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The GPP-I consists of a Profile Section and an Inventory Section to provide a complete picture of an individual’s personality.
The Profile Section identifies the following traits:
Ascendancy—assertive, self-assured Responsibility—persistent, conscientious, reliable Emotional Stability—well-controlled, high frustration tolerance Sociability—interactive, friendly The Inventory Section identifies the following traits:
Cautiousness—not impulsive, careful, deliberate Original Thinking—enjoys dealing with ideas, likes problem solving Personal Relations—trusting, tolerant, has faith in people Vigor—energetic, active, gets things done
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The GPP-I for Employee Selection measures the following competencies
| Competency | High Scorers... | Careers |
| Assertiveness | - Adopt an active role in a group.
- Make independent decisions.
- Are self-assured in relationships with others. | - Leaders
- Sales Professionals
- Roles where decisive action is required. |
Responsibility | - Stick to an assigned job until complete.
- Are thorough in their work product.
- Are determined and persistent.
- Can be relied upon.
- Are methodical. | - Quality Assurance
- Lab Technicians
- Accounting
- Roles that require employees to work within process and according to standards at all times, especially when not being monitored. |
Stress Tolerance | - Are calm and easy-going.
- Tend to be worry-free.
- Handle change well.
- Are not easily frustrated. | - Sales professionals
- Customer Service and Support
- Leaders
- Pilots, Public Safety
- Roles in fast-paced organizations. |
Sociability | - Like to work with others.
- Are gregarious or out -going.
- Find it easy to make new acquaintances.
- Get along with others socially. | - Sales professionals
- Customer Service and Support role
- Leaders and supervisors
- Hospital roles
- Retail roles |
Self-Confidence | - Hold positive views of themselves.
- Are comfortable taking action.
- Believe they will be successful. | - Roles that are not well-defined (new positions).
- Roles that face rejection
- Sales Professionals
- Customer Service
- Roles requiring the ability to take and maintain control of a situation.
- Leaders
- Supervisors
- Teachers
- Public Safety |
Cautiousness | - Consider matters carefully before deciding/acting.
- Feel responsible or accountable.
- Engage in proper follow-through | - Accountants and other finance professionals. |
- Researchers
- Lab Technicians
- Customer Service
- Most roles. |
Original Thinking | - Like to work on difficult problems.
- Are intellectually curious.
- Enjoy thought-provoking discussions. | - Strategy roles
- Leaders
- Sales Representatives for complex sales
- Researchers |
Personal Relations | - Have faith and trust in people, in general.
- Are tolerant, patient, and understanding. | - Sales Representatives
- Customer Service or Support
- Nurses
- Care-givers |
Vigor | - Are energetic.
- Like to work at a fast pace.
- Are able to accomplish more than most others. | - Leaders
- Sales Representative
- High volume call center or support roles
- Change agents
- Entrepreneurs |