Compressed Time
Communication Overload
Dis-Connectedness
Cost
Competition
Customer Contact
Computers
Change
Coming of Age
Complexity

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Cranky Quiz # 8: Change (chapter 9) 

Scoring the Cranky Quiz 

Score 1 point for every yes and 0 for every no. Count a sometimes as a yes. Add your total: 3 points or less (Cool) means you're in good shape, 4 to 7 (Warm) indicates a need to slow down, and 8 to 10 (Hot!) indicates a raging cranky infection. You'll find anti-cranky solutions for each Quiz item in this chapter. 

1. ____ Do you find change bothersome, especially when you feel you have no control or choice in the situation? 
   
   
2. ____ Do constant, everyday changes contribute to your stress level? 
   
   
3. ____ Are you irritated by today's security systems, surveillance cameras, sign-in logs, ID verification, and other protective measures? 
   
   
4. ____ Are you less likely to be thrilled, amused, or shocked than you once were? 
   
   
5. ____ After a disagreement do you wait for the other person to make the first move before you're willing to talk  about it? 
   
   
6. ____ Do issues from your past sometimes interfere with your present peace of mind? 
   
   
7. ____ Do you think there's too much emphasis on affirmative action, cultural diversity, and the rights of minorities or protected groups? 
   
   
8. ____ When required to attend "soft skills" training at work (communication, team building, stress management) do you resent the time away from your job? 
   
   
9. ____ Do you feel that your beliefs, values or political views are truly the way things should be? 
   
   
10. ____ When given criticism or feedback about your behavior do you feel compelled to justify or defend your actions?

Cranky Quotient
__________ My Change condition is: Cool (0-3) Warm (4-7) Hot! (8-10)