Is dealing with your boss a skill you want to master? Does your boss determine much of your happiness at work. Wouldn't it be helpful to know how strong your relationship is with your boss? This quiz will help you rate your relationship with your boss. Check each answer you agree with. Each checked answer counts as one point.
20-25: Congratulations! Your relationship with your boss is great!
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16-20: This is a very good score.
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11-15: Your relationship with your boss is OK, but there’s room for improvement.
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6-10: You have work to do. Select one or two areas to focus on and ask your boss how you might improve.
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0-5: OK, nobody’s perfect. But there’s help at hand. Working with a career coach could help you define what kind of changes you could make immediately and also help you establish a long-range plan.
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I know the best time of the day to approach my boss with a question.
I can almost always read my boss’s mood and thus avoid inopportune times.I have successfully negotiated with my boss in the last year (for time off, raise & projects.My boss takes an interest in my career growth: s/he has approved additional learning times.I learn from my boss.I respect my boss; s/he has integrity.I don't dread spending time with my boss.My boss shares his/her vision for the department/staff.My boss values my ideas.I know where I stand with my boss.My boss is a good leader.I get timely answers to my questions from my boss.I receive sufficient direction from my boss.My boss provides opportunities that challenge and stretch me.I receive written and timely performance appraisals that my boss reviews with me.I have discussed my future career goals with my boss.My boss doesn't take all the credit for my work.My boss listens when I speak.My boss seeks and respects my opinion and ideas.I know my boss’ preferred communication style.I am a trusted member of my boss’ team.I am treated with respect by my boss.I don't dread meetings with my boss.When I mess up, I quickly inform my boss and take responsibility for the mistake.I am competitively rewarded (base salary, bonus) for my work.
I can almost always read my boss’s mood and thus avoid inopportune times.I have successfully negotiated with my boss in the last year (for time off, raise & projects.My boss takes an interest in my career growth: s/he has approved additional learning times.I learn from my boss.I respect my boss; s/he has integrity.I don't dread spending time with my boss.My boss shares his/her vision for the department/staff.My boss values my ideas.I know where I stand with my boss.My boss is a good leader.I get timely answers to my questions from my boss.I receive sufficient direction from my boss.My boss provides opportunities that challenge and stretch me.I receive written and timely performance appraisals that my boss reviews with me.I have discussed my future career goals with my boss.My boss doesn't take all the credit for my work.My boss listens when I speak.My boss seeks and respects my opinion and ideas.I know my boss’ preferred communication style.I am a trusted member of my boss’ team.I am treated with respect by my boss.I don't dread meetings with my boss.When I mess up, I quickly inform my boss and take responsibility for the mistake.I am competitively rewarded (base salary, bonus) for my work.
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