Harrison Assessment Tests Harrison Assessment Behavioral 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In the Harrison Assessment paradox theory, which paired traits create a 'paradox' when both are scored high?
- Optimism and Pessimism
- Self-Assurance and Openness to Criticism (Correct answer)
- Persistence and Flexibility
- Diplomacy and Frankness
Correct answer: Self-Assurance and Openness to Criticism
High self-assurance paired with high openness to criticism forms a paradox because truly confident people can accept feedback without feeling threatened.
Question 2: A candidate scores very high on 'Warmth' but very low on 'Assertiveness' in a Harrison Assessment. What job fit concern might this raise for a sales manager role?
- They will build strong client relationships
- They may struggle to close deals or enforce team accountability (Correct answer)
- They will exceed quota consistently
- They will be highly collaborative with peers
Correct answer: They may struggle to close deals or enforce team accountability
Sales managers need both warmth to build rapport and assertiveness to drive results; a large gap can signal underperformance in high-pressure situations.
Question 3: What does the Harrison Assessment 'Work Preference Inventory' primarily measure?
- Cognitive ability and IQ
- Emotional preferences for specific work tasks and environments (Correct answer)
- Leadership competency scores
- Physical endurance for workplace demands
Correct answer: Emotional preferences for specific work tasks and environments
The Work Preference Inventory identifies the types of tasks and conditions a person enjoys, predicting engagement and job satisfaction.
Question 4: Which Harrison Assessment score range is typically considered 'balanced' and indicates neither a strength nor a weakness?
- 1–3
- 4–6 (Correct answer)
- 7–8
- 9–10
Correct answer: 4–6
Scores in the 4–6 range on Harrison's 1–10 scale are considered neutral or balanced, neither strongly positive nor negative for job fit.
Question 5: On a Harrison Assessment, an employee rates 'Enjoys Organising' at 9 and 'Enjoys Variety' at 2. Which work environment would BEST suit them?
- A start-up with rapidly changing priorities
- A structured role with repetitive, process-driven tasks (Correct answer)
- A creative agency with fluid project assignments
- A cross-functional consulting team
Correct answer: A structured role with repetitive, process-driven tasks
High enjoyment of organising combined with low enjoyment of variety indicates preference for predictable, structured environments.
Question 6: Which behavioral trait in Harrison Assessments is most associated with an individual's ability to handle work-related stress without impacting performance?
- Analytical
- Emotional Resilience (Correct answer)
- Sociability
- Initiative
Correct answer: Emotional Resilience
Emotional resilience reflects how well a person recovers from setbacks and maintains effectiveness under pressure.
Question 7: In a Harrison Assessment debrief, a coach notices a candidate has a 'Paradox Score' of 3 out of 10 for 'Takes Initiative / Follows Directions.' What does this low paradox score indicate?
- The candidate strongly prefers taking initiative only
- The candidate struggles to balance self-starting with following instructions (Correct answer)
- The candidate excels at both traits simultaneously
- The candidate avoids responsibility
Correct answer: The candidate struggles to balance self-starting with following instructions
A low paradox score means the two paired traits are unbalanced, suggesting difficulty holding both qualities together effectively.
Harrison Assessment Tests Harrison Assessment Behavioral 2
In the Harrison Assessment paradox theory, which paired traits create a 'paradox' when both are scored high?