LPC (Least Preferred Co-worker) Scale

The LPC (Least Preferred Co-worker) Scale is a tool used to understand a person's leadership style and how they relate to others at work. It involves asking individuals to think about their worst coworker and rate them based on qualities like friendliness or cooperation. If someone describes their least preferred coworker positively, they tend to be more relationship-oriented, valuing good personal connections. Conversely, a negative description suggests they focus on tasks and results. This helps determine whether a person's leadership approach is more people-centered or task-centered, aiding in team and management development.