Tolerance
In the Tolerance Test, candidates are asked to rate how important tolerance is to them. For candidates who value tolerance, it is important that people are willing to accept behaviour and beliefs that are different from their own, although one might not agree with or approve of them. This test helps you to evaluate whether hiring the candidate will increase the focus on tolerance in a team.
The Tolerance 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 Tolerance to you? For those who value tolerance, it is important that people are willing to accept behaviour and beliefs that are different from their own, although one might not agree with or approve of them".
Response time: 2 minutes.
Result: An easy-to-interpret visualization that shows you how important tolerance is to the candidate.
The science behind this test
Organizations are shaped by the values and beliefs of their employees. Use the Tolerance Test to determine whether candidates can strengthen the tolerance aspect of your company's culture.
The Tolerance 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 Tolerance Test will create a tolerant culture in their new team by being accepting of others despite their differences. This includes behaviour and beliefs that may be different from their own. Although they might not agree with or approve of these things, they are still willing to tolerate them. This tolerance creates a respectful and open environment where everyone can feel comfortable expressing themselves without fear of judgement or discrimination.
Can the tolerance culture add be leveraged to help a team at a particular time?
It can be difficult to foster a culture of tolerance on a team that is set in its ways. Hiring someone who is passionate about tolerance can help to change the dynamic and bring new perspectives to the table. This person can help to lead by example, showing patience and understanding when others make mistakes. They can also act as a sounding board for ideas, offering constructive feedback that helps move the team forward. With this addition, the team will be better equipped to handle challenges and embrace change.
Ready to find this candidate? Try the Tolerance Test now!
Did not find what you were looking for? Request a new test here.
