Transparency

In the Transparency Test, candidates are asked to rate how important transparency is to them. For candidates who value transparency, it is important that people do things in an open way without secrets. This test helps you to evaluate whether hiring the candidate will increase the focus on transparency in a team.

The Transparency Test at a glance

When to use: This test can be used at any stage of the hiring process but may be most relevant in an early stage when getting to know the candidate.

Example question : Candidates rate how important a value is to them on a scale from one to seven. This is an example of a question: "How important is Transparency to you? For those who value transparency, it is important that people do things in an open way without secrets".

Response time: 2 minutes.

Result: An easy-to-interpret visualization that shows you how important transparency is to the candidate.

The science behind this test

Organizations are shaped by the values and beliefs of their employees. Use the Transparency Test to determine whether candidates can strengthen the transparency aspect of your company's culture.

The Transparency Test is part of the HiPeople Culture Add Inventory. The Culture Add Inventory is a collection of work values that measure an individual's contribution to culture. It is inspired by groundbreaking research such as Schwartz's Theory of Basic Human Values and the Organizational Culture Profiler, which was developed at Stanford University.

The HiPeople Culture Add Inventory is highly customizable, making it perfect for organizations that want to hire individuals who will positively add to their culture. To make the most of your Culture Add Assessment, we recommend using several values from the HiPeople Culture Add Inventory.

If you are interested in the science behind Culture Add, start with this scientific publication.

The qualities of a candidate with high test scores

A person who scores high on the Transparency Test will shape the transparency culture of their new team by being open and honest about their work. They will share information and ideas openly, without hiding anything. This approach will create a more transparent environment where people feel comfortable sharing information and ideas.

Can the transparency culture add be leveraged to help a team at a particular time?

A team that lacks transparency culture may have difficulty sharing information and working openly. This can be frustrating for team members who value transparency, as they may feel like they are not able to get the full picture of what is going on. Hiring a person who deeply cares about transparency would make a positive change by strengthening the teams transparency culture. This would allow for more open communication and collaboration, which can lead to better results.

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