HOGANS BATTERY TEST Hogan Personality Inventory (HPI) is a Five Factor personality assessment specifically designed for use

in business settings. Comprised of 206 true-false items, the HPI takes less than 20 minutes to complete. The HPI was developed in the context of socio-analytic theory. Within this model, getting along with and getting ahead of others are seen as the dominant themes in social life. The seven scales of the HPI capture key behavioral tendencies relevant to these life themes and are based on the Five-Factor Model of personality. What the Hogan Personality Inventory Measures The Hogan Personality Inventory (HPI) is comprised of seven primary scales and six occupational scales. Primary Scales Adjustment (Even Tempered) - self-confidence, self-esteem, and composure under pressure Ambition - initiative, competitiveness, and the desire for leadership roles Sociability (Sociable) - extraversion, gregariousness, and a need for social interaction BIG-5 A summary of the factors of the Big Five and their constituent traits

Openness to experience: Appreciation for art, adventure, unusual ideas, and variety of experience. Openness reflects the degree of intellectual curiosity, creativity and a preference for novelty and variety a person has. It is also described as the extent to which a person is imaginative or independent, and depicts a personal preference for a variety of activities over a strict routine. Conscientiousness: A tendency to show, act and aim for achievement; planned rather than spontaneous behavior; organized, and dependable. Extraversion: Energy, positive emotions, assertiveness, sociability and the tendency to seek in the company of others, and talkativeness. Agreeableness: A tendency to be compassionate and cooperative rather than suspicious and antagonistic towards others. It is also a measure of one's trusting and helpful nature. Neuroticism: The tendency to experience unpleasant emotions easily, such as anger, anxiety, depression, or vulnerability. Neuroticism also refers to the degree of emotional stability and impulse control and is sometimes referred to by its low pole, "emotional stability.

The 5 Clinical Subscales The older MMPI-2 is made up 10 clinical subscales, which are a result of answering certain questions on the test in a specific manner:

1. Hypochondriasis: are two primary factors that this subscale measures poor physical health and gastrointestinal difficulties. The scale contains 32 items. 2. Depression : The Depression scale measures clinical depression, which is characterized by poor morale, lack of hope in the future, and a general dissatisfaction with ones life. The scale contains 57 items. 3. Hysteria: The Hysteria scale primarily measures five components poor physical health, shyness, cynicism, headaches and neuroticism. The subscale contains 60 items. 4. Psychopathic Deviate: The Psychopathic Deviate scale measures general social maladjustment and the absence of strongly pleasant experiences. The items on this scale tap into complaints about family and authority figures in general, social alienation and boredom. The scale contains 50 items. 5. Masculinity/Femininity: The Masculinity/Femininity scale measures interests in vocations and hobbies, aesthetic preferences, activity-passivity and personal sensitivity. It measures in a general sense how rigidly a person conforms to very stereotypical masculine or feminine roles. The scale contains 56 items.

FIRO-B: The FIRO-B and FIRO Business tools The FIRO framework empowers individuals by enhancing their self-awareness, so that they can make conscious choices about how they behave from a repertoire of different styles. There are two versions of the instrument to choose from: FIRO-B is the classic, heritage tool with a wide range of supporting materials. FIRO Business uses business-applicable vocabulary to talk about the FIRO-B dimensions, making it well suited for all levels of an organization. Its international norms make it especially useful when you are working crossculturally. FIRO - key features Pinpoints individual needs, wants, relationship styles and behavior Identifies tensions between how you treat others and how you like to be treated Great coaching tool, assessing management style, team dynamics, relationships and group culture

DISC PROFILE The DISC assessment can be used for a variety of real-life situations. Many companies use it as a way to screen potential employees, with the thought that a certain personality type would be better or worse in certain jobs or positions Dimensions of disc The assessments classify four aspects of behavior by testing a person's preferences in word associations. DISC is an acronym for:

Dominance relating to control, power and assertiveness

Inducement relating to social situations and communication

Submission relating to patience, persistence, and thoughtfulness

Compliance relating to structure and organization These four dimensions can be grouped in a grid with "D" and "I" sharing the top row and representing extroverted aspects of the personality, and "C" and "S" below representing introverted aspects. "D" and "C" then share the left column and represent task-focused aspects, and "I" and "S" share the right column and represent social aspects. In this matrix, the vertical dimension represents a factor of "Assertive" or Passive", while the horizontal dimension represents "Open" vs. "Guarded".

Patterns The DISC assessment tool is used to identify 15 patterns:

Achiever Agent Appraiser Counselor Creative Developer Inspirational Investigator

Myers-Biggs: Myers Briggs Personality Types You are a unique individual. You also share some characteristics with other people. The Myers Briggs model of personality tells you about some of those similarities and differences. By raising awareness of yourself and others, it can improve your relationships. It can also help you make better decisions about your future, your career, and your development. You can learn more by completing our personality test: The Myers Briggs model of personality was developed by Katherine Briggs and Isabel Briggs Myers in the mid-20th century. It is based on four preferences: E or I (Extraversion or Introversion) S or N (Sensing or Nutrition) T or F (Thinking or Feeling) J or P (Judgment or Perception) The Four Preferences in More Detail

If you prefer to direct your energy to deal with people, things, situations, or "the outer world", then your preference is for Extraversion. This is denoted by the letter "E". If you prefer to direct your energy to deal with ideas, information, explanations or beliefs, or "the inner world", then your preference is for Introversion. This is denoted by the letter "I". How do you prefer to process information? If you prefer to deal with facts, what you know, to have clarity, or to describe what you see, and then your preference is for Sensing. This is denoted by the letter "S". If you prefer to deal with ideas, look into the unknown, to generate new possi2bilities or to anticipate what isn't obvious, and then your preference is for Intuition. This is denoted by the letter "N" (the letter I has already been used for Introversion). How do you prefer to make decisions? If you prefer to decide on the basis of objective logic, using an analytic and detached approach, then your preference is for Thinking. This is denoted by the letter "T". If you prefer to decide using values and/or personal beliefs, on the basis of what you believe is important or what you or others care about, then your preference is for Feeling. This is denoted by the letter "F".