About the Profile

Developed in the late 1960s and used extensively in business and industry, this valid and reliable instrument provides accurate indicators of potential human behavior and performance in the workplace.  The Hartman Value Profile measures a person’s value system – those qualities that drive and direct human behavior – and provides 28 indices of valuable information that indicate how well an individual might be expected to perform on the job.  The Hartman Value Profile provides an extra dimension of insight about individuals that is especially helpful to managers in making the right decisions for hiring, team building, and task assignments.

The Hartman Value Profile measures a person’s ability to:

• see “in-depth” into situations
• accept individuality in others and not be prejudiced
• understand practical work processes
• evaluate situations an see the “big picture”
• understand, give, and follow directions well
• synthesize information and make sound decisions
• help others solve problems in the workplace
• deal with difficult people
• maintain a sense of focus in the midst of distraction
• handle stress and exhibit a positive attitude
• recognize and deal with ethical issues
• see work as a meaningful and positive experience
• solve problems for self as well as others
• be assertive rather than passive and conflict avoidant
• exhibit acceptable levels of self regard and self respect

Benefits of the Hartman Value Profile

Some of the many benefits of the Hartman Value Profile are that it: 

• identifies personal strengths and areas for growth that individuals can build upon
• helps people better understand themselves and others
• enhances workplace performance and teamwork effectiveness
• facilitates the development of a “values-based” culture that supports and fosters the development of an “ethics-based” culture within organizations
• provides managers with a valid and reliable instrument to assist them in evaluating employees and prospective employees
• helps managers make better hiring decisions and reduce costly employee turnover