Knowledge Flashcards
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The OPQ 'Independent Minded' scale measures a tendency to do what?
Answer: Hold one's own views and not be easily swayed
Independent Minded reflects a willingness to maintain personal opinions despite group pressure.
Which OPQ domain would the 'Worrying' scale belong to?
Answer: Feelings and Emotions
Worrying concerns emotional response to pressure and belongs to the Feelings and Emotions domain.
What is the typical delivery method for the modern OPQ?
Answer: Online, often unsupervised and remote
The OPQ is most commonly delivered online and can be completed remotely.
An OPQ profile is most useful to an interviewer for what purpose?
Answer: Generating tailored, probing interview questions
The profile helps interviewers explore behavioral areas with targeted follow-up questions.
The OPQ 'Adaptable' scale (Feelings and Emotions) reflects a person's tendency to do what?
Answer: Adjust their behavior to suit different situations
The Adaptable scale measures how readily someone changes their approach to fit circumstances.
Why does the OPQ have no universal 'right' or 'wrong' answers?
Answer: Ideal profiles depend on the specific role and its requirements
The most desirable traits vary by job, so a profile that fits one role may not suit another.
Which scale would best capture a preference for working within established procedures?
Answer: Conventional / Rule Following
The Conventional (rule-following) scale reflects a preference for established methods and procedures.