Hogan Development Survey (HDS) Flashcards

Which HDS scale describes individuals who appear charming and confident but may act impulsively and test limits in stressful situations?

Answer: Mischievous

The Mischievous scale captures risk-taking, charm, and limit-testing behavior that can become problematic under stress.

A manager scoring high on the HDS Diligent scale is most likely to derail by:

Answer: Micromanaging and setting unrealistically high standards

High Diligent individuals become perfectionistic and controlling, which slows teams and strains relationships.

The HDS scale most associated with passive resistance, working at one's own pace, and ignoring feedback from others is:

Answer: Leisurely

The Leisurely scale reflects stubborn independence and passive-aggressive tendencies masked by surface cooperativeness.

In HDS terminology, 'derailers' are best defined as:

Answer: Personality strengths that become overdone under pressure or stress

HDS derailers are strengths that, when overused or triggered by stress, undermine relationships and career success.

A leader who scores high on the HDS Colorful scale is most likely to struggle with:

Answer: Following through on details and sharing credit

High Colorful individuals crave attention and may neglect execution and collaboration to stay in the spotlight.

Which HDS scale predicts derailment through excessive pessimism and a tendency to focus on what can go wrong rather than take action?

Answer: Cautious

The Cautious scale describes risk-averse individuals who avoid decisions, fearing criticism or failure.

Organizations use HDS results primarily to:

Answer: Support development by helping leaders recognize and manage their risk factors

HDS is a developmental tool designed to increase self-awareness so leaders can proactively manage potential derailers.