Hogan Assessment Hogan Development Survey (HDS) 5

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Bold, Mischievous, Colorful

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Dutiful

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Build deliberate relationship practices and increase emotional expressiveness

Answer

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

Question 4

Research on HDS outcomes most consistently finds that derailers predict:

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Excitable, Skeptical, Cautious, Reserved, Leisurely

Answer

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

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