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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