Blake and Mouton Leadership Styles Questionnaire
Blake and Mouton Leadership Styles Questionnaire
Blake and Mouton Leadership Styles Questionnaire
Below is a list of statements about leadership behavior. Read each one carefully, then, using the
following scale, decide the extent to which it actually applies to you. For best results, answer as
truthfully as possible.
3. _______ I closely monitor the schedule to ensure a task or project will be completed
in time.
5. _______ The more challenging a task is, the more I enjoy it.
7. _______ When seeing a complex task through to completion, I ensure that every
detail is accounted for.
8. _______ I find it easy to carry out several complicated tasks at the same time.
9. _______ I enjoy reading articles, books, and journals about training, leadership, and
psychology; and then putting what I have read into action.
10. _______ When correcting mistakes, I do not worry about jeopardizing relationships.
12. _______ I enjoy explaining the intricacies and details of a complex task or project to
my employees.
13. _______ Breaking large projects into small manageable tasks is second nature to
me.
18. _______ I enjoy reading articles, books, and trade journals about my profession;
and then implementing the new procedures I have learned.
Scoring Section
After completing the questionnaire, transfer your answers to the spaces below:
People Task
Question Question
1.______ 2.______
4.______ 3.______
6.______ 5.______
9.______ 7.______
10.______ 8.______
12.______ 11.______
14.______ 13.______
16.______ 15.______
17.______ 18.______
(multiple the Total by 0.2 to get your final (multiple the Total by 0.2 to get your final
score) score)
Plot your final scores on the graph below by drawing a horizontal line from the
approximate people score (vertical axis) to the right of the matrix, and drawing a
vertical line from the approximate task score on the horizontal axis to the top of the
matrix. Then, draw two lines from each dot until they intersect. The area of
intersection is the leadership dimension that you operate out of.
Example
The above sample shows score of 4 in the people section and a score of 6 in the
task section. The quad where the two lines intersect is the leadership style, in this
case -- Authoritarian section.
The Results
This chart will give you an idea of your leadership style:
You should review the statements in the survey and reflect on the low scores by
asking yourself, “If I scored higher in that area, would I be a more effective
leader?” And if the answer is yes, then it should become a personal action item.