Employee Professional Adaptation Assessment Test

Understand an employee’s fit with the workplace and team in about 11 minutes. Get fast, clear insight to spot adaptation risks early and guide coaching, onboarding, and performance support.
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Lie Scale (LS)
Assesses the likelihood of socially desirable responding and potential distortion in self-reported answers.
Low risk of distortion
Possible impression management
High risk of distortion
02Low risk of distortion34Possible impression management56High risk of distortion
A score of 4 falls in the 'Possible impression management' range, suggesting some tendency to present oneself in a favorable light that may affect response accuracy.
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3/12
Attitude Toward Supervisor (ATS)
Measures the employee’s degree of trust, respect, and comfort in interactions with their immediate supervisor.
Tension or dissatisfaction
Generally workable
Trust and respect
04Tension or dissatisfaction58Generally workable912Trust and respect
A score of 3 falls in the low range, suggesting notable tension or dissatisfaction with the supervisor’s leadership style and day-to-day interactions.
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6/12
Self-Satisfaction at Work (SSaW)
Measures how satisfied an employee feels with their own performance and behavior at work.
Low
Moderate
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A score of 6 indicates moderate self-satisfaction at work, suggesting a generally acceptable self-view with some room for doubts about effectiveness.
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7/12
Attitudes Toward the Work Group (ATtWG)
Measures how positively an employee perceives and feels integrated within their immediate team or unit.
Low cohesion
Mixed/neutral
Strong cohesion
04Low cohesion58Mixed/neutral912Strong cohesion
A score of 7 suggests a generally workable relationship with the team, with some areas where connection or satisfaction may be inconsistent.
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5/12
Satisfaction With Working Conditions (SWWC)
Measures how satisfied the employee is with working conditions such as safety, comfort, and workplace equipment.
Low satisfaction
Moderate satisfaction
High satisfaction
04Low satisfaction58Moderate satisfaction912High satisfaction
A score of 5 indicates moderate satisfaction, suggesting some aspects of the working conditions support adaptation while others may still be experienced as limiting.
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7/12
Attitude Toward Work (Job Satisfaction) (ATWS)
Measures how satisfied an employee is with the content and nature of their work.
Low satisfaction
Moderate satisfaction
High satisfaction
04Low satisfaction58Moderate satisfaction912High satisfaction
A score of 7 indicates moderate job satisfaction, suggesting generally acceptable engagement with the work content with some areas that may limit full enthusiasm.
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3/12
Collectivism (C)
Measures the extent to which an employee prefers collaborative, group-oriented work and supporting colleagues versus working independently.
Low collectivism
Moderate collectivism
High collectivism
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A score of 3 suggests a more individualistic work orientation, with less emphasis on teamwork and colleague support in day-to-day situations.
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10/12
Satisfaction With Position in the Team (SWPitT)
Measures how satisfied an employee feels with their status and position within the team.
Low
Moderate
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A score of 10 indicates high satisfaction with one’s role in the team and a sense of acceptance and recognition by colleagues.
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5/12
Coworker Relations (CR)
Measures the quality of interpersonal relationships among employees and the overall social climate in the team.
Strained
Mixed
Positive
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A score of 5 suggests a mixed team climate, where cooperation is present but tensions or distance may arise in some interactions.
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4/12
Attitude Toward the Organization (Large Group) (ATtOG)
Measures how positively an employee perceives and identifies with the organization or larger work group.
Low integration
Moderate integration
High integration
04Low integration58Moderate integration912High integration
A score of 4 indicates low integration, suggesting a relatively weak identification with the wider organization and possible difficulties feeling part of the larger group.
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56/108
Professional Adaptation Level (PAL)
Measures how well an employee is adjusted to work conditions, the team, and professional tasks across psychophysiological, professional, and socio-psychological aspects.
Low adaptation
Moderate adaptation
High adaptation
054Low adaptation5582Moderate adaptation83108High adaptation
A score of 56 indicates moderate professional adaptation, suggesting general adjustment with some areas that may require support or clarification in the work environment.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Newly hired employees
41%OF USERS
People in their first weeks or months use it to see how well they are fitting into the company, team, and manager expectations.
Employees after team changes
34%OF USERS
Staff who recently got a new supervisor, moved teams, or faced restructuring take it to pinpoint what is creating tension or discomfort.
Underperforming or disengaged staff
25%OF USERS
Employees with a recent dip in results, motivation, or discipline use it to identify adaptation issues affecting work quality and relationships.
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Lie Scale (LS)
Average
3.9
Normal range
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Attitude toward the supervisor (Atts)
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8
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Self-satisfaction at work (Saw)
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4.5
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36.1
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12
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Attitude Toward the Small Group (ATtSG)
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6.4
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4.58.3
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12
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Job Satisfaction (JS)
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5.2
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3.37
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12
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Attitude Toward Work (Job Satisfaction) (ATW(S)
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4.8
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12
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Assessment of Collectivism (AoC)
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8.5
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12
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Satisfaction with one's position in the team (Swopitt)
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8
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6.59.6
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12
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Relationships Among Workers (RAW)
Average
3.2
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1.25.2
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12
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Attitude Towards Group Integration (Large Group) (ATGI(G)
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4
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26
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12
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Level of Professional Adaptation (LoPA)
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54.8
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108
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this assessment measure?
It measures socio-psychological adaptation in the work setting, including attitudes toward the organization, the immediate team, and the supervisor. It also covers satisfaction with colleagues, working conditions, and job content.
When is the assessment typically used?
It is used when team relations weaken, performance declines, or early signs of adjustment problems are suspected. It is also used during onboarding or when planning support and training.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Completion time is about 11 minutes. The questionnaire contains 59 items.
How should items be answered?
Select the response that best matches typical experience at work rather than an isolated incident. Answer all items using the first response that seems accurate.
How are results interpreted?
Results indicate areas of comfort and areas where adaptation difficulties may be developing. They support follow-up discussion and targeted workplace adjustments when needed.
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Assessment of Employee Professional Adaptation Test

Employee Professional Adaptation Assessment Test - Symptoms and Signs

This measure is designed to assess an employee’s perceived adjustment to the work environment. The Employee Professional Adaptation Assessment provides a brief, structured snapshot of workplace adaptation that may be relevant when exploring interpersonal climate, role fit, and emerging barriers to effective functioning.

The instrument includes 59 items and typically requires about 11 minutes to complete. Items query attitudes toward the organization and immediate work group, perceived relationships with supervisors and coworkers, and satisfaction with work conditions and content, supporting identification of areas of relative fit versus strain.

The Employee Professional Adaptation Assessment may be used as an adjunct to broader organizational or clinical evaluation to inform workplace support planning, onboarding follow-up, or consultation regarding declines in performance or team functioning. Authors: John P. Campbell; Marvin D. Dunnette.

Author: John P. Campbell, Marvin D. Dunnette
Literature: Bauer, T. N., Bodner, T., Erdogan, B., Truxillo, D. M., & Tucker, J. S. Newcomer adjustment during organizational socialization: A meta-analytic review of antecedents, outcomes, and methods. Journal of Applied Psychology. 2007.
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