Morrisby Guidance Service (MGS)
Morrisby Guidance Service
The Morrisby Organisation produces the most popular careers guidance system in use in the UK. This system, known as the Morrisby Guidance Service, offers objective aptitude and personality measurement linked to a sophisticated interests questionnaire.
The service is designed for careers professionals who require a comprehensive psychological profile of an individual, supported by a state-of-the-art computerised report. The report, which is offered on a bureau basis by The Morrisby Organisation, has been specifically written for use in a careers guidance setting and is supplemented by a set of careers adviser's notes.
The core of the system is a test battery called the Morrisby Profile (MP). This is an integrated set of twelve paper and pencil tests which assess aptitude and work based personality.
The client receives a score on each of the measures which is then presented as a profile. Although the scores allow clients to be compared with each other, the "shape" of the profile is used to show a client's own strengths and limitations, and a detailed interpretation is based on the relationship of the scores with each other.
The Morrisby Profile assesses:
- Abstract reasoning
- Verbal, Numerical, Perceptual, Spatial and Mechanical aptitudes
- Preferred learning style
- Practicality
- Planning style
- Awareness & Flexibility
- Commitment & confidence
- Team & leadership style
- Manual speed & skill
A client's interests are measured using the Morrisby Careers Questionnaire (MCQ). This is a questionnaire which is designed to show whether a person prefers to operate with:
- People (Caring, Advising, Helping, Persuading)
- Information (Organising, Analysing, Interpreting)
- Things (Practical, Technical, Scientific, Artistic)
It also examines where, with whom and in what style a person prefers to work, and assesses their aspirations and study intentions.
The results of the MP and the MCQ are presented in an extensive report which also lists twelve job suggestions.
Benefits of the MGS
Comprehensive assessment of aptitudes, personality and interests. Clients receive a detailed, high quality, computer generated report. A specialist two-part report is available for adult clients. Reports include details on further education, training and careers. Each report is supported by a set of careers adviser's notes.
Applications
The Morrisby Guidance Service is widely used by careers services, schools, colleges and independent careers organisations for student and adult guidance.
Materials
The MP is presented in one question book and one answer book. Clients record their answers on three separate answer sheets and two answer booklets. The MCQ consists of a combined question and answer form. An MP practice test is also available.
Administration
Time:
The total performance and administration time for the MP is three and a quarter hours. The MCQ, which is usually presented in a separate session or completed "at-home", takes forty minutes.
Age:
The MGS system is appropriate for all ages from 15 years to Adult. When it is used in schools it is generally scheduled for late Year 10 or early Year 11. In terms of reading age clients must be operating at a minimum level of 9 ½ years.
Range:
The MGS system is appropriate for clients of all levels of ability.
Scoring:
The MP can be hand or bureau scored. However the MCQ, because of its advanced design, can only be bureau scored. MGS reports are only available from the Morrisby Organisation.
Ordering:
Please refer to the Price List for details.
Training:
The MP is available to those who hold a Certificate of Competence in Occupational Testing (Level-A) and who have successfully completed an approved Morrisby Profile Accreditation course.
