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 Form A
1977 Revision

RPM

A SELF-ASSESSMENT

Directions

In this booklet are a number of questions expressing

Attitudes or behaviors to which you are asked to respond.
If you agree to a statement most of the time, mark it true
By circling the T (T). If you disagree with the statement,
Circle the F (F). If you real y can’t decide how you feel
About the question, circle the ? (?).

These are ninety-six short questions to answer. You

Will be given as much time as you need, but for the best
results,
It is best to respond quickly in order to record your first
Response. Don’t spend too much time on any one question or
Ask the teacher for advice. If you work rapidly, you
Should finish in 10 to 15 minutes.

Any questions? If not, open your booklet and begin

Circling your answers firmly.

Copyrights Reserved: Arthur B. Sweeney, Ph.D., Lynell

TSI Stucky, 1977. Published by: Test Systems International, Ltd.
P.O. Box 20372, Wichita, Ks. 67208

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 1. I treat people the way they treat me T ? F
2. I’m satisfied with my present level of success T ? F
3. I avoid unpopular actions T ? F
4. I’m a good troubleshooter T ? F
5. I like to argue with my friends T ? F
6. I try hard not to offend people T ? F

7. I’m usually right T ? F

8. I need facts to make decisions T ? F
9. I often wonder if anyone real y likes me T ? F
10. Cooperation means to agree with the disagreeable T ? F
11. I always live by “Do unto others before they do unto you” T ? F
12. I respect my boss T ? F

13. Good employees are hard to find T ? F

14. Most people are reasonably trustworthy T ? F
15. I don’t like to hear other people complain T ? F
16. I enjoy my work T ? F
17. Most successful people are snobs T ? F
18. I try to keep a low profile T ? F

19. Power only understands power T ? F

20. It is necessary to fit in with the power structure T ? F
21. I like being kind T ? F
22. My opinions are highly respected T ? F
23. I don’t respect too many people T ? F
24. I’m a nice person T ? F

25. Most managers aren’t tough enough T ? F

26. I don’t get involved with other people’s problems T ? F
27. I give in too soon T ? F
28. I work wel with my boss T ? F
29. Nice guys finish last T ? F
30. Right or wrong, they are still the boss T ? F

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31. I dislike weaklings T ? F
32. Most people who are wrong correct themselves T ? F
33. The world is becoming too cold-hearted T ? F
34. People don’t treat me badly T ? F
35. Most bosses are incompetent T ? F
36. I am loyal to those above me T ? F

37. Most people are not worth knowing T ? F

38. People try to take advantage of me T ? F
39. Fighting makes me nervous T ? F
40. Bosses respect employees who speak their minds T ? F
41. I often get angry T ? F
42. People should always work hard T ? F

43. Some people only understand force T ? F

44. I want more respect T ? F
45. I’m nice to people whether I’m appreciated or not T ? F
46. My boss lets me do my own job T ? F
47. I like to shake up the power structure T ? F
48. I want my boss to like me T ? F

49. Most people give in too easily T ? F

50. Workers should have more control over what they do T ? F
51. I usually avoid arguments T ? F
52. My boss is strong T ? F
53. Arguments lead to better friendships T ? F
54. I like nearly everybody T ? F

55. Weakness is sinful T ? F

56. I don’t expect people to be perfect T ? F
57. I’ve given in to stubborn people T ? F
58. I usually get credit for my ideas T ? F
59. The world needs to be drastically changed T ? F
60. I want to keep my boss happy T ? F
61. People flatter you when they want something T ? F
62. Most individuals are doing the best they can T ? F
63. I’m easily hurt by criticism T ? F
64. I work “with” not “for” my boss T ? F
65. I usually like the people who work with me T ? F
66. Don’t argue with a policeman T ? F

67. Influential friends help one succeed T ? F

68. Most people can help us if we let them T ? F
69. I get satisfaction from others T ? F
70. I like to see things done exactly right T ? F
71. I’m bored with most people T ? F
72. The boss is usually right T ? F

73. I just can’t stand incompetence T ? F

74. I want things to change T ? F
75. I hate to tell other people what to do T ? F
76. My boss respects my work T ? F
77. I give my boss the contempt he deserves T ? F
78. I am able to help others feel better T ? F

79. People take advantage of nice people T ? F

80. Subordinates should be considered co-workers T ? F
81. I can’t help being kind to others T ? F
82. I don’t socialize much on the job T ? F
83. I am optimistic T ? F
84. I take orders from someone better than I T ? F

85. Strong action is frequently needed T ? F

86. I’m careful in using rewards and punishment T ? F
87. I wished people would try harder to get along T ? F
88. My work is challenging T ? F
89. I don’t agree with very many people T ? F
90. I admire successful people very much T ? F

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91. Most people are waiting to be led F T ?
F
92. Management is easy F T ?
93. I (would) cover up for my subordinates F T ?
94. I’m not afraid of making mistakes F T ?
95. I like to be left alone F T ?
96. I often worry about not pleasing my superiors F T ?

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 Raw Sten
Score Score
Questions 1 thru 48 Questions 49 thru 96
A - 0 1 2 XXXXXXX A = Authoritative ______ ______ A - 2 1 0 XXXXXXX
XXXXXXX 0 1 2 - E E = Equalitarian ______ ______ XXXXXXX 2 1 0 - E
P - 0 1 2 XXXXXXX P = Permissive ______ ______ P - 2 1 0 XXXXXXX
XXXXXXX 0 1 2 - C C = Cooperator ______ ______ XXXXXXX 2 1 0 - C
R - 0 1 2 XXXXXXX R = Rebel ______ ______ R - 2 1 0 XXXXXXX
XXXXXXX 0 1 2 - I I = Ingratiator ______ ______ XXXXXXX 2 1 0 - I

A - 0 1 2 XXXXXXX A - 2 1 0 XXXXXXX
XXXXXXX 0 1 2 - E Scoring Directions XXXXXXX 2 1 0 - E
P - 0 1 2 XXXXXXX P - 2 1 0 XXXXXXX
XXXXXXX 0 1 2 - C 1. Each role scale is indicated by a XXXXXXX 2 1 0 - C
R - 0 1 2 XXXXXXX letter. Add up the circled numbers R - 2 1 0 XXXXXXX
XXXXXXX 0 1 2 - I by each letter and record in the column XXXXXXX 2 1 0 - I
marked ‘raw score’. (each letter
A - 0 1 2 XXXXXXX appears in two different columns A - 2 1 0 XXXXXXX
XXXXXXX 0 1 2 - E resulting in 16 scores per letter.) XXXXXXX 2 1 0 - E
P - 0 1 2 XXXXXXX P - 2 1 0 XXXXXXX
XXXXXXX 0 1 2 - C 2. Go to the norm tables - read down the XXXXXXX 2 1 0 - C
R - 0 1 2 XXXXXXX appropriate column until you find your R - 2 1 0 XXXXXXX
XXXXXXX 0 1 2 - I raw score. Then move to either margin XXXXXXX 2 1 0 - I
to find the correct sten number.
A - 0 1 2 XXXXXXX Record in the column marked ‘sten’. A - 2 1 0 XXXXXXX
XXXXXXX 0 1 2 - E XXXXXXX 2 1 0 - E
P - 0 1 2 XXXXXXX 3. Now move to the two profile sheets. P - 2 1 0 XXXXXXX
XXXXXXX 0 1 2 - C On the circle profile (A) mark the XXXXXXX 2 1 0 - C
R - 0 1 2 XXXXXXX appropriate sten score for each role R - 2 1 0 XXXXXXX
XXXXXXX 0 1 2 - I scale and fill in the complete bar. XXXXXXX 2 1 0 - I

A - 0 1 2 XXXXXXX 4. On profile sheet B record your sten A - 2 1 0 XXXXXXX

XXXXXXX 0 1 2 - E scores in the upper left box. Add up XXXXXXX 2 1 0 - E
P - 0 1 2 XXXXXXX the sten column. To secure the figures P - 2 1 0 XXXXXXX
XXXXXXX 0 1 2 - C for the % column, divide each sten XXXXXXX 2 1 0 - C
R - 0 1 2 XXXXXXX score by the total and record. R - 2 1 0 XXXXXXX
XXXXXXX 0 1 2 - I XXXXXXX 2 1 0 - I
5. In the lower left hand box, enter the
A - 0 1 2 XXXXXXX proper % figure as indicated by letters. A - 2 1 0 XXXXXXX
XXXXXXX 0 1 2 - E (Many of the letters appear more than XXXXXXX 2 1 0 - E
P - 0 1 2 XXXXXXX once.) P - 2 1 0 XXXXXXX
XXXXXXX 0 1 2 - C XXXXXXX 2 1 0 - C
R - 0 1 2 XXXXXXX 6. Add across the two columns and enter R - 2 1 0 XXXXXXX
XXXXXXX 0 1 2 - I the sum in the total column. For XXXXXXX 2 1 0 - I
the last two items in the total column,
A - 0 1 2 XXXXXXX simply count the number of times you A - 2 1 0 XXXXXXX
XXXXXXX 0 1 2 - E circled ‘T’ and ‘?’ when answering XXXXXXX 2 1 0 - E
P - 0 1 2 XXXXXXX the questions. P - 2 1 0 XXXXXXX
XXXXXXX 0 1 2 - C XXXXXXX 2 1 0 - C
R - 0 1 2 XXXXXXX 7. Return to the norm tables. This time R - 2 1 0 XXXXXXX
XXXXXXX 0 1 2 - I you need to use the chart labeled Co XXXXXXX 2 1 0 - I
Composite Norms for RPM. Use the
A - 0 1 2 XXXXXXX same process of going down the column. A - 2 1 0 XXXXXXX
XXXXXXX 0 1 2 - E XXXXXXX 2 1 0 - E
P - 0 1 2 XXXXXXX 8. The last step is to find the appro- P - 2 1 0 XXXXXXX
XXXXXXX 0 1 2 - C priate dot in the right hand box XXXXXXX 2 1 0 - C
R - 0 1 2 XXXXXXX for each composite scale, then R - 2 1 0 XXXXXXX
XXXXXXX 0 1 2 - I connect the dots. XXXXXXX 2 1 0 - I

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 RESPONSE TO POWER NORMS - GENERAL POPULATION
(N = 2121)

Sten Authoritative Equalitarian Permissive Critic Rebel Ingratiator Sten

10 28 -----► 26-----► 31-----► 32-----► 22-----► 32-----► 10
9 25 - 27 24 - 25 28 - 30 30 - 31 19 - 21 30 - 31 9
8 23 - 24 22 - 23 25 - 27 28 - 29 16 - 18 28 - 29 8
7 21 - 22 20 - 21 22 - 24 26 - 27 13 - 15 26 - 27 7
6 19 - 20 18 - 19 19 - 21 24 - 25 10 - 12 24 - 25 6
5 16 - 18 16 - 17 16 - 18 21 - 23 8-9 21 - 23 5
4 14 - 15 14 - 15 13 - 15 19 - 20 6-7 18 - 20 4
3 12 - 13 12 - 13 10 - 12 16 - 18 4-5 15 - 17 3
2 9 - 11 10 - 11 7-9 14 - 15 2-3 13 - 14 2
1 -----► 8 -----► 9 -----► 6 -----► 13 -----► 1 -----► 12 1

M 18.1 17.8 18.6 23.2 9.2 23.3

SD 5.6 4.2 6.0 5.0 4.8 5.4

COMPOSITE NORMS FOR RPM (Added Percentages)

Sten Expressive Supportive Controlled Confrontive Objective Superiordinate Yes Middle

R+P P+I A+I A+R E+C A+E+P T’s ?
10 48 -----► 51-----► 43-----► 47-----► 56-----► 66-----► 73-----► -----► 3
9 44 - 47 47 - 50 40 - 42 42 - 46 51 - 55 63 - 65 68 - 72 4-5
8 40 - 43 43 - 46 37 - 39 37 - 41 47 - 50 59 - 62 63 - 67 7-6
7 36 - 39 39 - 42 34 - 36 32 - 36 42 - 46 56 - 58 58 - 62 8-9
6 32 - 35 35 - 38 31 - 33 27 - 31 38 - 41 52 - 55 53 - 57 10 - 11
5 28 - 31 31 - 34 28 - 30 22 - 26 33 - 37 48 - 51 48 - 52 12 - 16
4 24 - 27 27 - 30 25 - 27 17 - 21 29 - 32 45 - 47 43 - 47 17 - 21
3 20 - 23 23 - 26 22 - 24 12 - 16 24 - 28 41 - 44 38 - 42 22 - 26
2 16 - 19 19 - 22 19 - 21 7 - 11 20 - 23 37 - 40 33 - 37 27 - 31
1 -----► 15 -----► 18 -----► 18 -----► 6 -----► 19 -----► 36 -----► 32 32-----►

M 31.7 34.8 30.3 26.4 37.7 51.0 52.2 11.4

SD 8.2 7.9 5.9 10.2 9.1 7.4 10.0 11.3

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 RPM
PROFILE SHEET
A

SUPERIOR ROLES
EQUALITARIAN

10

AUTHORITARIAN 6

5 PERMISSIVE

2
1
1
1

0 SUPPORT
CONFRONT

4
REBEL
INGRATIATOR
5

10

COOPERATOR

SUBORDINATE
ROLES

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 RPM
PROFILE SHEET B

Scale Raw Sten %

Score Score Score

A _____ _____ _____

E _____ _____ _____

average
P _____ _____ _____ LOW SCORE 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 HIGH

C _____ _____ _____ SCORE

▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼
R _____ _____ _____ Nonexpressive ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Expressive

I _____ _____ _____ Nonsupportive ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Supportive

Noncontrolled ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Controlled

Scale % % Total Sten Nonconfrontive ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Confrontive

Ex R _____ P _____ _____ _____
Su P _____ I _____ _____ _____ Nonobjective ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Objective
Cr A _____ I _____ _____ _____
Subordinate ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Superior
Co A _____ R _____ _____ ____ _
Ob E _____ C _____ _____ _____ Negative ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Agreeable
Sp A___ E___ P___ _____ _____
Ag Number of “T” _____ _____ Indecisive ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Decisive
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲
In Number of “?” _____ _____
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 HIGH SCORE
LOW SCORE
average
Copyrights Reserved: Test Systems, Inc., Box 18432, Wichita, Kansas, 67218, 1970.
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