Adjective-based Manual Questionnaire

NAME SURNAME: DATE OF BIRTH:

GENDER: COMPANY:
DEPARTMENT: POSITION:
TEL/FAX:

INSTRUCTIONS: For each line of four words below, choose which of the words describes you MOST closely and which LEAST closely.Write the
corresponding letters "Most" and "Least" column.You must choose two different words from each row. When answering the questions, try to imagine
yourself in your normal working environment.
A B C D
Kind Hearted/Gentle Persuasive Modest/Humble Original
1
Behaving compassionately towards others Persuading others to your point of view Showing modesty in describing achievements Producing original ideas

Attractive Honest/Dutiful Stubborn Affectionate/Sweet

2
Receiving attention from others Working together with others to achieve aim Standing up for you rights Showing affection in personal relationships

Passive/Easily Led Bold Loyal Lively

3
Knowing when to admit defeat Trying out new experiences Remaining loyal to your friends Being thought entertaining by others

Open Minded Obliging Determined/Will Power Cheerful

4
Listening to new ideas with an open mind Being ready to make sacrifices for others Showing determination in achieving a goal Maintaining a cheerful outlook

Humorous/Jovial Precise Daring / Courageous Even Tempered

5
Having other people enjoy your company Taking pains to achieve precise details Standing up for your views and opinions Remaining calm and even-tempered

Competitive Considerate Happy Harmonious

6
Keeping a competitive edge over others Taking timeto think about others Maintaining a happy and optimistic view of life Keeping on good terms with as many people

Exacting/Fussy Obedient Domineering/Unyielding Whimsical/Playful

7
Explaining things precisely when required Following the rules at all times Being in control of your life Deriving enjoyment from everything you do

Intrepid/Brave Emotional/Inspiring Submissive Shy / Timid

8
Being ready to take risks when required Communicating in an inspiring way Accepting you lot in life Preserving the status quo

Sociable Tolerant / Patient Self Reliant Restrained / Soft Spoken

9
Enjoying the company of other people Accepting faults in others Being sure of you own abilities Avoiding confrontational situations

Adventurous Receptive Friendly/Cordial Moderate

10
Taking full advantage of opportunities Being receptive to new ideas Being friendly and cordial whenever possible Behaving in a Moderate, restraint way

Talkative Guarded/Controlled Conventional Decisive

11
Expressing new ideas to other people Maintaining a self-disciplined approach Following convention where possible Making decisions and standing by them

Polished Audacious/Daring Diplomatic Contented/Satisfied

12
Presenting a polished and professional image Not being afraid to cause offence Avoiding hurting other peoples feelings Being happy in your work

Assertive/Aggressive Charismatic/Gregarious Accommodation/Unsuspecting Apprehensive/Fearful

13
Taking control when a situation calls for it Being the centre of attention Helping other people when you can Avoiding unnecessary risk

Cautious Resolute/Determined Influential/Convincing Good Natured

14
Taking care to get things exactly right Refusing to accept defeat Making a difference to other people Giving others the benefit of the doubt

Flexible/Willing Eager Agreeable Dynamic/High Spirited

15
Volunteering to help others Enjoying your work Reaching a compromise solution Approaching problems in a dynamic way

Optimistic/Confident Sympathetic Patient/Tolerant Demanding/Assertive

16
Expecting things to turn out for the best Sympathetic with others problems Dealing calmly with difficult situations Demanding high standards

Controlled/Well Disciplined Generous Animated/Lively Ambitious/Persistent

17
Maintaining a standard of self-discipline Being ready to forgive others Making sure others understand your point of view Seeing a task through to the end

Respected/admirable Kind Sensitive/Resigned Forceful

18
Setting a standard for other to look up to Being kind and thoughtful Knowing when to accept defeat Having a forceful personality

Courteous/Respectful Pioneering Confident/Optimistic Unselfish/Accommodating

19
Having respect for other people Being ready to try new approaches to a problem Being confident in the company of others Taking others point of view into account

Aggressive/Argumentative Adaptable Relaxed Light Hearted

20
Being prepared to confront others when necessary Adapting well to new situations Having a calm and relaxed approach to life Generating a light hearted atmosphere

Trusting Satisfied/Contented Positive Peaceful

21
Trusting other people Being satisfied with your place in life Maintaining a positive approach Trying to avoid conflict

Likable/Good Mixer Cultured Vigorous Lenient

22
Being liked by other people Maintaining a wide general knowledge Approaching problems with vigour and zest Accepting faults in other people

Enthusiastic/Companionable Accurate Outspoken Hesitant/Restrained

23
Being regarded as good company Ensuring that your work is accurate Speaking out on matters that are important to you Employing restraint and self-control

Impatient/Restless Neighbourly Popular Methodical/Faithful

24
Completing tasks as quickly as possible Adopting a neighbourly attitude Having a wide circle of friends Approaching problems
How to fill in the PPA:
1. Chose 1 word that describes you the MOST (M) and 1 more that describes you the LEAST (L) out of the four words per row.
2. Think of yourself in a work environment
3. Don’t take longer than 10 minutes to fill it in
4. Don’t be concerned about contradictions, this will occur through the latter half of the questionnaire choose out of the four what you feel you are most and least like not what you may have
5. Put what you feel you are in a work environment not what you feel the company may want to hear but how you act in your daily work environment towards colleagues, management, junior
6. Do one row at a time. Don’t jump around
7. Cover each line as you have answered it

EXAMPLE OF HOW TO COMPLETE THE FORM:

A B C D
Kind Hearted/Gentle Persuasive Modest/Humble Original
Behaving compassionately towards others L Persuading others to your point of view Showing modesty in describing achievements M Producing original ideas
Attractive Honest/Dutiful Stubborn Affectionate/Sweet
Receiving attention from others M Working together with others to achieve aim Standing up for you rights Showing affection in personal relationships L
Passive/Easily Led Bold Loyal Lively
Knowing when to admit defeat Trying out new experiences M Remaining loyal to your friends L Being thought entertaining by others
Open Minded Obliging Determined/Will Power Cheerful
Listening to new ideas with an open mind Being ready to make sacrifices for others Showing determination in achieving a goal L Maintaining a cheerful outlook M

And go to the next row and so on; only ONE MOST and ONE LEAST must be completed in each row. All Rows to be completed. Please see attached.