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Method and system for measuring leadership effectiveness
Assignee: HP Enterprise Services LLC
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Filing: 1998-04-02
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Granted: 1999-12-28
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Expires: 2018-04-02
Abstract
Abstract Assessment tool (12) for gathering meaningful information concerning an object. The assessment tool (12) includes a plurality of statements (40) directed toward observable characteristics of the object. A frequency estimation scale (42) corresponds to each statement (40). At least one statement (40) is reverse keyed from the remaining statements (40).
Inventors
- 👤 Palmer Morrel-Samuels
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 19:30
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42D; B42D15/00; B42D15/0053; B42D15/004; B42D15/0046; G; G09; G09B; G09B7/00; G09B7/06; G09B7/066
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
A method for evaluating leadership effectiveness, comprising the steps of: gathering target information quantifying at least one domain selected from the group consisting of having personal convictions, being visionary, building emotional bonds, being inspirational, being team oriented, being a risk taker and having a drive to excel; comparing the target information with a standard, the standard including standard values of the domain; and identifying non-standard responses of the target.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
69 words
A method for evaluating leadership effectiveness, comprising the steps of: gathering target information quantifying at least one domain selected from the group consisting of having personal convictions, being visionary, building emotional bonds, being inspirational, being team oriented, being a risk taker and having a drive to excel; comparing the target information with a standard, the standard including standard values of the domain; and identifying non-standard responses of the target.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 1, further comprising the steps of gathering target information from the target and a supervisor of the target.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of gathering target information from a plurality of subordinates of the target.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of gathering target information from a plurality of peers and customers of the target.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of manipulating the target information for comparison with the standard.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 5, the step of manipulating the target information further comprising the step of treating non-response selections as neutral selections.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of validating the target information by comparing the target information to corresponding validation information gathered with the target information.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 1, further comprising the steps of: validating the target information by comparing the target information to corresponding validation information gathered with the target information; and disregarding invalid target information.
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