The DISC Survey is designed to measure four basic styles of behavior . Those are Directing , Influencing , Supportive , and Contemplative . Each style has strong points , and possible weaknesses , to an individual ’ s effectiveness . The survey materials will show both productive aspects of each of the four styles , as well as counterproductive aspects .
Take the DISC Survey online using the instructions found in the Week One Assignments page . Then , complete the following assignment that is due in the Dropbox by the end of Week Two of the session .
YOUR ASSIGNMENT :
Write a 3 to no more than 5 page double-spaced paper [ be sure to use subheadings to identify each section ] in which you use the results of your DISC Survey . The content of your DISC paper should include , but is not limited to , answers to the following questions :
I . Describe your personal styles ( 25 points )
Describe your strongest style ( s ) and your weakest style . Provide examples to illustrate how the strong styles characterize you ( or , in the case of your weakest style , do not characterize you ). If your profile is balanced , describe either how the four styles equally characterize you or how your styles change depending on circumstances .
II . Discuss how you developed your styles ( 25 points )
Consider the possible effects of family , school , organizational memberships , and / or culture on the development of your self-reported styles . Discuss the factor that you think was most important in shaping your personal styles .
III . Assess the impact of your styles on your effectiveness ( 25 points )