| Informed Consent to Participate in Research
This study is being conducted as a class project for Research, Design, and Analysis I at SUNY College at Old Westbury under the direction and supervison of Dr. Lapine. Please take a moment to read the following before giving your consent to participate.
The purpose of this research is to understand perceptions of leaders in the workplace.
If you decide to participate in this research, you will be asked to read a short story and answer some questions about the story, in addition to some demographic questions.
It should take between 5 and 10 minutes and it poses no risk to you.
Your participation in this study is completely voluntary and you are free to withdraw at any time without penalty.
At no time will your name be reported along with your responses. All individual data will be kept strictly confidential and only grouped data will be reported.
Although you will not be compensated for your participation in the study, by participating you will be contributing to the advancement of our knowledge in this important area of research.If you wish, you may obtain a copy of the study's findings by contacting Dr. Lapine at lapinec@oldwestbury.edu
I acknowledge that I am at least 18 years old and that the purposes and procedures of this study have been explained to me to my satisfaction. I understand that my participation in this study is completely voluntary and that I am free to withdraw at any time with no penalty. Knowing the above, I freely consent to participate and confirm this by providing my dated signature below. | Beth is the part owner and manager of Marathon Sports, an athletic equipment store that specializes in running shoes and accessories. The store employs about 10 people, most of whom are college students who work part-time during the week and full-time on weekends. The annual sales figures for Marathon Sports have shown 15% growth each year.
Beth has a lot invested in the store and works very hard to make sure the store continues to maintain its pattern of growth. She works 50 hours a week and is a task-oriented leader. Some employees like Beth's style and others do not. Those who like her style talk about how organized and efficient the store is when she is in charge. Beth makes the tasks and goals for everyone very clear. Those who do not like her style complain that she is too driven. It seems that her sole purpose for being at the store is to get the job done. She seldom, if ever, takes a break or just hangs out with the staff. These people say Beth is pretty hard to relate to, and as a result, it is not much fun working at Marathon Sports. Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements as they pertain to the story you just read about Beth. - Beth is an intelligent person. | Beth is the part owner and manager of Marathon Sports, an athletic equipment store that specializes in running shoes and accessories. The store employs about 10 people, most of whom are college students who work part-time during the week and full-time on weekends. The annual sales figures for Marathon Sports have shown 15% growth each year.
Beth has a lot invested in the store and works very hard to make sure the store continues to maintain its pattern of growth. She works 50 hours a week and is a task-oriented leader. Some employees like Beth's style and others do not. Those who like her style talk about how organized and efficient the store is when she is in charge. Beth makes the tasks and goals for everyone very clear. Those who do not like her style complain that she is too driven. It seems that her sole purpose for being at the store is to get the job done. She seldom, if ever, takes a break or just hangs out with the staff. These people say Beth is pretty hard to relate to, and as a result, it is not much fun working at Marathon Sports. Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements as they pertain to the story you just read about Beth. - Beth is a sincere person. | Beth is the part owner and manager of Marathon Sports, an athletic equipment store that specializes in running shoes and accessories. The store employs about 10 people, most of whom are college students who work part-time during the week and full-time on weekends. The annual sales figures for Marathon Sports have shown 15% growth each year.
Beth has a lot invested in the store and works very hard to make sure the store continues to maintain its pattern of growth. She works 50 hours a week and is a task-oriented leader. Some employees like Beth's style and others do not. Those who like her style talk about how organized and efficient the store is when she is in charge. Beth makes the tasks and goals for everyone very clear. Those who do not like her style complain that she is too driven. It seems that her sole purpose for being at the store is to get the job done. She seldom, if ever, takes a break or just hangs out with the staff. These people say Beth is pretty hard to relate to, and as a result, it is not much fun working at Marathon Sports. Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements as they pertain to the story you just read about Beth. - Beth is a competitve person. | Beth is the part owner and manager of Marathon Sports, an athletic equipment store that specializes in running shoes and accessories. The store employs about 10 people, most of whom are college students who work part-time during the week and full-time on weekends. The annual sales figures for Marathon Sports have shown 15% growth each year.
Beth has a lot invested in the store and works very hard to make sure the store continues to maintain its pattern of growth. She works 50 hours a week and is a task-oriented leader. Some employees like Beth's style and others do not. Those who like her style talk about how organized and efficient the store is when she is in charge. Beth makes the tasks and goals for everyone very clear. Those who do not like her style complain that she is too driven. It seems that her sole purpose for being at the store is to get the job done. She seldom, if ever, takes a break or just hangs out with the staff. These people say Beth is pretty hard to relate to, and as a result, it is not much fun working at Marathon Sports. Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements as they pertain to the story you just read about Beth. - Beth is a good natured person. | Beth is the part owner and manager of Marathon Sports, an athletic equipment store that specializes in running shoes and accessories. The store employs about 10 people, most of whom are college students who work part-time during the week and full-time on weekends. The annual sales figures for Marathon Sports have shown 15% growth each year.
Beth has a lot invested in the store and works very hard to make sure the store continues to maintain its pattern of growth. She works 50 hours a week and is a task-oriented leader. Some employees like Beth's style and others do not. Those who like her style talk about how organized and efficient the store is when she is in charge. Beth makes the tasks and goals for everyone very clear. Those who do not like her style complain that she is too driven. It seems that her sole purpose for being at the store is to get the job done. She seldom, if ever, takes a break or just hangs out with the staff. These people say Beth is pretty hard to relate to, and as a result, it is not much fun working at Marathon Sports. Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements as they pertain to the story you just read about Beth. - Beth is an independent person. | Beth is the part owner and manager of Marathon Sports, an athletic equipment store that specializes in running shoes and accessories. The store employs about 10 people, most of whom are college students who work part-time during the week and full-time on weekends. The annual sales figures for Marathon Sports have shown 15% growth each year.
Beth has a lot invested in the store and works very hard to make sure the store continues to maintain its pattern of growth. She works 50 hours a week and is a task-oriented leader. Some employees like Beth's style and others do not. Those who like her style talk about how organized and efficient the store is when she is in charge. Beth makes the tasks and goals for everyone very clear. Those who do not like her style complain that she is too driven. It seems that her sole purpose for being at the store is to get the job done. She seldom, if ever, takes a break or just hangs out with the staff. These people say Beth is pretty hard to relate to, and as a result, it is not much fun working at Marathon Sports. Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements as they pertain to the story you just read about Beth. - Beth is a warm person. | Beth is the part owner and manager of Marathon Sports, an athletic equipment store that specializes in running shoes and accessories. The store employs about 10 people, most of whom are college students who work part-time during the week and full-time on weekends. The annual sales figures for Marathon Sports have shown 15% growth each year.
Beth has a lot invested in the store and works very hard to make sure the store continues to maintain its pattern of growth. She works 50 hours a week and is a task-oriented leader. Some employees like Beth's style and others do not. Those who like her style talk about how organized and efficient the store is when she is in charge. Beth makes the tasks and goals for everyone very clear. Those who do not like her style complain that she is too driven. It seems that her sole purpose for being at the store is to get the job done. She seldom, if ever, takes a break or just hangs out with the staff. These people say Beth is pretty hard to relate to, and as a result, it is not much fun working at Marathon Sports. Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements as they pertain to the story you just read about Beth. - Beth is a confident person. | Beth is the part owner and manager of Marathon Sports, an athletic equipment store that specializes in running shoes and accessories. The store employs about 10 people, most of whom are college students who work part-time during the week and full-time on weekends. The annual sales figures for Marathon Sports have shown 15% growth each year.
Beth has a lot invested in the store and works very hard to make sure the store continues to maintain its pattern of growth. She works 50 hours a week and is a task-oriented leader. Some employees like Beth's style and others do not. Those who like her style talk about how organized and efficient the store is when she is in charge. Beth makes the tasks and goals for everyone very clear. Those who do not like her style complain that she is too driven. It seems that her sole purpose for being at the store is to get the job done. She seldom, if ever, takes a break or just hangs out with the staff. These people say Beth is pretty hard to relate to, and as a result, it is not much fun working at Marathon Sports. Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements as they pertain to the story you just read about Beth. - Beth is a tolerant person. | Beth is the part owner and manager of Marathon Sports, an athletic equipment store that specializes in running shoes and accessories. The store employs about 10 people, most of whom are college students who work part-time during the week and full-time on weekends. The annual sales figures for Marathon Sports have shown 15% growth each year.
Beth has a lot invested in the store and works very hard to make sure the store continues to maintain its pattern of growth. She works 50 hours a week and is a task-oriented leader. Some employees like Beth's style and others do not. Those who like her style talk about how organized and efficient the store is when she is in charge. Beth makes the tasks and goals for everyone very clear. Those who do not like her style complain that she is too driven. It seems that her sole purpose for being at the store is to get the job done. She seldom, if ever, takes a break or just hangs out with the staff. These people say Beth is pretty hard to relate to, and as a result, it is not much fun working at Marathon Sports. Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements as they pertain to the story you just read about Beth. - Beth is a competent person. | Beth is the part owner and manager of Marathon Sports, an athletic equipment store that specializes in running shoes and accessories. The store employs about 10 people, most of whom are college students who work part-time during the week and full-time on weekends. The annual sales figures for Marathon Sports have shown 15% growth each year.
Beth has a lot invested in the store and works very hard to make sure the store continues to maintain its pattern of growth. She works 50 hours a week and is a task-oriented leader. Some employees like Beth's style and others do not. Those who like her style talk about how organized and efficient the store is when she is in charge. Beth makes the tasks and goals for everyone very clear. Those who do not like her style complain that she is too driven. It seems that her sole purpose for being at the store is to get the job done. She seldom, if ever, takes a break or just hangs out with the staff. These people say Beth is pretty hard to relate to, and as a result, it is not much fun working at Marathon Sports. Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements as they pertain to the story you just read about Beth. - Beth is a good leader. | Beth is the part owner and manager of Marathon Sports, an athletic equipment store that specializes in running shoes and accessories. The store employs about 10 people, most of whom are college students who work part-time during the week and full-time on weekends. The annual sales figures for Marathon Sports have shown 15% growth each year.
Beth has a lot invested in the store and works very hard to make sure the store continues to maintain its pattern of growth. She works 50 hours a week and is a task-oriented leader. Some employees like Beth's style and others do not. Those who like her style talk about how organized and efficient the store is when she is in charge. Beth makes the tasks and goals for everyone very clear. Those who do not like her style complain that she is too driven. It seems that her sole purpose for being at the store is to get the job done. She seldom, if ever, takes a break or just hangs out with the staff. These people say Beth is pretty hard to relate to, and as a result, it is not much fun working at Marathon Sports. Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements as they pertain to the story you just read about Beth. - Beth could be an effective leader in any organization. | Beth is the part owner and manager of Marathon Sports, an athletic equipment store that specializes in running shoes and accessories. The store employs about 10 people, most of whom are college students who work part-time during the week and full-time on weekends. The annual sales figures for Marathon Sports have shown 15% growth each year.
Beth has a lot invested in the store and works very hard to make sure the store continues to maintain its pattern of growth. She works 50 hours a week and is a task-oriented leader. Some employees like Beth's style and others do not. Those who like her style talk about how organized and efficient the store is when she is in charge. Beth makes the tasks and goals for everyone very clear. Those who do not like her style complain that she is too driven. It seems that her sole purpose for being at the store is to get the job done. She seldom, if ever, takes a break or just hangs out with the staff. These people say Beth is pretty hard to relate to, and as a result, it is not much fun working at Marathon Sports. Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements as they pertain to the story you just read about Beth. - Beth is an asset to Marathon Sports. | Ben is the part owner and manager of Marathon Sports, an athletic equipment store that specializes in running shoes and accessories. The store employs about 10 people, most of whom are college students who work part-time during the week and full-time on weekends. The annual sales figures for Marathon Sports have shown 15% growth each year.
Ben has a lot invested in the store and works very hard to make sure the store continues to maintain its pattern of growth. He works 50 hours a week and is a task-oriented leader. Some employees like Ben's style and others do not. Those who like his style talk about how organized and efficient the store is when he is in charge. Ben makes the tasks and goals for everyone very clear. Those who do not like his style complain that he is too driven. It seems that his sole purpose for being at the store is to get the job done. He seldom, if ever, takes a break or just hangs out with the staff. These people say Ben is pretty hard to relate to, and as a result, it is not much fun working at Marathon Sports. Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements as they pertain to the story you just read about Ben. - Ben is an intelligent person. | Ben is the part owner and manager of Marathon Sports, an athletic equipment store that specializes in running shoes and accessories. The store employs about 10 people, most of whom are college students who work part-time during the week and full-time on weekends. The annual sales figures for Marathon Sports have shown 15% growth each year.
Ben has a lot invested in the store and works very hard to make sure the store continues to maintain its pattern of growth. He works 50 hours a week and is a task-oriented leader. Some employees like Ben's style and others do not. Those who like his style talk about how organized and efficient the store is when he is in charge. Ben makes the tasks and goals for everyone very clear. Those who do not like his style complain that he is too driven. It seems that his sole purpose for being at the store is to get the job done. He seldom, if ever, takes a break or just hangs out with the staff. These people say Ben is pretty hard to relate to, and as a result, it is not much fun working at Marathon Sports. Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements as they pertain to the story you just read about Ben. - Ben is a sincere person. | Ben is the part owner and manager of Marathon Sports, an athletic equipment store that specializes in running shoes and accessories. The store employs about 10 people, most of whom are college students who work part-time during the week and full-time on weekends. The annual sales figures for Marathon Sports have shown 15% growth each year.
Ben has a lot invested in the store and works very hard to make sure the store continues to maintain its pattern of growth. He works 50 hours a week and is a task-oriented leader. Some employees like Ben's style and others do not. Those who like his style talk about how organized and efficient the store is when he is in charge. Ben makes the tasks and goals for everyone very clear. Those who do not like his style complain that he is too driven. It seems that his sole purpose for being at the store is to get the job done. He seldom, if ever, takes a break or just hangs out with the staff. These people say Ben is pretty hard to relate to, and as a result, it is not much fun working at Marathon Sports. Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements as they pertain to the story you just read about Ben. - Ben is a competitive person. | Ben is the part owner and manager of Marathon Sports, an athletic equipment store that specializes in running shoes and accessories. The store employs about 10 people, most of whom are college students who work part-time during the week and full-time on weekends. The annual sales figures for Marathon Sports have shown 15% growth each year.
Ben has a lot invested in the store and works very hard to make sure the store continues to maintain its pattern of growth. He works 50 hours a week and is a task-oriented leader. Some employees like Ben's style and others do not. Those who like his style talk about how organized and efficient the store is when he is in charge. Ben makes the tasks and goals for everyone very clear. Those who do not like his style complain that he is too driven. It seems that his sole purpose for being at the store is to get the job done. He seldom, if ever, takes a break or just hangs out with the staff. These people say Ben is pretty hard to relate to, and as a result, it is not much fun working at Marathon Sports. Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements as they pertain to the story you just read about Ben. - Ben is a good natured person. | Ben is the part owner and manager of Marathon Sports, an athletic equipment store that specializes in running shoes and accessories. The store employs about 10 people, most of whom are college students who work part-time during the week and full-time on weekends. The annual sales figures for Marathon Sports have shown 15% growth each year.
Ben has a lot invested in the store and works very hard to make sure the store continues to maintain its pattern of growth. He works 50 hours a week and is a task-oriented leader. Some employees like Ben's style and others do not. Those who like his style talk about how organized and efficient the store is when he is in charge. Ben makes the tasks and goals for everyone very clear. Those who do not like his style complain that he is too driven. It seems that his sole purpose for being at the store is to get the job done. He seldom, if ever, takes a break or just hangs out with the staff. These people say Ben is pretty hard to relate to, and as a result, it is not much fun working at Marathon Sports. Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements as they pertain to the story you just read about Ben. - Ben is an independent person. | Ben is the part owner and manager of Marathon Sports, an athletic equipment store that specializes in running shoes and accessories. The store employs about 10 people, most of whom are college students who work part-time during the week and full-time on weekends. The annual sales figures for Marathon Sports have shown 15% growth each year.
Ben has a lot invested in the store and works very hard to make sure the store continues to maintain its pattern of growth. He works 50 hours a week and is a task-oriented leader. Some employees like Ben's style and others do not. Those who like his style talk about how organized and efficient the store is when he is in charge. Ben makes the tasks and goals for everyone very clear. Those who do not like his style complain that he is too driven. It seems that his sole purpose for being at the store is to get the job done. He seldom, if ever, takes a break or just hangs out with the staff. These people say Ben is pretty hard to relate to, and as a result, it is not much fun working at Marathon Sports. Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements as they pertain to the story you just read about Ben. - Ben is a warm person. | Ben is the part owner and manager of Marathon Sports, an athletic equipment store that specializes in running shoes and accessories. The store employs about 10 people, most of whom are college students who work part-time during the week and full-time on weekends. The annual sales figures for Marathon Sports have shown 15% growth each year.
Ben has a lot invested in the store and works very hard to make sure the store continues to maintain its pattern of growth. He works 50 hours a week and is a task-oriented leader. Some employees like Ben's style and others do not. Those who like his style talk about how organized and efficient the store is when he is in charge. Ben makes the tasks and goals for everyone very clear. Those who do not like his style complain that he is too driven. It seems that his sole purpose for being at the store is to get the job done. He seldom, if ever, takes a break or just hangs out with the staff. These people say Ben is pretty hard to relate to, and as a result, it is not much fun working at Marathon Sports. Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements as they pertain to the story you just read about Ben. - Ben is a confident person. | Ben is the part owner and manager of Marathon Sports, an athletic equipment store that specializes in running shoes and accessories. The store employs about 10 people, most of whom are college students who work part-time during the week and full-time on weekends. The annual sales figures for Marathon Sports have shown 15% growth each year.
Ben has a lot invested in the store and works very hard to make sure the store continues to maintain its pattern of growth. He works 50 hours a week and is a task-oriented leader. Some employees like Ben's style and others do not. Those who like his style talk about how organized and efficient the store is when he is in charge. Ben makes the tasks and goals for everyone very clear. Those who do not like his style complain that he is too driven. It seems that his sole purpose for being at the store is to get the job done. He seldom, if ever, takes a break or just hangs out with the staff. These people say Ben is pretty hard to relate to, and as a result, it is not much fun working at Marathon Sports. Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements as they pertain to the story you just read about Ben. - Ben is a tolerant person. | Ben is the part owner and manager of Marathon Sports, an athletic equipment store that specializes in running shoes and accessories. The store employs about 10 people, most of whom are college students who work part-time during the week and full-time on weekends. The annual sales figures for Marathon Sports have shown 15% growth each year.
Ben has a lot invested in the store and works very hard to make sure the store continues to maintain its pattern of growth. He works 50 hours a week and is a task-oriented leader. Some employees like Ben's style and others do not. Those who like his style talk about how organized and efficient the store is when he is in charge. Ben makes the tasks and goals for everyone very clear. Those who do not like his style complain that he is too driven. It seems that his sole purpose for being at the store is to get the job done. He seldom, if ever, takes a break or just hangs out with the staff. These people say Ben is pretty hard to relate to, and as a result, it is not much fun working at Marathon Sports. Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements as they pertain to the story you just read about Ben. - Ben is a competent person. | Ben is the part owner and manager of Marathon Sports, an athletic equipment store that specializes in running shoes and accessories. The store employs about 10 people, most of whom are college students who work part-time during the week and full-time on weekends. The annual sales figures for Marathon Sports have shown 15% growth each year.
Ben has a lot invested in the store and works very hard to make sure the store continues to maintain its pattern of growth. He works 50 hours a week and is a task-oriented leader. Some employees like Ben's style and others do not. Those who like his style talk about how organized and efficient the store is when he is in charge. Ben makes the tasks and goals for everyone very clear. Those who do not like his style complain that he is too driven. It seems that his sole purpose for being at the store is to get the job done. He seldom, if ever, takes a break or just hangs out with the staff. These people say Ben is pretty hard to relate to, and as a result, it is not much fun working at Marathon Sports. Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements as they pertain to the story you just read about Ben. - Ben is a good leader. | Ben is the part owner and manager of Marathon Sports, an athletic equipment store that specializes in running shoes and accessories. The store employs about 10 people, most of whom are college students who work part-time during the week and full-time on weekends. The annual sales figures for Marathon Sports have shown 15% growth each year.
Ben has a lot invested in the store and works very hard to make sure the store continues to maintain its pattern of growth. He works 50 hours a week and is a task-oriented leader. Some employees like Ben's style and others do not. Those who like his style talk about how organized and efficient the store is when he is in charge. Ben makes the tasks and goals for everyone very clear. Those who do not like his style complain that he is too driven. It seems that his sole purpose for being at the store is to get the job done. He seldom, if ever, takes a break or just hangs out with the staff. These people say Ben is pretty hard to relate to, and as a result, it is not much fun working at Marathon Sports. Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements as they pertain to the story you just read about Ben. - Ben could be an effective leader in any organization. | Ben is the part owner and manager of Marathon Sports, an athletic equipment store that specializes in running shoes and accessories. The store employs about 10 people, most of whom are college students who work part-time during the week and full-time on weekends. The annual sales figures for Marathon Sports have shown 15% growth each year.
Ben has a lot invested in the store and works very hard to make sure the store continues to maintain its pattern of growth. He works 50 hours a week and is a task-oriented leader. Some employees like Ben's style and others do not. Those who like his style talk about how organized and efficient the store is when he is in charge. Ben makes the tasks and goals for everyone very clear. Those who do not like his style complain that he is too driven. It seems that his sole purpose for being at the store is to get the job done. He seldom, if ever, takes a break or just hangs out with the staff. These people say Ben is pretty hard to relate to, and as a result, it is not much fun working at Marathon Sports. Please rate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements as they pertain to the story you just read about Ben. - Ben is an asset to Marathon Sports. | What is your age? (Please enter whole numbers only) | What is your gender (as you identify)? - Selected Choice |