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Management Aptitude Questionnaire
Rate each of the following questions according to the following scale:
 1 = I am never like this.
 2 = I am rarely like this.
 3 = I am sometimes like this.
 4 = I am often like this.
 5 = I am always like this.
1) When I have a number of tasks or homework to do, I set priorities and organize the work around deadlines.
1 2 3 4 5
2) Most people would describe me as a good listener.
1 2 3 4 5
3) When I am deciding on a particular course of action for myself (such as hobbies to pursue, languages to
study, which job to take, or special projects to be involved in), I typically consider the long-term (three years or
more) implications of what I would choose to do.
1 2 3 4 5
4) I prefer technical or quantitative courses rather than those involving literature, psychology, or sociology.
1 2 3 4 5
5) When I have a serious disagreement with someone, I hang in there and talk it out until it is completely
resolved.
1 2 3 4 5
6) When I have a project or assignment, I really get into the details rather than the “big picture” issues.
1 2 3 4 5
7) I would rather sit in front of my computer than spend a lot of time with people.
1 2 3 4 5
8) I try to include others in activities or discussions.
1 2 3 4 5
9) When I take a course, I relate what I am learning to other courses I took or concepts I learned elsewhere.
1 2 3 4 5
10) When somebody makes a mistake, I want to correct the person and let her or him know the proper answer
or approach.
1 2 3 4 5
11) I think it is better to be efficient with my time when talking with someone, rather than worry about the
other person’s needs, so that I can get on with my real work.
1 2 3 4 5

12) I have a long-term vision of career, family, and other activities and have thought it over carefully.
1 2 3 4 5
13) When solving problems, I would much rather analyze some data or statistics than meet with a group of
people.
1 2 3 4 5
14) When I am working on a group project and someone doesn’t pull a fair share of the load, I am more likely
to complain to my friends rather than confront the slacker.
1 2 3 4 5
15) Talking about ideas or concepts can get me really enthusiastic or excited.
1 2 3 4 5
16) The type of management course for which this book is used is really a waste of time.
1 2 3 4 5
17) I think it is better to be polite and not hurt people’s feelings.
1 2 3 4 5
18) Data and things interest me more than people.