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Sample Items From the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ) Form 5X-Short
These questions provide examples of the items that are used to evaluate leadership style. The MLQ is provided in both Self and Rater forms. The Self form measures self-perception of leadership behaviors. The Rater form is used to measure leadership. By thinking about the leadership styles as exem- plified below, you can get a sense of your own belief about your leadership.
Key: 0 = Not 1 = Once in 2 = Sometimes 3 = Fairly 4 = Frequently, at all a while often if not always
Transformational Leadership Styles
Idealized Influence I go beyond self-interest for the good 0 1 2 3 4 (Attributes) of the group.
Idealized Influence I consider the moral and ethical 0 1 2 3 4 (Behaviors) consequences of decisions.
Inspirational I talk optimistically about 0 1 2 3 4 Motivation the future.
Intellectual I reexamine critical assumptions 0 1 2 3 4 Stimulation to question whether they
are appropriate.
Individualized I help others to develop 0 1 2 3 4 Consideration their strengths.
Transactional Leadership Styles
Contingent Reward I make clear what one can expect 0 1 2 3 4 to receive when performance goals are achieved.
Management by I keep track of all mistakes. 0 1 2 3 4 Exception: Active
Passive/Avoidant Leadership Styles
Management by I wait for things to go wrong before 0 1 2 3 4 Exception: Passive taking action.
Laissez-Faire I avoid making decisions. 0 1 2 3 4
SOURCE: Reproduced by special permission of the publisher, MIND GARDEN, Inc., www .mindgarden.com from the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire by Bernard M. Bass and Bruce J. Avolio. Copyright © 1995, 2000, 2004 by Bernard M. Bass and Bruce J. Avolio. Further reproduction is prohibited without the publisher’s written consent.
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