Dear Maheswari Sembulingam,
Regarding your inquiry about psychometric assessments to evaluate leadership qualities in managers, there are indeed various tools and frameworks available for this purpose. Many of these assessments incorporate a situational component to gauge the individual's ability to handle and respond to real-world challenges and scenarios.
Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ)
One widely recognized assessment is the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ), which measures transformational, transactional, and passive/avoidant leadership styles. This tool not only provides insights into an individual's leadership profile but also examines their capacity to navigate complex situations and make effective decisions.
Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI)
Another option to consider is the Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI), which evaluates leadership behaviors across five key areas: modeling the way, inspiring a shared vision, challenging the process, enabling others to act, and encouraging the heart. This assessment often includes scenario-based questions to assess the leader's problem-solving skills and situational adaptability.
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