stdSEM Psychological Test: Are You the Ideal Project Manager?

We would like to ask you 7 questions. Simply click the answer you agree with most. Then press the Send button at the bottom of the page to evaluate the test. (Note: This test should not be taken too seriously. No data will be saved from the tests!)


Why do you want to become a project manager?
I have many ideas how I could make this job better.
I have always been interested in this job. My talent lies in being able to organize.
It allows me to search out the most interesting activities for myself.
I wouldn't mind trying it if it means a raise.

What do you think is the most important duty of a project manager?
Organizing the project, motivating staff and representing the project.
To handle tricky situations.
Having an immediate answer ready for every technical problem.
Solving the most important and trickiest technical problems.

If the going got tough, would you stand up for your staff?
Yes, I was head boy for my school and was responsible for getting posters put up on the walls.
I am committed to my staff and will do my very best for them.
I try to avoid conflict at any cost.
I trust the insight and judgement of my superiors.

Are you good at leading and motivating staff?
Yes, I'm already spurring on my colleagues.
I charge from one room to the next and carry everyone along with my enthusiasm.
I have often been able to help others with their problems.
I can often use a few encouraging words myself.

Are you interested in contact with customers?
Yes, I have always had an interest in handling difficult people.
Yes, I prefer it to implementing new functions.
Yes, it's also interesting.
I prefer my C compiler.

Do you use project controlling?
Yes, I should have become an economics professor.
I'm interested in the financial aspects of my project and often take a look in the PROCON database.
What is PROCON?
What exactly is the difference between sales and profit?

Do you want to spend three quarters of your working time on organizational activities?
Of course. My talent lies in organizing!
I know that many project manager have to spend this amount of time on such work.
I prefer programming.
I didn't even know that many project managers had to spend that much time on organization.

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