Pulsar Test

Understand your team’s cohesion and readiness in just 2 minutes. Get a clear snapshot that predicts performance and pinpoints where to strengthen trust, communication, and alignment.

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How the Scales are Structured

example score

5/12

Organizational Structure (OS)

Organization measures how clearly roles, statuses, and formal or informal structures are defined and followed within the team.

Low structure

Developing structure

Strong structure

1 – 4: Low structure | 5 – 7: Developing structure | 8 – 12: Strong structure

A score of 5 indicates developing structure, with some role clarity and coordination present but with inconsistencies that can affect smooth collaboration.

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7/12

Cohesion (C)

Cohesion reflects how stable and unified interpersonal relationships are within the team, supporting consistent joint activity.

Low cohesion

Moderate cohesion

High cohesion

1 – 6: Low cohesion | 7 – 9: Moderate cohesion | 10 – 12: High cohesion

A score of 7 indicates moderate cohesion, suggesting generally stable relationships with some areas where unity and coordination can be strengthened.

example score

5/12

Reference Group Value (RGV)

Referentiality reflects how meaningful and personally valuable being part of the team is for its members.

Low

Moderate

High

1 – 4: Low | 5 – 7: Moderate | 8 – 12: High

A score of 5 indicates a moderate level of referentiality, meaning team membership is somewhat important but not a strong source of identification for everyone.

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6/12

Integrativity (I)

Integrativity measures how coherent and unified the team is in its internal processes and in working toward shared goals.

Low unity

Moderate unity

High unity

1 – 4: Low unity | 5 – 7: Moderate unity | 8 – 12: High unity

A score of 6 indicates moderate unity, suggesting the team has some shared alignment but may show inconsistencies in coordination when pursuing goals.

example score

10/12

Goal Orientation (GO)

Orientation reflects how clearly team members understand shared goals, interests, and norms and how well they coordinate actions toward common outcomes.

Low

Moderate

High

1 – 6: Low | 7 – 9: Moderate | 10 – 12: High

A score of 10 indicates a high level of shared goal and norm awareness with strong coordination toward common results.

example score

10/12

Preparedness (P)

Preparedness measures how ready and organized the team is to take on assigned tasks and act effectively.

Low readiness

Developing readiness

High readiness

1 – 6: Low readiness | 7 – 9: Developing readiness | 10 – 12: High readiness

A score of 10 indicates the team is well organized and ready to move into action with minimal additional preparation.

example score

8/12

Group Development Level (GDL)

This scale measures the team’s maturity, cohesion, and overall readiness to work effectively together toward goals.

Low

Moderate

High

1 – 6: Low | 7 – 9: Moderate | 10 – 12: High

A score of 8 indicates a moderately developed team with sufficient cohesion and structure to accomplish tasks effectively, with some room for further strengthening.

example score

7/12

Activity (A)

Activity reflects how actively the team engages in socially significant actions and how fully members' potential is realized in joint work.

Low activity

Moderate activity

High activity

1 – 6: Low activity | 7 – 9: Moderate activity | 10 – 12: High activity

A score of 7 indicates moderate activity, suggesting the team generally engages in meaningful action with some room to better mobilize members' potential.

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Who Usually Takes This Test?

Team leads and managers

41%OF USERS

They want a fast, structured snapshot of morale, cohesion, and readiness to deliver before setting goals or reorganizing work.

Project kickoff teams

34%OF USERS

They take it before a new initiative to spot collaboration risks early and align how the group will work together.

HR and people partners

25%OF USERS

They use it during change or growth to identify friction points and plan targeted team development support.

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Organization (O)

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7.8

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6.4 — 9.2

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Cohesion (C)

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8.9

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7.3 — 10.6

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Referentiality (R)

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4.6

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3.2 — 6.1

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Integrativity (I)

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6.8

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5.2 — 8.4

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Orientation (O)

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4.4

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Preparedness (P)

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4.2

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2.4 — 6

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Group Development Level (GDL)

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4.8

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3.2 — 6.4

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Activity (A)

Average

6.2

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4.8 — 7.7

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this assessment measure?

It measures the team’s current socio-psychological climate and the strength of internal connections. Results indicate overall readiness to coordinate work and pursue shared goals.

Who should complete the assessment?

All current members of the team should complete it. Group results are calculated from the combined responses.

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

It takes about 2 minutes to complete. The questionnaire includes 7 items.

How should items be answered?

Select the response that best matches typical conditions in the team. Provide independent ratings and avoid coordinating answers with others.

How are results used?

Results provide an overall profile of team cohesion and areas that may require attention. They can support planning for upcoming work, change periods, and targeted development actions.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Pulsar Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This measure is used to obtain a brief snapshot of group functioning and current socioemotional climate. The Pulsar Test is designed for administration to all members of a team to summarize perceptions of cohesion, coordination, and readiness to work effectively.

The instrument includes 7 items and typically takes about 2 minutes to complete. Item responses are aggregated to describe the group’s overall profile, which may help identify strengths and areas for improvement in collaboration and task-focused interaction.

The Pulsar Test is attributed to David M. Buss and is intended for use as a screening tool rather than a stand-alone diagnostic method; results should be interpreted in context with additional information about the team and setting.

Author: David M. Buss

Literature: Schein, E. H. Organizational culture and leadership. Jossey-Bass. 2004.; Cascio, W. F., & Aguinis, H. Applied psychology in human resource management. Pearson. 2005.

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