This document presents a management style attitude test to help managers evaluate their strengths and weaknesses in motivating employees. The test consists of 10 statements about management techniques and attitudes to which participants indicate their level of agreement. Example statements address the need to monitor employees, use of incentives, consideration of personal problems, and openness to suggestions. The results provide feedback on the participant's score and advise them on how well their attitudes support employee motivation and engagement. Scores toward the higher end indicate the manager sees employees as assets and has the right motivational attitude, while lower scores suggest the need to update their management style.

1. Management Style Attitude Test
Will your management style, technique and attitude act to demotivate or motivate your
employees? Does your style of management promote low moral and help to create
a bad atmosphere or are you a highly respected employer who oozes charisma
ultimately generating a highly motivated workforce.
Try this test, it might help to identify your strengths and weaknesses:
1. I need to keep an eye on my employees to ensure the job gets done?
 Agree
 Disagree
2. Incentives such as bonuses and prizes keep my employees motivated
 Agree
 Disagree
3. My employee's personal problems won’t affect their ability to work.
 Agree
 Disagree
4. I instinctively know when my employees are unhappy
 Agree
 Disagree
5. I feel unable to praise my staff as I feel it would patronize their efforts
 Agree
 Disagree
6. I share an interest in the lives of my employees and whatever they feel important
to them
 Agree
 Disagree
7. I am open to suggestions in the workplace, and eager to change policy where
necessary as a result of a good suggestion
 Agree
 Disagree

2. 8. My employees are aware of the impact their work contributions make to my
company
 Agree
 Disagree
9. There is no need to share the company's achievements and progress with my
employees
 Agree
 Disagree
10. All employees shouldn't actively be encouraged to move towards a more
demanding role
 Agree
 Disagree

3. Management Style Attitude Test Results
1. Disagree:
Trusting your staff will help to build their respect for you.
2. Disagree:
Incentives only work as a short term solution and only act to instantly boost levels of
motivation. You should think of other ways to sustain motivation long-term.
3. Disagree:
Countless business days are lost due to employees personal problems, being aware
and able to identify potential problems can go some way to alleviating the situation.
4. Disagree:
Don't rely on your instincts, cut out the guess work and simply ask your employees
why they are unhappy.
5. Disagree:
Employee recognition is one of the greatest tools to boost an employee’s motivation
levels.
6. Agree:
Employees will feel you value them as a person and not just as a work unit
7. Agree: This is a good way to help your employees feel as if they are part of your
company.
8. Agree:
Your employees will feel valued and have a sense of belonging in your organization.
9. Disagree:
Your employees make a significant impact of the growth of your company and
should be kept informed at all times.
10. Agree:
Not all employees shrink at the idea of a challenge.

4. 10 = Excellent!! You are a natural
9 = Brilliant, you obviously see your employees as an asset
8 = Excellent. You have the right attitude
7 = Well Done. You obviously are aware of your employees needs
6 = Good. Motivation is a valuable art to master and you are getting there
5 = Not bad. Half way there, but it may be time for a re-think
4 = You need to update your management style and re-think your attitude
3 = Your employees are your greatest assets, think before it's too late
2 = Change your attitude or your employees will change their jobs
1 = Go back to the drawing board and ask yourself some serious questions
0 = TRY THE TEST AGAIN SOMETHING WENT WRONG?
Please accept my best wishes,
Mohamed Mossad