The Occupational Personality Profile (OPP)

The Occupational Personality Profile (OPP) is a comprehensive yet quick to administer personality profile measuring nine core traits that are of particular relevance in occupational assessment. The OPP was developed as part of an extensive research programme in major UK organisations and is supported by a continuing development programme. Consequently, the user can be sure that the occupationally relevant personality scales measured by this assessment are reliable and robust.

What the OPP Measures

The OPP provides a detailed assessment of interpersonal style, thinking style and patterns of coping with stress. The personality dimensions measured by the OPP have been selected for their occupational relevance. The nine scales that form the OPP are the result of a review of the extensive research literature and discussions with many Human Resource professionals. The items on the questionnaire have been written specifically to minimise evaluative bias which, combined with the inclusion of two distortion scales, allows selectors to be confident that the results of the assessment provide an accurate reflection of the candidate’s personality.

Socially Desirable Responding

In addition to the nine personality dimensions, the OPP incorporates a social desirability scale, measuring the extent to which the respondent presents themselves in a favourable or "socially desirable" manner.

OPP Reports

Reports and interpretations provide candidates and clients with the following information:

OPP REPORTS

Interpersonal Needs
Thinking Style
Emotions
Team-role characteristics
Preferred Career Themes
Management Style
Selling Style

OPP SCALES

Accommodating-Assertive
Detail-Conscious-Flexible
Cynical-Trusting
Emotional-Phlegmatic
Reserved-Gregarious
Genuine-Persuasive
Composed-Contesting
Optimistic-Pessimistic
Abstract-Pragmatic
Distortion Scale

The OPP is quick to administer (20 minutes) and provides a detailed personality assessment, making it the ideal tool to assess how a person will typically think, feel and interact. The OPP is not only a powerful selection tool, but is also useful for assessing strengths and weaknesses for promotion, career development and training. The OPP is supported by extensive validation evidence and has been examined for gender and race bias.

Pricing for Licensed Users

Reference Set: AED275
User Manual: AED200
Question Booklets (10): AED345
Answer Sheets (50): AED100
Bureau Scoring and Report: AED150
GeneSys Credits: 3

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