Manager and Communication Test

Understand your workplace communication style and impact in just 15 minutes. Practical, real-world scenarios deliver clear, actionable feedback to strengthen daily conversations and written messages.

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43/80

Number of Correct Responses (NoCR)

Counts how many items the participant answered correctly as indicators of effective managerial communication.

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Moderate

High

0 – 26: Low | 27 – 53: Moderate | 54 – 80: High

A score of 43 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a solid baseline of correct judgments about effective manager communication with clear room for improvement.

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55/95

Standard Score (SS)

This scale measures a manager’s overall effectiveness in applying practical communication methods in professional interactions.

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Competent

Advanced

5 – 25: Developing | 26 – 74: Competent | 75 – 95: Advanced

A score of 55 falls in the Competent range, indicating generally effective communication with room to refine consistency across different workplace situations.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

New and first-time managers

41%OF USERS

People who recently started leading others and want quick feedback on how they communicate with their team and handle everyday situations.

Team leads in training

33%OF USERS

Participants in leadership or soft-skill programs who need a practical snapshot of strengths and gaps in verbal and written communication.

Specialists growing into leadership

26%OF USERS

Experienced employees preparing for promotion who want to check how well they influence peers, coordinate work, and communicate with leadership.

BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.

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Number of correct answers (Noca)

Average

58.5

Normal range

43.9 — 73

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62.5

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this assessment measure?

It measures practical communication effectiveness in common workplace situations. It covers interactions with direct reports, peers, and leaders, as well as change communication and written and verbal messages.

What types of questions are included?

Items describe realistic work scenarios and ask for judgments about communication choices. No specialized terminology is required.

How long does it take to complete and how many items are there?

Estimated completion time is about 15 minutes. The assessment contains 80 questions.

How should responses be selected?

Select the option that best matches typical behavior rather than an ideal response. Answer based on usual work conditions.

How should results be used?

Results indicate communication strengths and areas for improvement across multiple work relationships. They can be used to set specific development goals and track progress over time.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Manager and Communication Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This instrument evaluates communication practices relevant to workplace leadership and collaboration. Manager and Communication focuses on how individuals approach interpersonal interactions in common professional contexts.

The measure includes 80 items and typically takes about 15 minutes to complete. Items ask respondents to reflect on communication behaviors across situations such as working with direct reports, interacting with peers, communicating upward, supporting change efforts, and using oral and written channels. Authorship is attributed to Henry Mintzberg.

Results from Manager and Communication are intended to support discussion of communication strengths and areas for development in organizational or training settings. Interpretation should consider role demands, organizational context, and other available sources of information.

Author: Henry Mintzberg, michael-argyle

Literature: Mintzberg, H. The nature of managerial work. Harper & Row. 1973.

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