A Data-Driven, Game-Based Approach to Evaluating Managerial Capability.

An immersive, game-based assessment designed to objectively measure real-world managerial competencies.
* Game-Based Managerial Competency Assessment enables organizations to evaluate leadership potential and managerial readiness through interactive simulations that reflect actual workplace challenges.***

Background

The Challenge of Traditional Managerial Assessments

Organizations often face critical limitations when assessing managerial talent:

  • Difficulty measuring actual managerial behavior, not just theoretical knowledge
  • High subjectivity and bias in interview-based assessments
  • Conventional tests fail to reflect real workplace complexity
  • Limited visibility into competency proficiency levels across different managerial roles

PT Santos Jaya Abadi required an assessment approach that could simulate real managerial situations while delivering measurable, objective, and defensible results

Solution

A Game-Based Managerial Competency Assessment Framework

The Game-Based Managerial Competency Assessment is built around the role of a store manager, simulating three core managerial phases that mirror real operational responsibilities.

A Game-Based Managerial Competency Assessment Framework
  • Leadership
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Decision Making

Each competency is further broken down into observable sub-competencies, allowing precise measurement of managerial behaviors during gameplay.

Game Structure & Scenarios

The assessment consists of three integrated game experiences:

1. Supplier Match – Planning Phase

Evaluates planning ability, resource allocation, supplier selection, and operational foresight.

2. Morning Crisis – Execution Phase

Tests delegation skills, problem-solving, people management, and leadership under time pressure.

3. Visual Novel – Evaluation Phase

Measures analytical thinking, performance evaluation, data interpretation, and strategic decision-making.

Participants are required to respond to realistic managerial challenges under clear instructions and strict time constraints, ensuring that each decision reflects genuine competency rather than idealized responses

Result

Actionable Insights for High-Stakes HR Decisions

The assessment delivers structured, decision-ready outputs:

Individual Proficiency Levels

Competency mastery is mapped across Levels 1 to 5

Aligned with organizational roles:

  • Supervisor
  • Assistant Manager
  • Manager

Job Fit & Role Alignment

Objective comparison between individual competency profiles and role requirements

Supports informed decisions for:

  • Talent selection
  • Job rotation
  • Managerial promotion

Business Impact

  • Objective, behavior-based managerial evaluation
  • Reduced risk of promotion and placement mismatch
  • Clear identification of leadership readiness and development gaps
  • Efficient assessment experience with an average duration of approximately 60 minutes