1. Standardized Test
Testing Validity
Leadership Skills:
When we talk about leadership skills, what exactly do we mean?
Leadership skills are the tools, behaviors and capabilities that a
person needs in order to be successful at motivating and directing
others. Yet true leadership skills involve something more, the
ability to help people grow in their own abilities. It can be said
that the most successful leaders are those that drive others to
achieve their own success.
Leadership skills are important in guiding the development and
success of any organization. The best leaders will allow others to
determine how they are going to contribute to the final product.
Such leaders are not afraid of taking the risk of allowing others
to add some of their own thoughts on how they should perform their
jobs. The most effective leaders are those who can successfully
influence the way other people influence themselves.
The Instrument used and its Administration:
The test measures the leadership skills of the test taker. It
contains about 30 questions. The respondent checks each of the
statement indicating the extent to which each of the questions
truly holds true for him/her or not on a 5 point Likert scale. This
instrument can be self- administered.
Scoring of the test:
The responses given by the all the respondents will be
calculated on a 5 Point Likert Scale which consists of the rating
pattern: Strongly Agree, Agree, Neutral, Disagree and Strongly
Disagree.
All the ratings for each item would be transferred accordingly.
Scoring is unidirectionalAdd the ratings for each respondents.The
Instrument Used:Personality Test - Leadership Skills Assessment
There are 30 questions in this questionnaire, based on the
normal everyday situations that you might encounter in your
personal and professional life. Your task is to indicate the
strength of your agreement with each statement, utilizing a scale
in which 5 denotes strong agreement, and4, 3, and 2 represents
intermediate judgments and 1 denotes strong disagreement. In the
boxes, after each statement, click a number from 5 to 1 from the
following scale:
5. Strongly agree5. Agree3. Neutral2. Disagree1. Strongly
disagree
There are no right and wrong answers. In order to obtain the
most relevant results, please answer the questions as spontaneously
and sincerely as possible.
* RequiredName *
Gender *
People always try to play me around my weaknesses *
o Strongly agree
o Agree
o Neutral
o Disagree
o Strongly disagree
Improving upon my weaknesses is definitely on my list of my New
Year's resolution *
o Strongly agree
o Agree
o Neutral
o Disagree
o Strongly disagreePeople often tell me that is approach
problems from an angle they could not even imagine *
o Strongly agree
o Agree
o Neutral
o Disagree
o Strongly disagree
A co-worker in trouble is a liability on the whole team *
o Strongly agree
o Agree
o Neutral
o Disagree
o Strongly disagree
A person can define the qualities of a person better than
himself/herself *
o Strongly agree
o Agree
o Neutral
o Disagree
o Strongly disagree
I am open to explain my point of view several times if required
*
o Strongly agree
o Agree
o Neutral
o Disagree
o Strongly disagree
You hate depending on someone when you know you can do it better
*
o Strongly agree
o Agree
o Neutral
o Disagree
o Strongly disagreeHard-work can never compensate for smart work
*
o Strongly agree
o Agree
o Neutral
o Disagree
o Strongly disagree
Too much planning leads to decision paralysis *
o Strongly agree
o Agree
o Neutral
o Disagree
o Strongly disagree
I am generally the one speaking a lot at daily review meetings
*
o Strongly agree
o Agree
o Neutral
o Disagree
o Strongly disagree
Sometimes failure is the only way to prevent reoccurrance *
o Strongly agree
o Agree
o Neutral
o Disagree
o Strongly disagree
I am reasonably good at adhering to schedules and am able to
plan sufficient time buffers in my project*
o Strongly agree
o Agree
o Neutral
o Disagree
o Strongly disagreeFiner details attract me the more than some
of the other members of my team *
o Strongly agree
o Agree
o Neutral
o Disagree
o Strongly disagree
A number of solutions can exist for the same problem depending
on who is solving it *
o Strongly agree
o Agree
o Neutral
o Disagree
o Strongly disagree
I enjoy finding new ways of resolving project issues *
o Strongly agree
o Agree
o Neutral
o Disagree
o Strongly disagree
I am able to discover the discomfort of team members without
their explicitly mentioning it *
o Strongly agree
o Agree
o Neutral
o Disagree
o Strongly disagree
I have a tendency to start solving the problem sometimes even
before completely understanding it *
o Strongly agree
o Agree
o Neutral
o Disagree
o Strongly disagree
We cannot keep all people happy at all times *
o Strongly agree
o Agree
o Neutral
o Disagree
o Strongly disagree
I always try to take the not-so-obvious route to problem solving
*
o Strongly agree
o Agree
o Neutral
o Disagree
o Strongly disagree
Meetings and emails are a utter waste of time *
o Strongly agree
o Agree
o Neutral
o Disagree
o Strongly disagree
Short term focus is sometimes more relevant than long term *
o Strongly agree
o Agree
o Neutral
o Disagree
o Strongly disagree
Negotiation is not my cup of tea *
o Strongly agree
o Agree
o Neutral
o Disagree
o Strongly disagreeI am flexible enough to change my pre-decided
plans during the course of the project *
o Strongly agree
o Agree
o Neutral
o Disagree
o Strongly disagree
It is better to tell the team members the truth even if it is
going to demotivate them *
o Strongly agree
o Agree
o Neutral
o Disagree
o Strongly disagree
Established solutions are always the best way to solve problems
*
o Strongly agree
o Agree
o Neutral
o Disagree
o Strongly disagree
Unless I have tried it myself I find it difficult to trust on
the accuracy of solutions *
o Strongly agree
o Agree
o Neutral
o Disagree
o Strongly disagree
I prefer to plan things on the go *
o Strongly agree
o Agree
o Neutral
o Disagree
o Strongly disagreeI like to solve problems in groups *
o Strongly agree
o Agree
o Neutral
o Disagree
o Strongly disagree
I prefer to be in my own private zone during get-togethers *
o Strongly agree
o Agree
o Neutral
o Disagree
o Strongly disagree
In dicy situations I prefer the opponent to take the first shot
at the problem *
o Strongly agree
o Agree
o Neutral
o Disagree
o Strongly disagree2. Psychometric Test Self Made Test
Leadership Assessment Skills
Defining the Parameter
Leadership Skills:
Leadership skills are the tools, behaviors and capabilities that
a person needs in order to be successful at motivating and
directing others. Yet true leadership skills involve something
more, the ability to help people grow in their own abilities. It
can be said that the most successful leaders are those that drive
others to achieve their own success.
Leadership skills are important in guiding the development and
success of any organization. The best leaders will allow others to
determine how they are going to contribute to the final product.
Such leaders are not afraid of taking the risk of allowing others
to add some of their own thoughts on how they should perform their
jobs. The most effective leaders are those who can successfully
influence the way other people influence themselves.
The Instrument used and its Administration:
The test measures the leadership skills of the test taker. It
contains about 30 questions. The respondent checks each of the
statement indicating the extent to which each of the questions
truly holds true for him/her or not on a 5 point Likert scale. This
instrument can be self- administered.
Scoring of the test:
The responses given by the all the respondents will be
calculated on a 5 Point Likert Scale which consists of the rating
pattern: Strongly Agree, Agree, Neutral, Disagree and Strongly
Disagree.
All the ratings for each item would be transferred accordingly.
Scoring is unidirectionalAdd the ratings for each respondents.The
Instrument Used:
The instrument used for checking the reliability was a
standardized test on Leadership Skills Assessment. After confirming
the reliability of the standardized test, on a similar ground, we
designed another questionnaire of Leadership Skills Assessment to
check the validity of the test on a different group of subjects.
The following is the sample of the questionnaire designed to check
the validity of the test.
Personality Test - Leadership Skills Assessment
There are 30 questions in this questionnaire, based on the
normal everyday situations that you might encounter in your
personal and professional life. Your task is to indicate the
strength of your agreement with each statement, utilizing a scale
in which 5 denotes strong agreement, and4, 3, and 2 represents
intermediate judgments and 1 denotes strong disagreement. In the
boxes, after each statement, click a number from 5 to 1 from the
following scale:
1. Strongly agree2. Agree3. Neutral4. Disagree5. Strongly
disagree
There are no right and wrong answers. In order to obtain the
most relevant results, please answer the questions as spontaneously
and sincerely as possible:I am energized when people count on me
for ideas *
1 2 3 4 5
Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree
I take delight in complementing people I work with when progress
is made *
1 2 3 4 5
Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree
When involved in group projects, it is important to me to help
the team to stick together *
1 2 3 4 5
Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree
Resolving interpersonal conflicts is an activity that I enjoy
*
1 2 3 4 5
Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree
When involved in group projects, I am inclined to let my ideas
be known *
1 2 3 4 5
Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree
I enjoy planning for the future *
1 2 3 4 5
Strongly Agree Strongly DisagreeI am effective at overcoming
stressful or challenging situations *
1 2 3 4 5
Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree
I tend to seek out situations that allow me to increase my
knowledge *
1 2 3 4 5
Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree
I typically remain engaged when others are speaking to me, and
try to make comments when appropriate *
1 2 3 4 5
Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree
I am firm and fair-minded when dealing with coworkers *
1 2 3 4 5
Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree
I encourage initiatives, involvement and innovation from my
coworkers *
1 2 3 4 5
Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree
I accept ownership for team decisions *
1 2 3 4 5
Strongly Agree Strongly DisagreeI usually do not allow my
personal beliefs to bias my decisions *
1 2 3 4 5
Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree
Time spent worrying about team morale is time that's wasted
*
1 2 3 4 5
Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree
I make exceptions to my rules and expectations - it's easier
than being the enforcer all the time *
1 2 3 4 5
Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree
I'm optimistic in life, and I can see beyond temporary setbacks
and problems *
1 2 3 4 5
Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree
I feel threatened when someone criticizes me *
1 2 3 4 5
Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree
I take calculated risks, and develop contingency plans for major
decisions *
1 2 3 4 5
Strongly Agree Strongly DisagreePeople think of me as a
pragmatic project leader *
1 2 3 4 5
Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree
A leader should hold back decisions unless each member of the
team agrees with him *
1 2 3 4 5
Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree
I tend to use high standard in order to explain why certain
actions are better than the others*
1 2 3 4 5
Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree
I always generate in employees a certain sense of ownership of
their work *
1 2 3 4 5
Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree
People think that I am negative *
1 2 3 4 5
Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree
When things go wrong, I immediately blame myself *
1 2 3 4 5
Strongly Agree Strongly DisagreeIf I don't work hard, other
people will think they don't have to either *
1 2 3 4 5
Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree
I feel confident when others accept my ideas and decisions *
1 2 3 4 5
Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree
As a manager, I would hesitate to ask help from my subordinates
*
1 2 3 4 5
Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree
If forced to choose, I would do the right thing (legal or
ethical standards), rather than what is more easier or profitable
*
1 2 3 4 5
Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree
I can effectively argue my case to unsure colleagues and
higher-ups *
1 2 3 4 5
Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree
I get bogged down in the details and lose sight of the real
purpose of what I am trying to accomplish *
1 2 3 4 5
Strongly Agree Strongly DisagreeVALIDITY: CORRELATION
StandardizedTestSelf-MadeTestXYX-M1Y-M2(X-M1)(Y-M2)(X-M1)(X-M1)(Y-M2)(Y-M2)12012614.423.3335.8207.4543.811612010.417.3180.1108.2300.01091003.4-2.7-9.111.67.21151209.417.3162.888.4300.01091233.420.369.111.6412.911811212.49.3115.6153.886.98574-20.6-28.7590.8424.4822.58070-25.6-32.7836.6655.41068.09072-15.6-30.7478.6243.4941.31151079.44.340.688.418.7113867.4-16.7-123.454.8278.210093-5.6-9.754.231.493.71121056.42.314.841.05.41101074.44.319.019.418.796100-9.6-2.725.792.27.211813912.436.3450.4153.81319.196102-9.6-0.76.592.20.51071021.4-0.7-1.02.00.51151179.414.3134.688.4205.19372-12.6-30.7386.6158.8941.31071031.40.30.42.00.112113015.427.3420.7237.2746.48576-20.6-26.7549.6424.4711.8100102-5.6-0.73.831.40.51101094.46.327.819.439.9105.6102.74770.834408869.44M1M2Validity
= (X-M1) (Y-M2) / [(X-M1)2*(Y-M2)2]
= 4770.8 / (3440*8869.44)
= 4770.8 / 5523.67
= 0.8637
The validity co-efficient for this test after administering the
new construct was found to be 0.86
Therefore, we can say that the Validity for the test is HIGH
