Your "Birkman colors" represent your interests and style
as a worker. Read the statement in Column A, then read the statement same
numbered statement in Column B. For each pair, put a check mark next to
the statement that is most descriptive of you. As you make your choices,
assume that all jobs are of equal pay and prestige.
COLUMN A
COLUMN B
1. I would rather be a wildlife expert.
1.I would rather be a public
relations professional.
2. I would rather be a company controller.
2.I would rather be a TV news anchor.
3. I would rather be a tax
lawyer.
3.I would rather be a newspaper editor.
4. I would rather be an auditor.
4.I would rather be a musician.
5.I would rather be a production manager.
5.I would rather be an advertising
manager.
6.I would rather be an accounting manager.
6.I would rather be a history professor.
7.I would rather be a bookkeeper.
7.I would rather be an electrician.
8.I would rather be a writer.
8.I would rather be an elected
officer.
9. I would rather be a clerical worker.
9.I would rather be a carpenter.
10.I would rather be a payroll manager.
10.I would rather be a manager of engineering.
11. I would rather be an audit manager.
11.I would rather be a safety
manager.
12.I would rather be an artist.
12.I would rather be a salesperson.
13.I am usually patient when I have to wait for an appointment.
13.I get restless when I have to wait for an appointment.
14.It is easy to laugh at one’s little social errors or “faux pas”.
14.It is hard to laugh at one’s
little social errors or “faux pas”
15.It is wise to make it known if someone is doing something that bothers
you.
15.It is wise to remain silent if someone is doing something that bothers
you.
16.It’s not really OK to argue
with others even when you know you are right.
16.It’s OK to argue with others when you know you are right.
17.I like to bargain to get a good
price.
17.I don’t like to have to bargain
to get a good price.
18.It is easy to be outgoing
and sociable at a party with strangers.
18.It is hard to be outgoing
and sociable at a party with strangers.
19.I would read the instructions first when putting a new toy together
for a child.
19.I would just “jump in” and
start putting a new toy together for a child.
20. It is usually best to be pleasant and let others decide if you ideas
are worth accepting.
20.It is usually best to be forceful and “sell” your ideas to others.
21.I usually like to work cautiously.
21.I usually like to work fast.
22.Generally, I prefer to work quietly with a minimum of wasted movement.
22.Generally, I prefer to move around and burn some energy while I
work.
23.I don’t like to have to persuade others to accept my ideas when
there is strong forceful opposition or argument from others.
23.I like to sell and promote
my ideas with others even when it takes some argument.
24.
It is better t
o listen carefully and be sure you understand when topics are beingdiscussed
.
24.It is better to speak up quickly and be heard when topics are being
discussed.
