The MSP assessment helps evaluate the skills and attitudes that are commonly critical to management success. An applicant who possesses these attitudes will generally be more suited for a management position. This assessment can also be used to help identify training needs of current and potential managers.

Norms are based upon managerial job applicants from organizations in a wide range of industries.

Validation studies have been conducted in different settings and are available upon request.

The MSP report includes scale scores, Significant Behavioral Indicators and follow-up interview questions.

Dimensions of Measurement:

• Work Background - Actual management-related education and training.
• Leadership - Interest, attitudes and behaviors in management and supervisory positions.
• Coaching - Working to improve the performance of others through specific performance feedback.
• Adaptability - Acceptance of change and the willingness to learn.
• Management Responsibility - The extent to which an applicant feels in control of his/her work performance.
• Practical Thinking - Open-mindedness and ability to clearly think through problems.
• Customer Service Orientation - Courteous, cooperative and friendly attitudes toward Customers.
• Productivity - Energy level, persistence, and endurance that are characteristic of fast-moving, high achievers.
• Job Commitment - Work values that increase the chance of long-term employment.
• Business Ethics - Attitude toward upholding ethical business standards and practices.
• Management Potential Index - Overall suitability for the position.
• Validity/Candidness - The extent to which an applicant responded to the inventory in a socially desirable manner.
• Validity/Accuracy - The degree to which an applicant understood and carefully completed the inventory.