Personality-Related Position Requirements Form refers to a new job analysis instrument that helps determine the personality requirements for a job.
The Personality-Related Position Requirements Form (PPRF) is a tool used in organizational psychology to assess the personality traits that are necessary for success in a particular job or role. It was developed by Dr. Theodore W. Borman and colleagues in the 1980s.
The PPRF consists of a series of statements about specific job requirements, with each statement rated on a scale of 1 to 5 for the degree to which the requirement is relevant to the job in question. The statements are designed to measure the Big Five personality traits (openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism) as they relate to the job.
Here are some examples of PPRF statements:
- "This job requires someone who is highly organized and detail-oriented."
- "The ideal candidate for this position would be outgoing and comfortable with public speaking."
- "This job would be best suited to someone who is calm and level-headed under pressure."
Other similar tools that are used in organizational psychology include:
- The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) Interest Profiler, which assesses an individual's interests and how they relate to different careers and job tasks.
- The Work Values Inventory, which assesses an individual's values as they relate to work and career choices.
- The Situational Judgment Test, which presents hypothetical work scenarios and asks individuals to choose the best course of action.
- The Hogan Personality Inventory, which measures personality traits related to work performance, leadership potential, and job fit.