Leader Attributes of 2008 Presidential Candidates

Senator McCain and Senator Obama

The purpose of this survey is to obtain your rating of the extent to which the two presidential candidates exhibit each of several attributes of a leader. Completing the survey should take you no more than ten minutes. Please know that your input is highly appreciated and will remain confidential. Thank you!


Contact Information

Name: Mihai C. Bocarnea, Ph.D.
Email: mihaboc@regent.edu


1. 		 

Senator John McCain
   
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1.1.  
Please rate Senator McCain on the the following 30 leader attributes:
 
   
      Definitely No Neutral Definitely Yes
  a. POSITIVE
  b. INSPIRATIONAL
  c. TRUSTWORTHY
  d. ADMINISTRATIVELY SKILLED
  e. JUST
  f. RUTHLESS
      Definitely No   Neutral   Definitely Yes
  g. DIPLOMATIC
  h. ENCOURAGING
  i. SELF-CENTERED
  j. CHARISMATIC
  k. INTELLIGENT
  l. DECISIVE
      Definitely No   Neutral   Definitely Yes
  m. INFORMED
  n. EFFECTIVE BARGAINER
  o. VISIONARY
  p. IRRITABLE
  q. LONER
  r. COMMUNICATIVE
      Definitely No   Neutral   Definitely Yes
  s. EXCELLENCE ORIENTED
  t. PURPOSEFUL
  u. CONFIDENCE BUILDER
  v. HONEST
  w. FACE SAVER
  x. RELIGIOUS/SPIRITUAL
      Definitely No   Neutral   Definitely Yes
  y. DYNAMIC
  z. TEAM BUILDER
  aa. DECEITFUL
  bb. MOTIVATIONAL
  cc. DEPENDABLE
  dd. DICTATORIAL



2. 		 

Senator Barack Obama
   
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2.1.  
Please rate Senator Obama on the the following 30 leader attributes:
 
   
      Definitely No Neutral Definitely Yes
  a. POSITIVE
  b. INSPIRATIONAL
  c. TRUSTWORTHY
  d. ADMINISTRATIVELY SKILLED
  e. JUST
  f. RUTHLESS
      Definitely No   Neutral   Definitely Yes
  g. DIPLOMATIC
  h. ENCOURAGING
  i. SELF-CENTERED
  j. CHARISMATIC
  k. INTELLIGENT
  l. DECISIVE
      Definitely No   Neutral   Definitely Yes
  m. INFORMED
  n. EFFECTIVE BARGAINER
  o. VISIONARY
  p. IRRITABLE
  q. LONER
  r. COMMUNICATIVE
      Definitely No   Neutral   Definitely Yes
  s. EXCELLENCE ORIENTED
  t. PURPOSEFUL
  u. CONFIDENCE BUILDER
  v. HONEST
  w. FACE SAVER
  x. RELIGIOUS/SPIRITUAL
      Definitely No   Neutral   Definitely Yes
  y. DYNAMIC
  z. TEAM BUILDER
  aa. DECEITFUL
  bb. MOTIVATIONAL
  cc. DEPENDABLE
  dd. DICTATORIAL



3. 		 

Demographics
   
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Thank you, we are almost done. Before you finish, please provide the following demographic information:

 
   

3.1.  
Age:     

 
   

3.2.  
Gender:     

 
   

3.3.  
Cultural background is mostly:     

 
   

3.4.  
Completed education:     

 
   

3.5.  
Political beliefs:     

 
   

3.6.  
Political party affiliation:     

 
   

3.7.  
Registered voter:     

 
   

3.8.  
Did you vote in the 2004 presidential election?
 
   
    Yes
   
    No

 
   

3.9.  
If Yes, which candidate did you vote for in 2004?     

 
   

3.10.  
Marital status:     

 
   

3.11.  
Religious affiliation:     

 
   

3.12.  
If living in the United States, state of residence; if not, country:
 
   
 

 
   

3.13.  
Which of the following debates have you watched on TV?
 
   
    First Presidential Debate (September 26, 2008)
   
    The Vice-Presidential Debate (October 2, 2008)
   
    Second Presidential Debate (October 7, 2008)
   
    Third Presidential Debate (October 15, 2008)

 
   

3.14.  
What industry do you work in?     

 
   

3.15.  
Do you work in a management or supervisory position?
 
   
  Yes   No
   

 
   

3.16.  
What is your approximate annual family income?     

 
   

3.17.  
Final question: In your opinion, what is the most important leader attribute that a U.S. President must have?
 
   
 



4. 		 

THANK YOU!
   
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