Assess your own skills:

Read the following statements carefully. Circle the number on the response scale that most closely reflects the degree to
which each statement accurately describes you. Add up your total points, and prepare a brief action plan for self-improvement. Be
ready to report your score for tabulation across the entire group.

Good description Poor description

1. I thoroughly understand the nature and definition

of organizational behavior. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
2. I can list and explain the four primary goals of
Organizational behavior. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
3. I feel comfortable explaining the interaction
Between theory, research and practice in
organizational behavior. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
4. I am aware of the ways in which people act on
the basis of their perceived world. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
5. I believe that most employee have a strong desire
to be involved in decision making. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
6. I feel comfortable explaining the role of ethics in
Organizational behavior. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
7. I can easily summarize the basic nature of the
Contingency approach to organizational behavior. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
8. I can list and explain each of the factors in the
Formula for producing organizational behavior. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
9. I can explain why a systems approach to
Organizational behavior is appropriate. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
10. I understand the relationship among the systems
View point, behavioral bias, and the law of
Diminishing returns in organizational behavior. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
 Scoring and interpretation:
Add up your total points for the questions. Record the number here, and report it when it is requested _____. Finally, insert
your total score into the “asses and improve your own organizational behavior skills” chart in the appendix.

 If your score between 81 and 100 points, you appear to have a solid understanding of organizational behavior basics.
 If your score between 61 and 80 points, you should take a close look at the items with lower self -assessments scores
and review the related materials again.
 If your score under 60 points, you should be aware that a weaker understanding of several items could be detrimental
to your future success as a manager. We encourage you to review the whole chapter.

Now identify your three lowest scores, and write the question number here: ___, ___, ___. Write a brief paragraph,
detailing to yourself an action plan for how you might sharpen each of these skills.