Interpretation of FIRO-B Scores

Firo-B score of Miss.X

E
W

I
7
4
11

C
1
5
6

A
6
3
9

14
12
26

Expressed Inclusion (eI)

This combination indicates the extent to which an individual tries to socialize with
people, how he/she tries to belong to and join social groups. It also indicates how
an individual seeks to include others in his/her activities by forming new
relations.
Score (Range): 7 (High)
Interpretation of score: eI score of 7 indicates that the individual is willing to
have a good amount of interpersonal relationships, contacts with others which
he/she develops by actions such as talking with others, including them in projects
and meetings, recognizing people for their accomplishments.
Wanted Inclusion (wI)
Score (Range): 4 (Medium)
Interpretation of score: wI score of 4 indicates that the individual sometimes
wants to get included in groups by going with the majority opinion or by holding
responsibility of tasks which make others have a good opinion on him/her.
Expressed Control (eC)
The combination indicates that the individual is usually authoritative and tries to
exercise control and influence over things. The individual likes to systematize
things and give directions to others.
Score (Range): 1 (Low)
Interpretation of score: eC score of 1 indicates that the individual under study
is not so authoritative in nature and he/she avoids providing too much directions
to the people. He /she doesnt press upon making his/her idea to flourish or win in
a team
Wanted Control (wC)
This combination indicates that the individual is quite comfortable
working in pre defined and controlled situations. They accept others
exercising authority and dominance on them.
Score (Range): 5 (Medium)
Interpretation of score: wC score of 5 indicates that the individual
acts according to the situation. Sometimes he/she may be comfortable
working in well-defined situations and and sometimes may not. He/she

may or may not accept others exercising authority on them depending

on the repute of the individual who is being dominant. The individual
may sometimes let others to help in some of the jobs by involving them
in making decisions.
Expressed Affection( eA)
This combination relates to people who are considerate, quite
affectionate, sympathetic and close to people. They are comfortable
being expressive of their personal feelings and always try to support
others.
Score (Range): 6 (Medium)
Interpretation of score: eA score of 6 indicates that the individual is
moderately considerate and affectionate to people. At times, they are
comfortable being expressive about their feelings and sometimes they
might hesitate expressing to others. He/she will moderately support
people and appreciate only if it is worth appreciable.
Wanted Affection (wA)
This combination describes about the people who want others to act
good towards them. They expect others to share their feelings with
them. They feel happy when others encourage them for the efforts
he/she has put.
Score (Range): 3 (Medium)
Interpretation of score: wC socre of 3 which is more on the lower
side says that this individual is comfortable with others being good to
them. The individual doesnt expect much that other people share their
feeling with him/her. Its fine if they did and if they didnt he/she doesnt
care much. They are not much motivated by others encouragement for
the efforts made by him/her.
INTERPRETING THE TOTAL SCORE
The total score 26 falls in the medium low range and this indicates that
the individual is quite selective in interacting with others. The individual
is particular when it comes to associating with people and quite
watchful about how he/she uses the authority. The individual is more
productive when working alone but he/she is also comfortable working
with others on specifically focused tasks.
INTERPRETING TOTAL EXPRESSED AND TOTAL WANTED SCORES
The total expressed score is 14 for the individual under study and the
total wanted score is 12, both of which falls under the medium range of
scores. This says that the individual sometimes wants to initiate things
and sometimes he/she is reliant on others and expects others to initiate
activities with him/her. Also, as the total expressed score is more than
the total wanted score, the individual wants to be more initiative than

expecting others to initiate things in order to avoid accepting

behaviours, which he/she is not comfortable with.
INTERPRETING TOTAL SCORES FOR INCLUSION, CONTROL AND
AFFECTION
Inclusion: The total score for inclusion is 11 for the individual under
study, which falls in the medium range of score. From the score it can
be interpreted that the individual usually balances between who
initiates things first. Sometimes the individual prefers including people
in things, which he/she is doing and sometimes may not pay much
attention to include others depending upon the activity he/she is doing.
The individual doesnt prefer to be detached from others but will be
selective in choosing people while including with him/her.
Control: The total score for control is 6 for the individual under study,
which falls in the medium range of score though on the lower side of
medium-low range. The score indicates that the individual doesnt want
to exercise much authority, power or take the lead. The individual likes
to exercise moderate amount of authority in order to fulfil the tasks.
He/she prefers to be more of a follower than a leader. He/she also will
be comfortable obeying orders given by others rather than refuting.
Affection: The score for affection is 9,which also falls in the medium
range of scores. The score says that the individual prefers sensible
amount of closeness and warmth in relationships with others. He/she
prefers people to show considerable warmth and closeness. The
individual sometimes wants to disclose feelings to others and
sometimes expects others to disclose their feelings to him/her.
Assessing individuals flexibility with Working in teams:
The expressed & wanted inclusion scores of the individual
suggest that he/she wants to work in teams which gives an
opportunity to share his/her ideas, involves him/her in a
discussion or decision making process.
The expressed control (1) & wanted control (5) scores of the
individual says that he/she wants to be in such teams which has
well defined roles & tasks assigned to each member. He/she will
be comfortable working in teams where others take responsibility
on leading the team, take actions, formulate agendas and make
final decisions.
The expressed affection (6) & wanted affection (3) scores both of
which falls in the medium range says that the individual will be
comfortable working in teams which supports and encourages
individuals efforts, which gives an opportunity to frequently
contact other team members, which encourages individuals
opinions/ reactions.

Recommendations
1. The expressed control score of the individual is very low (1) which
says that the individual is not authoritative or influencing. At
times, it is necessary to be authoritative, feel responsible and
take the lead, which are essential qualities to work in a team.
2. The wanted control score is much higher than the expressed
control score, which says that the individual wants to follow
rather than lead which is not the characteristic to be a leader. In
order to get the assigned tasks completed, it is necessary that
some amount of authority and structure is to be used upon the
team which you are leading. Being affectionate and close to
people may not work at all times in getting the things done,
especially in work places where people with different mind-sets
are present.