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The Employee Productivity Report helps evaluate attitudes and
behaviors associated with high levels of dependability and
productive work habits.
Dimensions of Measurement
Conscientiousness - The extent to which an
applicant effectively handles detail, is well organized, does not
give up when solving difficult problems, and avoids
procrastination.
Reliability - The extent to which an applicant
is trusted by others and observes organizational rules.
Punctuality - The extent to which an applicant
is on time for work and meets deadlines.
Responsibility - The extent to which an
applicant respects authority, has a low tolerance for error, and
does not find enjoyment in 'beating the system.'
Consistency - The extent to which an applicant
maintains consistent performance and attitude.
Social Behavior - Behaviors regarding theft
and criminal activities.
Safety History - Behaviors regarding workplace
safety and an applicant's driving record.
Work Background - A brief summary of an
applicant's employment history.
SALES PRODUCTIVITY SUPPLEMENT
Helps evaluate a job applicant's ability to handle the unique
demands of selling in a high-transaction environment. Appropriate
for entry-level positions.
The Sales Productivity Profile helps measure:
Sociability. The ability to be friendly and
amiable to prospects.
Optimism. The ability to maintain a positive
perspective and demeanor in the face of the rejection associated
with sales positions.
Persistence. The ability to be tenacious and
bring ongoing effort to a sales opportunity.
Influence. The ability to persuade and
convince prospects of a product's worth and the benefits of its
purchase.
SERVICE RELATIONS SUPPLEMENT
Helps evaluate attitudes and behaviors closely associated with
high levels of service to customers and co-workers. Appropriate for
entry-level positions.
The Service Relations Profile helps measure:
Valuing of interpersonal relationships.
Enjoyment working with others, including customers and
co-workers.
Self-Restraint. The ability to exercise
discretion and maintain self-control when dealing with difficult
situations.
Enjoyment of helping others. The satisfaction
of assisting customers and/or co-workers, which creates a desire to
continue to assist others.
Optimism. The tendency to expect positive
outcomes or to focus on the most positive aspects of a
situation.
Normative data is based on relevant groups.
Validation studies have been conducted and are available upon
request.
The Employee Productivity Report includes a Productivity scale
score. Scores are also provided for the Sales Productivity
and Service Relations scales if they are used. In addition,
Significant Admissions and other information are contained in a
narrative list to help pinpoint areas for further
investigation. Interview questions corresponding to an
applicant's specific responses are also provided.