Hogan Assessment Hogan Development Survey (HDS) 2

Question 1

Which HDS scale describes individuals who appear charming and confident but may act impulsively and test limits in stressful situations?

Accepted Answer

Mischievous

Answer

The Mischievous scale captures risk-taking, charm, and limit-testing behavior that can become problematic under stress.

Question 2

A manager scoring high on the HDS Diligent scale is most likely to derail by:

Accepted Answer

Micromanaging and setting unrealistically high standards

Answer

High Diligent individuals become perfectionistic and controlling, which slows teams and strains relationships.

Question 3

The HDS scale most associated with passive resistance, working at one's own pace, and ignoring feedback from others is:

Accepted Answer

Leisurely

Answer

The Leisurely scale reflects stubborn independence and passive-aggressive tendencies masked by surface cooperativeness.

Question 4

In HDS terminology, 'derailers' are best defined as:

Accepted Answer

Personality strengths that become overdone under pressure or stress

Answer

HDS derailers are strengths that, when overused or triggered by stress, undermine relationships and career success.

Question 5

A leader who scores high on the HDS Colorful scale is most likely to struggle with:

Accepted Answer

Following through on details and sharing credit

Answer

High Colorful individuals crave attention and may neglect execution and collaboration to stay in the spotlight.

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