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Psychological Readiness for Management Test

In about 14 minutes, learn how ready and motivated you are to step into leadership. Get clear direction for career choices, growth goals, and early team leadership potential.
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October 2, 2025
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How the Scales are Structured
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3/10
Technical Expertise (TE)
Measures motivation to continually build technical/professional knowledge to support effective teamwork and performance.
Low drive
Developing
High commitment
-6 – 0: Low drive | 1 – 5: Developing | 6 – 10: High commitment
A score of 3 suggests a moderate, developing interest in strengthening technical expertise, with room to make learning goals more consistent and intentional.
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0/10
Concern for Order (CfO)
Measures how strongly a person is inclined to maintain order and structure in tasks and their environment to support work quality.
Low order focus
Balanced order focus
High order focus
-6 – -1: Low order focus | 0 – 5: Balanced order focus | 6 – 10: High order focus
A score of 0 suggests a balanced approach to order, with some preference for structure but not a strong drive to organize everything.
example score
1/10
Team Understanding (TU)
Measures readiness to trust team members and provide them with support in a group setting.
Low trust/support
Balanced trust/support
High trust/support
-6 – 0: Low trust/support | 1 – 5: Balanced trust/support | 6 – 10: High trust/support
A score of 1 suggests a generally balanced approach with some openness to trusting teammates and offering support, though it may not be strongly expressed yet.
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5/10
Conceptual Thinking (CT)
Measures preference for solving problems through a holistic, well-structured understanding and thoughtfully developed solutions.
Low
Moderate
High
-6 – 0: Low | 1 – 5: Moderate | 6 – 10: High
A score of 5 indicates a moderate tendency to think conceptually, with a generally structured approach to complex issues that may not be consistently applied in all situations.
example score
5/10
Team Leadership (TL)
Measures how strongly a person is inclined to take on the role of team leader and assume responsibility for guiding the group.
Low
Moderate
High
-6 – 0: Low | 1 – 5: Moderate | 6 – 10: High
A score of 5 suggests a moderate readiness to lead a team, with some willingness to take charge and support team cohesion when needed.
example score
5/10
Information Seeking (IS)
Measures motivation to actively seek and expand information for oneself and the team from multiple sources.
Low
Moderate
High
-6 – 0: Low | 1 – 5: Moderate | 6 – 10: High
A score of 5 suggests a moderate tendency to look for additional information and use it to support decisions and teamwork.
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-2/10
Directiveness/Persistence (D)
Measures persistence and assertive follow-through in pursuing goals, including demandingness toward oneself and others.
Low persistence
Moderate persistence
High persistence
-6 – -1: Low persistence | 0 – 5: Moderate persistence | 6 – 10: High persistence
A score of -2 falls in the Low persistence range, suggesting a currently weaker drive for sustained, assertive goal follow-through.
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7/10
Interpersonal Understanding (IU)
Measures readiness to interact with others by understanding their feelings and needs and considering their interests.
Low consideration
Somewhat considerate
Highly considerate
-6 – 0: Low consideration | 1 – 5: Somewhat considerate | 6 – 10: Highly considerate
A score of 7 falls in the Highly considerate range, suggesting you tend to seek understanding of others’ feelings and needs and take them into account in interactions.
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-3/10
Self-Confidence (S)
Measures belief in one’s abilities and readiness to learn from mistakes while making independent decisions.
Lower self-confidence
Higher self-confidence
-6 – 0: Lower self-confidence | 1 – 10: Higher self-confidence
A score of -3 falls in the lower range, suggesting more self-doubt and a tendency to rely less on one’s own judgment when making decisions.
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6/10
Developing Others (DO)
Measures willingness to support other people’s growth through teaching, encouragement, and promoting development.
Low focus on developing others
Moderate focus on developing others
High focus on developing others
-6 – 0: Low focus on developing others | 1 – 5: Moderate focus on developing others | 6 – 10: High focus on developing others
A score of 6 suggests a strong readiness to invest effort in helping others learn and grow, including encouraging initiative and development.
example score
6/10
Initiative (I)
Measures the tendency to take initiative by going beyond what is required to improve outcomes.
Low initiative
Moderate initiative
High initiative
-6 – 0: Low initiative | 1 – 5: Moderate initiative | 6 – 10: High initiative
A score of 6 suggests a high level of initiative, reflecting a readiness to take responsibility, engage creatively, and act proactively to improve results.
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2/10
Analytical Thinking (AT)
Measures the tendency to think consistently and logically by analyzing situations and one’s actions in depth.
Low
Moderate
High
-6 – 0: Low | 1 – 5: Moderate | 6 – 10: High
A score of 2 suggests a moderate inclination toward structured, logical analysis that may emerge when tasks feel important or clearly defined.
example score
-1/10
Teamwork (T)
Measures willingness to collaborate in a team, support shared decisions, and value others’ contributions.
Low teamwork orientation
Mixed/neutral teamwork orientation
High teamwork orientation
-6 – -1: Low teamwork orientation | 0 – 5: Mixed/neutral teamwork orientation | 6 – 10: High teamwork orientation
A score of -1 suggests a lower-than-neutral inclination to engage in teamwork, with some preference for working independently rather than actively collaborating.
example score
1/10
Achievement Orientation (AO)
Measures how strongly a person is oriented toward setting meaningful goals and striving for high-quality outcomes.
Low
Moderate
High
-6 – 0: Low | 1 – 5: Moderate | 6 – 10: High
A score of 1 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting some interest in achievement and quality results, though it may not be a dominant driver.
example score
4/10
Impact and Influence (IaI)
Measures internal motivation to influence other people and create impact through interpersonal strategies.
Low influence drive
Moderate influence drive
High influence drive
-6 – 0: Low influence drive | 1 – 5: Moderate influence drive | 6 – 10: High influence drive
A score of 4 indicates a moderate, situational desire to influence others, typically through respectful interaction rather than a strong need to lead.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS
Who Usually Takes This Test?
Students exploring leadership paths
41%OF USERS
High school and early college students take it to see whether leading others fits their values and motivation before choosing activities, majors, or career tracks.
New team leads and interns
34%OF USERS
People in their first leadership-like roles use it to understand their internal readiness to manage tasks and relationships and to set development goals.
Career counselors and educators
25%OF USERS
Guidance professionals administer it to support career planning discussions and identify students who may thrive in leadership development programs.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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What You’ll See After You Finish the Test
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Comparison
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Below is a preview of the benchmarks we use to place your score in context.
Technical Expertise (TE)
Average
0.6
Normal range
-2 — 3.3
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-6
max.
10
majority
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
Taking Care of Order (TCoO)
Average
-1.4
Normal range
-3.4 — 0.5
min.
-6
max.
10
majority
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
Understanding the command (Utc)
Average
4.9
Normal range
2.7 — 7.1
min.
-6
max.
10
majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
Conceptual Thinking (CT)
Average
0.7
Normal range
-2.4 — 3.7
min.
-6
max.
10
majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
Team Leadership (TL)
Average
1.7
Normal range
-1.2 — 4.6
min.
-6
max.
10
majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
Information search (Is)
Average
-0.3
Normal range
-2.7 — 2.1
min.
-6
max.
10
majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
Assertiveness/Persistence (A)
Average
-1.1
Normal range
-3.7 — 1.5
min.
-6
max.
10
majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
Interpersonal Understanding (IU)
Average
4.9
Normal range
2.8 — 7
min.
-6
max.
10
majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
Self-Confidence (S)
Average
1.4
Normal range
-0.7 — 3.6
min.
-6
max.
10
majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
Development of Others (DoO)
Average
4.6
Normal range
2.1 — 7.2
min.
-6
max.
10
majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
Initiative (I)
Average
5.2
Normal range
2.9 — 7.5
min.
-6
max.
10
majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
Analytical Thinking (AT)
Average
3.8
Normal range
0.8 — 6.7
min.
-6
max.
10
majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
Teamwork (T)
Average
-1.6
Normal range
-4.6 — 1.3
min.
-6
max.
10
majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
Achievement Orientation (AO)
Average
0.2
Normal range
-1.8 — 2.1
min.
-6
max.
10
majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
Influence and Impact (IaI)
Average
0.3
Normal range
-2.5 — 3.2
min.
-6
max.
10
majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this questionnaire measure?
It measures psychological readiness and motivation to take on leadership and management responsibilities. It focuses on values, attitudes, and willingness to develop leadership qualities.
What does it not measure?
It does not measure current management skills, job performance, or work experience. It is not a diagnostic tool for mental health conditions.
Who is it intended for?
It is intended for adolescents and adults who are considering leadership roles or planning career development. It is often used in career guidance and organizational consulting contexts.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Completion typically takes about 14 minutes. The questionnaire contains 75 items.
How should responses be selected?
Select the option that best reflects typical attitudes and preferences rather than an ideal image. Answer all items without spending excessive time on any single statement.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment

Psychological Readiness for Management Test

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This instrument is designed to support evaluation of an individual’s readiness to assume managerial responsibility. The Psychological Readiness for Management Test provides a structured self-report snapshot of management-oriented values, attitudes, and motivation relevant to leadership roles.

It contains 75 items and typically requires about 14 minutes to complete. As described by John P. Kotter, results are intended to inform career counseling and organizational consultation by highlighting dominant managerial orientations and areas where further development may be indicated.

Interpretation of the Psychological Readiness for Management Test is best integrated with interview data and other assessment information, as it reflects perceived readiness and motivational stance rather than demonstrated skill level or work experience.

Author: John P. Kotter
Literature: Avolio, B. J., & Bass, B. M. Developing potential across a full range of leadership: Cases on transactional and transformational leadership. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. 2002.; Yukl, G. Leadership in organizations. Pearson. 2013.; Day, D. V., Fleenor, J. W., Atwater, L. E., Sturm, R. E., & McKee, R. A. Advances in leader and leadership development: A review of 25 years of research and theory. The Leadership Quarterly. 2014.
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