Behavioral complexity assessment technology: Moving toward holistic evaluations

Abstract

AbstractDr. Siegfried Streufert devoted a considerable part of his career to designing and developing assessment and training technologies based on his theory of Behavioral complexity. The underlying emphasis in the design of his methodology called the Strategic Management Simulations (SMS), was on understanding “real world” productivity in an objective manner. This methodology focuses on the demonstrated decision‐making capacity of an individual in various situations and its impact on human productivity and well‐being. The SMS methodology compliments other evaluation tools that focus on individual “preferences”, “aspirations” and basic problem‐solving skill sets. The following commentary provides a brief overview of well‐used methodologies and describes the SMS comprehensive assessment which is focused on real world productivity and is constructed using Behavioral complexity theoretical paradigms.