The MAT assessment helps evaluate critical thinking skills typically relevant to management positions, including the ability to make smart business decisions, analyze and solve situational problems, monitor a budget, supervise, and communicate effectively with others. Candidates are asked to make decisions in reference to representative situations. This assessment may be used to help select management and supervisory personnel, to help identify training needs, and to help evaluate skill and business knowledge for promotion possibilities.

Norms are based on managerial job applicants from organizations in a wide range of industries.

Validation studies have been conducted in a variety of settings, including healthcare and advertising, and are available upon request

The MAT report provides a graphic depiction of the applicant's scores and an overall estimate of potential.

Dimensions of Measurement:

• Problem Solving - Ability to evaluate information, take into account relevant considerations when making decisions, interpret data, and react appropriately to changing situations.
• Planning and Organizing - Ability to develop long-term plans and short-term activities, including setting business objectives and delivery schedules. Ability to direct the efforts of others and handle conflicts.
• Communication - Ability to present information formally and informally in written and oral contexts and communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, staff, peers and supervisors.
• Supervisory Skills - Skill level in planning and overseeing the work of subordinates and managing work flow.
• Administrative Skills - Skill level in implementing and monitoring actions to ensure compliance with policies and regulations, distributing information, allocating staff, and maintaining records.
• Business Control - Skill in and concern for controlling expenses, reducing costs, setting performance standards, and reviewing budgets.
• Managerial Potential Index - Overall ability to successfully perform management tasks.