The Poduval's Personal Efficacy Test (PPET) is perhaps the only psychometric test worldwide that assesses your overall personal efficacy levels. It is important to differentiate personal efficacy from the concept of 'self-efficacy' developed by the renowned psychologist, Prof. Albert Bandura. Prof. Bandura's concept of 'self-efficacy' focuses on an individual's belief in their competence to navigate demanding situations. On the other hand, personal efficacy is conceptualised as a behavioral disposition, indicating a propensity to exhibit specific behaviors rather than being solely rooted in a belief system.
The Poduval's Personal Efficacy Test (PPET) is a comprehensive assessment tool, encompassing a multitude of psychometric tests merged into a single entity. Since its inception in the early 1970s, the PPET has consistently evolved, resulting in enhanced accuracy and diagnostic capabilities. Through continuous refinement, the PPET has become more concise while incorporating finer techniques and additional dimensions. Notably, it now considers additional dimensions such as age and gender, further refining its ability to provide accurate diagnoses of various traits and behavior patterns.
The accuracy of a psychometric test can be greatly hindered by the tendency of test-takers, whether intentional or not, to provide ideal responses instead of spontaneous ones. These ideal or 'socially desirable' responses occur when test-takers choose what they believe to be the 'best' answer. When a psychometric test lacks a mechanism to detect such ideal responses, its results cannot be considered reliable. Unfortunately, the majority of psychometric tests worldwide are unable to identify socially desirable responses, rendering them ineffective in the hiring process. In contrast, the PPET stands out with its unique features that make it a highly effective tool for evaluating candidates during recruitment.
The PPET not only evaluates the overall personal efficacy but also assesses ten distinct key traits individually. These traits are independent components that contribute to personal efficacy and encompass both self-management as well as performance-management aspects. Moreover, the test possesses the capability to discern between twenty-three diverse behavior patterns and their subtler manifestations across five broad aspects of an individual's personality.
