The Occupational Personality Questionnaire (OPQ) was designed to give organisations an understanding of how aspects of an individual's behavioural style affect his or her performance at work. The OPQ helps organisations to:
The test is comprised of a maximum of 104 questions which measure 32 specific personality characteristics. It is highly complex and is administered on a computer. The candidate is presented with a block of four statements and must choose which of the statements best describes him and which of the statements least describes him. For example: Choose ONE statement that is Most and one that is Least like you:
There are multiple report options for the OPQ32. The range of reports allows for results to be interpreted according to the objectives of both HR and managers. Here are some examples of reports:
These reports are useful because they are user friendly, detailed, and show areas of strength and development. In addition, they provide a clear, concise, graphical summary of performance in job-related areas of expertise.
The OPQ32 was developed to ensure that the scales are relevant and acceptable for the workplace. There are 32 specific personality characteristics measured by the OPQ32. These 32 personality characteristics are divided into three domains: Relationship with People, Thinking Style and Feelings and Emotions.
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Influence |
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Sociability |
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Empathy |
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Analysis |
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Creativity and Change |
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Structure |
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Emotions |
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Dynamism |
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