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Business-related Personality Test BPT

The top ten business-related personality traits that are essential for managerial effectiveness. This test has been validated by a sample of 31,373 people.

After filling out the questionnaire, you will get a profile of your personality traits in comparison to other people taking this test. Registration is not required. Answering all questions takes about 10 to 15 minutes.

Instructin: how strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements? The response scale ranges from 1 = "strongly disagree" to 5 = "strongly agree."

Best regards,
Prof. Dr. Waldemar Pelz
Institute for Management-Innovation

Patience and perseverence are two of my greatest strengths.

strongly disagree

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neutral

agree

strongly agree

I am absolutely convinced that there is a creative solution to every problem.

strongly disagree

disagree

neutral

agree

strongly agree

When I meet someone for the first time I always assume I can trust them.

strongly disagree

disagree

neutral

agree

strongly agree

I am one of the people in our team who bring the most new ideas to the table.

strongly disagree

disagree

neutral

agree

strongly agree

The people around me consider me to be highly disciplined.

strongly disagree

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neutral

agree

strongly agree

I identify and put forward opportunities for improvement that others simply do not see.

strongly disagree

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neutral

agree

strongly agree

I do not have a problem assuming responsibility for things that are not under my direct control.

strongly disagree

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neutral

agree

strongly agree

I enjoy solving apparently unsolvable problems in a professional context.

strongly disagree

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neutral

agree

strongly agree

I grasp almost every opportunity to take on tasks that enable me learn useful things.

strongly disagree

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neutral

agree

strongly agree

Experience has repeatedly shown that my trust in other people is not misplaced.

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neutral

agree

strongly agree

When I start something new I single-mindedly bring it to a successful conclusion.

strongly disagree

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neutral

agree

strongly agree

I feel a strong urge to step in and help when someone feels being treated unfairly.

strongly disagree

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neutral

agree

strongly agree

I welcome novel challenges as an opportunity to enhance my skills.

strongly disagree

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neutral

agree

strongly agree

I possess a playbook of effective methods that enable me to overcome emotional strain relatively quickly.

strongly disagree

disagree

neutral

agree

strongly agree

Other people have often expressed their admiration for my (moral) courage.

strongly disagree

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neutral

agree

strongly agree

Other people have explicitly stated that they have complete trust in me.

strongly disagree

disagree

neutral

agree

strongly agree

Other people value my ability to create solutions that are both novel and effective.

strongly disagree

disagree

neutral

agree

strongly agree

My outlook for the future is clear and convincing.

strongly disagree

disagree

neutral

agree

strongly agree

I take the initiative when other people feel they are being treated unfairly.

strongly disagree

disagree

neutral

agree

strongly agree

I make focused investments in the establishment of open, trusting relationships.

strongly disagree

disagree

neutral

agree

strongly agree

I feel a strong sense of obligation to assume an increasing level of responsibility.

strongly disagree

disagree

neutral

agree

strongly agree

I stand for clear values and ideals that are there for all to see.

strongly disagree

disagree

neutral

agree

strongly agree

When taking responsibility for a new task I prioritize the common cause over my own personal interests.

strongly disagree

disagree

neutral

agree

strongly agree

I possess an exceptional level of perseverance.

strongly disagree

disagree

neutral

agree

strongly agree

When conflict arises I find it especially important that all points of view are treated equally.

strongly disagree

disagree

neutral

agree

strongly agree

I set ambitious yet realistic goals for both my professional and private life.

strongly disagree

disagree

neutral

agree

strongly agree

I do whatever I can to support equal rights for all – regardless of standing or status.

strongly disagree

disagree

neutral

agree

strongly agree

I know what I want in any given situation.

strongly disagree

disagree

neutral

agree

strongly agree

I consciously focus my energy on clearly formulated goals.

strongly disagree

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neutral

agree

strongly agree

I fight for my convictions – regardless of any disadvantages I may suffer as a result.

strongly disagree

disagree

neutral

agree

strongly agree

I always find means and ways to overcome obstacles that stand between me and goal achievement.

strongly disagree

disagree

neutral

agree

strongly agree

I always accept responsibility for the consequences of my mistakes.

strongly disagree

disagree

neutral

agree

strongly agree

My appetite for the challenge of new, uncertain or risky situations never tips over into recklessness.

strongly disagree

disagree

neutral

agree

strongly agree

I behave in a way that encourages others to follow my example.

strongly disagree

disagree

neutral

agree

strongly agree

Every two to three years I learn new skills of which I had no previous mastery.

strongly disagree

disagree

neutral

agree

strongly agree

I am very confident in my ability to reproduce or even improve on very good results.

strongly disagree

disagree

neutral

agree

strongly agree

Other people find me to be convincing and believable in the things I say and do.

strongly disagree

disagree

neutral

agree

strongly agree

I can see interesting opportunities for myself even in times of uncertainty.

strongly disagree

disagree

neutral

agree

strongly agree

Other people see me as an extremely optimistic person.

strongly disagree

disagree

neutral

agree

strongly agree

It is usually me who works out how our team can complete a task better or faster.

strongly disagree

disagree

neutral

agree

strongly agree

Business-related Personality Test BPT

Patience and perseverence are two of my greatest strengths.

I am absolutely convinced that there is a creative solution to every problem.

When I meet someone for the first time I always assume I can trust them.

I am one of the people in our team who bring the most new ideas to the table.

The people around me consider me to be highly disciplined.

I identify and put forward opportunities for improvement that others simply do not see.

I do not have a problem assuming responsibility for things that are not under my direct control.

I enjoy solving apparently unsolvable problems in a professional context.

I grasp almost every opportunity to take on tasks that enable me learn useful things.

Experience has repeatedly shown that my trust in other people is not misplaced.

When I start something new I single-mindedly bring it to a successful conclusion.

I feel a strong urge to step in and help when someone feels being treated unfairly.

I welcome novel challenges as an opportunity to enhance my skills.

I possess a playbook of effective methods that enable me to overcome emotional strain relatively quickly.

Other people have often expressed their admiration for my (moral) courage.

Other people have explicitly stated that they have complete trust in me.

Other people value my ability to create solutions that are both novel and effective.

My outlook for the future is clear and convincing.

I take the initiative when other people feel they are being treated unfairly.

­I make focused investments in the establishment of open, trusting relationships.

I feel a strong sense of obligation to assume an increasing level of responsibility.

I stand for clear values and ideals that are there for all to see.

When taking responsibility for a new task I prioritize the common cause over my own personal interests.

I possess an exceptional level of perseverance.

When conflict arises I find it especially important that all points of view are treated equally.

I set ambitious yet realistic goals for both my professional and private life.

I do whatever I can to support equal rights for all – regardless of standing or status.

I know what I want in any given situation.

I consciously focus my energy on clearly formulated goals.

­I fight for my convictions – regardless of any disadvantages I may suffer as a result.

I always find means and ways to overcome obstacles that stand between me and goal achievement.

I always accept responsibility for the consequences of my mistakes.

My appetite for the challenge of new, uncertain or risky situations never tips over into recklessness.

I behave in a way that encourages others to follow my example.

Every two to three years I learn new skills of which I had no previous mastery.

I am very confident in my ability to reproduce or even improve on very good results.

Other people find me to be convincing and believable in the things I say and do.

I can see interesting opportunities for myself even in times of uncertainty.

­Other people see me as an extremely optimistic person.

It is usually me who works out how our team can complete a task better or faster.

I make focused investments in the establishment of open, trusting relationships.

I fight for my convictions – regardless of any disadvantages I may suffer as a result.

Other people see me as an extremely optimistic person.