Job Success Formulas (JSF) Flashcards
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In Harrison Assessments, what is the purpose of 'behavioral interviewing' questions generated from the JSF?
Answer: To probe specific trait gaps or strengths identified by the candidate's assessment results
Harrison generates targeted behavioral interview questions based on JSF results to explore areas where the candidate's traits may pose a risk or show strength.
A JSF shows 'Wants Challenge' as a high-priority trait for a role. A candidate scores low on this trait. What does this suggest?
Answer: The candidate may become disengaged if the role frequently requires tackling difficult problems
When a role requires a high 'Wants Challenge' orientation and a candidate lacks it, they may underperform or disengage when faced with demanding tasks.
Which Harrison concept explains why a highly assertive person might still fail in a management role?
Answer: An imbalance where assertiveness is not paired with sufficient warmth or empathy
Effective management typically requires assertiveness balanced with interpersonal warmth; without warmth, a highly assertive manager may alienate their team.
What is the role of 'enjoyment performance theory' in the Harrison JSF model?
Answer: People perform better and longer in tasks they genuinely enjoy, so enjoyment predicts sustained performance
Harrison's enjoyment performance theory holds that task enjoyment leads to sustained effort and higher performance, making it central to JSF design.
In a Harrison JSF, what does the term 'derailers' refer to?
Answer: Traits that may undermine performance or career progression under stress or specific conditions
Derailers are traits or behavioral tendencies that, particularly under pressure, can derail an otherwise capable employee's performance or advancement.
How does Harrison Assessments handle the measurement of 'self-awareness' within the JSF framework?
Answer: By comparing the candidate's self-reported traits to external observer ratings or behavioral data patterns
Harrison uses consistency analysis and comparison methods to infer self-awareness, since inaccurate self-perception affects the reliability of the overall assessment.
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'trait range' in a Harrison JSF?
Answer: The acceptable spectrum of a trait score that still predicts job success for a given role
Trait range defines the band of scores within which a candidate is considered well-suited for the role, acknowledging that both extremes can sometimes be problematic.