Bass Orientation Questionnaire Test

Understand where someone directs their energy in just 5 minutes toward self, tasks, or people. Use this quick snapshot to improve hiring, coaching, and team collaboration.

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example score

19/67

Task Orientation (TO)

Measures how strongly a person is oriented toward solving tasks, achieving results, and professional collaboration.

Low task focus

Moderate task focus

High task focus

0 – 20: Low task focus | 21 – 49: Moderate task focus | 50 – 67: High task focus

A score of 19 falls in the Low task focus range, suggesting comparatively lower emphasis on business goals and result-driven persistence in day-to-day situations.

example score

37/67

Communication Orientation (CO)

Measures orientation toward maintaining relationships, collaborating with others, and seeking social approval.

Independent

Balanced

Highly social

0 – 20: Independent | 21 – 49: Balanced | 50 – 67: Highly social

A score of 37 falls in the Balanced range, suggesting a generally cooperative style without strong dependence on group approval.

example score

11/67

Self-Orientation (SO)

Measures the degree to which a person is oriented toward personal benefit, status, and satisfying their own needs in interactions and tasks.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 20: Low | 21 – 49: Moderate | 50 – 67: High

A score of 11 falls in the Low range, suggesting a weaker focus on personal gain/status and a tendency to avoid strong rivalry or dominance in favor of a more behind-the-scenes approach.

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Who Usually Takes This Test?

Recruiters and HR partners

41%OF USERS

They use it to quickly see whether a candidate is more self-focused, task-driven, or relationship-oriented for better role and team fit.

Managers and team leads

34%OF USERS

They take it to understand their own and teammates’ priorities to improve delegation, motivation, and day-to-day collaboration.

Coaching and self-growth seekers

25%OF USERS

They use it as a fast self-check to clarify what drives them in work and communication and choose more effective development goals.

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Focus on the task (Fott)

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22.4

Normal range

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Focus on Communication (FoC)

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17.4

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Focus on oneself (Foo)

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45.2

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures where a person primarily directs energy and attention: toward self, toward task and results, or toward communication and relationships.

How is it completed?

Each item presents response options; select the option that best matches typical priorities and behavior in the described situation.

How long does it take and how many items are included?

Completion typically takes about 5 minutes. The questionnaire includes 27 items.

How should the results be interpreted?

Scores are reported on three orientation scales, and the highest scale indicates the dominant orientation. A balanced profile may indicate flexible use of different orientations depending on context.

What are common uses of the results?

Results are used to support hiring decisions, coaching, team composition, and leadership development. They can also guide discussion of motivation, work style, and interpersonal behavior.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Bass Approximate Questionnaire / ODD Test

Bass Orientation Questionnaire Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This measure is designed to quickly characterize an individual’s predominant orientation in everyday behavior. The Bass Orientation Questionnaire is used to examine whether a person tends to prioritize self-focused concerns, task or goal demands, or interpersonal engagement. It is a brief, self-report instrument intended to support structured discussion of motivational focus in applied settings.

The questionnaire contains 27 items and typically takes about 5 minutes to complete. Items ask respondents to select options that best reflect their usual priorities or responses across common situations. Results are commonly interpreted across three broad orientation domains (self, task, and people), and may be used to inform team functioning, workplace interaction, and coaching or developmental feedback when integrated with other clinical or organizational information.

In available references, the Bass Orientation Questionnaire has been attributed to Russell A. Barkley. Scores should be interpreted within the context of the respondent’s background and the assessment purpose, and not as a standalone indicator of clinical diagnosis.

Author: Russell A. Barkley

Literature: Cascio, W. F. Applied psychology in human resource management. Prentice Hall. 2002.; Pascarella, E. T., & Terenzini, P. T. How college affects students: A third decade of research. Jossey-Bass. 2005.; Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. Self-determination theory: Basic psychological needs in motivation, development, and wellness. Guilford Press. 2017.; Bass, B. M. The Orientation Inventory. Consulting Psychologists Press. 1962.

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