This set of test batteries provide comprehensive and in-depth measure of mental capacity. Taking around 90 minutes to complete they have been designed to assess high-level reasoning ability.

They consist of four sections covering a Candidate's Personality Type Indicator which measures Management Style, high-level ability tests (Verbal, Numerical and Abstract Reasoning), Personality Profile, plus a Values and Motives Profile.

1. Personality Type Indicator

Developed as a modern alternative to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, this instrument assesses personality within the framework of Jung's type theory of personality. In addition to classifying a person's type this test provides scores for each of the type dimensions, offering a more detailed description of the candidate's personality than is provided by most type indicators.

What the 'Jung' Type Indicator Measures

The Jung Type Indicator assesses a person's psychological type using the categories first proposed by the Swiss Psychologist C G Jung. These are (E1) Extroversion vs Introversion, (TF) Thinking vs Feeling and (SN) Sensing vs Intuiting. An additional scale, (JP) Judging-Perceiving reflects whether the respondent adopts a judging attitude (thinking or feeling) or a perceptive attitude (sensing or intuition) towards the world. Measuring a person's thinking style and the way they deal with information and how they will interact in a group setting, makes this indicator particularly useful as a predictor of behaviour for those in management positions

This is also a useful tool for team development, management progression and career development.

2. High-Level Abilities Analysis

Measures verbal fluency, vocabulary and the ability to understand and reason using words - appropriate for all jobs which require a high level of verbal ability (eg. middle management roles, senior administrative positions).

Numerical Reasoning

Measures the ability to use and understand numerical concepts, to reason using numbers and perceive logical relationships between them - appropriate for all jobs, which require a high level of verbal ability (eg. accountants and others in the financial services sector and for all middle management positions which require dealing with financial and technical data).

Abstract Reasoning

Measuring the ability to understand abstract logical problems and use new information outside the range of previous experience - appropriate for all jobs which require bringing logical analysis to bear in novel, intellectually demanding situations (eg. middle management, technical and scientific posts).

3. Personality Profile Questionnaire

To measure a Candidates personality we use the '15FQ' questionnaire - a modern alternative to the 16PF. Specifically, this questionnaire measures the fifteen personality dimensions assessed by Cattell's original 16PF, with the exception of Factor B (intelligence) due to the difficulty in assessing mental ability using an un-timed test. This factor has been replaced with a more robust measure assessing an individual's level of confidence.

The 15FQ also measures personality factors more reliably using up-to-date and occupationally sensitive items. Whilst having all the advantages of 16PF it avoids the problems of low reliability and face-validity associated with many of the 16PF scales.

Comprehensive Report

This Personality Profile includes a report on:

• Interpersonal Style
• Thinking Style
• Coping Style
• Team Role Behaviour & Preferences
• Leadership Style and Fit
• Subordinate Style and Fit
• Career (Occupational) Orientation
• Strengths and Development Areas
• Validity Measures
• Potential Strengths
• Potential Development Areas

4. Values & Motives Questionnaire

This is a normative self-report questionnaire which profiles the motivating forces that are likely to determine the amount of energy or effort that an individual is likely to expend in particular activities. When used as part of an assessment battery for selection, development, guidance and team-building it can assist in directing individuals into areas where they are likely to gain most satisfaction and make the greatest contribution.

What the Values and Motives Questionnaire Measures

The scales have been selected not only for their relevance to the workplace, but on the basis of a thorough review of those values which have been identified in previous research as being important determinants of behaviour in the work setting.

The questionnaire covers three broad areas: Personal, Interpersonal and Extrinsic. Personal values are those which could guide an individual's decisions in respect of everyday problems; Interpersonal values are those which influence an individual's approach to relationships; and Extrinsic motives are factors which effect behaviour in the workplace.

Cost: $595 + GST per Candidate tested.