Am I Dealing With A Low-Dominance Employee?

Does the person allow those around him to set the agenda?

Is he more interested in the “we” before “I”?

Is he cooperative and accommodating?

Does he believe that office harmony is important?

Is he unselfish?

Does he accept the authority of others?

Does he try to avoid interpersonal conflict?

Does he avoid tense situations?

Based on your answers, it is unlikely that you are dealing with a low dominance employee. On the opposite side of the low dominance scale, you have the high dominance employee. This person is independent and self-confident. The person loves to be challenged, has no problems with conflict, and prefers individual recognition.

Based on your answers, your employee is displaying some signs of being low dominant. This type of employee is collaborative and cooperative. In general, he likes to go along with the ideas of others. They don’t like individual competition, as they prefer to be part of a team. On the other side, employees with a high amount of dominance are independent and assertive. They like autonomy in problem-solving and love to be challenged. Your employee scores somewhat in the middle, meaning that he is not highly dominant, but neither very low.

Based on your answers, your employee is showing various signs of being low dominance. This type of person needs a working place that is harmonious. In case you are a high dominance boss or manager, try to avoid overpowering your employees. Give the low dominance workers more time, but encourage them to step out of their comfort zones. Emphasize the ‘we’, listen to your employees, and give them support and reassurance.