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Hogan Development Survey (HDS) Flashcards

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  1. Which HDS cluster grouping correctly pairs 'Moving Against' derailers—those who intimidate or alienate others?

    Answer: Bold, Mischievous, Colorful

    Bold, Mischievous, and Colorful form the 'Moving Against' cluster, where individuals intimidate, charm, or overwhelm others to get their way.

  2. Which HDS scale, when elevated, most often causes a leader to be described by peers as 'political' and unwilling to take a stand?

    Answer: Dutiful

    High Dutiful individuals over-align with authority and avoid controversy, leading colleagues to perceive them as political and spineless.

  3. A coach working with a high-Reserved client should primarily focus on helping the client:

    Answer: Build deliberate relationship practices and increase emotional expressiveness

    Reserved individuals need to develop intentional relationship-building habits to compensate for their natural emotional aloofness.

  4. Research on HDS outcomes most consistently finds that derailers predict:

    Answer: Involuntary termination, missed promotions, and poor performance ratings over time

    HDS validity studies consistently link high derailer scores to career derailment events including terminations and stalled advancement.

  5. The 'Moving Away' cluster of HDS scales includes individuals who cope with stress by withdrawing. Which scales belong to this cluster?

    Answer: Excitable, Skeptical, Cautious, Reserved, Leisurely

    The Moving Away cluster—Excitable, Skeptical, Cautious, Reserved, and Leisurely—captures individuals who pull back from others when stressed.

  6. Which HDS scale would BEST describe a senior leader who is highly detailed, struggles to delegate, and frequently corrects others' work in front of the team?

    Answer: Diligent

    The Diligent scale captures perfectionism and over-involvement in details that leads to micromanagement and public criticism of others.

  7. For which purpose is the HDS most appropriately used according to Hogan Assessment Systems' guidelines?

    Answer: Leadership development and coaching to increase self-awareness of risk factors

    Hogan explicitly positions the HDS as a development and coaching instrument, not a clinical or pre-employment screening tool.