previous job, and evaluate the source and quality of the feedback you received from your supervisor. When you are through, refer to Appendix B for scoring procedures.
How Much Feedback Are You Getting from Your Job?
Instructions: Think of a current or previous job. With this in mind, answer the following questions as accurately as possible.
1. My boss lets me know when I make a mistake.
2. My coworkers help me improve on the job.
3. I receive formal evaluations from the company on my job.
4. My boss always tells me when I do a good job.
5. This company really appreciates good performance.
6. When I do something especially well, I receive a “thanks” from my boss.
7. My coworkers are very appreciative when I do a good job.
8. My coworkers compliment me on the quality of my work.
9. My coworkers are very supportive of my efforts.
10. I know when I have done a good job.
11. My job provides me with solid feedback on my performance.
12. I can see the results when I learn to do something better.