The Hogan Personality Inventory (HPI) describes normal, or bright-side personality – qualities that describe how we relate to others when we are at our best. Whether your goal is to find the right hire or develop stronger leaders, assessing normal personality gives you valuable insight into how people work, how they lead, and how successful they will be.
Quick Facts
15- to 20-minute completion time
Available in more than 40 languages
Based on the Five-Factor Model
More than three million participants assessed
Validated for use in more than 1000 research studies
The HPI was developed in the 1980s in the context of socio-analytic theory. Within this model, getting along with and getting ahead of others are seen as the dominant themes in social life. The HPI captures key behavioral tendencies relevant to these life themes and are based on the five-factor model of personality.
The Hogan Personality Inventory is comprised of seven primary scales, six occupational scales, and 42 subscales.
Scale Name
Low scorers tend to be
High scorers tend to be
Adjustment
Open to feedback
Candid and honest
Moody and self-critical
Calm
Steady under pressure
Resistant to feedback
Ambition
Good team players
Willing to let others lead
Complacent
Energetic
Competitive
Restless and forceful
Sociability
Good at working alone
Quiet
Socially reactive
Outgoing
Talkative
Attention-seeking
Interpersonal Sensitivity
Direct and frank
Willing to confront others
Cold and tough
Friendly
Warm
Conflict averse
Prudence
Flexible
Open-minded
Impulsive
Organized
Dependable
Inflexible
Inquisitive
Practical
Not easily bored
Uninventive
Imaginative
Quick-witted
Poor implementers
Learning Approach
Hands-on learners
Focused on their interests
Technology averse
Interested in learning
Insightful
Intolerant of the less informed
Occupational Scales
Service Orientation: attentiveness and courteousness toward customers
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