The Hogan Business Reasoning Inventory (HBRI) measures an individual’s ability to solve business problems using logic, critical thinking, and sound judgment. It provides a clear indication of how effectively a person is likely to make business decisions.

For leadership selection, the HBRI offers valuable insight into how candidates will approach complex challenges before they assume leadership responsibilities. Individuals with strong business reasoning can identify key problems, develop practical solutions, and make decisions based on a careful evaluation of likely outcomes.

What the HBRI Measures

The HBRI evaluates two complementary types of business reasoning:

Qualitative Reasoning

How individuals use logic, verbal information, and data visualisation to interpret patterns, understand complex ideas, and make sound judgements. High scorers typically excel in evaluating data, spotting flaws in weak arguments, and framing arguments logically.

Quantitative Reasoning

How individuals work with numerical and spatial information to analyse data, spot trends, and solve structured problems. High scorers tend to grasp essential elements quickly and make informed decisions with confidence based on visual and numerical information.

Together, these insights offer an holistic overview of how someone reasons to solve business-related problems.

Why Organisations Use the HBRI:

• Predict leadership effectiveness: The HBRI anticipates how individuals are likely to approach and solve business challenges, providing insight into their capacity to set effective business strategies and translate them into practical action.
• Enhance hiring accuracy: Identify candidates with the reasoning and problem-solving strengths needed to succeed in managerial and executive positions.

Key Features

• 24-item measure of business reasoning
• Scientifically grounded and validated for use with global and Australian norms based on working adults
• Timed and untimed assessment format available
• 25–30 minute completion time, providing a fast yet powerful cognitive profile
• Clear, business-focused reporting for selection
• Insights aligned to real workplace outcomes
• Applicable to different job levels, from frontline managers to senior executives
• Certification through a complimentary webinar

Report Outputs

The report provides norm-referenced percentiles and practical interpretations of an individual’s Overall Business Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Qualitative Reasoning. In addition, the Quantitative and Qualitative Reasoning dimensions are plotted on a two-by-two matrix that highlights an individual’s likely cognitive style. This offers a deeper understanding of how an individual approaches business problems and decision-making, complementing the insights provided by the three reasoning scales.