Interview and Selection Flashcards
1
Q
What is the purpose of psychological/psychometric assessment?
A
Recruitment and selection Performance reviews Training needs and employee development Engagement in the workplace Outplacement services
2
Q
What are some advantages of assessment?
A
Numeric information Data base of information Comparison with norm scores Promotes equal opportunity Test battery Scientific - subjective/objective
3
Q
What are some advantages of testing?
A
Provides employers with a holistic picture
Justifies certain decisions - refusal for an interview, personality screen, unsuitable
Insights about employees - where and how will you fit?
4
Q
What are some of the disadvantages of testing?
A
Fake-able Inaccurate answers Unreliable Invalid Literacy is often a necessity Relevancy of norms Bias
5
Q
List some of the aspects to consider when choosing which test to administer?
A
General overview of specific qualities
Purpose of the test
Availability of test (online or paper)
Administration and interpret test (on-site, online, supervised, unsupervised)
6
Q
What are some of the issues in selection based on psychological/psychometric testing?
A
Perceptions of fairness Perceived job relatedness Perceived predictive validity Perceived face validity Non-invasion of privacy
