Power Inventory

Power is an important aspect of our personal and professional lives. Understanding your own level of comfort with power will help you gain support and resources in your work environment.

Directions:

Write a brief response to the statement under each item.
Circle a number on the continuum that best corresponds with how you view yourself.
(1 = strongly agree; 2 = moderately agree; 3 = agree; 4 = somewhat agree; 5 = disagree.)

1. I am sensitive to where power exists in organizations.

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4

5

2. I believe that power can be used effectively without disadvantaging individuals.

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2

3

4

5

3. I feel comfortable taking risks.

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3

4

5

4. I try to obtain additional resources in my work setting.

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3

4

5

5. I engage in activities to strengthen my power base.

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4

5

6. I avoid activities that will decrease my power.

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4

5

7. I believe that I have a base of colleagues on whom I can count to support my ideas or projects.

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4

5

8. I enjoy taking charge of situations or projects to accomplish goals.

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5

9. I enjoy speaking in front of groups, meeting new people, and being the center of attention.

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5

10. I enjoy competing for resources with others.

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Instructions:

Review the scoring of each of the 10 questions. Count the number of items that you ranked high (3, 4, or 5). Were most of your rankings high? Examine the items that you scored high. If you scored many items high, you probably do not feel comfortable gaining and using power. Focus on one or two areas where you would like to gain confidence in gaining power. Identify activities in which you can engage to empower yourself in personal and professional interactions.

Follow the assignment rubric available to guide the content of your presentation:

Assignment # 2 Rubric: (for module 3)

CRITERIA

POINTS

Identify and describe the strong and weak areas based on the self-assessment power inventory.

3

Focus on one or two areas where you would like to gain confidence in gaining power

4

Establishes goals and strategies for the accomplishment of these goals.

6

Identify activities in which you can engage to empower yourself in personal and professional interactions. Support your strategies with literature review.

7

This paper should be 2 to 4 pages, double spaced, and 12 point font. Pay attention to weighting of categories/sections with more points require more depth of content. Up to 3 points may be deducted for errors in grammar, style, or format.

Total Points

20

Rubric
Some Rubric
Some Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
Identify and describe the strong and weak areas based on the self-assessment power inventory.
3.0 pts
Focus on one or two areas where you would like to gain confidence in gaining power
4.0 pts
Establishes goals and strategies for the accomplishment of these goals.
6.0 pts
Identify activities in which you can engage to empower yourself in personal and professional interactions. Support your strategies with literature review.
7.0 pts
Total Points: 20.0

Power Inventory

Power is an important aspect of our personal and professional lives. Understanding your own level of comfort with power will help you gain support and resources in your work environment.

Directions:

Write a brief response to the statement under each item.
Circle a number on the continuum that best corresponds with how you view yourself.
(1 = strongly agree; 2 = moderately agree; 3 = agree; 4 = somewhat agree; 5 = disagree.)

1. I am sensitive to where power exists in organizations.

1

2

3

4

5

2. I believe that power can be used effectively without disadvantaging individuals.

1

2

3

4

5

3. I feel comfortable taking risks.

1

2

3

4

5

4. I try to obtain additional resources in my work setting.

1

2

3

4

5

5. I engage in activities to strengthen my power base.

1

2

3

4

5

6. I avoid activities that will decrease my power.

1

2

3

4

5

7. I believe that I have a base of colleagues on whom I can count to support my ideas or projects.

1

2

3

4

5

8. I enjoy taking charge of situations or projects to accomplish goals.

1

2

3

4

5

9. I enjoy speaking in front of groups, meeting new people, and being the center of attention.

1

2

3

4

5

10. I enjoy competing for resources with others.

1

2

3

4

5

Instructions:

Review the scoring of each of the 10 questions. Count the number of items that you ranked high (3, 4, or 5). Were most of your rankings high? Examine the items that you scored high. If you scored many items high, you probably do not feel comfortable gaining and using power. Focus on one or two areas where you would like to gain confidence in gaining power. Identify activities in which you can engage to empower yourself in personal and professional interactions.

Follow the assignment rubric available to guide the content of your presentation:

Assignment # 2 Rubric: (for module 3)

CRITERIA

POINTS

Identify and describe the strong and weak areas based on the self-assessment power inventory.

3

Focus on one or two areas where you would like to gain confidence in gaining power

4

Establishes goals and strategies for the accomplishment of these goals.

6

Identify activities in which you can engage to empower yourself in personal and professional interactions. Support your strategies with literature review.

7

This paper should be 2 to 4 pages, double spaced, and 12 point font. Pay attention to weighting of categories/sections with more points require more depth of content. Up to 3 points may be deducted for errors in grammar, style, or format.

Total Points

20

Rubric
Some Rubric
Some Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
Identify and describe the strong and weak areas based on the self-assessment power inventory.
3.0 pts
Focus on one or two areas where you would like to gain confidence in gaining power
4.0 pts
Establishes goals and strategies for the accomplishment of these goals.
6.0 pts
Identify activities in which you can engage to empower yourself in personal and professional interactions. Support your strategies with literature review.
7.0 pts
Total Points: 20.0

Power Inventory

Power is an important aspect of our personal and professional lives. Understanding your own level of comfort with power will help you gain support and resources in your work environment.

Directions:

Write a brief response to the statement under each item.
Circle a number on the continuum that best corresponds with how you view yourself.
(1 = strongly agree; 2 = moderately agree; 3 = agree; 4 = somewhat agree; 5 = disagree.)

1. I am sensitive to where power exists in organizations.

1

2

3

4

5

2. I believe that power can be used effectively without disadvantaging individuals.

1

2

3

4

5

3. I feel comfortable taking risks.

1

2

3

4

5

4. I try to obtain additional resources in my work setting.

1

2

3

4

5

5. I engage in activities to strengthen my power base.

1

2

3

4

5

6. I avoid activities that will decrease my power.

1

2

3

4

5

7. I believe that I have a base of colleagues on whom I can count to support my ideas or projects.

1

2

3

4

5

8. I enjoy taking charge of situations or projects to accomplish goals.

1

2

3

4

5

9. I enjoy speaking in front of groups, meeting new people, and being the center of attention.

1

2

3

4

5

10. I enjoy competing for resources with others.

1

2

3

4

5

Instructions:

Review the scoring of each of the 10 questions. Count the number of items that you ranked high (3, 4, or 5). Were most of your rankings high? Examine the items that you scored high. If you scored many items high, you probably do not feel comfortable gaining and using power. Focus on one or two areas where you would like to gain confidence in gaining power. Identify activities in which you can engage to empower yourself in personal and professional interactions.

Follow the assignment rubric available to guide the content of your presentation:

Assignment # 2 Rubric: (for module 3)

CRITERIA

POINTS

Identify and describe the strong and weak areas based on the self-assessment power inventory.

3

Focus on one or two areas where you would like to gain confidence in gaining power

4

Establishes goals and strategies for the accomplishment of these goals.

6

Identify activities in which you can engage to empower yourself in personal and professional interactions. Support your strategies with literature review.

7

This paper should be 2 to 4 pages, double spaced, and 12 point font. Pay attention to weighting of categories/sections with more points require more depth of content. Up to 3 points may be deducted for errors in grammar, style, or format.

Total Points

20

Rubric
Some Rubric
Some Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
Identify and describe the strong and weak areas based on the self-assessment power inventory.
3.0 pts
Focus on one or two areas where you would like to gain confidence in gaining power
4.0 pts
Establishes goals and strategies for the accomplishment of these goals.
6.0 pts
Identify activities in which you can engage to empower yourself in personal and professional interactions. Support your strategies with literature review.
7.0 pts
Total Points: 20.0

Power Inventory

Power is an important aspect of our personal and professional lives. Understanding your own level of comfort with power will help you gain support and resources in your work environment.

Directions:

Write a brief response to the statement under each item.
Circle a number on the continuum that best corresponds with how you view yourself.
(1 = strongly agree; 2 = moderately agree; 3 = agree; 4 = somewhat agree; 5 = disagree.)

1. I am sensitive to where power exists in organizations.

1

2

3

4

5

2. I believe that power can be used effectively without disadvantaging individuals.

1

2

3

4

5

3. I feel comfortable taking risks.

1

2

3

4

5

4. I try to obtain additional resources in my work setting.

1

2

3

4

5

5. I engage in activities to strengthen my power base.

1

2

3

4

5

6. I avoid activities that will decrease my power.

1

2

3

4

5

7. I believe that I have a base of colleagues on whom I can count to support my ideas or projects.

1

2

3

4

5

8. I enjoy taking charge of situations or projects to accomplish goals.

1

2

3

4

5

9. I enjoy speaking in front of groups, meeting new people, and being the center of attention.

1

2

3

4

5

10. I enjoy competing for resources with others.

1

2

3

4

5

Instructions:

Review the scoring of each of the 10 questions. Count the number of items that you ranked high (3, 4, or 5). Were most of your rankings high? Examine the items that you scored high. If you scored many items high, you probably do not feel comfortable gaining and using power. Focus on one or two areas where you would like to gain confidence in gaining power. Identify activities in which you can engage to empower yourself in personal and professional interactions.

Follow the assignment rubric available to guide the content of your presentation:

Assignment # 2 Rubric: (for module 3)

CRITERIA

POINTS

Identify and describe the strong and weak areas based on the self-assessment power inventory.

3

Focus on one or two areas where you would like to gain confidence in gaining power

4

Establishes goals and strategies for the accomplishment of these goals.

6

Identify activities in which you can engage to empower yourself in personal and professional interactions. Support your strategies with literature review.

7

This paper should be 2 to 4 pages, double spaced, and 12 point font. Pay attention to weighting of categories/sections with more points require more depth of content. Up to 3 points may be deducted for errors in grammar, style, or format.

Total Points

20

Rubric
Some Rubric
Some Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
Identify and describe the strong and weak areas based on the self-assessment power inventory.
3.0 pts
Focus on one or two areas where you would like to gain confidence in gaining power
4.0 pts
Establishes goals and strategies for the accomplishment of these goals.
6.0 pts
Identify activities in which you can engage to empower yourself in personal and professional interactions. Support your strategies with literature review.
7.0 pts
Total Points: 20.0

Power Inventory

Power is an important aspect of our personal and professional lives. Understanding your own level of comfort with power will help you gain support and resources in your work environment.

Directions:

Write a brief response to the statement under each item.
Circle a number on the continuum that best corresponds with how you view yourself.
(1 = strongly agree; 2 = moderately agree; 3 = agree; 4 = somewhat agree; 5 = disagree.)

1. I am sensitive to where power exists in organizations.

1

2

3

4

5

2. I believe that power can be used effectively without disadvantaging individuals.

1

2

3

4

5

3. I feel comfortable taking risks.

1

2

3

4

5

4. I try to obtain additional resources in my work setting.

1

2

3

4

5

5. I engage in activities to strengthen my power base.

1

2

3

4

5

6. I avoid activities that will decrease my power.

1

2

3

4

5

7. I believe that I have a base of colleagues on whom I can count to support my ideas or projects.

1

2

3

4

5

8. I enjoy taking charge of situations or projects to accomplish goals.

1

2

3

4

5

9. I enjoy speaking in front of groups, meeting new people, and being the center of attention.

1

2

3

4

5

10. I enjoy competing for resources with others.

1

2

3

4

5

Instructions:

Review the scoring of each of the 10 questions. Count the number of items that you ranked high (3, 4, or 5). Were most of your rankings high? Examine the items that you scored high. If you scored many items high, you probably do not feel comfortable gaining and using power. Focus on one or two areas where you would like to gain confidence in gaining power. Identify activities in which you can engage to empower yourself in personal and professional interactions.

Follow the assignment rubric available to guide the content of your presentation:

Assignment # 2 Rubric: (for module 3)

CRITERIA

POINTS

Identify and describe the strong and weak areas based on the self-assessment power inventory.

3

Focus on one or two areas where you would like to gain confidence in gaining power

4

Establishes goals and strategies for the accomplishment of these goals.

6

Identify activities in which you can engage to empower yourself in personal and professional interactions. Support your strategies with literature review.

7

This paper should be 2 to 4 pages, double spaced, and 12 point font. Pay attention to weighting of categories/sections with more points require more depth of content. Up to 3 points may be deducted for errors in grammar, style, or format.

Total Points

20

Rubric
Some Rubric
Some Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
Identify and describe the strong and weak areas based on the self-assessment power inventory.
3.0 pts
Focus on one or two areas where you would like to gain confidence in gaining power
4.0 pts
Establishes goals and strategies for the accomplishment of these goals.
6.0 pts
Identify activities in which you can engage to empower yourself in personal and professional interactions. Support your strategies with literature review.
7.0 pts
Total Points: 20.0

Power Inventory

Power is an important aspect of our personal and professional lives. Understanding your own level of comfort with power will help you gain support and resources in your work environment.

Directions:

Write a brief response to the statement under each item.
Circle a number on the continuum that best corresponds with how you view yourself.
(1 = strongly agree; 2 = moderately agree; 3 = agree; 4 = somewhat agree; 5 = disagree.)

1. I am sensitive to where power exists in organizations.

1

2

3

4

5

2. I believe that power can be used effectively without disadvantaging individuals.

1

2

3

4

5

3. I feel comfortable taking risks.

1

2

3

4

5

4. I try to obtain additional resources in my work setting.

1

2

3

4

5

5. I engage in activities to strengthen my power base.

1

2

3

4

5

6. I avoid activities that will decrease my power.

1

2

3

4

5

7. I believe that I have a base of colleagues on whom I can count to support my ideas or projects.

1

2

3

4

5

8. I enjoy taking charge of situations or projects to accomplish goals.

1

2

3

4

5

9. I enjoy speaking in front of groups, meeting new people, and being the center of attention.

1

2

3

4

5

10. I enjoy competing for resources with others.

1

2

3

4

5

Instructions:

Review the scoring of each of the 10 questions. Count the number of items that you ranked high (3, 4, or 5). Were most of your rankings high? Examine the items that you scored high. If you scored many items high, you probably do not feel comfortable gaining and using power. Focus on one or two areas where you would like to gain confidence in gaining power. Identify activities in which you can engage to empower yourself in personal and professional interactions.

Follow the assignment rubric available to guide the content of your presentation:

Assignment # 2 Rubric: (for module 3)

CRITERIA

POINTS

Identify and describe the strong and weak areas based on the self-assessment power inventory.

3

Focus on one or two areas where you would like to gain confidence in gaining power

4

Establishes goals and strategies for the accomplishment of these goals.

6

Identify activities in which you can engage to empower yourself in personal and professional interactions. Support your strategies with literature review.

7

This paper should be 2 to 4 pages, double spaced, and 12 point font. Pay attention to weighting of categories/sections with more points require more depth of content. Up to 3 points may be deducted for errors in grammar, style, or format.

Total Points

20

Rubric
Some Rubric
Some Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
Identify and describe the strong and weak areas based on the self-assessment power inventory.
3.0 pts
Focus on one or two areas where you would like to gain confidence in gaining power
4.0 pts
Establishes goals and strategies for the accomplishment of these goals.
6.0 pts
Identify activities in which you can engage to empower yourself in personal and professional interactions. Support your strategies with literature review.
7.0 pts
Total Points: 20.0