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"Rate My Competitive Edge" Are you keeping up with changes in the workplace? In an economy where the information supply is doubling every five years, advances in technology are constant, and knowledge is a vital economic resource; the most desirable employees are active, savvy learners. Take this quiz to rate yourself and/or your employees.  The Quiz Can Be Used To: Accelerate growth and development Enhance performance appraisals Maximize job performance Initiate personal growth programs Develop a succession planning tool Increase your competitive edge in the marketplace Rate My Competitive Edge All Rights Reserved 2000 Ó Advanced Performance, Inc. Notice: Your privacy is paramount to API! No information herein will be shared or sold with/to any other agency, firm or private individual other than API.     Of the two choices, mark the one that most closely describes you. If you are rating your staff, select the response as you believe a majority of your employees would answer the 16 questions. When you are satisfied with your answers (there are no wrong answers) click on the SUBMIT button . You will shortly receive an E-Mail with the results and instructions on interpreting them.    Your Name:  (Required)  Your E-Mail Address:  (Required)  1. My job goals and responsibilities are: a. partially or largely based on my own personal input. b. predetermined by my manager, or have not been determined. 2. With regard to the company’s mission and my role in it: a. I’m committed to my responsibilities, but not too clear about the company’s mission. b. I’m committed to my responsibilities and fairly clear how I contribute to the mission. 3. My list of accomplishments or resume: a. is different from last year in at least two ways. b. looks similar to last year. 4. In the last six months, I: a. have been unable to be involved in a class, on-the-job or other learning activity. b. have been involved in a class, on-the-job or other learning activity. 5. Being seen as a beginner in a subject area: a. is something I try to avoid. b. is something I do not try to avoid. 6. In terms of my "development" or "learning" goals for my growth: a. I rarely have a chance to work on them; or they are not clearly defined. b. I routinely work on them. 7. Based on the last six months, a. I can quickly cite ways I have applied new information or skills in my work. b. I am not sure about ways I have applied new information or skills in my work 8. With regard to technology linked to my work: a. I consider myself reasonably literate in discussing the latest technology. b. I would like to be more literate in discussing the latest technology. 9. Working outside my comfort zone to try new approaches at work, is something: a. if I am asked, I would do. b. I typically initiate on my own. 10. When I need an expert for information, I have: a. many valuable resources inside and outside the company to seek out. b. found a limited number of resources inside or outside the company. 11. In the last six months, I have: a. initiated a meeting with customers or others for the purpose of gaining fresh ideas. b. mostly thought through new ideas on my own, without involving others. 12. To me, the meaning of job security is : a. working in an organization that provides long-term employment. b. keeping my skills up-to-date so I remain employable. 13. As far as other departments or functions in the company, I generally: a. don't have much involvement in how my work impacts other areas. b. do become involved in checking how my work impacts other areas. 14. When I read, I routinely: a. try a mix of different industry trade magazines and familiar news sources. b. stick with familiar trade magazines and news services. 15. Regarding close working relationships with colleagues for discussing work matters or victories: a. I have established a good number of supportive relationships who I count on. b. I am more self-reliant and do not generally involve others. 16. When my job or project calls for new information, my typical response is to: a. wait to find out the necessary training or direction to take. b. seek out resources I feel are needed, right away. All Rights Reserved ( 2000 S.K.Lurie )

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