MLQ Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire Rater Form (5x-Short) (Survey 2 of 2) - 004

Researcher: Keba Laird

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* 1. Today's Date

Date / Time

Date

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* 2. What grade do you teach?

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* 3. How long have you been teaching?

1-5 years

6-10 years

11-15 years

16-20 years

Over 20 years

NOTE: This questionnaire is to describe the leadership of your principal as you perceive it. Please answer all items. If an item is irrelevant, or if you are unsure or do not know the answer, leave the answer blank. Please answer this questionnaire anonymously.

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* 4. IMPORTANT (necessary for processing): Which best describes you?

I am at a higher organizational level than the person I am rating.

The person I am rating is at my organizational level.

I am at a lower organizational level than the person I am rating.

I do not wish my organizational level to be known.

Forty-five descriptive statements are listed on this survey. Judge how frequently each statement fits the person you are describing. Use the following rating scale: Not at all- 0; Once in a while- 1; Sometimes- 2; Fairly often- 3; Frequently, if not always- 4.

THE PERSON I AM RATING . . .

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* 5. Provides me with assistance in exchange for my efforts.

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

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* 6. Re-examines critical assumptions to question whether they are appropriate.

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

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* 7. Fails to interfere until problems become serious.

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

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* 8. Focuses attention on irregularities, mistakes, exceptions, and deviations from standards.

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

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* 9. Avoids getting involved when important issues arise.

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

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* 10. Talks about there most important values and beliefs.

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

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* 11. Is absent when needed.

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

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* 12. Seeks differing perspectives when solving problems.

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

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* 13. Talks optimistically about the future.

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

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* 14. Instills pride in me for being associated with him/her.

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

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* 15. Discusses in specific terms who is responsible for achieving performance targets.

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

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* 16. Waits for things to go wrong before taking action.

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

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* 17. Talks enthusiastically about what needs to be accomplished.

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

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* 18. Specifies the importance of having a strong sense of purpose.

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

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* 19. Spends time teaching and coaching.

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

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* 20. Makes clear what one can expect to receive when performance goals are achieved.

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

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* 21. Shows that he/she is a firm believer in "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

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* 22. Goes beyond self-interest for the good of the group.

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

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* 23. Treats me as an individual rather than just as a member of a group.

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

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* 24. Demonstrates that problems must become chronic before taking action.

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

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* 25. Acts in ways that build my respect.

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

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* 26. Concentrates his/her full attention on dealing with mistakes, complaints, and failures.

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

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* 27. Considers the moral and ethical consequences of decisions.

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

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* 28. Keeps track of all mistakes.

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

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* 29. Displays a sense of power and confidence.

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

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* 30. Articulates a compelling vision of the future.

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

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* 31. Directs my attention toward failures to meet standards.

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

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* 32. Avoids making decisions.

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

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* 33. Considers me as having different needs, abilities, and aspirations from others.

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

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* 34. Gets me to look at problems from many different angles.

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

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* 35. Helps me to develop my strengths.

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

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* 36. Suggests new ways of looking at how to complete assignments.

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

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* 37. Delays responding to urgent questions.

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

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* 38. Emphasizes the importance of having a collective sense of mission.

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

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* 39. Expresses satisfaction when I meet expectations.

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

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* 40. Expresses confidence that goals will be achieved.

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

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* 41. Is effective in meeting my job-related needs.

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

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* 42. Uses methods of leadership that are satisfying?

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

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* 43. Gets me to do more than I expected to do.

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

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* 44. Is effective in representing me to higher authority.

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

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* 45. Works with me in a satisfactory way.

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

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* 46. Heightens my desire to succeed.

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

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* 47. Is effective in meeting organizational requirements.

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

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* 48. Increases my willingness to try harder.

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

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* 49. Leads a group that is effective.

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

Not at all- 0

Once in a while- 1

Sometimes- 2

Fairly often- 3

Frequently, if not always- 4

Avolio, B., & Bass, B. (2004). Multifactor leadership questionnaire, 3rd Edition. Redwood City, CA: Mind Garden. Authors written permission granted.